Chris Hodgson is a globally experienced business leader, entrepreneur, and engineer with over 25 years of experience in various industries like retail, loyalty, financial services, IT, and telecom. He specializes in guiding the founders and owners of high-growth tech companies in scaling their business, with expertise in areas such as strategic partnerships, building sales teams, digital marketing, raising capital, and go-to-market. Chris has invaluable experience in transforming companies to drive innovation and growth.

He obtained an Engineering degree from Queen's University, Canada, and an MBA from INSEAD in France. Chris has served on several Boards, including KidStart Ltd (UK), the Centre for Aging and Brain Health Innovation, and the Marketing Sub-committee of Baycrest Hospital & Foundation. He is currently an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at NEXT Canada, a Venture Partner at The Group Ventures, and a Board Director at KidStart Ltd and the Centre for Aging and Brain Health Innovation.

Chris has co-founded two successful start-up ventures and is passionate about innovation in technology, data, and consumer behavior. His extensive professional experiences include serving as the VP Enterprise Partnerships & Analytics at RBC, Head of Industry - Retail, and Sector Lead - Multi-Channel Solutions at Google, Director Corporate Development at Expedia Group, and Communication and High Tech Manager at Accenture. He was also the Group Corporate Planning Director and Software Partnership Director at Computacenter and a Professional Engineer and Project Engineer at Imperial Oil.

With his profound knowledge and diverse experience in the business world, Chris is a Board member, angel investor, strategic advisor, and presenter on various topics, including technology, innovation, and data. He is an individual who possesses a strong entrepreneurial spirit and strives to help businesses scale and unlock growth opportunities.