At ventureLAB, our Executives-In-Residence (EIRs) play a crucial role in achieving our mission to build and scale globally competitive ventures that drive Canada's knowledge-based economy. In 2024, we aim to further enhance the engagement of our EIRs with the ventureLAB community. Through the Executive-In-Residence Program, companies gain access to a pool of high-caliber, dedicated experts who provide essential business, technical, and strategic advice.
Who are Executives-In-Residence
EIRs are a group of entrepreneurs, and industry experts with years of experience who volunteer several hours each month to support high-growth startups at ventureLAB. They offer business advice, mentorship, network introductions, and encouragement to support ventureLAB clients focus on what is crucial for their business success. EIRs participate in review panels, lead workshops, and contribute in numerous other ways.
Why You Should Join The Executives-In-Residence Team
- Contribute to the Canadian Tech Ecosystem: EIRs give back and support Canada's knowledge-based economy.
- Stay Updated on Trends: Learning about new trends and innovations from founders keeps EIRs informed.
- Raise Personal Profile: EIRs can increase their visibility across Canada through the ventureLAB network.
- Improve Advisory Skills: EIRs can hone their advisory skills through practical experience.
- Expand Network: Connect with other accomplished professionals in the EIR program and the ventureLAB ecosystem to enrich your professional network.
Benefits for Founders
- Navigate Business Challenges: Founders can tackle specific business issues with the guidance of an EIR.
- Receive Valuable Advice: EIRs provide essential business advice and support.
- Build Connections: Founders can create lasting relationships and expand their networks by leveraging EIRs' extensive contacts.
Executives in Residence support our team in the following ways:
- Review Panels: EIRs support review panels by evaluating companies and providing feedback to select founders for ventureLAB programs.
- Founder Advisory Support: Host one-on-one sessions with founders, offering guidance on business strategy.
- Thought-Leadership Content: Develop articles on insightful topics to establish their position as subject matter experts.
- Knowledge Development Workshops EIRs host interactive workshop sessions which involve hands-on activities, discussions, presentations, and lectures aimed at expanding participants' knowledge and skills.
By leveraging the expertise of our Executives-In-Residence, ventureLAB continues to empower founders to build and scale globally competitive ventures that advance Canada's knowledge-based economy.
If you are interested in joining this dynamic program as an Executive-In-Residence or know someone who would be a great fit, please fill out this form to get started.
ventureLAB is a leading global founder community for hardware technology and enterprise software companies in Canada. Our organization is led by seasoned entrepreneurs and business leaders with decades of industry experience in building IP-rich start-ups, scale-ups, and global multinationals to help you scale your business. Located at the heart of Ontario’s innovation corridor in York Region, ventureLAB is part of one of the biggest and most diverse tech communities in Canada. We enable technology startups to accelerate the commercialization of transformational products on a global scale.
