Chris Arsenault

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Partner Inovia Capital @ Inovia Capital
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Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Canada
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About Chris Arsenault

Chris Arsenault is a senior executive with over 25 years of general management experience in high technology industries, with extensive experience in business development, strategic planning, venture growth, and scaling operations. Chris is the co-founder, President & CEO of Inovia Capital, a Venture Capital firm launched in 2007 with now over US$2.5 billion dollars under management.Chris currently serves as a director on the boards of AppDirect, Groupe Dynamite, Super.com, Talent.com, LifeHouse, Plenty; and until recently, Lightspeed (IPO NYSE), Luxury Retreats (acquired by Airbnb in 2017), Pola (acquired by IFS), Reflex Photonics (acquired by Smiths Interconnect in 2019), and Well.ca (acquired by McKesson in 2017). Chris is also a board member of Montreal Heart Institute Foundation, and of Forum AI Québec (part of the Quebec Supercluster for Artificial Intelligence), and a proud Charter Member of Silicon Valley-based The C100. Before launching Inovia Capital in 2007, Chris first joined MSBi Capital in 2002 as a Partner and prior to that, had founded, co-founded or launched a number of Software, Mobile and Consumer Internet technology start-up companies, including two spin-offs of telecom giants Microcell and Teleglobe. Chris’ entrepreneurial and investment experience includes several notable exits that generated large shareholder returns, such as Lightspeed (IPO), Luxury Retreats, Localmind, Poka, Well.ca, Routehappy, Airborne Entertainment, Copernic Technologies, Wanted Technologies, and SIT Inc. His work in the mid-90’s as co-founder and CEO of SIT provided him with the opportunity to play an important part in the initial growth of the Internet. As one of Netscape’s first external partners and integrators, SIT’s security products and dial-up technology eventually grew to become an integral part of Netscape’s deployment. SIT, after the winding-up of its Quebec offices, was sold to Ubizen of Belgium in 1999 for €42 million. Chris is also proud to have been instrumental in the creation of the ENABLIS Entrepreneurial Network, a G8-sponsored venture capital seed fund now operating in 15 countries.Chris believes that Entrepreneurship is a “state of mind”, and thus part of one’s core. It may be sleeping (waiting to be activated, nurtured, or mentored), but it can’t be taught or infused into a person. Entrepreneurship is not a profession; an entrepreneur has unique character traits that enable him/her to do amazing and impossible things.

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  • Inovia Capital
    Chief Executive Officer
    Inovia Capital Apr 2007 - Present
    Montreal, Quebec, Ca
    We actively support founders to build sustainable global companies.Inovia capital is one of the few Canadian firms in the world that can offer full-stack venture support to entrepreneurs – from early-stage through growth and beyond – by providing them with multi-stage capital, resources, and coaching to support their rapid scale.Inovia capital backs founders with global aspirations, who leverage technology to improve peoples’ lives. Inovia capital invests in applied services and infrastructure platforms focused on transforming complex legacy industries, such as financial services, healthcare, commerce, transportation, travel and others.Investments include: Alayacare, AppDirect, Basis (Intel), Chango (Rubicon), Cohere, Clearpath Robotics (Rockwell), Plenty Financial, Hopper, Lightspeed (IPO), Luxury Retreats (Airbnb), Poka (IFS), Neo4J, North (Google), Routehappy (APTCo), Smooch (Zendesk), Super.com, Sonder (IPO), Talent.com, Top Hat, Tacktik (TrackForce), Vasco, Vessel, Well.ca (McKesson), Wealthsimple, and WorkJam. For more information, visit us @ www.inovia.vc (Twitter: @inovia).
