🏙️ Midweek Memo: Morning Tech Coffee location, FounderFuel, and awards

🎟️ Vancouver Tech Events

☕ Vancouver Tech Morning Coffee at The Coffee Bar | March 7

• We’re going back to our roots this week, and hosting the weekly Vancouver Tech Morning Coffee at one of our regular spots.

• On Tuesday, you’re invited to join us at The Coffee Bar (10 Water Street) between 8:00 a.m. -10:00 a.m. to connect with the Vancouver tech community in an informal atmosphere.

🔮 #vtjtalks: The Future of the Creator Economy | March 15

• TikTok, OnlyFans, courses, Web3, tokens, newsletters – is this a flash in the pan, or the future of business?

• Join us this month to explore topics surrounding content technology, payment platforms, video distribution, token gating, the impact of generative AI, gaming, ways creators can diversify and grow their businesses, and much more.

• Speakers announced:

  • Christie Horsman, vice president of marketing, Thinkific

  • Ali Adab, chief content officer, SoleSavy and co-founder, Fetti

  • Chloe Morris, director of creator relations, Viral Nation

  • Michael Tippett, vice president of corporate and business development, Later.com

  • William Johnson, founder, Vancouver Tech Journal

📣 Changing the Narrative: Funding your women-owned business | March 8

• This International Women's Day, learn how you can access the right funding for your woman-owned business at every stage of your growth.

• A panel of funding experts will discuss how you can leverage all the money – grants, debt, and equity – as you build and scale your business.

• Moderated by Maninder Dhaliwal, managing partner of Startup Studio, speakers include:

  • Brianna Blaney, CEO & co-founder of Pocketed

  • Jill Earthy, CEO at InBC

  • Lisa Payne, portfolio company advisor at Alacrity Canada

  • Mehrsa Raeiszadeh, COO & co-founder of MintListSign up now

🚀 FounderFuel 2023 Program Information Session - Vancouver | March 8

• Attention Vancouver tech founders! FounderFuel is back and hitting the road to find Canada's top tech talent.

• Join this in-depth session to learn about the iconic program's main components, including mentor matching, leadership development, expert sessions, fundraising preparation, VC funding, and Canada's largest Demo Day.

👩🏻‍💼 Vancouver Tech Moves

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

• Steve Ziff and John Torris join ImagineAR as advisors to the CEO. Details »

• Jordan Melville appointed to advisory role at Pangea. Details »

• Annika Lewis joins Eco Association as an executive director. Details »

• Kim Perry named chief growth officer at emtelligent. Details »

Four more opportunities for you:

• Small Business BC Awards 2023 – nominations are open

• Get venture-ready with the M51 Founder Lab

• Canada’s Ocean Supercluster launches call for proposals for its AI Ocean Program

• Participate in The Misties 2023 by partnering, judging, or nominating someone for an award