Raphael Christian Roy
Posts by Raphael Christian Roy
Montreal, Canada - The new AI super-cluster
by Raphael Christian Roy on August 4, 2017 11:57 am
For many people, this blog’s title might seem bold or crazy, but many key players in Montreal’s rapidly growing artificial-intelligence sector are working hard on transforming the city into a Silicon Valley of AI. Yes, you read it right, Montreal… For those who are already lost, I’m talking about Montreal, a city located in the… Read more Montreal, Canada - The new AI super-cluster
For students, by students - New way to Venture Capitalize
by Raphael Christian Roy on July 28, 2017 11:59 am
Last week, Steve Herrod, Ex-CTO at VMware and Managing Director at General Catalyst, came to our class to talk about cyber security and big data. Cyber security applied to big data is one of the hottest topics in modern technology right now, and as a software engineer, I need to be aware of these concerns.… Read more For students, by students - New way to Venture Capitalize
It's everything but Boring
by Raphael Christian Roy on July 21, 2017 11:58 am
The Hyperloop, another Elon Musk crazy project accepted! Still a lot of work needed to receive formal approval, but am optimistic that will occur rapidly — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) 20 juillet 2017 Thursday, July 20th, 2017 Tesla & SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said that he received “verbal government approval” to start his Hyperloop tunnel… Read more It's everything but Boring
VMs, Containers & Docker for noobies
by Raphael Christian Roy on July 14, 2017 11:59 am
Regardless if you’re a non-technical founder or a techie, you’ve probably at least heard about Docker, the world’s leading software container platform. For those who are confused right now, stay calm, I’ll explain everything in details in this blog article. In my last post, I explained why the data centers’ virtualization is game-changer for startup… Read more VMs, Containers & Docker for noobies
Why are virtual data centers right for startups and tech companies?
by Raphael Christian Roy on July 7, 2017 2:00 pm
Most startup founders are often too excited to get their idea off the ground. They worry about their product 24/7 because they are passionate. What most of them are always forgetting is to create the right server architecture to support their product and the user demands. As a startup founder myself, I made that mistake.… Read more Why are virtual data centers right for startups and tech companies?
Software Engineering Undergraduate | Co-Founder @ Front Row Ventures
I am a young tech entrepreneur, software engineering student, and startup strategist. Motivated and inspired by entrepreneurship, I’ve been involved in various events and conferences, both as coach and as participant.
For the past year and a half, I’ve been working as a Product Manager at Volume7, a Montreal-based digital product agency that partners with forward-thinking startups and companies.
I'm also the Co-Founder of Front Row Ventures, Canada’s first student-led venture capital fund. We invest solely in student-run startups, help founders grow successful businesses and nurture the next generation of tech leaders.
Highly involved in Montreal’s startup scene and determined to move mountains, I’m an active member of Notman House’s Young Founders Circle, the city’s most important startup hub.. I’ve also been involved in organizing numerous events including Startup Weekends, and countless hackathons and educational events.
For the past year and a half, I’ve been working as a Product Manager at Volume7, a Montreal-based digital product agency that partners with forward-thinking startups and companies.
I'm also the Co-Founder of Front Row Ventures, Canada’s first student-led venture capital fund. We invest solely in student-run startups, help founders grow successful businesses and nurture the next generation of tech leaders.
Highly involved in Montreal’s startup scene and determined to move mountains, I’m an active member of Notman House’s Young Founders Circle, the city’s most important startup hub.. I’ve also been involved in organizing numerous events including Startup Weekends, and countless hackathons and educational events.
