Tag: VC
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
The Rise Of Venture Capital
by Loic Souetre on July 28, 2017 2:27 am
Venture Capital is so familiar in the startup world that we tend to forget how it emerged. Its thriving success in the technology industry is all over most startup blogs. Company X has raised $10M to invest in growth; fund Y raised $1B to invest in healthcare and company Z did an IPO. On the… Read more The Rise Of Venture Capital
The "Acquihire" Phenomenon: The use of M&A as a HR strategy
by William Hachiya on July 21, 2017 10:32 am
New form of acquisition With the advent of artificial intelligence, Internet of things, big data and cloud, attracting top-level engineers has become one of the most important factors to compete in those lucrative emerging sectors. Top tech companies, such as Google, Facebook, or Cisco has recently started acquiring startups, not necessary for their product or… Read more The "Acquihire" Phenomenon: The use of M&A as a HR strategy
What have been the leading investing trends in IT since 2000?
by Alexandra Martel on July 14, 2017 11:33 am
It is intriguing to see how throughout time we can identify some trends and patterns in the investments driven by Venture Capitalists, may it be in the form that they take or the sector that they are directed to. We hear everyday about Buzzwords such as Artificial Intelligence, Big Data or about this new ‘exploding sector’ of… Read more What have been the leading investing trends in IT since 2000?
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.
