Lance Laking
Director/Board Member at ExpertFile, Inc.
Network origin in Lance Laking first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
The University of Waterloo
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 160 |
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.
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| Holding Company | Investment Managers | 39 |
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.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Managers | 9 |
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.
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| Holding Company | Information Technology Services | 6 |
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.
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| Subsidiary | Packaged Software | 5 |
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.
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| Venture Capital Fund | Investment Managers | 2 |
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.
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| Extinct | Data Processing Services | 1 |
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.
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| Venture Capital Fund | Investment Managers | 1 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Lance Laking via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLOBE LIFE INC. | Multi-Line Insurance | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| BLACKBERRY LIMITED | Packaged Software | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
407 International, Inc.
 407 International, Inc. Other TransportationTransportation 407 International, Inc. engages in the operation, maintenance, and ownership of the right to toll the electronic open-access toll highway. It provides transponders, an electronic device that customers attach to the interior of the windshield behind the rear-view mirror. The company was founded March 17, 1999 and is headquartered in Woodbridge, Canada. | Other Transportation | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Maxar Technologies ULC
 Maxar Technologies ULC Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Maxar Technologies ULC engages in the provision of operational solutions to commercial and government organizations. Its products include SecureWatch, Crow’s Nest, WeatherDesk, SeaStar Information Service, GeoHIVE, analytic reports, spatial on demand, global enhanced GEOINT delivery, and eeospatial services. The firm serves the consumer mapping, environmental, mining, mobility & logistics, satellite communications, telecommunications, U.S. defense, U.S. intelligence, international civil Government, and international defense & intelligence sectors. The company was founded by John S. MacDonald and Werner Dettwiler on February 3, 1969 and is headquartered in Westminster, CO. | Telecommunications Equipment | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| COM DEV INTERNATIONAL LTD | Aerospace & Defense | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
Harvard University
 Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
B.E.S.T. Investment Counsel Ltd.
 B.E.S.T. Investment Counsel Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance B.E.S.T. Investment Counsel Ltd (B.E.S.T. Investment) is a private equity/venture capital firm founded in 1996 by John Richardson. The firm is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Analyst | |
HSBC Securities (Canada), Inc.
 HSBC Securities (Canada), Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance HSBC Securities (Canada), Inc. is a full service broker/dealer located in Toronto, Ontario. The firm is a subsidiary of HSBC Holdings Plc (NYSE: HCS, NasdaqGS: HSBA). They are a member of the TMX Group, the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) and the Canadian Investor Protection Fund (CIPF). The firm offers their clients advisory and execution products and services in the following areas: M&A advisory, equity and debt capital markets, leveraged and acquisition financing, foreign exchange, fixed-income, derivatives and structured products. HSBC Securities specializes in 4 global sectors: financial institutions, consumer/retail Resources, energy and diversified Industries. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Corporate Officer/Principal Director of Research - Equity | |
| McGill University | College/University | Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| York University | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin | |
| Queen's University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| University of London | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| University of British Columbia | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| University of Toronto | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
| The University of New South Wales | College/University | Graduate Degree | |
| University of Calgary | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd.
 Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd. provides nuclear utility services. Its mandate is to enable nuclear science and technology and to protect the environment by fulfilling the government of Canada’s radioactive waste and decommissioning responsibilities. The company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Chalk River, Canada. | Electric Utilities | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
B.E.S.T. Investment Counsel Ltd. (Investment Management)
 B.E.S.T. Investment Counsel Ltd. (Investment Management) Investment ManagersFinance B.E.S.T. Investment Counsel Ltd. (Investment Management) (BEST-IM) is the investment management division of B.E.S.T. Investment Counsel Ltd., an independent, Canadian venture firm headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. BEST-IM manages the assets of individual and institutional investors. | Investment Managers | Analyst-Equity | |
| Wilfrid Laurier University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
QuickPlay Media, Inc.
 QuickPlay Media, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services QuickPlay Media, Inc. engages in the provision of managed solutions for the distribution of video content to Internet protocol-connected devices. It specializes in multiscreen managed services. The firm’s end-to-end services provide the technology and resources needed to deliver video on demand, live TV, and TV everywhere. It also offers media transformation and TVX solutions. The company was founded by Wayne Purboo and Raja Khanna in 2004 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Internet Software/Services | Director/Board Member Sales & Marketing | |
MaRS Discovery District
 MaRS Discovery District Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services MaRS Discovery District owns and operates a convergence center. It offers business research, information technology; pharmaceutical, optical sciences advisory and start up business assistance services. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario
 Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario engages in the provision of accounting education. It offers certification, continued trainings, and professional development. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Institute of Corporate Directors
 Institute of Corporate Directors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Institute of Corporate Directors is a not-for-profit, member-based association that serves as a resource and voice for directors and boards. The non-profit company is based in Toronto, Canada, and has subsidiaries in Canada. The ICD provides thought leadership through various publications and is a unified voice for directors. The Canadian company was founded by Brian J. Gibson, and Rahul K. Bhardwaj has been the CEO of the company since 2016. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Young Presidents' Organization (Canada)
 Young Presidents' Organization (Canada) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Young Presidents'' Organization (Canada) operates as a non-profit organization. It helps young chief executives to engage, learn, and grow. The company was founded on February 13, 2011 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Norpak Corp.
