Upside Foundation Member
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The Upside Foundation of Canada is a registered charity that manages a legally binding equity pledge program, letting founders and VCs of high-growth Canadian tech companies commit a portion of their exit proceeds to charity. It also runs a network of events, investor connections, and ecosystem opportunities for its member founders.
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Robert AntoniadesCo-founderRobert Antoniades co-founded Information VP in 2014 following his tenure as Managing Director at RBC Venture Partners, where he led direct investments in enterprise software and FinTech companies, and earlier held roles at BMO Nesbitt Burns Equity Partners and CIBC Capital Partners. He holds a BBA from Wilfrid Laurier University, the Chartered Financial Analyst designation, and has served on the boards of numerous technology companies including Flybits, PostBeyond, Procurify, and others that have been acquired by major firms.
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Janie GoldsteinCo-founder
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2 people who came through Upside Foundation Member went on to found or lead other companies.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Upside Foundation Member do?
- The Upside Foundation of Canada is a registered charity that manages a legally binding equity pledge program, letting founders and VCs of high-growth Canadian tech companies commit a portion of their exit proceeds to charity. It also runs a network of events, investor connections, and ecosystem opportunities for its member founders.
- Who founded Upside Foundation Member?
- Upside Foundation Member was founded by Robert Antoniades, Mark Skapinker, Janie Goldstein.
- Who are Upside Foundation Member's investors?
- Upside Foundation Member's investors include East Valley Ventures.