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Just like DJ Khaled, we've got another one.
Plus, four tech events on March 19. Which will you choose?
👋 Welcome back to VTJ’s Midweek Memo: your weekly digest of the city’s top tech events, personnel moves, job openings, and industry opportunities.
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THIS MONTH
🗓️ Tuesday, March 19 | 🎟️ Free registration
You’re invited to join us every Tuesday between 8:00-10:00am to connect with the Vancouver tech community in an informal atmosphere.
Huge shoutout to our co-hosts, Method & Metric, for this coffee get-together at Kafka's Coffee on Richards and Smithe. Join us for the usual tech buzz, easygoing conversation, and to support Kafka's Coffee.
SPONSORED BY INNOVATEWEST
Last Chance: Early Bird Prices End Tomorrow!
Act fast for the INNOVATEwest Early Bird Sale! Secure the Innovator Full Conference Pass by March 14th, 2024, and save over $400. Elevate your IW experience with access to exclusive social events including the Tech Bash Party and Welcome Reception. Enjoy lunches and more, only with IW's full conference passes.
🗓️ Wednesday, March 20 | 🎟️ Buy tickets
Think Calgary is all cowboys and oil? There’s more to the story.
Calgary is also home to a growing number of Canadian unicorns, including Neo Financial and Benevity, and has seen major investments in recent years by AWS, RBC, Mphasis, Infosys, Slalom and IBM.
Join us for a candid dialogue about what is driving the momentum in Calgary’s tech and innovation ecosystem. Hear industry leaders bust myths about Calgary’s diverse economy, dive into opportunities and challenges that lay ahead and learn how you can be part of it.
Speakers include:
Lucas McCarthy, CEO & Founder, Showpass
Rick Bird, General Partner, CEO, Thin Air Labs
Stephanie Van Eyk, General Manager, Slalom
Megan Zimmerman, Senior Director of Business Development, Calgary Economic Development
SPONSORED BY DEVENGINE
IT Staff Augmentation Services
DevEngine connects North American innovation companies with Latin American tech talent, crafting superb and cost-effective software, data and cloud engineering teams. They also provide individual contributors to existing tech squads. Operating throughout Latin America, their main base is in Vancouver, renowned for its dynamic tech community and entrepreneurial mindset. Learn more at Devengine.ca
🗓️ Thursday, March 21 | 🎟️ Buy tickets
Looking to start your journey in the startup world as a technical co-founder or developer?
Join us and a group of accomplished technical founders who’ve navigated the various challenges and will be sharing their insights, guides, and tips for those looking to make the same leap — including approaching investors and securing funding.
Don’t miss out on this event to not only learn but connect and network with fellow aspiring co-founders, developers and investors!
Speakers include:
Marc Laventure, CEO & Co-Founder, Scalar.com
Luca Maraschi, Co-Founder and CEO, Platformatic
Chris Neumann, General Partner, Panache Ventures
SPONSORED BY TAP NETWORK
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Participating TAP Network member companies access national tech sector benefits expertise and significant group purchasing power while maintaining autonomy on plan design. The only "have to" is the carrier. The rest is up to you.
Why pay more than you have to? Explore TAP Network’s Benefits Buying Power.
🗓️ April 16-17 | 🎟️ Buy tickets
Experience INNOVATEwest, where thousands of tech and business leaders converge to connect, learn, discover, and grow. Engage in matchmaking, networking, lead generation, and business development alongside industry thought leaders and innovators.
INNOVATEwest recently announced its keynote speaker, Guy Kawasaki, the renowned Chief Evangelist of Canva and former Chief Evangelist of Apple. Guy is not just a tech icon; he’s a visionary whose insights have shaped modern marketing and innovation.
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🤝 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:
Fasken is hiring a Facilities & Business Support Coordinator
Chime is hiring a Senior Technical Incident Operations Manager
Sprout Social is hiring a Director, Enterprise Sales
Jane is hiring a Director of Customer Growth
Cliffhanger Games is hiring a Technical Director
Growing your team? Post a job with us »
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