Shilpa Joshi

Founder of UpTik Inc.

Shilpa Joshi is a seasoned M&A advisor with over 15 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, and strategic growth consulting. Her career spans leading roles at PwC, CIBC, and Canaccord Genuity, where she managed multi-million dollar transactions for clients across industries. Having led over $2.0B in transaction value, Shilpa brings institutional-grade expertise paired with an entrepreneurial mindset, enabling her to bridge the gap between financial strategy and business growth.

Beyond the boardroom, Shilpa has walked the path of a founder herself — building and scaling her own e-commerce fashion business. This unique combination of investor, advisor, and entrepreneur experience gives her a rare perspective: she understands both the precision buyers demand and the challenges business owners face.

Shilpa’s work has taken her from Toronto boardrooms to transactions across Canada, Europe, and Asia. Today, as the founder of UpTik Inc., she partners with owner-led companies to maximize valuation, position for premium offers, and execute confident, high-impact exits. Her approach is driven by one goal — ensuring business owners realize the full value of their hard work while preserving their legacy.