Cory Janssen

Cory Janssen is a Canadian entrepreneur and investor specializing in technology and artificial intelligence ventures. He co-founded Investopedia.com in 1999, a financial education website that became one of the most popular financial sites on the web and was sold to Forbes Media in 2007. He is also the co-founder and co-CEO of AltaML, a software company that specializes in artificial intelligence and machine learning applications. Prior to AltaML, Cory was a board observer at McCoy Global and IronSight. He has also served as the co-president of Investopedia from 2007 to 2009. Cory holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Alberta. In addition to his entrepreneurial endeavors, Cory has been actively involved in various organizations. He served as the past-President of the Edmonton chapter for Entrepreneur’s Organization (EO) and is a member of the A100 and the Venture Mentoring Service (VMS) program at the University of Alberta. Through Janalta Interactive, Cory is in startup mode again with a new machine learning venture to help solve old problems in new ways. He is also a director at Edmonton Global and an independent director at VerticalScope Holdings, Inc. Cory's investment philosophy focuses on supporting innovative companies in the technology sector, particularly those leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning to drive business transformation. His approach emphasizes strategic investments that foster growth and operational efficiency, aiming to create new revenue streams and reduce risks for portfolio companies. Cory's extensive experience in building and scaling technology businesses informs his investment decisions, ensuring alignment with market trends and technological advancements.