Hi, I'm Serge Lachapelle - Partner, CTO, Co-Founder, happy guy at Disruptive Ventures
I thrive on building and scaling groundbreaking communication technologies. My passion lies in transforming innovative ideas into market-leading products, from co-founding video conferencing pioneers to launching major Google services. I love helping founders navigate the complexities of growth.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Led the development of critical communication products such as Google Meet and WebRTC at Google.
Currently serving as Partner and CTO at Disruptive Ventures, focusing on early-stage investment and growth.
Can help others by providing strategic expertise in scaling technology businesses and guiding product innovation.
🚀 Career trajectory
Video Conferencing Pioneer
Co-founded Marratech, a trailblazer in video conferencing technology, setting the stage for a career in real-time communication.
✦ Entrepreneurship
✦ Video Conferencing
✦ Marratech
Google Scale & Innovation
Spent over a decade at Google, progressing through Product Management roles to Director level, building and shipping major communication products like Google Meet and WebRTC.
✦ Product Management
✦ WebRTC
✦ Google Meet
✦ Hangouts
Venture Capital Leadership
Transitioned to Disruptive Ventures as Partner and CTO, applying extensive scale-up knowledge to invest in and grow emerging companies.
✦ Disruptive Ventures
✦ CTO
✦ Venture Capital
✦ Startup Growth
💪🏻 Superpowers
Visionary Product Architect
Crafting foundational technologies for real-time communication
✦ Led development of Google Meet, Hangouts, and WebRTC platform.
✦ Pioneered video conferencing solutions since co-founding Marratech in 1997.
✦ Expert in bringing complex, scalable communication products to market.
Strategic Investor & Operator
Guiding early-stage ventures with deep operational knowledge
✦ Partner & CTO at Disruptive Ventures, focusing on long-term growth.
✦ Decades of experience in scaling startups and large tech organizations.
✦ Utilizes a unique blend of technical leadership and entrepreneurial acumen.
M&A and Integration Expert
Driving strategic acquisitions and technological synergy
✦ Orchestrated key acquisitions like Global IP Solutions and Limes Audio at Google.
✦ Understands the technology and business case for M&A integration.
✦ Skilled in identifying and merging innovative technologies.
I'm excited about
✦ Discovering innovative startups with disruptive potential.
✦ Connecting with founders and technologists to share growth strategies.
✦ Exploring new frontiers in scalable communication and collaboration technologies.
I can help with
✦ Provide strategic guidance on scaling technology products and teams.
✦ Offer deep insights into building and growing real-time communication platforms.
✦ Advise on M&A strategies and technology integration for growth.
I would love your help on
✦ Identifying promising early-stage ventures in emerging tech sectors.
✦ Connecting with founders who are pushing the boundaries of collaboration tools.
✦ Insights into new market trends and competitive landscapes in SaaS.