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  • Appdirect
    Board Member
    Appdirect Feb 2011 - Present
    San Francisco, Ca, Us
    Board member of AppDirect - The leading cloud service marketplace and management platform. AppDirect is dedicated to revolutionizing the way businesses run. Its award-winning platform connects businesses, brands, and developers through a global network of partner marketplaces. Based in San Francisco & Montreal, AppDirect powers the marketplaces of trusted companies around the globe—including Deutsche Telekom, Bell Canada, Appcelerator, and more—and has helped millions of businesses discover, buy, and manage the best cloud-based software and services.Visit www.appdirect.com
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  • Groupe Dynamite
    Board Member
    Groupe Dynamite Apr 2019 - Present
    Town Of Mount-Royal, Qc, Ca
    Groupe Dynamite is a global fashion retailer with two brands at the heart of its success, Garage and Dynamite. We operate more than 400 stores in Canada and worldwide and employ over 5,200 people. We have our roots planted firmly in the terrain of fashion’s retail landscape.Within our walls, our spirited group creates, designs, markets and distributes a constantly evolving collection to a large network of Dynamite and Garage retail stores. The brand’s core strength is rooted in a solid understanding of its customer.Acting as a Canadian leader among the international brand landscape, both Garage & Dynamite continue to thrive in an ever-crowded marketplace. Our passionate team continues to lead expansion of the business in new markets, including e-commerce while always leveraging our shared values.
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  • Super
    Board Member
    Super Jul 2017 - Present
    San Francisco, Ca, Us
    Super.com is a super app for everyday Americans who want to save, earn, and build credit so they can experience more of what life has to offer.Their flagship products include Super Travel (30-50% off hotels) and Super Pay (A Cashback and Credit building Mastercard). Customers can also save and earn in many other ways - keeping more cash in their pocket!The Company has raised ~$200MM to date, has driven over $2B in sales, and has saved our customers over $200M!
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  • Plenty
    Board Member
    Plenty Feb 2024 - Present
    San Francisco, California, Us
    Wealth for life! Plenty is where modern couples invest and plan for their future together. Plenty builds personalized investment portfolios for each of your life's goals. Create shared goals with your partner or keep some private - it's up to you.https://www.withplenty.com/
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  • Talent.Com
    Board Member
    Talent.Com Feb 2022 - Present
    Montreal, Quebec, Ca
    With over 30 million jobs available in more than 75 countries, we at Talent.com have established ourselves as one of the largest sources of employment around the world. Our mission is to centralize all jobs available on the web, whether they come from companies'​ career websites, staffing agencies or job boards. Talent.com offers the most diverse and complete content to job seekers.Contact us at hello@talent.com.
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  • Life House
    Board Member
    Life House Nov 2021 - Present
    New York, Us
    Life House is a venture-backed and vertically-integrated hotel brand, management, and software company. Life House has built a proprietary technology stack to power a platform that makes hotels more seamless and more profitable for hotel owners and travel more meaningful and more accessible for travelers. Life House operates and brands 4-star hotels, and operates independent hotels across the chain scale. https://www.lifehousehotels.com/
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  • Montreal Heart Institute Foundation
    Board Member
    Montreal Heart Institute Foundation Jul 2018 - Present
    Montreal, Québec, Ca
    MissionThe Montreal Heart Institute Foundation raises and administers funds to support research, care, teaching, prevention, rehabilitation and the assessment of new technology at the Montreal Heart Institute. It thereby promotes excellence at this internationally-renowned institution serving the entire Quebec community, and allows it to fulfill its mission to fight cardiovascular disease, the number-one cause of death worldwide.Vision and valuesOur pursuit of excellence is driven by commitment, integrity, openness and respect, as well as good stewardship, accountability and transparency in the management of the funds entrusted to us. Our sense of accomplishment is fuelled by the hard work of our many volunteers and the generosity of our donors. Driven by our values and our profound sense of commitment, we facilitate the innovative approach and longevity of the Montreal Heart Institute, a world-renowned, ultra specialized cardiology hospital.Curious about the impact of your donations? Please let me know and learn more about how your gifts keep hearts beating strong.
