Barry Richards joined Paradigm in 2004 and has over 15 years of technology investment banking and related experience in both Canada and the U.S. Prior to leading the tech investment banking team, Barry was a high tech analyst and a key figure in research coverage for the Canadian technology marketplace with Paradigm Capital (most recently as Co-Head of Research), CIBC World Markets and Sprott Securities. Barry started his career at Bell Canada before joining Working Ventures’ Canadian Fund as a venture capitalist. Barry has an Engineering degree and an MBA, both from the University of Toronto and is a P. Eng.