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Christian Lassonde

Investor

Managing Partner at Impression Ventures

Toronto, Ontario

Writes $1M – $2M checks Β· typically $1.5M

Founded401Go

About

Christian Lassonde is the founder and managing partner of Impression Ventures, a venture capital firm investing in seed and series A stage financial technology companies. His portfolio includes investments in Wealthsimple, Sensibill, Brim Financial, and Finaeo, among others.

Experience

  1. Impression VenturesFounder & Managing Partnercurrent2013 β€” presentGreater Toronto Area, Canada
  2. TrustateBoard Membercurrent2021 β€” present
  3. TruePrepBoard Membercurrent2025 β€” present
  4. 401GOBoard Observercurrent2021 β€” present
  5. NedBoard Membercurrent2024 β€” present
  6. Avesdo Real Estate SoftwareBoard Membercurrent2019 β€” present
  7. BorderPassBoard Membercurrent2024 β€” present
  8. Finaeo Inc.Board Member2017 β€” 2023Greater Toronto Area, Canada
  9. PerfectlySoft Inc.Board Member2016 β€” 2023
  10. Sensibill Inc.Board Observer2015 β€” 2022Greater Toronto Area, Canada
  11. Kira TalentBoard Observer2012 β€” 2015
  12. The Next 36Director of Ventures2012 β€” 2014Greater Toronto Area, Canada
  13. Wildlaw CapitalAdvisor2013
  14. Virtual GreatsFounder & Board Member2008 β€” 2013
  15. Claystone Inc.CEO2010 β€” 2012
  16. Millions of UsFounder & President2006 β€” 2010
  17. Linden LabProgram Manager2005 β€” 2006
  18. LucasArtsSenior Programmer2002 β€” 2004
  19. Electronic ArtsLead Programmer2000 β€” 2002
  20. Origin SystemsLead Programmer2000 β€” 2002

Education

  1. University of San FranciscoMaster, Business Administration2004 β€” 2005
  2. Ontario Tech UniversityDoctor of Laws (honoris causa)2022
  3. The University of Western OntarioBESC, Computer Engineering1993 β€” 1998
  4. Western UniversityBSC, Computer Science1993 β€” 1997
  5. Upper Canada College1986 β€” 1993

Skills & more

Entrepreneurship54Mobile Devices40Strategy31Mobile Applications22Software Development20Start-ups18Leadership14Social Media14Business Strategy11Marketing11Strategic Partnerships9Management8
+12 moreUser ExperienceVenture CapitalUser InterfaceVideo GamesCRMVirtual WorldsProduct ManagementSaaSDigital MarketingiOS developmentSocial Media MarketingNetworking

Languages French

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401GoBoard seat

via Impression Ventures Β· filed Aug 2021 Β· $3.5M raise

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