A Young Athlete Turned Tech Founder

Lucas Jenkins did not start in tech. He started on the field.

“I grew up playing hockey and soccer almost every day,” he says. “Sports taught me discipline early.”

Born in Vancouver and raised in Georgetown, Ontario, Jenkins had a competitive childhood. He won multiple hockey championships and later played varsity soccer at Wilfrid Laurier University. At the same time, he earned strong grades in the Business Administration program.

Balancing school and sports was not easy. But it shaped how he works today.

“You learn how to manage pressure,” he says. “You learn how to stay consistent even when things get hard.”

That mindset would later carry into business.

How Lucas Jenkins Got Into Entrepreneurship

After university, Jenkins did not follow a traditional path. He chose to build something of his own.

“I wanted to apply what I learned in real time,” he says. “Starting a company felt like the fastest way to do that.”

His first venture became a profitable business within a few years. That early success gave him confidence to go deeper into entrepreneurship.

By 2020, Jenkins had shifted his focus to the technology sector. He saw an opportunity.

“A lot of industries were still operating the same way they had for decades,” he says. “There was a clear gap.”

Building JEMI Technology & Consulting

Jenkins co-founded JEMI Technology & Consulting to help businesses modernize.

The company focuses on artificial intelligence and digital transformation. Its goal is simple. Help traditional companies adapt to new tools.

“We work with businesses that know they need to change,” he says. “They just don’t know where to start.”

At JEMI, Jenkins leads business development and strategy. His role is not just technical. It is about relationships.

“A big part of my job is understanding people,” he explains. “Technology only works if it solves real problems.”

This approach has helped the company grow in a competitive space.