Ian Collins
About Ian Collins
Ian Collins serves as the Senior Vice President of Virtual Agent Solutions at Calabrio, Inc. He has a rich background in technology entrepreneurship, having founded seven companies and raised over $100 million in venture capital throughout his career.
Work at Calabrio
Ian Collins currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Virtual Agent Solutions at Calabrio, Inc. He has been in this role since 2024, working remotely from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In this position, he focuses on developing and enhancing virtual agent solutions, leveraging his extensive experience in technology and entrepreneurship.
Previous Experience and Entrepreneurship
Ian Collins has a robust entrepreneurial background, having founded seven technology companies over the past three decades. He was the Founder and CEO of Wysdom.AI from 2013 to 2023, where he led the development of AI-driven solutions. Prior to that, he founded Clickfree (Storage Appliance Corp.) and Wyrex Communications Inc. His experience spans various roles, including project management and engineering at companies such as Telus and Rogers Communications.
Education and Expertise
Ian Collins holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in International Business from McMaster University, which he attended from 1992 to 1994. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B ENG) from Ryerson University between 1986 and 1990. His educational background complements his expertise in transforming solutions into viable business models and driving continuous improvement in technology products.
Mentorship and Leadership Roles
From 2018 to 2021, Ian Collins served as a mentor at Techstars in the Toronto, Canada Area, contributing his knowledge and experience to support emerging entrepreneurs. He also held the position of Chairman of the Board at ThinkData Works from 2015 to 2023, where he provided strategic guidance and leadership to the organization.
Venture Capital and Business Development
Throughout his entrepreneurial career, Ian Collins has successfully raised over $100 million in venture capital. His strong dissatisfaction with the status quo drives his focus on continuous improvement and innovation in the technology sector. He is also involved in property development as a partner, showcasing his diverse interests in business.