Connor Rose

Connor Rose is a dynamic entrepreneur with extensive experience in launching and leading innovative ventures. As the Co-Founder and CEO of IRLY since January 2022, Connor has transformed online dating experiences leveraging personal insights from years of frustration. Concurrently, Connor serves as a Venture Capital Scout at GoAhead Ventures, focusing on emerging startups and founders. In 2024, Connor became a Founding Partner at WhatBytes, collaborating with a talented team to develop market-ready products. Previous roles include Founder-in-Residence at the LOI Accelerator and Venture Founder at entrepreneurship@UBC, among others. Connor's entrepreneurial journey began with co-founding the successful mobile app "Where's That Emoji?" during high school and includes co-founding Kaige Jewelry. Connor holds a Bachelor of Arts in Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies from The University of British Columbia.