Welcome to the Midweek Memo: a weekly digest of the cityโs top tech events, personnel moves, job openings, and industry opportunities. In this issue, read about Canada's EY Entrepreneur Of The Year, next weekโs WomenInWeb3 Summit, and 11 other opportunities for your business.
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๐๏ธ Vancouver Tech Events
๐ NEXT WEEK: WomenInWeb3 Summit: Vancouver | March 27-28
With Womenโs History Month as a backdrop, Vancouverโs WomenInWeb3 Summit is designed to educate and empower women in the rapidly evolving field of blockchain and Web3 technology. The two-day event will bring together a diverse community of 100 curious minds, creators, developers, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts to explore the latest trends and tools in the industry.
Speakers include:
Megan Nilsson, high-end crypto and NFT consultant, Erin Gee, founder of d3crypto, Katreena Tecson, architecture and partnerships lead at Monaverse, Ashley Smith, co-owner of Fame Lady Squad and host of From The Blockchain podcast, Tricia Pang, co-founder of GuavaGirls, Carina Kom, game director at MixMob, and more added daily.
Event partners include d3crypto, ๏ปฟentrepreneurship@UBC, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, A๏ปฟquanow, Black Women Business Network, H๏ปฟIBIT, Invoke, A๏ปฟcorn Interactive, F๏ปฟinhaven, V๏ปฟanHack, T๏ปฟamba, T๏ปฟalk Shop, Webcouv3r, and Frontier Collective.
Use code vtjnetwork to save 15% on your ticket.
โ Vancouver Tech Morning Coffee at Stellar Recruitment | March 28
As usual, youโre invited to join us on Tuesday morning to connect with the Vancouver tech community in an informal atmosphere.
Check out the Stellar Recruitment office, discover a new career, find your next co-founder, or learn something new โ you can do it all at our upcoming coffee meetup.
๐ถ #vtjtalks: Scaling a Business and Family Together | April 12
Join us this month to learn and discuss how to navigate the challenges of growing your business while raising a family.
We'll dig into practical strategies for time-management, delegation, self-care, and more.
Speakers announced so far include:
K๏ปฟathleen Reid, principal and partner, Switchboard, an Earnscliffe Strategies company
Diraj Goel, founding and managing partner, GetFresh Ventures
M๏ปฟoderator: L๏ปฟizzy Karp, CEO, Brood Care Inc.
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๐๏ธ Startup Seminar: Building a Fundable Startup and 2023 Kickoff Networking Event | March 28
Join the 23rd annual kick-off seminar for the New Ventures BC Competition!
Speak to industry leaders, meet your fellow competitors, and mingle with past participants.
This event is free for all B.C. tech startups, students, and the New Ventures BC Community.
๐ Vancouver Startup Week | June 2-9
Over seven jam-packed days, Vancouver Startup Week connects entrepreneurs, investors, community leaders, and friends to build momentum and opportunity around our communityโs unique entrepreneurial identity.
The Vancouver startup community comes together to provide workshops, panels, and networking events in tech, marketing, financing and more.
Come and learn from Vancouverโs best through panel discussions, fireside chats, and hands-on workshops at various venues around town.
Use code VSWxVTJ20 for 20% off general all-access tickets.Get your ticket now
This week: The Wine Factory
The Wine Factory has been catering to winemakers for over two decades and offers a robust variety of grapes from across the globe to make high-quality wines, coolers, and ciders on-site.
Contact [email protected] to redeem your perks or learn more about VTJ membership.
๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ผ Vancouver Tech Moves
Major personnel changes, including promotions, hires, and departures:
Sam Shank joins the board of directors at Operto Guest Technologies. Details ยป
Wendy Phillips joins Raven Indigenous Capital Partners as elder in residence. Details ยป
Sheldon Inwentash was appointed strategic advisor to the CEO at Infinitii ai. Details ยป
Christine Boles joins Novarc Technologiesโ board of directors. Details ยป
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