Chris Carder
Executive Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Schulich School of Business, Adjunct Professor, Serial Entrepreneur, Venture Partner
Executive Director, Schulich Startups. Working with startup Founders (especially from Schulich/York)!
Experience
Executive Director, Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship; Co-Director of Entrepreneurial Studies; Adjunct Professor; Jay Smith & Laura Rapp Chair in Innovation & Entrepreneurship · Schulich School of Business - York University
2013 – Present
Leads innovation and entrepreneurship programs at Schulich, supporting a portfolio of over 200 student and alumni companies. Oversees Schulich Startups, co-hosts the Schulich Startups Podcast, and teaches entrepreneurship courses. Works closely with YSpace accelerator program.
Special Advisor on Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Office of the President · York University
Provides strategic advisory services to York University's Office of the President on entrepreneurship and innovation initiatives.
Venture Partner · Antler Canada
Venture Partner supporting early-stage startups and investing in new companies through the Antler platform.
Venture Partner · Good News Ventures
Venture Partner focused on impact-driven startup investments.
Special Advisor · MindFrame Connect
Provides advisory support to MindFrame Connect, a national program supporting mental health innovation.
Co-Founder and Chief Commercialization Officer · Kinetic Café (Kinetic Commerce)
Co-founded design, innovation, and technology firm specializing in connected retail experiences and 'store of the future' concepts. Developed the Kinetic Commerce platform for transforming physical spaces including retail, stadiums, museums, and public spaces. Incubated and spun out ventures including Wirkn mobile app platform.
About
Education
Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson Polytechnic University)
Bachelor's degree, Journalism · 1995