🏙️ Midweek Memo: End of the AI hype?
Plus, two big C-suite changes at GeoComply, and 10 opportunities for you to advance your career.
Emily Edwards
July 12, 2023
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🎟️ Vancouver Tech Events
🤖 #vtjtalks: AI Hype vs Utility: Where Are We Now? | August 16
#vtjtalks monthly events bring together entrepreneurs, executives, talent, investors, and tech community members to network and learn.
Next month, we’re asking, “Is the AI hype-cycle distracting companies?”
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📅 SOLD OUT: #vtjtalks: The Year in Vancouver Tech – So Far | Today
From investments and acquisitions to layoffs and leadership changes, we’ve had no shortage of big tech news this year.
The event is sold-out but members who add themselves to the waitlist will jump to the front of the line.
🌇 Members-only event: Rooftop Social | July 26
Connect with VTJ members — including founders, investors, and colleagues from the industry — for the first in a series of rooftop socials, courtesy of real estate investing platform Reitium.
Expect food, drinks, high-quality networking, epic views, and — if we're lucky — an even better sunset.
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👨💻 Linus Tech Expo | July 29-30
Linus Tech Expo (LTX) is a technology expo run by the same team behind the Linus Tech Tips YouTube channel.
The goal is to create a hands-on experience with booths and activities hosted by staff and industry partners. With a variety of games, activities, exhibits and a BYOC, there’s a little something for everyone to enjoy.
Helping innovators and changemakers tell their stories
Switchboard Public Relations – an Earnscliffe Strategies company works with some of the most progressive and innovative teams in the tech sector.
Tech leaders know their products and services are brilliant, but sometimes need help explaining why they matter and how they will create positive change. Switchboard communicates game-changing ideas to target audiences in a way that’s accessible and exciting.
Is your team on a mission to disrupt the status quo? See how the country’s top tech PR firm can help you.
More must-attend events from our partners
DigiBC Online Video Game Development Camp for Girls | Summer 2023
entrepreneurship@UBC Immersion Week (EIW) | September 26-28
Attend Vancouver’s digital marketing showdown!
Six electrifying speakers are dropping knowledge bombs at Internet Masterminds on July 24. You crown the winner by launching foam balls. The prize? A Mini Katana sword!
Limited time $35, regular $65, VIP $100 with proceeds to charity. 8 exhibitor spots available. Free 🍕 pizza and Coco Vodka/Rum. This ain’t your average Meetup. VTJ Members use code VTJ for 33% off tickets.
🎁 Featured VTJ Membership Perk
This week: The Vancouver Entrepreneurs Forum
The Vancouver Entrepreneurs Forum (VEF) is an online and offline platform for entrepreneurs within the technology space.
Vancouver Tech Journal members receive 10% off VEF monthly events plus access to a limited number of free VEF event tickets.
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👩🏻💼 Vancouver Tech Moves
Major personnel changes, including promotions, hires, and departures:
Dean Skurka was appointed CEO of WonderFi
Althea Wishloff became a partner at Raven Indigenous Capital Partners
Curtis Wong was appointed vice-president of partnerships and development at the Canadian Food Innovation Network
Two C-suite changes happened at GeoComply
💼 Vancouver Tech Jobs
Be like Montra and reach qualified local talent with our Vancouver Tech Jobs board.
Whether you're looking for a dream role or a dream employee, Vancouver Tech Jobs has you covered, with open jobs including:
-Montra Interactive is hiring a Backend Developer
-Expeto Wireless is hiring a Senior Technical Support Engineer
-SunTracker Technology is hiring a Software Engineer
-The BC Public Service is hiring for multiple roles
-UrbanLogiq is hiring a Senior Software Engineer - Product Implementation
-The Coaches Site is hiring a PHP, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap developer
-Ari is hiring a Lead Engineer Lead Engineer
Check out who else is hiring on our Vancouver Tech Job Board »
Growing your team? Post a job with us »
Seven more opportunities for you:
Join a BC Tech C-Council
Apply for the BC Nimbus Synergies Health Impact Investor Challenge
Join Regenerative Capital Group as a CEO-in-residence
Apply to the 2023 THRIVE Global Impact Challenge
Learn about New Power Match, designed for impact investors and investees
Enter the 2023 TransLink Open Call for Innovation