Ray Walia, FCPA, FCMA

Ray Walia, FCPA, FCMA is a prominent entrepreneur and business leader based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.1 He is the CEO of Launch Ventures, a company that operates technology accelerators, innovation labs, and investment funds.1 Walia co-founded PlayWize, a platform aimed at modernizing financial management for athletes.1 He has been the CEO of Launch Academy since 2012, which has incubated over 6,000 entrepreneurs and helped startups raise more than $2.5 billion in funding.1

Walia holds several key positions, including:

1. Steering Committee member of the Cascadia Blockchain Council at WTIA since February 20211
2. Co-Executive Producer of TractionConf.io since 20151
3. Visiting Professor at Shenzhen Technology University since 20191
4. Member of the Vancouver Local Advisory Committee for the Toronto Stock Exchange since 20181

He has received numerous honors, including:

• Being listed among the 500 Most Influential Business Leaders in British Columbia by Business In Vancouver in 2021 and 20221
• Elected as a Fellow of the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (FCPA, FCMA) in 20211
• Named Entrepreneur Mentor of the Year for British Columbia by Startup Canada in 20141
• Recognized in Business In Vancouver's Forty Under 40 in 20141

Walia's expertise spans technology, entrepreneurship, and venture capital, making him a significant figure in the Vancouver business ecosystem.1