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 VTJโs membership perks, Vancouver Day at SXSW, and multiple awards you can nominate your company for.
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๐๏ธ Vancouver Tech Events
โ Vancouver Tech Morning Coffee at ECOMsquare | March 14
On Tuesday, weโll be at ECOMsquare between 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. to connect with the Vancouver tech community in an informal atmosphere.
Check out a new office, discover a new career, find your next co-founder, or learn something new โ you can do it all at one of our upcoming coffee meetups.
๐ฎ #vtjtalks: The Future of the Creator Economy | March 15
TikTok, OnlyFans, courses, Web3, tokens, newsletters โ 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
Chloe Morris, director of creator relations, Viral Nation
M๏ปฟichael Tippett, vice president of corporate and business development, Later.com
William Johnson, founder, Vancouver Tech Journal
๐ค WomenInWeb3 Summit: Vancouver | March 27
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:
International keynote speaker: Megan Nilsson, high-end crypto & NFT consultant
Katreena Tecson, architecture and partnerships lead, Monaverse
Ashley Smith, co-owner of Fame Lady Squad and host of From The Blockchain podcast
Event partners:
Organizing partner: d3crypto
Venue partner: entrepreneurship@UBC
Media partner: Vancouver Tech Journal
Gold sponsor: Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
๐ค Vancouver Day at SXSW | March 12
Heading to SXSW festival in Austin, Texas this week? Join the Frontier Collective and the local tech community for Vancouver Day.
The event takes place at the Swan Dive music venue, and promises a program of fireside panels with prominent guests, keynotes, tech demos, and networking.
Join speakers including VTJโs managing editor Kate Wilson; execs from companies including Dell, Walmart, and Panache Ventures; and local political leaders Mayor Ken Sim and Minister Brenda Bailey.
Find your perfect office at WeWork
Now through the end of March 2023, bring your team together with a WeWork Private Office and enjoy three months free of monthly membership fees with a minimum commitment. WeWork office space allows you and your team to do your best work, with access to shared amenities like WiFi, printing, and unlimited coffee.
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๐ฃ TODAY: 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 โ grants, debt, and equity โ as you build and scale your business.
Speakers include:
Brianna Blaney, CEO and co-founder of Pocketed
J๏ปฟill Earthy, CEO at InBC
Lisa Payne, portfolio company advisor at Alacrity Canada
Mehrsa Raeiszadeh, COO and co-founder of MintList
Moderated by Maninder Dhaliwal, managing partner of Startup Studio. Sign up now
๐ Featured VTJ Membership Perk
This week: Newsly
Newsly is an audio news and content mobile application that makes it easy to consume your favourite topics. Search for a topic and listen as Newsly reads the webโs top trending articles in a natural-sounding human voice.
- Vancouver Tech Journal members receive a 30-day free trial of Newsly Premium.
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:
Charmaine Crooks, member of the board at Tribe Technologies, joins Canada Soccer as acting president. Details ยป
Kari LaMotte becomes CEO of Kite Company Creator. Details ยป
Rocio Fernandez joins Destiny Media Technologies as director of product development. Details ยป
Mark Leung appointed CFO of NFT Technologies. Details ยป
Lance Montgomery promoted to CEO at Trendi. Details ยป
Mark Claessen appointed VP of product delivery and technology licensing at Svante. Details ยป
Two leadership changes at MediaValet. Details ยป
Three promotions at Renewal Funds. Details ยป
๐ผ Vancouver Tech Jobs
Whether you're looking for a dream role or a dream employee, Vancouver Tech Jobs has you covered with a wide selection of local tech roles.
- Emplicit is hiring a Full-Stack Software Engineer (Remote)
- Proxima HQ is hiring a Software Architect/Technical Director
- BrainStation is hiring a Business Development Representative
- Svante is hiring a Change Management and User Adoption Specialist
- Check out who else is hiring on our Vancouver Tech Job Board ยป
Growing your team? Post a job with us ยป