Sam Znaimer
Venture Investor and Advisor
Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
Work Experience
Investment Committee Member
2018 - Current
As a member of the 3 person UBC Ventures Investment Committee I provide oversight of UBC Ventures' investment strategy and vetting of investment decisions.
Founder
2014
Locarno Capital is the investment vehicle for my angel investments. I add value to entrepreneurs through capital, an extensive network, and expertise while optimizing returns through professional management, structured investments, and investee governance. I strive to facilitate positive social change and bring professionalism, transparency, and responsibility to every startup I advise.
Founder and CEO
2015
Trimble Hill Management Inc. is the general partner for Ventures West 7 LP & Ventures West 8 LP, two institutionally-funded Canadian early-stage technology venture funds.
Limited Partner Advisory Committee Member
2015
Partner
2000 - 2020
Lead Partner with ONE To ONE Literacy Society
Director
2014 - 2018
Anandia Labs is a leading plant biotechnology and testing company. Anandia was acquired by Aurora in August 2018 for $115M.
Member Board of Advisors
2011 - 2015
Espresso is a specialized debt fund providing short term working capital financing to technology and digital media companies.
Business Development Consultant
2011 - 2015
Reporting to MDA's EVP, I built the business case and initiated fresh relationships for new business initiatives at this multi-billion dollar global communications and information company.
General Partner
1983 - 2013
Director
2008 - 2013