Welcome to the Midweek Memo: your weekly digest of the cityโ€™s top tech events, personnel moves, job openings, and industry opportunities.

Weโ€™ve launched a new page for Vancouver Tech Journal events. From next weekโ€™s pitch and putt to Septemberโ€™s #vtjtalks, you can now register for all VTJ events here.

Oh โ€” and are you still not a VTJ member? Youโ€™ve been missing out on 50% off our #vtjtalks events, along with a whole lot of other benefits. You can even ask your boss if your company will cover the $8.25 a month.

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๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Vancouver Tech Events

๐ŸŒ๏ธNEXT WEEK: Tech Community Pitch and Putt | August 2

  • Weโ€™re taking advantage of the immaculate Vancouver summer vibes and bringing our members-only event circuit to the links.

  • Tee it up with fellow members of the Vancouver tech community in an informal round of pitch and putt.

  • Your ticket covers your round of pitch and putt. Ball and club rentals are not included in the fee but are available for purchase. Prizes will be available courtesy of REVIVER Sport Entertainment and The ModGolf Podcast.

  • Want to join in? Become a member now to claim your free ticket (subject to space).

๐Ÿ‘‹ Tech & Innovation Policy Mixer | Aug 1

  • โ€‹Join the VTJ team and our friends at the Council of Canadian Innovators, including president Benjamin Bergen, for beers, bites, and to talk all things tech policy. Join us if:

    • โ€‹You have a strong interest in local and national Canadian tech policy

    • โ€‹You want to meet like-minded people in Vancouver's innovation ecosystem

    • โ€‹You know other professionals who should join us and you promise to invite them!

โ˜• Vancouver Tech Morning Coffee | August 1

  • โ€‹As usual, youโ€™re invited to join us every Tuesday between 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. to connect with the Vancouver tech community in an informal atmosphere.

  • Discover a new career, find your next co-founder, or learn something new at one of our upcoming coffee meetups.

  • This week, weโ€™re in Gastown at the Coffee Bar (10 Water Street).

๐Ÿค– #vtjtalks: AI Hype vs Utility: Where Are We Now? | August 16

  • Join us for a deep discussion on how AI is providing value right here, right now, beyond the hype. Speakers include:

  • Are you a paid member? Get the code for 50% off via [email protected], or keep an eye on your member emails.

๐Ÿ’ต Journey to 8-figure revenue: Lessons from local founders | August 2

  • Join us at TTT Studios to learn how to make your first $100,000; the pros and cons of raising capital to accelerate growth; and to seize opportunities for expansion beyond local markets.

  • Speakers from Boast, VanHack, Makeship and more.

More must-attend events from our partners

๐ŸŽ Featured VTJ Membership Perk

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. Learn about wine and grapes as you are guided through making your first batch of wine.

  • Vancouver Tech Journal members receive 15% off the price of a wine, cider, or hard selzer kit with each new batch purchased.

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

๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ผ Vancouver Tech Moves

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

๐Ÿ’ผ Vancouver Tech Jobs

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