V. Paul Lee is a Chair - Board of Directors at DWave Systems.
Paul is the founder of Vanedge Capital and is focused on investments in SaaS businesses that target underserved markets and digital media technologies.
Paul is the former President of Electronic Arts and has been a successful angel investor for over 25 years. Paul serves on the
Premier’s Technology Council, the UBC Sauder School Faculty Advisory Board and the Vancouver Public Library Foundation’s Campaign Cabinet.
He is also Chair at D-Wave Systems. Paul has received many awards including Business in Vancouver’s “Forty Under 40”, British Columbia Technology Industries Association Person of the Year, and an Honourary Master’s degree from the Centre for Digital Media.
Paul is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), and holds a B.Comm with honors from the Sauder School of Business at the University of British Columbia.
Yigal Erlich
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Mr. Erlich started the Technology Incubator Program that led to the creation of 24 Incubation Centers throughout Israel. Mr. Erlich was instrumental in the establishment of several bi-national industrial and technology R&D cooperation agreements with Canada, France, the Netherlands, Singapore and Spain. Mr. Erlich was the Chairman of the
Executive Committee of the US-Israel Bi-national Industrial Research and Development Foundation (BIRD), and a Director of the Dead Sea Works, Israel Chemicals, Israel Oil Refineries, Hadassah's commercialization company - Hadassit, and the Technion Research and Development Co. Ltd.
Mr. Erlich was the Deputy Chairman of the National Reasearch & Development Council of Israel until 2010 and the Chairman of MATIMOP, a non profit Government Entity for the promotion of industrial R&D; A Board Member of the Russian Venture Capital Company (RVC), a $1 billion government fund of funds and was a consultant to several governments including New Zealand, Korea, Canada, Latvia, Slovakia and estonia.
Between October 2010 and June 2011, Mr. Erlich was the chair of a committee within Eureka program, targeting new methods for financial innovation. He also participated, several years ago, in two EEC projects for transferring the success factors from the Israeli experience in high-tech start-ups to several European countries and advised the World Bank on the adoption of policies and performance monitoring in Venture Capital in Western China.
Mr. Erlich holds B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Chemistry and an MBA from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Scott H. Cohen
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Scott Cohen is the Artist & Playwright at Life Cube Project, an entertainment, technology, and media consulting company.From 2007-2009, Scott was Co-Founder & CEO of Dimestore Media, Inc. which was sold to Knowledge Networks in 2009. In the years prior to Dimestore, he was a Co-Founder and senior level executive of two companies thatwent public: 24/7 Media, now a division of WPP Advertising Group (NASDAQ: WPPGY), and LivePerson (NASDAQ: LPSN). Scott also served as President of Game Trust., which was acquired by Real Networks (NASDAQ: RNWK). Scott has accumulated over thirty years of experience in strategic deal making, negotiation and leadership in both corporate and entrepreneurial environments; since 1995, he has played a major role in developing businesses during the growth of the Internet in the USA and Europe. Scott earned an MBA in 1988 from the William E. Simon School of Business at the University of Rochester, after ten years in commercial and investment real estate. He is a frequent speaker and panel moderator for industry conferences in interactive media. Scott currently serves on the Board of Leadfusion, a financial software company, and the Advisory Board of Dimestore Media, a company owned by Knowledge Networks
Harley Finkelstein
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Harley Finkelstein serves as Chief Operating Officer at Shopify. He has been with the company since 2010. Prior to his current role, Harley founded numerous startups and ecommerce companies. He currently serves on the board of The C100. He serves as an advisor to Felicis Ventures. Harley holds a Bachelor degree in Economics from Concordia University and a J.D./M.B.A. joint degree in Law and Business from the University of Ottawa.
Matteo Cera
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Michael Ackrell is a Co-Founder and serves as Managing Partner at Ackrell Capital. He is also an angel investor. Before founding Ackrell Capital, Mike was the Senior Managing Director in charge of ABN AMRO's U.S. Technology Investment Banking Group in San Francisco. Prior to joining ABN, Mike ran Investment Banking at WR Hambrecht+Co, a San Francisco based merchant bank specializing in the technology sector. Mike previously worked for Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette in New York, Menlo Park and San Francisco as a Senior Vice President in the Technology Investment Banking Group. Mike began his career with DLJ in 1988 and has significant experience in corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions and merchant banking.
Yuval Shachar
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How to connect with Angel Investors in the Cannabis industry?
In the Cannabis industry, angel investors such as Snoop Dogg, Anthony Scaramucci, and Peter Thiel are significant figures. These investors focus on startups offering innovative solutions in cannabis cultivation, distribution, and consumer products. Snoop Dogg, through his venture capital firm Casa Verde Capital, invests in cannabis startups that have the potential to disrupt traditional markets. Anthony Scaramucci, founder of SkyBridge Capital, looks for companies that leverage technology to improve cannabis operations and compliance. Peter Thiel, co-founder of PayPal and Palantir Technologies, seeks out startups that provide scalable and efficient cannabis solutions. To connect with these investors, attend cannabis conferences, expos, and networking events such as MJBizCon, Cannabis Business Summit, and Cannabis Expo. Utilize platforms like AngelList and LinkedIn to identify and reach out to potential investors. When pitching, emphasize how your cannabis solution addresses key challenges, such as improving cultivation efficiency, enhancing product quality, or ensuring regulatory compliance. Highlight any traction you’ve gained, such as partnerships with dispensaries, user growth, or positive feedback from customers. Building relationships through initial informal meetings or discussions at industry panels can help establish trust with these investors. Demonstrating the impact of your technology or service through case studies or user testimonials can also add credibility. Personalize your outreach by referencing the investor’s previous investments and explaining how your venture aligns with their interests. Demonstrating a sustainable business model with clear revenue streams, such as product sales, subscription fees, or licensing, will further strengthen your pitch. Leveraging endorsements or case studies from cannabis industry experts can also enhance your credibility.
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