LAUNCH - Key Persons
Camille is originally from France, and has a background in Human Resources in the Tech Industry! She worked at companies such as Ubisoft and DNEG in the past. Since moving to Vancouver, she has been persuaded to eat kale chips and go hiking around BC - which definitely makes her an honorary Vancouverite.
Camille is originally from France, and has a background in Human Resources in the Tech Industry! She worked at companies such as Ubisoft and DNEG in the past. Since moving to Vancouver, she has been persuaded to eat kale chips and go hiking around BC - which definitely makes her an honorary Vancouverite.
Roger Patterson is a serial high-tech entrepreneur with a passion for spreading the entrepreneurial spirit and helping others succeed as entrepreneurs. He has over 17 years experience in the software and telecom industries, 12 years of which have been spent founding and running 3 successful high-tech companies after originally working for some of Canada's largest high-tech companies (Nortel and Newbridge Networks).
Roger Patterson is a serial high-tech entrepreneur with a passion for spreading the entrepreneurial spirit and helping others succeed as entrepreneurs. He has over 17 years experience in the software and telecom industries, 12 years of which have been spent founding and running 3 successful high-tech companies after originally working for some of Canada's largest high-tech companies (Nortel and Newbridge Networks).
Sam is the Head of Programs at Launch Academy, where he oversees the development of the incubator's various programs. Over the years, he has advised hundreds of startups on their go-to-market strategies. Formerly, he consulted for Samsung, Microsoft, Intel, Qual-comm, and NBC on their developer relations strategies, and ran some of the largest hackathons in the world.
Samson is the Community Manager at Launch Academy, where his goal is to put on events and help members feel welcomed. Samson comes from a background in child and youth care and psychology, where he helped young individuals build relationships and develop life skills. Furthermore, Samson has experience in sound design from his time at Vancouver Film School. This has brought him to work in freelance, studios, youth work, outdoor camps, school districts, and now, the startup space. In his spare time, Samson enjoys playing video games, working out at the gym, trying new restaurants, and learning new ways to be creative in the digital space.