 Norpak Corp. Containers/PackagingProcess Industries Norpak Corp. manufactures and supplies paper products and converting services. Its products include bakery pan liners, white butcher paper, greaseproof and freezer papers. The company is headquartered in Newark, NJ. | Containers/Packaging | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
CivicAction Leadership Foundation
 CivicAction Leadership Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services CivicAction Leadership Foundation operates as a non profit organization. It builds strategic partnerships, launches campaigns, programs and organizations that improves the region's social, economic and environmental future. The company was founded by David K. Pecaut in 2002 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
| Q4 INC. | Internet Software/Services | Director/Board Member | |
| University of Kent | College/University | Graduate Degree | |
Raytheon Canada Ltd.
 Raytheon Canada Ltd. Electronics DistributorsDistribution Services Raytheon Canada Ltd. manufactures precision optics, builds radars, manages air defence infrastructure and sustains systems that protect surface ships and fighter jets. The firm offers solid-state air traffic control radars for both civil and military applications. It provides engineering design, system engineering services and manufacturing for Raytheon's highway tolling systems business. The company was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. | Electronics Distributors | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Canadian Venture Capital Association | Private Equity Investor | ||
Plaza Ventures
 Plaza Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Plazacorp Ventures is an independent venture capital firm founded in 2008. The firm is headquartered in Ontario, Canada. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor | |
Miovision Technologies, Inc.
 Miovision Technologies, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Miovision Technologies, Inc. engages in the provision of traffic data collection and management solutions. It offers video analytics, software development, vehicle counting, portable video collection units, traffic studies, turning movement counts, and automated license plate recognition. The company was founded by Kurtis N. McBride, Kevin Madill, and Anthony Brijpaul in 2005 and is headquartered in Kitchener, Canada. | Packaged Software | Sales & Marketing Founder Director of Finance/CFO | |
Altas Partners Inc
 Altas Partners Inc Investment ManagersFinance Altas Partners LP (Altas Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2012 by Andrew Dunn and Andrew Sheiner. The firm is headquartered in Toronto, Canada with an additional office in New York. | Investment Managers | Consultant / Advisor Founder | |
| The Schulich School of Business | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| Richard Ivey School of Business | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
MMB Research, Inc.
 MMB Research, Inc. Tools & HardwareConsumer Durables MMB Research, Inc. engages in provision of hardware and software platforms services. Its products include zigbee module and USB stick, firmware library, rapidconnect desktop, and development kits. The firm also offers services such as DIY with a rapidconnect development kit, contracted development, and supported services. The company was founded in 2008 by Mark Borins and Alireza Motamed and is headquartered in Ontario, Canada. | Tools & Hardware | Private Equity Investor | |
StackAdapt, Inc.
 StackAdapt, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services StackAdapt, Inc. operates a native advertising platform for publishers. Its platform identifies and collects information based on the behavior and preferences of the users that are grouped into categories, and display native advertisements to the users in those categories. The firm offers trading desks and media buyers a programmatic content distribution and content amplification through in-feed native advertisments. The company was founded by Ildar Shar, Vitaly Pecherskiy and Yang Han in 2013 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Packaged Software | Private Equity Investor | |
Access Ventures, Inc.
 Access Ventures, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Access Ventures, Inc (Access Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2014 by Bryce Butler. The firm is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor | |
| LOYALIST EXPLORATION LIMITED | Other Metals/Minerals | Director of Finance/CFO | |
| Frank J. Librio, CPA | Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
Holt Fintech Accelerator
 Holt Fintech Accelerator Investment ManagersFinance Holt Fintech Accelerator(Holt) is an Independent firm founded in 2017 by Brendan Dunn and Jan Christopher Arp. The firm is headquartered in Montreal, Canada. | Investment Managers | Consultant / Advisor Consultant / Advisor | |
| MINK VENTURES CORPORATION | Financial Conglomerates | Director of Finance/CFO | |
| Pv Clearco LP | Director/Board Member | ||
| Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario | Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
| NEXJ SYSTEMS INC. | Packaged Software | Founder Director/Board Member | |
| University of Oxford (Canada) | College/University | Graduate Degree |
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International
| Canada | 41 |
| United States | 7 |
| United Kingdom | 3 |
| Australia | 2 |
| Hong Kong | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 16 |
| Finance | 11 |
| Technology Services | 7 |
| Commercial Services | 6 |
| Electronic Technology | 4 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 266 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 139 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 95 |
| Chairman | 73 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 60 |
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| Robert Cross | 31 |
| Stephen Diamond | 24 |
| Vinit Nijhawan | 23 |
| Darin Wagner | 20 |
| Robert Pease | 19 |
| Abraham Drost | 19 |
| Joe Natale | 19 |
| Andrew W. Dunn | 18 |
| William M. Tatham | 18 |
| Kevin Kimsa | 17 |
| Peter Evans | 16 |
| Daryl Hodges | 16 |
| Shirley Speakman | 15 |
| Peter Aghar | 15 |
| Matthew Leibowitz | 15 |
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