Deb Krizmanich

Through her company, Projects that Ignite , Deb Krizmanich (formerly Falk) engages organizations and their leaders to develop dream teams of collaborators for their projects resulting in projects that ignite, gain momentum & take on a life of their own.

A change catalyst within IBM Canada for twelve years, she designed new ways of doing business, improving client relationships and increasing profitability. Deb was highly recognized for developing leading edge, practical solutions for new markets.

Deb was one of the founding senior executives responsible for transforming Mediconsult.com, a health-based internet company from four to over 450 employees, through an IPO and the purchase and integration of six other companies, from one disease state web site to over 60 health communities, through evolving revenue models and partnerships and finally to a sustainable set of products, value propositions and clients.

As a principal of Net Returns Consulting she was focused on the upfront business design of technology initiatives and developed successful web strategies for such clients as the Canadian Olympic Association and the Canadian Hockey Association.

Deb was co-founder and executive responsible for the overall scope, design and implementation of Digital Opportunity Trust's global programs. She designed one of the most leading edge programs available in the ICT realm reaching communities, through young people, and leveraging technology for social and economic impact. She facilitated strategic private - public relationships with Cisco Systems executives, CIDA, USAID and many others. Programs were implemented in Jordan, Egypt, Lebanon, Kenya, Ethiopia, Mississippi & Louisiana.

Deb is the mother of two fantastic children and is a determined and constantly challenged golfer. She is committed to challenging youth to embrace their futures.