Founder, Aiionwatha

Steven Germain Gros-Louis

I help Indigenous communities and bold SMBs turn ideas into funded, measurable impact—balancing strategic planning, cultural respect, and execution.

Steven Germain Gros-Louis
10+ years

Guiding Indigenous leaders and SMB founders through funding and governance.

40+ projects

Structured or optimized across social, cultural, and tech sectors.

Culture-first

Every mandate respects your governance, language, and long-term vision.

Why Aiionwatha exists

Many founders and community leaders handle complex grant processes alone. Aiionwatha offers an ally who understands Indigenous realities, government expectations, and the operational pressure that fast-growing teams face.

My background spans economic development agencies, advisory firms, and grassroots projects. This hybrid experience helps you navigate funding timelines, stakeholder governance, and the cultural dimensions that make your initiative unique.

What you can expect from me

Strategic clarity

Set measurable impact goals, partnership roadmaps, and KPIs before writing a single deliverable.

Collaborative process

Embed your internal teams, transfer templates, and leave you autonomous for future rounds.

Compliance mindset

Keep every dossier aligned with funding criteria, ESG expectations, and Law 25 requirements.

Let’s build together

Ready to unlock your next project?

Whether you are validating an idea or finalizing a dossier, I can help you structure the path forward and keep every stakeholder aligned.