Charles Poiré

Charles Poiré is currently the Investment Director - Venture Capital at Desjardins, a position he has held since January 2022. Based in Montreal, Quebec, he focuses on investing in promising tech startups within Quebec, particularly in sectors like enterprise SaaS, artificial intelligence, machine learning, industrial technologies, fintech, and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) initiatives.1

Professional Background

Before joining Desjardins, Poiré worked at BDC (Business Development Bank of Canada) as an Associate in the Industrial, Cleantech and Energy Venture Fund. His experience also includes roles at KPMG Canada, where he served in various capacities from Consultant to Manager in Management Consulting - Strategy.1

Board Involvement

In addition to his role at Desjardins, Poiré is actively involved in various boards as a Board Observer for companies such as Prevu3D, Axya, Noze, and Deeplite. He is also a Board Member for Fluent.ai.1

Education

Poiré holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from the Université de Montréal - École Polytechnique de Montréal and has completed the Canadian Private Capital Investment School at Ivey Business School.1

Skills and Certifications

He possesses skills in financial modeling and valuation and has certifications from various institutions including The Marquee Group and Kubicle.1

Overall, Charles Poiré combines his engineering background with extensive experience in venture capital and management consulting to drive investments in innovative technologies.