Joshua Goodfield is an emerging leader in Canada’s innovation ecosystem and global entrepreneurial networks. He serves as Executive Director of VC Platform, the largest international network of venture capital operating professionals, supporting collaboration among thousands of funds across more than fifty countries. His work focuses on building stronger support systems for founders, connecting global innovation hubs, and expanding cross‑border learning among investors and entrepreneurship specialists.

Goodfield also serves as the Board Secretary of Venture for Canada, one of the country’s leading youth‑leadership and entrepreneurship organizations. His earlier experience includes expanding major Canadian tech‑diaspora networks at the C100, as well as roles with the United Nations in Bangkok and the Canadian Urban Transit Research and Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC).

He is known for mobilizing communities across sectors and generations and brings a dynamic combination of global experience, youth engagement, and innovation‑policy awareness. His perspective aligns strongly with CIC’s efforts to broaden its reach to younger, globally connected Canadians.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuagoodfield/