Vicken Kanadjian

I know what it feels like to build a company from the ground-up against all odds. In 2003, I co-founded Cesium Telecom in a basement after earning my Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering. Today, Cesium is one of Canada’s fastest-growing tech-enabled consumer goods companies. I’ve been a passionate supporter of Canadian entrepreneurship for many years. I served as President of Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) Montreal chapter & was a Finalist for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year. I’m passionate about systems & structure – and I share my knowledge of process-driven growth with every entrepreneur I invest in. From my perspective, venture capital is not about capital injection and spreadsheets; it’s about advisory, mentorship, (real) relationships – and the security of knowing a team of seasoned entrepreneurs has your back no matter what the world throws at you. I believe the venture capital model of the future is about entrepreneurs investing in entrepreneurs – because we just get it. - CoFounder and Managing Director at Cesium, Canada's leading distributor of Wireless and CE Accessory products. - Very active in the Montreal entrepreneurial community, including mentorship with local startups. Mentor for Founder Institute. - Member of EO Entrepreneurs' Organization from 2010 to 2020. Actively involved on the board of directors since 2013. President, EO Montreal, 2017-2018. Learning Chair, EO Montreal, 2015-2016, 2016-2017. Chair of EO Accelerator, Montreal Chapter, 2013-2014, 2014-2015. - Official finalist for Ernst & Young's "Entrepreneur of the Year" award in 2013, 2012, 2011 - Selected on PROFIT Magazine's fastest growing companies in Canada in 2019, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2009. - Finalist for Deloitte's "Canada's Best Managed Companies" program: 2021, 2020, 2018, 2012. - Nominated for Canada's Top 40 under 40 in 2020.