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  • The C100
    Charter Member
    The C100 Mar 2010 - Present
    Canadians Everywhere, Ca
    Supporting Canadian Entrepreneurs. C100 is a non-profit, member-driven organization dedicated to supporting Canadian technology entrepreneurship and investment. C100 is comprised of a select group of Canadians based primarily in Silicon Valley, including executives of leading technology companies, experienced startup entrepreneurs and venture capital investors. C100 members are passionate about leveraging their collective experience, expertise and relationships to help mentor and grow a new generation of successful Canadian-led technology companies. C100 Charter Members include startups CEOs, top executives of companies such as Apple, Cisco, EA, eBay, Facebook, Google, Microsoft and Oracle, and venture investors representing more than $8 billion in capital.www.theC100.org
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  • Poka Inc.
    Board Member
    Poka Inc. Jan 2015 - Jun 2023
    Quebec, Quebec, Ca
    Poka is the first social industrial platform that focuses towards efficient training, knowledge retention and real-time information within the manufacturing world. Poka’s new collaborative approach breaks down the traditional silos that have divided the workforce, management and factories for decades. Our platform will increase your factories' productivity, decrease your downtimes, drastically lower your internal failure costs while empowering your employees with better training and confidence.Visit www.Poka.ioThe company was acquired by IFS in June 2023
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  • Forum Ia Québec
    Board Member
    Forum Ia Québec Apr 2020 - Mar 2023
    Forum IA Québec was created from the recommendations of the Artificial Intelligence ClusterSteering Committee with a clear mandate to pull together public and private resources in order to help “elevate Quebec to the rank of the leading developers, users, and exporters of artificial intelligence solutions in the world.”https://ai.quebec/
  • Onmobile Global Limited
    Board Member
    Onmobile Global Limited May 2017 - Apr 2020
    Bangalore, Karnataka, In
    OnMobile [NSE India: ONMOBILE] [BSE Ltd: 532944], is a global leader in mobile entertainment. Headquartered in Bangalore, India and with presence in many countries across the world, OnMobile offers a wide array of products such as Videos, Tones, Games & Contests. Based on current deployments, OnMobile has over 100 million active subscribers and an addressable base of more than 1.68 billion mobile users across several geographies.Websitehttps://www.onmobile.com/
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  • Artificial Intelligence Cluster Steering Committee
    Steering Committee Member
    Artificial Intelligence Cluster Steering Committee May 2017 - Sep 2019
    In May 2017, the Université de Montréal set up the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Cluster Steering Committee at the request of the Quebec government. Its mandate is to make Quebec a leader in AI in research and innovation, business start-up and organizational AI adoption. The Université de Montréal provided the administrative services for the Steering Committee and supported its work overall. The 12-member Committee is co-chaired by Pierre Boivin, President and CEO of Claridge Inc., and Guy Breton, Rector of the Université de Montréal.In its September 2017 report, the Comité consultatif sur l’économie et l’innovation (CCEI) recommended “elevating Quebec to the rank of the leading developers, users and exporters of artificial intelligence solutions.” 1 »THE FOUR MISSIONS ENTRUSTED TO THE STEERING COMMITTEE OF THE QUEBEC IA CLUSTER ARE:Ensure the launch of the Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute.Develop a strategic plan for the AI ecosystem development between 2018 and 2022.Study the impact of AI on ethical, economic and social issues.Take a leadership role in defining a pan-Canadian AI strategy.
