About V3ND
Who We Are.
Innovation. Education. Real-world impact.
Our story
Why V3ND exists.
V3ND was created to close the gap between learning and doing. Kids and youth are full of ideas — but rarely given the tools, systems, and stage to build something real. We built V3ND in Saskatoon to change that, blending technology, education, and entrepreneurship into one ecosystem.
Our mission
Learning through real impact.
Give children, youth, and communities the tools to design, build, and launch real solutions — a new model of learning through real-world impact.
What makes us different
Not a class.
A platform.
- Real products, not classroom simulations
- Real brands built end-to-end
- Real technology — 3D design, fabrication, digital tools
- Real selling experience with real customers
- Mentorship from women founders and operators
- A platform, not a one-off workshop
Founders
Built by women.
Juliana Ionescu
Founder — Education, Product & Platform
Designs the V3ND learning model and product. Builds the systems that turn ideas into real ventures.
Lisa McNab
Co-Founder — Operations & Innovation Hub
Leads operations and the Saskatoon innovation hub. Connects youth, mentors, and community partners.
Join the platform
Build something
real.
Join a cohort. Launch a venture. Shape the future.
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