2024 NextGen Speakers

Chris Doble is the Program Manager of the Venture Mentoring Service of Alberta (VMSA); an entrepreneur mentorship program that focuses on building the leadership capacity of growth-stage founder Based on the VMS mentorship model established at MIT, VMSA supports entrepreneurs by surrounding them with a team of experienced business leaders who provide ongoing coaching and guidance as they scale their venture. 

Prior to joining VMSA, Chris helped grow the ThresholdImpact Venture Mentoring Service program based out of the University of Alberta, and has received mentorship and coaching training through the MIT Venture Mentoring Service Executive Immersion program, and Roy Group's Practice of Coaching. Before entering the world of mentorship Chris worked in a variety of roles within the music industry; as studio manager of an audio post-production studio, to artist marketing and PR, to co-launching a mastering studio in Toronto. He has an Honors Bachelor of Arts from the University of Ottawa in Communications and Business Administration and is proud to be a born-and-raised Calgarian.