Pierre Breton
Profile
Dr. Pierre Breton is Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer at XLCAP Investments, Inc. He participated in the acquisition of Eicon Networks for which he maintained part of the going concern in the pre-restructuring phase managing sales internationally.
Prior to co-founding XLCAP in 2002, Dr. Breton founded Cortex Machina and acted as its CEO from 1995 to the end of 2000.
He led the success of Cortex Machina, securing a multi million dollar financing, creating product development strategies, establishing and managing IP, and securing patent protection for the company’s artificial vision system.
He sold the company in 2001, staying on as Senior Vice President – Corporate Strategy for nearly two years.
Prior to founding Cortex Machina, Dr. Breton was a “visitor fellow” at Cornell University, teacher at McGill University and post-doctorate researcher at the Center for Intelligent Machines.
He holds B.Sc.
and M.Sc.
in solid-state physics from Université de Sherbrooke, and a Ph.D.
in electrical and computer engineering from McGill University.
He is a member of the professional order of engineers (OIQ).
Former positions of Pierre Breton
Companies | Position | End |
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Uman Pharma, Inc.
Uman Pharma, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: GenericHealth Technology Uman Pharma, Inc. develops, manufactures, and markets generic injectable pharmaceutical products. The company was founded in December 20, 2007 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada. | Corporate Secretary | - |
Pneu Mondial Canada, Inc.
Pneu Mondial Canada, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Pneu Mondial Canada, Inc. manufactured and distributed automobile tires. The firm also engaged in distribution of tires and tubes in all categories. The company was founded by Jacques Gravel and Daniel Lamoureux in 2007 and was headquartered in Sainte-Catherine, Canada. | Director/Board Member | - |
McGill University | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Polymer-Foam, Inc.
Polymer-Foam, Inc. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Polymer-Foam, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets plastic liner products. The offers products for the cap, closure and building materials industries. The company is headquartered in Sainte-Thérèse, Canada. | Director/Board Member | - |
XLCAP Investments, Inc.
XLCAP Investments, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance XLCAP Investments, Inc. is a venture capital firm founded in 2002 by Antoine Clermont, Pierre Breton and Pierre McMaster. It is headquartered in Montréal. | Founder | - |
Training of Pierre Breton
McGill University | Doctorate Degree |
Experiences
Positions held
Linked companies
Private companies | 4 |
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XLCAP Investments, Inc.
XLCAP Investments, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance XLCAP Investments, Inc. is a venture capital firm founded in 2002 by Antoine Clermont, Pierre Breton and Pierre McMaster. It is headquartered in Montréal. | Finance |
Polymer-Foam, Inc.
Polymer-Foam, Inc. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Polymer-Foam, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets plastic liner products. The offers products for the cap, closure and building materials industries. The company is headquartered in Sainte-Thérèse, Canada. | Process Industries |
Pneu Mondial Canada, Inc.
Pneu Mondial Canada, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Pneu Mondial Canada, Inc. manufactured and distributed automobile tires. The firm also engaged in distribution of tires and tubes in all categories. The company was founded by Jacques Gravel and Daniel Lamoureux in 2007 and was headquartered in Sainte-Catherine, Canada. | Distribution Services |
Uman Pharma, Inc.
Uman Pharma, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: GenericHealth Technology Uman Pharma, Inc. develops, manufactures, and markets generic injectable pharmaceutical products. The company was founded in December 20, 2007 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada. | Health Technology |
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