Have you ever wondered what makes Silicon Valley such a successful ecosystem? Or why there's so much big data buzz?

Chris was the founder of DataHero (acquired by Cloudability), and employee #1 at AsterData (acquired by Teradata for USD$263m). In this episode, we had the opportunity to talk to Chris about his experiences at the forefront of technology—from the inception of big data to Motorola’s attempt at designing the iPhone. Chris also discusses the drivers behind Silicon Valley's success, and how he plans to narrow the expertise gap between Silicon Valley and the rest of the world, starting with Canada, through Commonwealth Ventures.

Front Row Ventures is excited to take you backstage into Canada’s tech ecosystem and its success stories. We asked Canada’s leading investors, founders, and tech minds to share their experiences. From successful Canadians doing business in Canada to expats working abroad, we deep dive into their journey to success and the stories behind it. Come in close. Brace yourselves for the real stories; because we had the same questions. So we asked them.