The most noble goal of any business is how you can change the lives of your customers. Weaving purpose and values into your business can help you to attract and retain the best customers and talent. Join SpringU, Lighthouse Labs and some purpose-driven entrepreneurs on Sept 26th from 2-4PM at The Post at 750 to learn how weaving Impact goals into your business contribute to stronger client-relations, increase employee retention and a better world.
Capacity: 100 peopleCURRENTLY, MORE PARTICIPANTS ARE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING THIS EVENT THAN THE VENUE'S CAPACITY CAN ACCOMMODATE.
PLEASE REMEMBER THAT ALL EVENTS ARE ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS.
We would like to invite you to "Equity Crowdfunding for Startups". We will share details about the Equity Crowdfunding campaign of $250,000 we just launched on FrontFundr.
More details on our website
We will be sharing with you HitchPlanet’s story of how we built a ridesharing platform from 0 to 37,000 members and vision to become the largest city-to-city transport option in Western Canada.
Whether a friend, a tech-lover, a HitchPlanet member or simply just curious about how a startup can grow, join us for a morning breakfast of networking where you’ll be able to ask us all your questions. Our friends from FrontFundr will be there too.
Capacity: 30 people1:00pm - Networking
1:30pm - Early stage pitches
2:10pm - Fintech Panel
CURRENTLY, MORE PARTICIPANTS ARE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING THIS EVENT THAN THE VENUE'S CAPACITY CAN ACCOMMODATE.
PLEASE REMEMBER THAT ALL EVENTS ARE ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS.
If you’re looking to advertise online for your start-up or product you need to attend this event. Rob will share the lessons he’s learned from 15 years of selling software, products and services online. He’ll cover the ins and outs of quantifying your target market(s), sophisticated but easy to implement testing strategies, targeting your ads and growing your results.
Capacity: 30 people
The ability to raise capital is a core ingredient in furthering entrepreneurship and innovation. Join Minh Le of Silicon Valley Bank and a geographically diverse panel of seasoned Venture Capital investors - Hans Knapp of Yaletown Partners (British Columbia) Mickey Arabelovic of Telescope Partner (Bay Area), Moe Kermani of Vanedge Capital (British Columbia), and Randall Lucas of Voyager Capital (Pacific Northwest) - as they share their insights on the current fundraise environment as well as their perspective on investing in Canada vs. the US.
Capacity - 100
Applications closed and event is full.
As part of Vancouver Startup Week 2016 the lucky applicants who are accepted will make their way around leading tech offices, made up of Launch Academy alumni and pitch their ideas to handpicked investors from Vancouver, Seattle, and San Francisco. Our investors are ready to fund winning ideas!
Launch Academy have brought the investors to you... the twist is, you have to find them first!
Have fun, crack codes, win points, get to the destination, and pitch to win!
Deadline to apply is: Friday, September 16
Applications are now closed.
***You need to apply to take part in this event. If you get accepted, launch academy will contact you with further details***
CURRENTLY, MORE PARTICIPANTS ARE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING THIS EVENT THAN THE VENUE'S CAPACITY CAN ACCOMMODATE.
PLEASE REMEMBER THAT ALL EVENTS ARE ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS.
CBRE is bringing together investors and founders in celebration of Vancouver’s technology and innovation community for a special #VSW2016 panel discussion.
7.00-7.15 Announcements & Introductions
7.15-8.30 Panel & Q&A: Lessons for Canadian founders and investors. Local wines and craft beers are served.
8.30-8.45 Post-networking.
INVESTOR PANEL Q&A
Please join us in this interactive session which will include lessons, stories and impressions from both Canadian and American Angel investors to tackle the reasons behind why these companies fail or succeed in foreign markets.
What incentivizes cross-border investment? If there are two similar companies from two different countries, what are some of the driving forces that influences their success or failure when entering a foreign market?
**Panel discussion will last 30-45 minutes followed by 15-30 minutes of Q&A
Jeff Hayton (Moderator) - Membership & Finance Director at Keiretsu Forum NW in Seattle.
Alixe Cormick - Securities Lawyer and Advisor, Founder of Venture Law Corporation who works with privately-held and public companies, mergers and acquisitions, private placement investments, financial transactions, reverse mergers, initial public offerings and licensing matters, as well as general corporate matters.
Troy DeFrank – Trade Commissioner at the Consulate General of Canada in Seattle where he promotes cross-border trade, investment, and business partnerships in the tech sector, with a focus on gaming, wireless, and enterprise software.
This panel event is open to founders of Early-stage Startups and Growth companies, and #VSW2016 Pass holders, all of whom are encouraged to attend.
We look forward to having you join us and welcome you to Vancouver Startup Week!
Space is limited.
Capacity: 20 on a first come first serve basis
Learn from the pros on how they won over their first big clients, and what it's like to be a software company working within a vertical market. The panel will discuss why finding your niche is important and how listening to customer and client needs is crucial in finding your company’s sweet spot. It can be challenging to grow your startup in a space in which your competitors have 100x your budget. Learn how landing your first anchor client is critical to scaling up.
This interactive session will be open to audience questions.
WHY ATTEND: Donuts! Just kidding, come for more than the sugary treats. This is a great chance to ask questions and learn from experienced entrepreneurs. If you've ever wondered if it’s time to pivot or if you have what it takes to take on the giants, this talk is for you.
CAPACITY: 30
NOON to 1 PM: Lunch Reception with Vanedge Capital
Come learn important tips and ask point-blank questions of Todd Tessier and Amy Rae of Vanedge Capital. Lunch and drinks are on us.
1 PM to 1:45 PM: The Life of the Deal: Raising Capital from Investors
Presented by MLT Lawyers, a step-by-step walkthrough of how to raise your Seed, Series A, or Series B Financing Round. Key areas of discussion
1:45 PM to 2:30 PM: Q&A
For founders and startup execs only: small group sessions will be scheduled for (free!) rapid-fire discussions on key topics with the accountants, tax experts, and lawyers present. These sessions are only available to those who have attended the earlier parts of this event, and pre-registration is required: email to adilts@mlt.com to let us know what options you're interested in (up to 3):
CAPACITY: 100 people
WHY ATTEND: You're raising capital from investors, or just want to learn about the process. An event not to be missed during VSW2016.
My friend asked me if I want a frozen banana,” begins Mitch Hedberg. “I said, ‘No, but I want a regular banana later, so… yeah.’” Perhaps you’ve heard that media relations is a tool to explore when your business is in crisis – when you need a helping hand with repairing public perception quickly. Kathleen Reid, Director of Switchboard Public Relations, explains that if businesses see themselves using the media as a tool in the future, the time to start relationship building is now.
Keep in mind that we, as business owners and key team members, are not dealing with the media landscape of yesteryear. Gone are the days when media coverage is secured with a single cold-call or a sloppy press release. Without tight messaging and a strategic story angle, most attempts at media outreach are destined for the trash – resulting in wasted company time, energy and money.
The world of startups is full of interesting stories. Learn how to frame yours in a way that builds positive media relationships, so that if someday you need a banana, you can fall back on the one you stashed in the freezer.