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Jean-Francois Levesque

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Mentor at Amiral Ventures

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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About

Jean-François Levesque is a technology entrepreneur and certified corporate director (C.Dir.) who has founded and exited two companies in IT, SaaS, telecommunications, and cybersecurity sectors. He currently serves as Managing Partner at GLCE and holds board and advisory positions, focusing on corporate governance as a mechanism for performance and growth. He invests in early-stage companies and provides strategic guidance to entrepreneurial teams.

Experience

  1. GLCEManaging Partnercurrent2017 — presentMontreal, Quebec, Canada
  2. Repreneuriat QuébecChair of the Board of Directorscurrent2026 — present
  3. Repreneuriat QuébecBoard of Directorscurrent2025 — present
  4. FÉRIQUEBoard of Directorscurrent2026 — present
  5. Polytechnique MontréalBoard of Directorscurrent2019 — presentMontreal, Quebec, Canada
  6. Anges QuébecInvestorcurrent2024 — present
  7. UptimoBoard of Advisorscurrent2026 — present
  8. AttractionBoard of Advisorscurrent2026 — present
  9. SmartOne.aiAdvisorcurrent2026 — present
  10. SmartOne.aiBoard of Directors2025 — 2026
  11. La base entrepreneuriale HEC MontréalMentor (Parcours Envergure)current2025 — presentMontreal, Quebec, Canada
  12. Amiral VenturesFounding Investor (LP)current2024 — present
  13. Fondation et Alumni de Polytechnique MontréalBoard of Directorscurrent2016 — presentMontreal, Quebec, Canada
  14. Entrepreneurs'​ OrganizationMember2015 — 2026Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  15. Espace-incBusiness Coach2024 — 2025
  16. ObkioFounder & CEO2018 — 2023Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  17. Centre d'Entrepreneuriat Poly-UdeMBoard of Directors2018 — 2020Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  18. FibrenoireCTO & Co-founder2007 — 2017Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  19. Savoir-faire LinuxCustomer service director2007Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  20. Savoir-faire LinuxConsultant2006 — 2007Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Skills & more

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Board of DirectorsEntrepreneurshipLeadershipEarly Stage InvestmentVenture CapitalDigital TransformationCorporate FinanceInnovationMentoringCorporate GovernanceCybersecurity
+8 moreCloud ComputingAmazon Web ServicesSoftware ArchitecturePhilanthropyRisk ManagementNonprofit OrganizationsIPMPLS

Languages English · French

  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)ISC2
  • EngineerOrdre des ingénieurs du Québec
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect - AssociateAmazon Web Services (AWS)
  • CCNA - Cisco Certified Network AssociateCisco
  • CCIP - Cisco Certified Internetwork ProfessionnalCisco
  • CCIE SP Written examCisco
  • MEF-CECP - Carrier Ethernet Certified Professional - Top 1%Mplify Alliance

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jean-Francois Levesque?
Jean-François Levesque is a technology entrepreneur and certified corporate director (C.Dir.) who has founded and exited two companies in IT, SaaS, telecommunications, and cybersecurity sectors. He currently serves as Managing Partner at GLCE and holds board and advisory positions, focusing on corporate governance as a mechanism for performance and growth. He invests in early-stage companies and provides strategic guidance to entrepreneurial teams.
Where does Jean-Francois Levesque work?
Jean-Francois Levesque is Mentor at Amiral Ventures.
Where did Jean-Francois Levesque go to school?
Jean-Francois Levesque studied at Stanford University Graduate School of Business (Executive Education, EO@Stanford: Innovation & AI); The Wharton School (Executive Education, EO@Wharton: Elevating Finances and Operations); Harvard Business School (Executive Education, EO@Harvard: Inspiring Entrepreneurial Strategy).

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