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š Good morning, and welcome to (or welcome back to) VTJās Sunday Briefing: your weekly digest of the cityās innovation news, deals, insights, and more.
If you havenāt heard already, next weekās weekly coffee meetup is cancelled, but weāll be back at WeWork for theĀ next oneĀ on the 16th! That aside, you can find me and the rest of the VTJ team at the many must-attend events happening this month. Plus, you can expect some exclusive stories from a few globally recognized leaders with ties to Vancouver.
Now onto todayās briefing. Itās 940 words: a three-min. read.
-Lisa
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š¤Ā FUNDING & DEALS
Spring Impact Capital, the Vancouver-based VC fund, is looking to invest in early-stage companies with a focus on human and planetary health.
SheBoot, an investment-ready program for women founders, is now accepting applications for its next cohort where participants will have the chance to receive mentorship and pitch their competition for $300k in prizes.
New Ventures BC, a non-profit to support local tech startups, is still accepting applications to participate in its next pitch competition for a chance to receive $250,000 in cash and prizes until April 11.
The federal government plans on investing more than $600 million in the upcoming budget for a series of new homebuilding innovation efforts to scale the development of modular and prefabricated homes in Canada.
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šļø IN OTHER NEWS
FORM, a fitness tech company, launched Smart Swim 2, its newest AR swim goggles that deliver real-time metrics, guided workouts, and real-time swim coaching.
Amit Goldy, a local software engineer, launched Connectcz, a meetup app designed for introverts ā which has already gained traction in signups and engagement after being shared on Reddit.
AgentHub, the Vancouver-based no-code platform to automate repetitive and complex workflows with AI, is one of the nine Canadian startups that will be pitching at Y Combinatorās 2024 demo day.
š” IDEAS & INSIGHTS
Frontier Collective, the coalition of local tech leaders, creators, and community entrepreneurs, shared five ways it showcased Vancouverās success stories and attracts investments.
Peter Smyrniotis, who helps startups achieve growth and secure VC funding, shared how he prepares early-stage companies to win in competitive markets.
Christine Tatham, chief people officer at Redbrick, the software company for digital entrepreneurs, shared reflections from her inspiring journey in not settling for one path when it came to her life and career.
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April 17 | Secret Patio Tech Party: āJoin some of Vancouverās and a few global notable founders, VCs and other investors, and techies for a casual gathering on a stunning patio in the heart of Vancouver. Expect to enjoy a relaxing evening while making new connections.
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April 24 | āShow Her the Moneyā: Vancouver Screening & Networking: āCelebrate the power and progress of women in entrepreneurship and investment. SoGal Ventures will be screening an acclaimed documentary on the trailblazing journeys of women founders, angel investors, and VCs. Plus, Iāll be moderating a panel between the executive producer Catherine Gray and director Ky Dickens and Pocket Sun at SoGal and Vicky Pasche at Dapper Boi.
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