About

Our Story

Jeanne Milne and Andre Mech have known each other for most of their lives. Their careers took them in different directions, leading them to various parts of Canada and the world. They reconnected over a shared desire to help entrepreneurs commercialize emerging technologies.

They both bring different skills to the table, but it's their shared core values, ethics, and desire to leave the world a better place that truly unites them and drives their collaboration.

Jeanne and Andre have worked on different technologies in various industries, contributing to the advancement and commercialization of emerging technologies in Canada and in the international arena.

Our Senior Advisors

Andre Mech

Founding Partner

Andre has extensive global experience in conducting economic and technical analyses of energy efficiency opportunities. His focus is on developing sustainable technology projects that align with Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) goals. By optimizing resource allocation in energy projects, Andre maximizes both environmental benefits and revenue. He leads energy conservation initiatives, fosters strong customer relationships, and effectively addresses challenges through clear communication. Additionally, Andre is skilled at introducing new technical processes to manage resources wisely, driving both environmental and economic prosperity.

Jeanne Milne

Founding Partner

Jeanne collaborates with international organizations to bring innovative technologies to market. Her work involves identifying pathways to market, developing strategic partnerships, working with senior executives to define their value propositions, pinpointing key metrics, and developing systems and processes to monitor results. This approach ensures decision-makers have the information they need to be agile and responsive to market changes. Additionally, her projects focus on refining messaging and enhancing the organization’s social media presence to effectively build its brand.

Jeanne@AJAgrowthstrategies.com

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Andre@AJAgrowthstrategies.com

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Our Experience

The AJA Growth Strategies team brings a wealth of international expertise across diverse disciplines and countries, ensuring effective solutions tailored to your needs.

International Experience

Experience in Eastern Europe (Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland) and Western Europe (Italy, UK, Germany)
Ability to adapt to cultural differences in order to achieve results
Advising on pathways to market and establishing critical networks and contacts to develop growth strategies

Environmental Experience

Bringing new environmental technologies to market can be challenging due to evolving regulatory requirements, diverse customer needs, and varying levels of market awareness. AJA has the experience to guide organizations in navigating this landscape.