  • Interaction Ventures
    Advisor
    Interaction Ventures Nov 2014 - Dec 2018
    An Entrepreneur-led angel fund.We invest in and support exceptional early stage entrepreneurs.We invest in the future of commerce.Together, the IV team covers much of the commerce stack, wherever commerce happens. We especially focus on these segments:-marketplaces-platforms & API-driven businesses-e-commerce infrastructure-data analytics-international e-commerceTechnicallyWe partner with technically-minded founders.We provide ground-level support for entrepreneurs who care about quality product/code/design. Because craftsmanship matters.CommunityWe believe deeply in community.You get what you give. We’ve built our careers/lives around being involved in the community, helping others and paying it forward. Let’s have an impact.Visit http://www.interaction.vc/
  • Lightspeed Commerce
    Board Member
    Lightspeed Commerce Oct 2014 - Oct 2018
    Montreal, Quebec, Ca
    IPO in 2019LightSpeed is a complete retail platform that delivers modern tools for modern stores. LightSpeed for Mac combines powerful back-office management and an intuitive POS in a single application, with full support for purchasing, inventory control, analytics, and more. Seamless integration with LightSpeed apps for iPad, Mobile, and eCommerce helps retailers sell anywhere and delight their customers both in-store and online. Ticker: #LSPDVisit https://www.lightspeedhq.com/
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  • Lightspeed Commerce
    Board Observer
    Lightspeed Commerce Jun 2013 - Oct 2014
    Montreal, Quebec, Ca
    LightSpeed is a complete retail platform that delivers modern tools for modern stores. LightSpeed for Mac combines powerful back-office management and an intuitive POS in a single application, with full support for purchasing, inventory control, analytics, and more. Seamless integration with LightSpeed apps for iPad, Mobile, and eCommerce helps retailers sell anywhere and delight their customers both in-store and online. Visit http://www.lightspeedretail.com
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  • Réseau Capital
    Board Member
    Réseau Capital Sep 2012 - Nov 2017
    Montréal, Québec, Ca
    Réseau Capital is the only private equity association that brings together all stakeholders involved in the Quebec investment chain.
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  • Well.Ca
    Board Member
    Well.Ca Oct 2010 - Nov 2017
    Toronto, Ontario, Ca
    Acquired by McKesson Canada in 2017Director of the board of one of the fastest growing e-commerce companies in Canada - Well.caWell.ca is Canada’s largest online health & beauty store. From coast to coast, we want to provide you with your favourite health and beauty products. Our company is made up of kind, friendly people that want to go the extra mile for you. With customer care at the core of our business, we strive to give you the best shopping experience possible!Visit www.well.ca
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  • Luxury Retreats
    Board Member
    Luxury Retreats Jan 2012 - Feb 2017
    Montreal, Quebec, Ca
    Acquired by Airbnb in 2017Board Member of Luxury Retreats - the leader in the sought after and fast growing luxury vacation rental market, offering a hand-picked collection of 1,800 private villas in 45 destinations around the world. Every “villa experience” is uniquely choreographed by a team of personal concierges: suggesting and organizing activities, pre-stocking properties with groceries, scheduling tee times, securing restaurant reservations, arranging car rentals and airport transfers, hiring professional chef services, and more. The company is headquartered in Montreal, Canadawith offices in Saint Martin, Barbados, Buenos Aires, and Maui. Visit www.luxuryretreats.com to get inspired for your next luxury villa vacation.
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  • Cix - Canadian Innovation Exchange
    Co-Chair
    Cix - Canadian Innovation Exchange Jan 2011 - Aug 2016
    The Canadian Innovation Exchange (CIX) is a must-attend conference for the principal players in the innovation economy. CIX is a gathering of the key players in the innovation economy which will showcase and accelerate the development of the great technology-based innovation emanating from Canada. CIX will be attended by the people behind the innovative technologies: entrepreneurs, investors, corporations, service providers, government and media.Our objective is to bring together the key leaders and protagonists of technology-based innovation in order to learn from each other, meet and pursue common ground, consider partners and investments, but most of all to showcase and celebrate the tremendous innovative products, services and technologies that exist today and are providing the fuel for our economy to grow.
  • Lombard Odier & Cie (Canada)
    Member Of Advisory Board
    Lombard Odier & Cie (Canada) Jun 2013 - Mar 2015
    Geneva, Ch
    Established in 1796, Lombard Odier is the oldest private bank in Geneva and one of the largest in Switzerland and Europe. With a network of 25 offices in 17 countries, it offers its private and institutional clients a wide range of advisory services in wealth management, financial products, and specialized areas.
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  • Gamerizon
    Board Member
    Gamerizon Jul 2011 - Mar 2015
    Montréal, Québec, Ca
    Gamerizon - a leading independent studio specialized in the development of high quality mobile and casual games for numerous social and mobile platforms including Facebook, iOS, Android and Windows Mobile. With over 16 million downloads of the Chop Chop games, most have reached top ranking positions in their respective categories in over 50 countries. Visit www.gamerizon.com and try out ChopChop Ninja now!
