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Shawn Chance

Former Partner at OMERS Ventures

Canada

Writes $5M – $25M checks · typically $15M

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About

Shawn Chance is a Partner and Head of Go-To-Market Services at BrightIron, where he advises seed to Series B startups and venture capital firms on strategy, revenue development, and commercial operations. Previously, he was a Partner at OMERS Ventures investing in and supporting portfolio companies, and served as Chief Revenue Officer at multiple startups. His background also includes product leadership roles at Microsoft and Spin Master.

Experience

  1. BrightIronPartner, Head of Go-To-Market Servicescurrent2025 — presentToronto, Ontario, Canada
  2. Brightspark VenturesVenture Partner2024 — 2025Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  3. Deep SkyBoard Director2023 — 2024Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  4. ClearEstateBoard Director2022 — 2024Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  5. OMERS VenturesPartner2020 — 2024Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  6. OMERS VenturesVenture Partner & Head of Value Creation2019 — 2020Toronto, Canada Area
  7. TehamaBoard Director2020 — 2023Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  8. Muse® by Interaxon Inc.Board Director2020 — 2022Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  9. Muse® by Interaxon Inc.Board Observer2020
  10. Self-employedStartup Advisor, Go-To-Market2018 — 2019Toronto, Canada Area
  11. NymiChief Revenue Officer (CRO)2015 — 2018Toronto, Canada Area
  12. NymiVice President, Sales & Marketing2014 — 2015Toronto, Canada Area
  13. Futurpreneur Canada (Formerly CYBF)Mentor2010 — 2014Toronto, Canada Area
  14. Spin MasterDirector, Technology Brands2013 — 2014Toronto, Canada Area
  15. Spin MasterSenior Product Manager2011 — 2013Toronto, Canada Area
  16. Spin MasterProduct Manager2010 — 2011Toronto, Canada Area
  17. George Brown College Continuing EducationProfessor2010 — 2012Toronto, Canada Area
  18. NEWAD (Acquired by Bell Media)Director of Business Development2008 — 2010Toronto, Canada Area
  19. MicrosoftMarketing Manager, Xbox2004 — 2008Toronto, Canada Area
  20. LAUNCH!Project Manager2002 — 2004Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Skills & more

ToysTVCGo-to-Market StrategyFundraisingVenture CapitalStartupsCommercializationCoachingStrategic Partnerships2Entrepreneurship4Brand Management30Marketing Strategy50
+12 moreOnline MarketingMarketingRelationship MarketingIntegrated MarketingDigital MarketingSocial Media MarketingProduct DevelopmentAccount ManagementAdvertisingBudgetsStrategyLeadership

Languages English · French

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Shawn Chance?
Shawn Chance is a Partner and Head of Go-To-Market Services at BrightIron, where he advises seed to Series B startups and venture capital firms on strategy, revenue development, and commercial operations. Previously, he was a Partner at OMERS Ventures investing in and supporting portfolio companies, and served as Chief Revenue Officer at multiple startups. His background also includes product leadership roles at Microsoft and Spin Master.
What check size does Shawn Chance write?
Shawn Chance typically writes checks of $5M – $25M.
Where did Shawn Chance go to school?
Shawn Chance studied at University of Ottawa (Bachelor of Arts, Psychology); Venture Capital Institute; Coaches Training Institute (CTI) (Co-Active Coaching Fundamentals, Co-Active Coaching).

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