Daniel Robichaud

Daniel Robichaud (born 1976) is a Canadian entrepreneur and angel investor.

Early life and education

Robichaud graduated high school from Claretain College. In 1997, he completed a three-year college degree in art & technology of media from Jonquiere College. In 1999, he completed HEC Montréal's University Business Management Program.

Career

Robichaud partnered with three radio hosts to buy a radio station, and became the station's 'morning man'.

In his early 20s, Robichaud relocated to Montreal and began hosting three radio shows at different radio stations. He founded Radioactif.com in 2000, with modern elements including webcams, live chat, and podcasting. He then launched an internet service provider (ISP) in 2001. By 2003, according to Mediametrix, RadioActif.com was one of the top 15 most visited French websites in Canada, and the largest independent French ISP in Canada. Robichaud hosted the morning show from 5 am to 10 am.

Robichaud then became New Media Director at Corus Entertainment, creating online media portals. In 2006, Robichaud sold his web design company to the media division of a Fortune Global 500. His next start-up, StreamTheWorld, provided streaming technology and services to online broadcasters. StreamTheWorld was sold in 2010 to a California company, though the core team remained in Montreal. Robichaud was also involved in Mobilito, Têtes à Claques and Virtual Paper.

In 2008, Robichaud founded Neotech Capital. He has also invested in entrepreneurs as an angel investor, and is a limited partner in six venture capital funds. His company PasswordBox was acquired by Intel in December 2014.