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  • Reflex Photonics
    Board Member
    Reflex Photonics Jul 2003 - Mar 2015
    Reflex Photonics is an advanced developer of extremely high speed (40 Gb/s to 1000 Gb/s) opto-electronic connectivity solutions for broad-based data transfer applications. Through the integration of a uniquely innovative and proprietary semiconductor packaging technology, Reflex focuses on intra and inter printed circuit board (PCB) applications ranging in distance from a few inches to 1000 feet. Its solutions will break through the current communication speed barriers and enable high-performance computers, networks, servers, storage infrastructure and military systems to perform as never before. www.reflexphotonics.comAcquired by Smiths Interconnect in 2019
  • Fixmo
    Advisor, Board Observer
    Fixmo Apr 2010 - Jan 2015
    Toronto, Ontario, Ca
    Fixmo Inc. is a leading provider of integrity assurance software for enterprise mobile devices. We provide organizations peace of mind through powerful device assurance, policy compliance and device auditing solutions.Acquired by Good Technology in 2014
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  • 2011 Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Conference
    Co-Chair Of The Editorial Committee / Editor Of The Capital Rants Blog
    2011 Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Conference Feb 2008 - Aug 2014
    The CVCA – Canada’s Venture Capital & Private Equity Association – represents the majority of private equity companies in Canada, with over 1800 members. CVCA members have over $75 billion in capital under management.
  • Woozworld Inc.
    Board Member
    Woozworld Inc. May 2010 - Apr 2013
    Montréal, Québec, Ca
    Woozworld Inc. is a developer and operator of virtual worlds focused more specifically on the tween market (9-14 years old). A recent spin-off from Tribal Nova Inc, the company markets and operates Woozworld.com an innovative global web 2.0 virtual world for tweens that is built and led by its users. Its unique environment evolves continuously and allows users to create space, run activities and do business among countless other things. The company has a highly experienced team with exceptional credentials in producing casual games, MMOG and virtual worlds for kids, as well as in marketing and business intelligence. For additional information, please visit www.woozworld.com.Acquired by Azerion in 2019
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  • Localmind
    Advisor, Investor, Board Observer
    Localmind Jul 2011 - Jun 2012
    Localmind is a new service that allows you to send questions and receive answers about what is going on—right now—at places you care about.Acquired by Airbnb in 2012
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  • Ryma Technology Solutions
    Board Member
    Ryma Technology Solutions Sep 2010 - Jun 2012
    St-Laurent, Quebec, Ca
    At Ryma, we implement best practices in product management using both proprietary product management automation software and expert product management advisory services. Our software products include FeaturePlan™ for automating core product management processes, and IdeaScope™ for automating customer feedback and market insight processes. Our unique service offering is based on the Adaptive Product Management delivery framework, which bonds the successful product management processes that clients have developed in-house with popular industry frameworks such as Six Sigma and TOC, as well as the deep expertise of Ryma’s consultants, honed from many years of on-the-ground product management experience.Partially acquired by Onedesk in 2012
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  • Cvca - Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association
    Board Member And Chair Of The 2012 Conference
    Cvca - Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association Sep 2003 - Jun 2012
    Toronto, Ontario, Ca
    The CVCA – Canada’s Venture Capital & Private Equity Association – represents the majority of private equity companies in Canada, with over 1800 members. CVCA members have over $75 billion in capital under management, in three distinct market segments:♦ Buyout is characterized chiefly by risk investment in established private or publicly listed firms that are undergoing a fundamental change in operations or strategy. Buyout funds are often called such, even if their mandates are not exclusively buy out related. http://www.cvca.ca ♦ Mezzanine is characterized chiefly by use of Subordinated Debt, or preferred stock with an equity kicker, to invest largely in the same type of companies and deals as buyout funds. ♦ Venture Capital is characterized generally by investment in early stage companies, mostly in technology businesses.
