Ray Walia
InvestorCo-Founder & CEO at Launch Academy · CEO at Launch Academy - Vancouver
Tolleson, Arizona, United States
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About
Ray Walia is a Vancouver tech ecosystem builder who has founded and funded startups, mentored many entrepreneurs, and produced numerous events championing the city's tech sector.
Experience
- Launch VenturesCEOcurrent2018 — present
- OpenSport.ioCo-Founder & CEOcurrent2024 — present
- PlayWize.ioCo-Founder & Directorcurrent2017 — present
- Launch AcademyCEOcurrent2012 — present400 - 1168 Hamilton Street, Vancouver BC V6B 2S2
- WTIACascadia Blockchain Council | Steering Committeecurrent2021 — present
- TractionCo-Foundercurrent2015 — presentVancouver, Canada Area
- Cascadia Transformational Technology CommitteeSub-Committee Member - Vancouvercurrent2019 — present
- Toronto Stock ExchangeVancouver Local Advisory Committee - Venturecurrent2018 — present
- Victory Square TechnologiesCo-Founder & Advisorcurrent2015 — present
- FireTonic Entertainment Inc.CEOcurrent2009 — present
- Monarchy Holding GroupPartnercurrent1980 — present
- Shenzhen Technology UniversityVisiting Professor2019 — 2023
- Venture for CanadaBoard of Advisors2014 — 2022
- LX Ventures Inc.Managing Director - Corporate Development2014Vancouver, Canada Area
- LX Ventures Inc.Chief Operating Officer2012 — 2014Vancouver, Canada Area
- MetabridgeExecutive Director2012 — 2013Kelowna, BC
- Razor Technology Inc.CEO2003 — 2009
- Dairy Queen - FranchiseeOwner/Operator1998 — 2008Vancouver, Canada Area
Skills & more
Management36Leadership59Start-ups99New Business Development48E-commerce33Mobile Commerce11Mobile Marketing12Entrepreneurship99Finance10Digital Media24Mobile Devices39Social Networking5
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Ray Walia?
- Ray Walia is a Vancouver tech ecosystem builder who has founded and funded startups, mentored many entrepreneurs, and produced numerous events championing the city's tech sector.
- Where does Ray Walia work?
- Ray Walia is Co-Founder & CEO at Launch Academy.
- Where did Ray Walia go to school?
- Ray Walia studied at The University of British Columbia (Entertainment Administration, Film & Television); Certified Management Accountant (CMA, Management Accounting); British Columbia Institute of Technology (Entrepreneurship, Marketing).
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Also attended The University of British Columbia563
Joan MirallesHead of Administration & Valuation at Inveready Technology Investment GroupZack GrimmerInvestor at IVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Rares CrisanInvestor at Notable CapitalMarianne WuVenture Partner at Congruent VenturesBrendan BakerPartner at Rackhouse Venture Management LpAli KashaniVenture Partner at Think+ Ventures Management, Llc
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Also attended British Columbia Institute of Technology71
Kandai YamashitaAssociate at Pangaea Ventures Us Inc.Daven PatelPartner at Bow CapitalJonathan BeckerInvestor at HeadlineDarren ThomsonPrincipal at Vanedge CapitalAndrew ZinchukFounding Partner at ZAS VenturesMary ChowChief Financial Officer at Olivex
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Shared employers
Also worked at WTIA7
Bill McAleerManaging Director at Voyager CapitalHeather RedmanManaging Partner at Flying Fish VenturesAmy G. HutchinsExecutive Officer, Director at UnearthGena CookExecutive Officer, Director at Navigating CancerJOHN C. MORROWExecutive Officer at ApptioSarah BirdCEO at Moz
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