Welcome back to VTJ’s Midweek Memo: the Vancouver tech events and opportunities newsletter you can’t miss. In this week’s edition:
Four #VTJTalks events
Get sweaty with fellow founders
Office hours with experienced founders
UPCOMING EVENTS
🗓 Wednesday, August 27 | Register
Building a startup is thrilling — but it can also be all-consuming.
This edition of #VTJTalks brings together founders who’ve faced the pressures of startup life head-on — and made intentional changes to avoid burnout, find clarity, and build more sustainably.
You’ll hear from:
Lauren Sudeyko, founder & CEO, Sleep or Die
Ada Slivinski, strategic advisor & Exited Founder
Michelle de la O, co-founder, MyHomemaker
Dana Stephenson, co-founder & CEO, Riipen
Brandon Chapman, principal, SaaS Wealth Insurance
🗓 Wednesday, October 29 | Register
Raising capital is never easy — and in today’s market, founders need more than just a great pitch to secure the right investors. This edition of #VTJTalks brings together experienced Vancouver founders and ecosystem leaders to share their real-world fundraising stories, lessons learned, and practical strategies for success.
SPONSORED BY HIGH TECHNOLOGIES FACILITIES GROUP
Vancouver's tech office experts
Connect with The High Technology Facilities Group at CBRE Ltd. – leaders in sourcing office space for BC’s startup and unicorn companies. The HTFG excels at helping clients find unique workspaces that drive productivity, reflect values, attract top talent, and fuel workplace culture.
Check out how The HTFG can help, or reach out to Alain, Blair, Kevin or Andre from The HTFG.
🗓 Wednesday, November 19 | Register
This #VTJTalks roundtable brings together BIPOC founders, innovators, and ecosystem champions for an honest, solutions‑focused conversation on what it takes to thrive in tech while breaking barriers for the next generation.
🗓 Wednesday, December 10 | Register
Vancouver’s tech and innovation sector has seen explosive growth over the past decade — from AI and biotech breakthroughs to world‑class climate tech and gaming studios. But as we enter the second half of 2025, the big question is: Are we living up to our potential as a leading innovation hub?
🗓 Tuesday, August 19 | 🎟 Register
If you enjoy running businesses and pavements, gather with other tech founders for our third meeting, where we will jog a fun and friendly 5k loop along the seawall to Stanley Park. Connect, swap stories, and get those endorphins flowing.
🗓 Thursday, August 21 | 🎟 Register
BC Founders Day is a single-day, founders-only event that brings together up-and-coming founders with experience from across the province.
Join a full day of panels followed by a special "office hours" event, where you can meet all of the speakers and many more experienced mentors. The day wraps up with a networking happy hour.
🤝 NEW OPPORTUNITIES
🗓️ August 15 | Apply
Submit an engineering design challenge for 4th year students in electrical and computer engineering at UBC. This is an excellent opportunity to connect with new talent and explore ways that emerging technology can improve your business.
SPONSORED BY NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
Northeastern University in Vancouver offers up to 50% scholarships for high-achieving Canadian applicants. Gain in-demand skills, real-world experience, and industry connections to accelerate your tech career. Learn more.
🗓️ Ongoing | Apply
Submit an expression of interest for Digital’s co-investment program, designed for projects focused on unlocking the opportunities in the mining and energy sectors.
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