Louis Fortier

CEO @ i4b inc. - Business Strategy, Sales & Mark., Finance | Strat. advisory & planning / Exec Coaching / Fractional CRO / Governance & Impact

📍 Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area, Canada🔄 Updated September 2026💼 5 investments📅 30 years investing🗓 Last invested Aug 2019𝕏 @upgrade_to_unlock
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Directeur, Investissements
Aug 2019
IVADO Labs is an AI-powered start-up located in Montreal at the heart of one of the fastest growing AI community in the world. Our mission is to identify and solve the most complex and highest value business problems that can be addressed through data science techniques. To achieve this, we provide data science, operations research and artificial intelligence solutions and software products to a broad range of industry and technology partners. The core of our mission is to seed a new generation of Canadian AI champions and increase global competitiveness of Canadian industry through major forays in AI. IVADO Labs is recruiting. If you would like to: #Work with world-renowned scientists and experts in artificial intelligence and data science ; #Have a tangible impact in society by delivering AI-powered software solutions that will totally transform how our clients and partners operate ; #Be part of a stimulating, innovative and cutting-edge technological environment that believes in Agile and in working in a test & learn environment; #Have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to be part of a new team of seasoned professionals in a start-up context. You will find all this and more by joining the IVADO Labs team!
Directeur, Investissements - Fonds Invest-ai @ Ivado Labs
2019
INVΞST-ΛI is a investment program managed by IVADO Labs with the mission to help Quebec companies, in particular small and medium businesses, increase their performance by integrating and applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques in their processes. The INVΞST-ΛI co-investment program manages a $ 35 million public fund aimed at helping these companies take the next step in AI. This program is a powerful lever to accelerate the adoption of Artificial Intelligence technologies within Quebec companies so that they contribute even more to the socio-economic growth of Quebec.
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2019
Fonds INVEST-AI | Ivado Labs
Directeur, Investissements
Aug 2019
Directeur, Investissements
Aug 2019
IVADO Labs is an AI-powered start-up located in Montreal at the heart of one of the fastest growing AI community in the world. Our mission is to identify and solve the most complex and highest value business problems that can be addressed through data science techniques. To achieve this, we provide data science, operations research and artificial intelligence solutions and software products to a broad range of industry and technology partners. The core of our mission is to seed a new generation of Canadian AI champions and increase global competitiveness of Canadian industry through major forays in AI. IVADO Labs is recruiting. If you would like to: #Work with world-renowned scientists and experts in artificial intelligence and data science ; #Have a tangible impact in society by delivering AI-powered software solutions that will totally transform how our clients and partners operate ; #Be part of a stimulating, innovative and cutting-edge technological environment that believes in Agile and in working in a test & learn environment; #Have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to be part of a new team of seasoned professionals in a start-up context. You will find all this and more by joining the IVADO Labs team!
Directeur, Investissements - Fonds Invest-ai @ Ivado Labs
2019
INVΞST-ΛI is a investment program managed by IVADO Labs with the mission to help Quebec companies, in particular small and medium businesses, increase their performance by integrating and applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques in their processes. The INVΞST-ΛI co-investment program manages a $ 35 million public fund aimed at helping these companies take the next step in AI. This program is a powerful lever to accelerate the adoption of Artificial Intelligence technologies within Quebec companies so that they contribute even more to the socio-economic growth of Quebec.
2017
Portfolio Manager, Major Investments Group
2017
A forerunner for over 25 years, Fondaction is the investment fund for individuals and companies that are mobilizing for the positive transformation of Quebec’s economy, making it more equitable, inclusive, green and successful. As a labour-sponsored fund created at the initiative of the CSN, Fondaction represents tens of thousands of savers and hundreds of companies committed to helping Quebec progress. It manages more than $3.77B in net assets, as at May 31, 2024, invested in hundreds of businesses and on the financial markets, prioritizing investments that generate positive economic, social and environmental spinoffs in addition to a financial return. Fondaction helps maintain and create jobs, reduce inequalities and combat climate change.
2012
Senior Advisor, Strategic Planning and M&A
2012
Fusions. acquisitions, vente d’entreprise, financement, restructurations, planification stratégique, préparation de plan d’affaires et services-conseils. Mergers & acquisitions, dispositions, financing, restructuring, strategic planing, business plans, and general advisory services.
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