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  • Cvca - Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association
    Chair Of The Montreal Annual Conference 2008
    Cvca - Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association Sep 2007 - Aug 2008
    Toronto, Ontario, Ca
    The CVCA – Canada’s Venture Capital & Private Equity Association – represents the majority of private equity companies in Canada, with over 1800 members. CVCA members have over $75 billion in capital under management, in three distinct market segments:♦ Buyout is characterized chiefly by risk investment in established private or publicly listed firms that are undergoing a fundamental change in operations or strategy. Buyout funds are often called such, even if their mandates are not exclusively buy out related. ♦ Mezzanine is characterized chiefly by use of Subordinated Debt, or preferred stock with an equity kicker, to invest largely in the same type of companies and deals as buyout funds. ♦ Venture Capital is characterized generally by investment in early stage companies, mostly in technology businesses.www.cvca.ca
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  • Entrepreneur Organization
    Montreal Chapter Member
    Entrepreneur Organization Feb 2001 - Jun 2012
    Gb
    The Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) - for entrepreneurs only - is a dynamic, global network of more than 7,500 business owners in 38 countries. Founded in 1987 by a group of young entrepreneurs, EO is the catalyst that enables entrepreneurs to learn and grow from each other, leading to greater business success and an enriched personal life.
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  • Airborne Technology Ventures
    Board Member
    Airborne Technology Ventures Dec 2010 - Jan 2012
    Technology capital venture company owning TxT-TV, a broadcasting station operating on Rogers Cable. Focus on next generation interactive TV with mobile handsets.Acquired by Cellfish 2010
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  • Dft Microsystems
    Board Of Directors
    Dft Microsystems Aug 2003 - Sep 2011
    DFT MicroSystems develops low-cost, specialized automatic test solutions for radio frequency (RF) and mixed-signal systems-on-a-chip (SOCs). The company’s testing solutions leverage patent-pending testing and measurement technologies to eliminate many of the limitations associated with conventional testing methods. The company’s solutions are targeted at all companies that test RF or mixed-signal devices for signal processing applications in the telecommunications, audio, video, biomedical, automobile and defence sectors. www.dftmicrosystems.com
  • Tribal Nova
    Board Member
    Tribal Nova Apr 2009 - May 2010
    Tribal Nova: Tribal Nova produces and markets online gaming services and virtual worlds for kids. The company markets its own products across the world under the Woozworld™ brand. It also operates online gaming services for pre-school children in partnership with well-known and trusted partners such as PBS in the United States (www.pbskidsplay.org), Éditions Bayard in France (www.bayardkids.com) and CBC in Canada (www.kidscbcwonderworld.ca). Acquired by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in 2013
  • Msbi Valorisation
    Partner
    Msbi Valorisation Aug 2004 - Apr 2007
    MSBi Capital (now iNovia Capital since 2007) is a seed and early stage venture capital fund dedicated to commercializing innovations in information technology, life sciences and the physical sciences. MSBi Capital has a particular focus on companies built around technology advancements and inventions originating at its partner academic institutions, as well as on companies which can benefit from complementary intellectual property, infrastructure or expertise available at these institutions. MSBi's academic partners include the universities of McGill, Sherbrooke, Bishop's, as well as their affiliated hospitals and research institutes. Merger with Valeo to create Aligo in 2014
  • Sixtron Advanced Materials Inc.
