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Chris Hodgson

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Venture Partner at The Group Ventures

Greater Toronto Area, Canada

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About

Venture Partner at The Group Ventures with a 25-year career as an engineer, entrepreneur, executive, angel investor, and advisor. Co-founded two tech startups, spent six years at Google Canada, and helped build RBC Ventures; holds an MBA from INSEAD and an engineering degree from Queen's University.

Experience

  1. Maverix Private EquityPartner, Growthcurrent2023 — presentToronto, ON
  2. MiovisionBoard Observercurrent2026 — presentWaterloo, ON
  3. AgoraBoard Directorcurrent2025 — present
  4. The PivtGrowth Advisor2018 — 2026Greater Toronto Area, Canada
  5. RBCVP Enterprise Partnerships & Data Analytics2017 — 2018Toronto, Canada Area
  6. GoogleSector Lead - Multi Channel Solutions2012 — 2017Greater Toronto Area, Canada
  7. GoogleHead of Industry - Retail2011
  8. KidStartCo-Founder, COO and Board Director2007 — 2011London, United Kingdom
  9. ComputacenterSoftware Partnership Director2006 — 2007London, United Kingdom
  10. ComputacenterGroup Corporate Planning Director2004 — 2006Paris Area, France
  11. uSwitch.comStrategy and Corporate Development Director2003London, United Kingdom
  12. Expedia GroupDirector Of Operations2003London, United Kingdom
  13. AccentureCommunication and High Tech Manager1999 — 2002London / Oslo / Dublin
  14. Imperial OilProfessional Engineer1995 — 1997Greater Toronto Area, Canada
  15. Imperial OilProject Engineer1993 — 1995Toronto

Skills & more

Board Level1Board Operation1Board Governance1CoachingStrategic Thinking1Financial ForecastingMergers & Acquisitions (M&A)Business Growth Strategies1SMBMarketing Strategy1Marketing Leadership1General Management1
+8 moreConsultingSoftware as a Service (SaaS)SalesAnalytical SkillsProject ManagementGo-to-Market StrategyStrategyStart-ups
  • Innovation Governance Program - Level 1 — Innovation Governance Program (iGP)
  • Professional Engineer (PE) — Professional Engineers Ontario

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Colleagues at The Group Ventures

Adam Bush
Controller at Alerion Ventures
Anatol Von Hahn
Chairman at The Group Ventures
Anthony Toldo
Partner at The Group Ventures
Charaka Kithulegoda
Senior Advisor at The Group Ventures
Chiko Nanji
Senior Advisor at The Group Ventures
Ian McIntosh
People & Culture Strategic Advisor at The Group Ventures
Kevin Dougherty
Senior Advisor at The Group Ventures
Kevin O’Brien
Investor at The Group Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Chris Hodgson?
Venture Partner at The Group Ventures with a 25-year career as an engineer, entrepreneur, executive, angel investor, and advisor. Co-founded two tech startups, spent six years at Google Canada, and helped build RBC Ventures; holds an MBA from INSEAD and an engineering degree from Queen's University.
Where does Chris Hodgson work?
Chris Hodgson is Venture Partner at The Group Ventures.
Where did Chris Hodgson go to school?
Chris Hodgson studied at INSEAD (MBA); Queen's University (B.Sc., Mechanical Engineering).

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