Lance Laking
Director/Board Member at ExpertFile, Inc.
Profile
Lance Laking is the founder of Dynasty Components, Inc. (founded in 1987).
Currently, he holds three jobs: Director at ExpertFile, Inc. (since 2011), Advisor at Standup Ventures LP (since 2019), and General Partner at Graphite Ventures, Inc. (since 2022).
In the past, he worked as CEO at BTI Systems, Inc. (from 2001 to 2008), Director & Chairman at Granite Networks, Inc. (from 2012 to 2013), Executive Director & Chief Strategy Officer at Lixar I.T., Inc. (from 2005 to 2016), Director at The Ottawa Network (from 2005 to 2010), Managing Director at MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund (from 2009 to 2021), Director & Senior Advisor at Viscore Technologies, Inc. (from 2008 to 2014), and Venture Group Advisor at MaRS Discovery District (Venture Capital) (from 2008 to 2020).
Mr. Laking received his undergraduate degree from The University of Waterloo in 1985.
Lance Laking active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
ExpertFile, Inc.
 ExpertFile, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services ExpertFile, Inc. provides a platform to manage, promote and measure the performance of experts, marketing departments and agencies content online. The company was founded by Peter Evans and Robert Carter in 2013 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Director/Board Member | 01/06/2011 |
Graphite Ventures, Inc.
 Graphite Ventures, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Graphite Ventures, Inc. (Graphite Ventures) is a venture capital subsidiary of MaRS Discovery District (Venture Capital) founded in 2021. The firm is headquartered in Ontario, Canada. | Private Equity Investor | 01/01/2022 |
Standup Ventures LP
 Standup Ventures LP Investment ManagersFinance Standup Ventures LP invests in companies located in the Canada. The fund targets companies operating in the fields of software, digital health, and clean tech companies. It provides financing for pre-seed and seed stage with an investment size ranging from $0.25 million to $1 million. | Consultant / Advisor | 01/05/2019 |
Former positions of Lance Laking
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund
 MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund Investment ManagersFinance MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund seeks investment opportunities in technology companies located in Canada, primarily in Ontario. The fund targets companies operating in the fields of advanced manufacturing, IT, communications, clean-tech and life sciences. It provides financing for seed and early stage capital requirements with an investment size ranging up to $0.5 million. | Private Equity Investor | 01/12/2021 |
MaRS Discovery District (Venture Capital)
 MaRS Discovery District (Venture Capital) Investment ManagersFinance MaRS Discovery District (Venture Capital) is a venture capital subsidiary of MaRS Discovery District founded in 2000 by Murray McCaig. The firm is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Consultant / Advisor | 01/01/2020 |
Lixar I.T., Inc.
 Lixar I.T., Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Lixar I.T., Inc. provides web design services and application development services. The company is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. | Director/Board Member | 01/02/2016 |
Viscore Technologies, Inc.
 Viscore Technologies, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Viscore Technologies, Inc. is a Canadian technology company that specializes in research and development, as well as sales of advanced smart network cards, data processors, and related technical solutions. The private company's main focus is on internet data centers, high-performance calculation, and corporate data centers clusters. | Director/Board Member | 01/12/2014 |
Granite Networks, Inc.
 Granite Networks, Inc. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Granite Networks, Inc. provides information technology infrastructure solutions. The company is based in Ottawa, Canada. Granite Networks was acquired by Rogers Communications, Inc. on September 23, 2013 for $6.08 million. | Chairman | 01/09/2013 |
Training of Lance Laking
| The University of Waterloo | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 11 |
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| Dynasty Components, Inc. | Distribution Services |
ExpertFile, Inc.
ExpertFile, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services ExpertFile, Inc. provides a platform to manage, promote and measure the performance of experts, marketing departments and agencies content online. The company was founded by Peter Evans and Robert Carter in 2013 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Technology Services |
Graphite Ventures, Inc.
Graphite Ventures, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Graphite Ventures, Inc. (Graphite Ventures) is a venture capital subsidiary of MaRS Discovery District (Venture Capital) founded in 2021. The firm is headquartered in Ontario, Canada. | Finance |
Standup Ventures LP
Standup Ventures LP Investment ManagersFinance Standup Ventures LP invests in companies located in the Canada. The fund targets companies operating in the fields of software, digital health, and clean tech companies. It provides financing for pre-seed and seed stage with an investment size ranging from $0.25 million to $1 million. | Finance |
MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund
MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund Investment ManagersFinance MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund seeks investment opportunities in technology companies located in Canada, primarily in Ontario. The fund targets companies operating in the fields of advanced manufacturing, IT, communications, clean-tech and life sciences. It provides financing for seed and early stage capital requirements with an investment size ranging up to $0.5 million. | Finance |
MaRS Discovery District (Venture Capital)
MaRS Discovery District (Venture Capital) Investment ManagersFinance MaRS Discovery District (Venture Capital) is a venture capital subsidiary of MaRS Discovery District founded in 2000 by Murray McCaig. The firm is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Finance |
Lixar I.T., Inc.
Lixar I.T., Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Lixar I.T., Inc. provides web design services and application development services. The company is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. | Technology Services |
Viscore Technologies, Inc.
Viscore Technologies, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Viscore Technologies, Inc. is a Canadian technology company that specializes in research and development, as well as sales of advanced smart network cards, data processors, and related technical solutions. The private company's main focus is on internet data centers, high-performance calculation, and corporate data centers clusters. | Technology Services |
Granite Networks, Inc.
Granite Networks, Inc. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Granite Networks, Inc. provides information technology infrastructure solutions. The company is based in Ottawa, Canada. Granite Networks was acquired by Rogers Communications, Inc. on September 23, 2013 for $6.08 million. | Technology Services |
The Ottawa Network
 The Ottawa Network Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Ottawa Network is a non-profit organization that connects entrepreneurs, academics, industry professionals, students, and government agencies to grow innovative businesses in the Ottawa region. The organization has a wide cross-section of members from the Ottawa business, academic, and entrepreneurial community, including government, large businesses, small businesses, startups, students, and leaders. The organization hosts a forum called "A Ton of Demos," where Ottawa entrepreneurs can pitch their ideas, businesses, and products or services to fellow entrepreneurs, mentors, and other members of the Ottawa business community. The non-profit company is based in Ottawa, Canada. The Canadian company partner with local incubators, accelerators, government, and local businesses to co-hosts, promote, and create events that provide networking and educational opportunities for entrepreneurs. Membership is free, and all events are free. The company was founded by Claude Haw. | Commercial Services |
BTI Systems, Inc.
 BTI Systems, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services BTI Systems, Inc. provides intelligent networking software and systems. Its products include cloud connect, packet optical transport, Ethernet, network management, software networking, and network functions virtualization. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Kanata, Canada. | Technology Services |
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