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Garry Chan
Garry Chan is a technology entrepreneur and advisor with over 30 years of experience in the tech industry.25 He currently serves as the Head of AI Initiatives at ventureLAB, a leading global founder community for hardware and enterprise software companies in Canada.14 Chan joined ventureLAB in 2019 and has been instrumental in supporting AI companies through the organization's Accelerate AI program.13
Prior to his role at ventureLAB, Chan's career included positions such as:
- Chief Technology Officer at AI Partnerships15
- VP Products at Versapay, a financial technology company5
- Founding Managing Partner at Procase Consulting Inc., where he grew the IT professional services company across Canada, the US, and China5
At ventureLAB, Chan focuses on:
- Expanding key development and testing resources like the AI Compute Lab and AI Commercialization Hub1
- Driving ethical and responsible AI practices14
- Helping founders navigate infrastructure challenges and development timelines1
- Fostering global partnerships in AI innovation14
Chan is known for his expertise in forging customer-centric approaches, building strong product and technology foundations, creating high-performance team cultures, and supporting founders in executing ambitious goals.23 He has also been involved in advocating for Canada's AI ecosystem, including leading ventureLAB's submission to the Canadian government's Consultations on AI Compute.1
In December 2024, Chan represented ventureLAB at the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Summit in Serbia, highlighting the organization's commitment to advancing ethical AI development and fostering international collaborations.14



