Feb 1, 2021

Vancouver Startup Events - Issue #17

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Vancouver Startup Events

The personalized insider newsletter for all things startup in Vancouver.

Welcome to another issue of Startup Digest Vancouver! Whether you are an entrepreneur, investor, or community partner, don’t forget to sign up for some amazing upcoming events and programs. Have a suggestion or event you want to promote or resources you need? We would love to hear from you!

February 4 RSVP https://bit.ly/39DsASK

ANGELS & STARTUPS | Why Representation Matters In 2021 | Marlon Thompson | Colin Lynch at Startup Grind Vancouver

Startup Grind Vancouver is proud to present this fireside chat in conjunction with Founder Institute Western Canada.

SPEAKERS

Marlon Thompson is an angel investor, startup founder, and spent the past five years creating pathways to success for underrepresented leaders in the startup ecosystem. He founded Future Capital to support ambitious, driven diverse leaders who are ready to play a bigger role in their industry and born out of a need for more, fairer inroads to venture capital and angel investing. https://www.myfuturecapital.com/

Colin Lynch is the Head of Global Real Estate Investments at TD Asset Management where he is responsible for investments in over 680 properties in 20 countries worldwide. Colin’s work in the Investment Banking Division at Morgan Stanley involved, among other duties, advising Marc Carney (then Governor of the Bank of Canada) on Canada’s financial stability during the financial crisis. He is a co-founder of the Black Opportunity Fund and a member of its steering committee.

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Startup Digest is led by volunteer curators who curate the best startup events in

the city that is tactical, actionable, and timely.

Continued success on your startup journey.

Henry & Vlad

Startup Digest Vancouver | Curators

If you have an event our community shouldn’t miss out on? Submit it here. Please make sure you are logged in and select Vancouver as the city for submission. Alternatively, email henry.soo@startupdigestmail.com

February 4

Angels & Startups | Why Representation Matters In 2021 | Marlon Thompson | Colin Lynch at Startup Grind Vancouver & Founder Institute Western Canada

Join this discussion on angel investing in Western Canada, diversity in culture and gender parity in the investment and startup founder base, what we are all looking forward to in 2021 and how to get involved with Future Capital and join the next cohort of Founder Institute

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February 4

BC Tech Restart Roundtable with Jason Smith. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

On our February 4th Restart Roundtable, we will dive into a conversation with Jason Smith, CEO and Co-Founder of Klue. Join us as we discuss his serial entrepreneur journey and some tips for success along the way.

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February 10

TiE Vancouver

On February 10, 2021, we are hosting a Demo Day, where founders will present to a panel of judges and press. Eight companies will be chosen to pitch to specially selected Canadian, US and international investors. Demo Day winner will receive $25K in prizes.

Founders can sign up here >> https://tievancouver.org description for this link…

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February 23

Deloitte Global TMT Predictions 2021 with Duncan Stewart, proudly presented by Deloitte — Vancouver Entrepreneurs Forum

VEF and Deloitte invite you to join us on February 23, 2021 with Deloitte’s Duncan Stewart, co-author of the Deloitte Global TMT Predictions annual report, as he provides an in-depth look at the trends set to affect and disrupt your business. This year’s nine Predictions highlight how trends in technology, media, and telecommunications are being driven and altered by the global pandemic’s economic and societal impacts.

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February 22-25

Startup Grind Global Conference | 22 - 25 February 2021

Presented by Startup Grind, the 2021 Global Conference will bring together startups from around the world like never before. The new 4-day virtual event will be hosted in a variety of time zones for over 15,000 global startups, investors, innovators, students, and speakers.

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February 22