Paul Chipperton
LecturerOverview
Since 2012, Paul has lectured on both sides of the Atlantic at UoT, WU (Vienna), Politecnico di Milano, and Queen’s University, on courses such Strategic Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Marketing, New Venture Creation, and Venture Finance. He has also served Queen's as a Senator.
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Appointment Type
Term Adjunct
Interest Topics
- Brands
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance & Investment
- Healthcare
- Innovation
- Leadership & Teams
- Management
- Marketing & Sales
- Strategy & Innovation
- Technology & Information Systems
Highlights
2010 Ontario Premier's Catalyst Award for start-up with Best Innovation
As CEO led company to C$200,000 award for foundation and commercialisation of novel Prostate Cancer detection and treatment technology.
Read the article2011 Canada's largest Series-A Medical Device VC investment
As CEO raised C$9.4M (eventually C$10.3M) venture capital investment, representing largest Medical Device between 2008-2011. Learn moreFaculty Details
Profile
Full Bio
A 25-year veteran of life science start-ups, formerly as co-founder & CEO of an award-winning Prostate Cancer MedDev. company established in Toronto, Profound Medical Inc. (NASDAQ:PROF), Paul has recently migrated into a blend of lecturing on the topics of strategic innovation, venture capital finance and marketing consulting at the Federal (AIF) and Provincial (OCE) levels; whilst continuing his advisory and investment activities through his role as a seasoned start-up investor board chair, including as board member for Angel Investors Ontario (AIO).
Academic Degrees
MBA (2004)
McGill University, Canada
BSc | Honours Applied Chemistry (1993)
University of Northumbria, UK
Academic Experience
Smith School of Business, Queen's University
Lecturer, term adjunct (2012 - Present)
Teaching
Graduate Courses Taught (Last 10 years)
- 2012-Present - MBUS806, AMBA, “Strategic Innovation & Entrepreneurship,” Smith School of Business, Queen’s University, 1 section, 120-students
- 2018-Present - LV1946, MBA/MIB, “Creativity & Entrepreneurship,” WirtschaftsUniversitat Wien-WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business) 1 section, 25-students
- 2020-Present - MBA/MIB, “New Venture Creation,” WirtschaftsUniversitat Wien-WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business) 2 sections, 25-students/section
- 2018 & 2019 - EI8009, MEIE, “Lean Customer Acquisition Practicum,” Faculty of Engineering & Science, Ryerson University, 1 section, 30-students
- 2019 - EI8001, MEIE, “Biotechnology,” Faculty of Engineering & Science, Ryerson University, 1 section, 30-students
- 2015 - MT8809, MBA, “Venture Planning & Finance,” Ted Rogers School of Management, Ryerson University, 1 section, 30-students
- 2012-2013 & 2015 - MBAS841 “New Venture Management,” Smith School of Business, Queen’s University, 1 section, 60-students
Undergraduate Courses Taught (Last 10 years)
- 2020-Present - IMI400H, Business minor, “Strategic Innovation & Entrepreneurship,” Institute of Management & Innovation, University of Toronto, 1 section, 50-students
- 2016 - COMM131, “Fundamentals in Marketing,” Smith School of Business, Queen’s University, 1 section, 80-students
- 2017 - COMM231/631, “Introduction to Marketing,” Smith School of Business, Queen’s University, 1 section, 80-students
Presentations
2009-Present - Genesys Investor Symposium, Life Sciences Venture Capital; attendee, panelist, facilitator
2017-Present - Bloom Burton Healthcare Investor Conference, attendee
2018 & 2019 - Ophthalmology Innovation Summit, Chicago (OIS), attendee
2018 & 2019 - Amorchem Investor Symposium, Life Science Venture Capital; attendee, presenter, panelist
Service
Professional Activities
2017-Present
Board of Directors, Angel Investors Ontario (Chairman of Marketing & Membership Acquisition Committee)
2015-Present
College of Independent Reviewers, Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE)
2014-Present
Independent Commercialisation Reviewer, Atlantic Innovation Fund (AIF)
2017-2019
Chairman of the Board of Directors, SWFTCharge Inc.
2016-2019
Chairman of the Board of Directors, Intronix Technologies Inc.
Professional/Teaching Development
2019-Present
Program Advisory Committee, MSc Regulatory Affairs, Northeastern University (USA)
2018
Scholarly Research & Creative Work & Professional Development (Adjuncts), Queen’s University
2016-2017
Senator, Queen’s University
2013-2015
Member, Scholarships & Student Aid Committee, Queen’s University
Professional Certifications
CERT Blockchains, Smart Contracts & The Law
Osgoode Prof. Dev.
2019
CERT Navigating the Cannabis Regulatory Landscape
Northeastern University
2019