🏙️ Midweek Memo: the creator economy, male allies, and tech socials

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Welcome to the Midweek Memo: a weekly digest of the city’s top tech events, personnel moves, job openings, and industry opportunities. In this issue, read about big changes at Thinkific, our March #vtjtalks event, and eight other opportunities in B.C. tech.

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🎟️ Vancouver Tech Events

🌎 SOLD OUT: #vtjtalks: How BC Climatetech Could Save The World, presented by B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy | February 22

  • This event is sold out, but you can join the waitlist in case any spots open up.

🤝 Tech Industry Social by VTJ x CBRE's HTFG | February 23

  • Join the Vancouver Tech Journal team and our partners at CBRE's High Technology Facilities Group for our monthly Tech Industry Social.

  • As usual, this event will bring together a collection of Vancouver tech industry founders and leaders for networking, deal-making, and plain old catching up. Your first drink is free!

⚖️ Toast to Equity: Male Allyship in Tech | February 27

  • Through an engaging conversation with local tech leaders, this event is an opportunity to learn, connect, and take action toward creating a more inclusive workplace.

  • Whether you're a seasoned ally or just starting your journey, this event will provide you with the tools, ideas, and resources you need to make a difference.

  • Speakers:

  • Register now and be part of the conversation that will shape the future of tech.

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

🗣️ Founder and Funder Speed Dating hosted by Vancouver Entrepreneurs’ Forum | February 21

  • Founder and Funder Speed Dating is a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs and investors to connect and build meaningful relationships.

  • In this interactive session, investors will "reverse pitch" to founders in two groups:

    • Early stage: angel, pre-seed, and seed

    • Later stage: Series A and above firms

🎁 Featured VTJ Membership Perk

This week: Hootsuite

- Vancouver Tech Journal members receive three free months of Hootsuite’s Professional Plan.

Contact [email protected] to redeem your perks or learn more about VTJ membership.

👩🏻‍💼 Vancouver Tech Moves

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

  • Don Lindsay, former Teck Resources CEO, was appointed chair of the 2025 Invictus Games. Details »

  • Michelle Kwok joins Switch as a strategic advisor. Details »

  • Miranda Lievers, co-founder of Thinkific, transitions to advisory role. Details »

  • Matthew Stevenson becomes chief revenue officer at Svante. Details »

  • Andrew McLeod joins Svante as chief commercial officer and general counsel. Details »

💼 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.

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