Ray Walia, FCPA, FCMA, is an accomplished entrepreneur and executive currently serving as CEO of Launch Ventures and Launch Academy. With a focus on innovation and entrepreneurship, Launch Ventures operates technology accelerators and investment funds aimed at transforming industries through emerging technologies. As Co-Founder and Director of PlayWize, Ray is committed to modernizing the financial management of athletes' careers. Additional leadership roles include Co Executive Producer of TractionConf.io, Visiting Professor at Shenzhen Technology University, and various advisory positions within industry councils and local advisory committees. Ray's educational background includes a CMA in Management Accounting and a degree in Entertainment Administration from The University of British Columbia.