👋 Welcome back to VTJ’s Midweek Memo: the Vancouver tech events and opportunities newsletter you can’t miss.
This week, swap business books with us at an intimate gathering, become a mentor for students, or apply to your dream job at Sony Interactive Entertainment.
VTJ EVENTS
🗓 Wednesday, November 13 | 🎟 Register
Be in the room with leaders who entered the Vancouver tech ecosystem and achieved a successful exit. Learn from their companies' real-world stories and insights on navigating the path to multimillion-dollar deals.
This gathering is a great opportunity to hear practical advice, ask questions, and network with other founders and investors. Whether you’re looking to scale your business or are simply curious about the exit process, come and gain valuable knowledge in a relaxed, interactive setting.
Speakers include:
Kevin Sandhu, co-founder and CEO, Otter (sold Grow Financial)
Kirstine Steuart, co-founder, Allocadia (sold)
Nejeed Kassam, co-founder, Keela (sold)
More TBA!
SPONSORED BY BCIT
Work with BCIT Computing students in January
At BCIT Computing, applied learning means solving business challenges for real clients.
The Industry Sponsored Student Projects (ISSP) Program allows senior students to work on IT or software development projects directly with industry partners.
Why partner with ISSP?
Low investment: The fee is only $500 (if selected) and waived for non-profits.
Ideal for start-ups: Use the program to prototype an idea with the possibility of leveraging it to attract funding.
Access to talent: ISSP is a great recruitment tool that offers extended technical interview opportunities.
If you have an IT project that needs a jumpstart or final push, submit it by December 1 and have BCIT Computing students tackle it for you this winter.
🗓 Monday, November 18 | 🎟 Free for members
Join us for this quarter’s Vancouver Tech Journal members' event, where our vibrant community comes together to exchange ideas, insights, and opportunities.
This casual book swap offers the perfect setting to connect with fellow members while sharing business or tech-focused reads.
Bring a book (or two) that has inspired you, and trade it for a new source of knowledge from someone else in the community.
It's a chance to swap more than just books — gain fresh perspectives, build connections, and spark inspiration as we head into the holiday season and prepare for the new year.
🚨 Not yet a member? 🚨
VTJ members receive access to members-only events, discounted registration for #VTJTalks, and exclusive content like cheatsheets and industry analyses.
Sign up today for only $8.25. It pays for itself with just one event, plus you get a whole load of extra perks too.
OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS
🗓 Tuesday, November 5 | 🎟 Register
The economic landscape of 2024 presents unique challenges for startups and investors alike. As the global climate remains uncertain, both founders and venture capital firms are adapting to shifting market dynamics.
With investment dollars flowing more cautiously and valuations being recalibrated, the path to securing funding has changed. For startups facing fundraising challenges, strategies to shore up balance sheets and extend their runway are more critical than ever.
SPONSORED BY FORESIGHT CANADA
Transforming life sciences with cutting-edge solutions
Canada is globally recognized for its water technology expertise, yet knowledge of opportunities in its water innovation ecosystem is fragmented. Foresight's Ventures to Value Chains: Water Technology initiative maps and analyzes key industry value chains for Canada’s clean economy.
Access the FREE report here.
🗓 Thursday, November 7 | 🎟 Register
Welcome to this series of ECOMsquare Flash Talks — an opportunity to hear and connect with e-commerce leaders in Vancouver.
Join as two-to-three industry experts take the stage, each armed with five-to-ten minutes to share their game-changing strategies, trends, and secrets for e-commerce success. After each talk, you'll have 10 minutes to dive deeper into the topic during the Q&A session.
🗓 Wednesday, November 20 | 🎟 Register
Are you looking to break into tech sales, or are you currently working in tech sales and eager to build more connections and learn from industry peers?
Join an insightful panel discussion with top sales leaders who have excelled in the tech industry. This event is designed to provide valuable insights, networking opportunities, and actionable advice for anyone interested in or currently working in sales.
SPONSORED BY EASLY
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🤝 NEW OPPORTUNITIES
🗓 Ongoing | Apply
Become a mentor to students, where you will guide your team from business incubator stage to their Venture Challenge. Think of Venture Challenge as Dragon’s Den for high school, where teams pitch their business ideas to a panel of judges.
SPONSORED BY THE GEORGIA STRAIGHT
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🗓 Deadline December 3 | Apply
Receive up to $3 million for climate tech and clean energy ventures led by women in this call for innovation from CICE, which aims to advance diversity and equity within the climate tech sector and support a just energy transition.
🗓 December 13 | Apply
Learn about impact measurement, due diligence, and more. Selected founders will be invited to continue to the next stages in the Challenge, culminating in a pitch finale where one company takes home an investment of approximately $100K.
🗓 December 20 | Apply
Submit your innovative solution to optimize water-use across forest plantations.
🤝 VANCOUVER TECH JOBS
Whether you're looking for a dream role or a dream employee, Vancouver Tech Jobs has you covered, with open jobs including:
SyncWith is hiring for multiple roles
Capilano University is hiring a Manager, Identity and Access Services
Vancity is hiring a Director, Digital Servicing Platforms
BC Financial Services Authority is hiring a Program Coordinator
Sony Interactive Entertainment is hiring a Senior Operations Specialist - PlayStation Studios Sound
Growing your team? Post a job with us »
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