How AI is changing the way startups raise capital

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Teaching machines to see, with Dr. Lino Coria

​On September 17, explore the evolution of computer vision in a hands-on workshop with Dr. Lino Coria at the Northeastern University Vancouver campus. Compare rule-based systems, neural networks, and today's vision-language models to discover how modern AI interprets images.

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​​From how founders raise to how the government decides who gets funded, AI is reshaping the mechanics of startup capital in real time. Some of it is exciting. Some of it is murky. And a lot of it is happening faster than the rules can keep up.

​Vancouver Tech Journal with Entax is bringing together founders, funders, and the people who actually move capital in this ecosystem to unpack what's changing - and what it means for BC startups trying to fund their next stage of growth.

​The food industry is one of Canada's largest and most complex technology frontiers, yet many still view it through a consumer lens. Behind every product on the shelf is a system powered by software, automation, robotics, data infrastructure and digital platforms—and today, that system is under pressure. Labour shortages, rising costs, supply chain disruptions, food safety risks and climate realities are forcing companies to rethink how food is made, moved and experienced.

​This session bridges the gap between BC's tech sector and the food industry. Through honest conversation between food manufacturers, foodservice operators and innovators, attendees will learn where technology can create meaningful operational impact—and where solutions risk becoming novel but disconnected from real industry needs.

​​​Vancouver Tech Days is back for round two. Vol. 1 sold out in five days and went over capacity — proof that this city's builders want more than another networking mixer. They want real playbooks from teams that have actually scaled.

​Vol. 1 speakers included Sarah Huggins (Hiive), Don Murray (Safe Software), Edward Chiang (Moment Energy), James Clift (Durable), and Gary Agnew (Ideon Technologies) — and Vol. 2 is shaping up to be even bigger.

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​Clear the calendar. North House is teaming up with Duplocloud to host a hands-on workshop for technical cofounders, CTOs and engineers in.

​In this 90-minute workshop, you'll build and operate a real cloud environment using AI and DuploCloud. We'll focus on practical workflows you can apply to your own environment, including infrastructure automation, ephemeral environments, and compliance posture monitoring.

​​​Are you a purpose-driven founder wanting to do more memorable pitches so you can get the funding you need to address world problems?  If so, on Thursday, September 24th at 8am (PT) join Pitch Coach, Brenda Benham for “3 Tips Founders Seeking Funding Can Use to Improve their Next Pitch”. 

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