Craig Leonard
Managing Director, General Partner at Graphite Ventures- Claim this Profile
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Ken Epstein
Craig, is professional, intelligent, responsible and a diligent business executive. Crag is an expert in his field and is open and consultative when approached by clients and peers alike. Craig is a valuable asset to his company and his willingness to go the extra mile makes him a stand out in the business world.
Jalil Mendoza
Very driven, smart and resourceful… Craig is a smart marketing executive that really understands technology and affiliate marketing. This combination is crucial for companies to evolve and engage online consumers at a personal level. Passionate, hard-working and focused…Craig is a true left and right brain talent; strong analytically, but also creatively. His leadership skills, motivation, and enthusiasm, lead us all to achieve and exceed all of our goals. Good hard working professional, sensitive to business needs, and responsive to changes. It was a true pleasure working with him.
Ken Epstein
Craig, is professional, intelligent, responsible and a diligent business executive. Crag is an expert in his field and is open and consultative when approached by clients and peers alike. Craig is a valuable asset to his company and his willingness to go the extra mile makes him a stand out in the business world.
Jalil Mendoza
Very driven, smart and resourceful… Craig is a smart marketing executive that really understands technology and affiliate marketing. This combination is crucial for companies to evolve and engage online consumers at a personal level. Passionate, hard-working and focused…Craig is a true left and right brain talent; strong analytically, but also creatively. His leadership skills, motivation, and enthusiasm, lead us all to achieve and exceed all of our goals. Good hard working professional, sensitive to business needs, and responsive to changes. It was a true pleasure working with him.
Ken Epstein
Craig, is professional, intelligent, responsible and a diligent business executive. Crag is an expert in his field and is open and consultative when approached by clients and peers alike. Craig is a valuable asset to his company and his willingness to go the extra mile makes him a stand out in the business world.
Jalil Mendoza
Very driven, smart and resourceful… Craig is a smart marketing executive that really understands technology and affiliate marketing. This combination is crucial for companies to evolve and engage online consumers at a personal level. Passionate, hard-working and focused…Craig is a true left and right brain talent; strong analytically, but also creatively. His leadership skills, motivation, and enthusiasm, lead us all to achieve and exceed all of our goals. Good hard working professional, sensitive to business needs, and responsive to changes. It was a true pleasure working with him.
Ken Epstein
Craig, is professional, intelligent, responsible and a diligent business executive. Crag is an expert in his field and is open and consultative when approached by clients and peers alike. Craig is a valuable asset to his company and his willingness to go the extra mile makes him a stand out in the business world.
Jalil Mendoza
Very driven, smart and resourceful… Craig is a smart marketing executive that really understands technology and affiliate marketing. This combination is crucial for companies to evolve and engage online consumers at a personal level. Passionate, hard-working and focused…Craig is a true left and right brain talent; strong analytically, but also creatively. His leadership skills, motivation, and enthusiasm, lead us all to achieve and exceed all of our goals. Good hard working professional, sensitive to business needs, and responsive to changes. It was a true pleasure working with him.
Credentials
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42nd Annual Venture Capital Institute
Venture Capital Institute -
Digital Media
Academy of Digital Media -
Financial Modeling and Valuation
Investment Banking Institute - iBanking.com -
Software Product Management
Pragmatic Marketing
Experience
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Graphite Ventures
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Canada
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Director, General Partner
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Nov 2021 - Present
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StackAdapt
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Canada
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Technology, Information and Internet
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700 & Above Employee
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Board Observer
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2015 - Present
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Jule
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Canada
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board Observer
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2015 - Present
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Authentic Web Inc.
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Canada
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board Observer
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2017 - Present
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MetaFLO Technologies Inc.
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Canada
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board Observer
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2015 - Present
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Cinchy
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Canada
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Data Infrastructure and Analytics
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board Observer
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Aug 2018 - Jan 2022
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Medchart
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Canada
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board Observer
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Apr 2018 - Jan 2022
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CrowdRiff
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Canada
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Marketing Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board Observer
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2016 - Jan 2022
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Swift Medical
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Canada
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board Observer
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2016 - Jan 2022
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MaRS Discovery District
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Canada
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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200 - 300 Employee
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Sr. Investment Director, IAF
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Aug 2015 - Jan 2022
IAF is the most active seed-stage venture capital firm in Canada. With a stage-focused thesis —> Canada seed to broader Series A+. IAF is the most active seed-stage venture capital firm in Canada. With a stage-focused thesis —> Canada seed to broader Series A+.
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Wysdom
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Canada
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board Observer
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2015 - Jan 2022
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RPS Canada Inc. (Formerly Geminare)
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Canada
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board Observer
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2015 - Jan 2022
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Influicity
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Canada
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Marketing Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board Observer
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2015 - Jan 2022
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Co-Founder, Board Director
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Sep 2009 - Jan 2022
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Ventures and Real Estate
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Toronto, Canada Area
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Entrepreneur, Investor, Consultant
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2008 - Jan 2022
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Chatter by Stingray
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Canada
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board Observer (acquired by Stingray)
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Jun 2018 - Jan 2020
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Jibestream (acquired by Inpixon)
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Toronto, ON
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Board Observer
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2015 - Nov 2019
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HTBASE
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United States
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board Observer (Acquired by Juniper Networks in 2018)
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2017 - 2018
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Unata Inc.
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Toronto, ON
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Board Observer (Acquired by Instacart in 2018)
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2015 - 2018
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MediaTrust
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Toronto, Canada
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Vice President, Business Development
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May 2007 - Mar 2011
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Conversant
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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200 - 300 Employee
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Key Account Manager
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Jul 2006 - Sep 2007
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Digitas North America
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United States
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Advertising Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Associate, Business Development
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Jan 2004 - Dec 2006
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MarketOne International
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United States
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Marketing Services
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300 - 400 Employee
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Senior Analyst
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Jan 2002 - Feb 2005
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Positions
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Boston, MA and Orlando, FL
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Earlier Career
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1993 - 1999
• Director with National Network of Accountants in Boston, MA • Account Manager with Lexus Financial Services in Boston, MA • Sales Executive with Central Florida Investments in Orlando, FL • Director with National Network of Accountants in Boston, MA • Account Manager with Lexus Financial Services in Boston, MA • Sales Executive with Central Florida Investments in Orlando, FL
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Education
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Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
Chicago, IL - Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA - Graduate Degree, Adminstation and Management -
York University - Schulich School of Business
Toronto, ON - Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Worcester State University
Boston, MA - Bachelor of Science (BSc), Psychology