Grab your paddles

Welcome to the Midweek Memo: your weekly digest of the city’s top tech events, personnel moves, job openings, and industry opportunities.

Hosting a tech event in Vancouver? Send it to me at [email protected] to have it added to our Vancouver tech events page.

TODAY: Crunching numbers: What matters to VCs during the downturn, hosted by WeWork | Oct. 18

• ​2023 has shaped up to be a year like no other. How are top early- and growth-stage VC firms navigating the unfavourable economic climate? Do unicorns still matter? (Did they ever?) Is early-stage the only area where investment dollars are flowing freely? What should entrepreneurs know about the capital landscape right now?

• ​Speakers include:

  • Chris Neumann, partner, Panache Ventures

  • ​Leah Nguyen, Chief Investment Officer, InBC Investment Corp.

  • ​William Johnson, founder, Vancouver Tech Journal

• ​WeWork Vancouver is co-hosting this event with Vancouver Tech Journal as part of Small Business Week.

TechPong 2023 | Oct. 19

• Grab your paddles cause it's on like ping pong: Vancouver's ultimate party with a purpose is back and bigger than ever.

• Charitable Impact presents the highly anticipated return of TechPong, where Vancouver’s tech and business communities unite for an epic ping pong tournament in the name of raising funds for charity.

• Competing teams will battle it out while guests sip on cocktails and enjoy an evening of games, treats, and a sprinkle of mischief.

• The first 10 VTJ readers to register using this link will receive a free ticket to TechPong.

From Classroom to Cyber Frontline: Real-World Stories of Battles in Cybersecurity | Oct. 23

• ​In partnership with Lighthouse Labs, join us to hear from:

  • ​Claire Feltrin, privacy, cybersecurity and data innovation lawyer, Deloitte Legal

  • ​Penny Longman, director, information security and data stewardship, Fraser Health Authority

  • ​Aarti Gadhia, founder and CEO of Standout to Lead; principal security specialist, Microsoft

  • Jeremy Shaki, CEO, Lighthouse Labs

Surrey Tech Morning Coffee at Safe Software | Oct. 31

• You’re invited to join us every Tuesday between 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. to connect with the Vancouver tech community in an informal atmosphere. Discover a new career, find your next co-founder, or learn something new!

• This week, we're in Surrey at Safe Software (9639 137a Street, #1200). Register now for free so our hosts know how many to expect.

Vancouver Tech Journal Live with Sahil Bloom | presented by Thinkific | Nov. 3

• For the first time as a headliner in Vancouver, we’re bringing Sahil Bloom (and special guest Andrew Wilkinson) to our city. Bloom is a writer, entrepreneur, and investor. His work reaches millions of people through social channels and a bi-weekly newsletter, the Curiosity Chronicle.

• Bloom owns SRB Holdings, a holding company currently comprising seven cash-flowing businesses, and he’s the managing partner of SRB Ventures, a $10 million venture investment firm committed to funding and accelerating the most compelling startups in the world.

• Members can email [email protected] for their discount code.

Innovation in Mining and Minerals | Oct. 25

• Innovation in Mining and Minerals will bring together industry leaders, deep technology ventures (including CDL alumni), academics, and investors to discuss the future of the mineral exploration and mining industry.

• Learn about the latest innovations through keynotes, showcases, and panel discussions.

• The first 30 VTJ subscribers to register will receive a preferred rate.

📅 More must-attend events from our partners

• Vancouver Tech Community - Networking & Pitch Something Event | Oct. 20

• Foresight 50 Showcase and Celebration | Nov. 8-10

• INNOVATEwest | April 16-17, 2024

Check out the full events list of tech events

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👩🏻‍💼 Vancouver Tech Moves

Major personnel changes, including promotions, hires, and departures:

• Keith Bigelow joined Vizier as chief product officer

• Four new members were appointed BC Housing board of commissioners

💼 Vancouver Tech Jobs

Whether you're looking for a dream role or a dream employee, Vancouver Tech Jobs has you covered, with open jobs including:

• New Ventures BC is hiring for a Program & Marketing Coordinator

• BC Public Service is hiring for multiple roles

• Airble Aviation is hiring a Software Developer

• Lululemon is hiring for multiple roles

• Amazon is hiring for multiple roles

Check out who else is hiring on our Vancouver Tech Job Board »

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🙋 Your online community

Did you know you can connect with your tech community using our dedicated VTJ Slack? We know not all of you can get to our events in person, so this is your chance to network and chat with your friendly neighbourhood tech professionals from the comfort of your home. Join your VTJ Community Slack.

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