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Owen Matthews

Investor

Founder & Chair of the Board at Alacrity Canada

Canada

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Owen Matthews is Chairman of the Alacrity Foundation, which has supported companies generating over $300 million in direct economic impact and bringing $225 million into the western Canadian technology ecosystem. He previously founded Newheights Software, which merged with Counterpath to become a publicly listed Nasdaq company, and serves as a General Partner at Wesley Clover, a venture investment firm with funds across North America, Europe, and Asia. Matthews also holds board positions at multiple technology companies and serves on boards for several community and educational organizations.

Experience

  1. Alacrity CanadaChairmancurrent2009 — present
  2. Wesley Clover CorporationGeneral Partnercurrent2004 — present
  3. Echosec SystemsChairman2013 — 2020
  4. CounterPath SolutionsVice Chairman2007 — 2020
  5. TutelaChairman of the Board2010 — 2018
  6. MitelBoard Observer2002 — 2011
  7. NewHeights SoftwareCEO1998 — 2007

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Telecommunications20Start-ups69Product Management32Entrepreneurship28VoIP10Mobile Devices27Business Development17SaaS4Go-to-market Strategy9Cloud Computing10Strategic Partnerships35Professional Services1
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Owen Matthews?
Owen Matthews is Chairman of the Alacrity Foundation, which has supported companies generating over $300 million in direct economic impact and bringing $225 million into the western Canadian technology ecosystem. He previously founded Newheights Software, which merged with Counterpath to become a publicly listed Nasdaq company, and serves as a General Partner at Wesley Clover, a venture investment firm with funds across North America, Europe, and Asia. Matthews also holds board positions at multiple technology companies and serves on boards for several community and educational organizations.
Where does Owen Matthews work?
Owen Matthews is Founder & Chair of the Board at Alacrity Canada.
Where did Owen Matthews go to school?
Owen Matthews studied at Ashbury College.

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