    Board Member
    Sixtron Advanced Materials Inc. Mar 2003 - Nov 2005
    Ca
    SiXtron is a developer of thin film coatings for solar cells. SiXtron reduces cost per watt of solar cells for crystalline Silicon (c-Si) solar cell manufacturers. SiXtron Advanced Materials has developed a proprietary process to produce anti-reflective coatings for the silicon solar cell industry, which eliminates the need for the pyrophoric gas, silane. SiXtron's innovative process is not only cost effective, but simple for customers to deploy on existing PECVD and CVD deposition tools. www.sixtron.com
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  • Airborne Entertainment
    Board Of Directors, Investor
    Airborne Entertainment Dec 2000 - Dec 2002
    Montréal, Québec, Ca
    For over a decade, Airborne Mobile has blazed a distinctive trail, helping to pioneer and establish the burgeoning mobile media space by conceiving and distributing best-of-breed mobile programs. Whether it’s messaging, graphics, video, ringtones, ringback tones, full-track downloads or supporting websites, the company is driven by market objectives and product originality, and infuses the appropriate technologies to ensure their delivery. Airborne has enjoyed longstanding partnerships with all major carriers, including AT&T, Verizon Wireless, Sprint, Bell Mobility, Telus and Rogers, as well as with brands such as Disney™, HBO™, Family Guy™, Maxim™, NHL™, Food Network™ and Taco Bell™. With extensive experience as a developer, and with its renowned creative team, Airborne is the go-to partner for everything mobile. Airborne can further be explored by visiting www.airbornemobile.com.Acquired by Cybird in 2005
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  • Telesystem
    Investment Director And Entrepreneur In Residence
    Telesystem Dec 1999 - Aug 2002
    Montreal, Quebec, Ca
    Telesystem is a Canadian private corporation founded in 1984 by Charles Sirois, its actual Chairman and CEO. For more than 20 years, telesystem's activities were devoted to the creation, acquisition, financing and management of companies in the field of information and communication technologies (ICTs) around the world.In addition to making huge investments in the telecommunications industry via Teleglobe, Microcell and TIW, telesystem diversified its activities by investing in the information technology and content sectors. This marked the beginning of convergence and led to direct investments by telesystem in some 20 companies, including Optinet, Radiomutuel, Look Communications, Coscient and Microtec.In the late 1990s, telesystem decided to make optimal use of its network of international contacts and its access to a growing number of investment opportunities by creating two venture capital management firms, Propulsion and Argo Global Capital.
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  • Look Communications
    Board Member
    Look Communications Jan 1998 - Jan 2001
    Ca
    Look Communications was a Canadian telecommunication company, providing digital wireless cable, internet service, and web hosting provider. It was once linked to former crown corporation Teleglobe and Chinese ISP Inter-Pacific Online.Founded in 1997, Look's head office was in Milton, Ontario, though most of its departments and employees were based in its Montreal office. It was listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbols "LOK" and "LOK.A". Look had approximately 60,000 television customers at its peak. Look had the slogan "At Look, it's simple!".Beginning in 2002, Unique Broadband System (UBS) began acquiring a controlling stake in Look.
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  • Wanted Technologies
    Interim - Vp Sales And Marketing
    Wanted Technologies Jul 1997 - Dec 2000
    Help launch the Company and provided funding, coaching and attracted larger amount of funding.Wanted Technologies Corp. specializes in on-demand business intelligence solutions for the media industry. The Company provides access to a database of online recruitment information.Listed on the TXS in 2004 TSX-V: WAN)Acquired by CEB in 2015
  • Up2 Technologies Inc.
    Co-Founder And Chief Internet Strategist Officer
    Up2 Technologies Inc. Oct 1998 - Dec 1999
    up2 technologies was created as a spin-off of Teleglobe Inc., which was then sold to BCE (Ticker: BCE) in December 1999.
  • Copernic Technologies
    Interim - Vp Sales, Marketing & Business Development
    Copernic Technologies Jan 1997 - Aug 1998
    Quebec City, Quebec, Ca
    Help launch the Company, developed sales and distribution strategy, build business pland and business model. The Company was acquired by publically traded comapny: Mama.com
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  • Sit Solutions Internet Technilogic
    President & Ceo
    Sit Solutions Internet Technilogic Mar 1993 - Jul 1997
    Sainte-Foy, Québec, Ca
    Initially launched Info Media as a computer software and hardware integrator and reseller, then entered into the software development industry with the launch of SIT Solutions Internet Technilogic. Part of SIT merged with Gespro to become SIT-Gespro, and the other part was acquired by Belgium based Ubizen in 1998 after having completed a corporate restructuration in mid 1997.
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Venture Financing Entrepreneurship Venture Capital

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  • Université Laval
    Université Laval
    Administration & Finance

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