🏙️ Did unicorns ever matter?
Plus, the 48-hour discounted member pre-sale for VTJ Live is on now.
Welcome to the Midweek Memo: your weekly digest of the city’s top tech events, personnel moves, job openings, and industry opportunities.
FEATURED: Crunching numbers: What matters to VCs during the downturn, hosted by WeWork | Oct. 18
2023 has shaped up to be a year like no other — how are top early- and growth-stage VC firms navigating the unfavourable economic climate? Do unicorns still matter? (Did they ever?) Is early-stage the only area where investment dollars are flowing freely? What should entrepreneurs know about the capital landscape right now?
Speakers include:
Chris Neumann, partner, Panache Ventures
William Johnson, founder, Vancouver Tech Journal
WeWork Vancouver is co-hosting this event with Vancouver Tech Journal as part of Small Business Week.
🍻 Tech Industry Social by VTJ x CBRE's The HTFG | Oct. 12
Join the Vancouver Tech Journal team and our partners at CBRE's The High Technology Facilities Group for the monthly Tech Industry Social.
The HTFG are the leaders in sourcing inspired, exceptional office space for Vancouver’s startup and tech community.
This event will bring together a collection of Vancouver tech industry founders and leaders for networking, deal-making, and plain old catching up.
☕ Tech Morning Coffee at Aragon Launchpad Academy | Oct. 17
You’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!
This week, we're in North Vancouver at Aragon Launchpad Academy (889 Harbourside Drive, #350). Register now for free so our hosts know how many to expect.
🏓 TechPong 2023 | Oct. 19
Grab your paddles cause it's on like ping pong: Vancouver's ultimate party with a purpose is back and bigger than ever.
Charitable Impact presents the highly anticipated return of TechPong, where Vancouver’s tech and business communities unite for an epic ping pong tournament in the name of raising funds for charity.
Competing teams will battle it out while guests sip on cocktails and enjoy an evening of games, treats, and a sprinkle of mischief.
🌐 From Classroom to Cyber Frontline: Real-World Stories of Battles in Cybersecurity | Oct. 23
In partnership with Lighthouse Labs, join us to hear from:
Claire Feltrin — privacy, cybersecurity and data innovation lawyer at Deloitte Legal
Penny Longman — director, information security and data stewardship for Fraser Health Authority
Jeremy Shaki — CEO of Lighthouse Labs
🗣️ Vancouver Tech Journal Live with Sahil Bloom | Nov. 3
For the first time as a headliner in Vancouver, we’re bringing Sahil Bloom (and special guest Andrew Wilkinson) to our city. Bloom is a writer, entrepreneur, and investor. His work reaches millions of people through social channels and a bi-weekly newsletter, the Curiosity Chronicle.
Bloom owns SRB Holdings, a holding company currently comprising seven cash-flowing businesses, and he’s the managing partner of SRB Ventures, a $10 million venture investment firm committed to funding and accelerating the most compelling startups in the world.
Our 48-hour discounted member presale is on now. Check your inbox or reach us at membership@vantechjournal.com for access.
Tomorrow, everyone else will have the opportunity to grab their tickets, while they last.
⭕ Circle Innovation Cyberhealth Training and Networking Event | Oct. 17
Circle Innovation is hosting a cyberhealth training and networking half-day event at Venture Labs, intended for tech industry leaders, entrepreneurs, technical team members, students in technology and healthcare, and others interested.
The event includes a breakfast networking hour, two-to-three hours of presentations and discussion, and a lunch networking hour.
🏗️ Innovation in Mining and Minerals | Oct. 25
Innovation in Mining and Minerals will bring together industry leaders, deep technology ventures (including CDL alumni), academics, and investors to discuss the future of the mineral exploration and mining industry.
Learn about the latest innovations through keynotes, showcases, and panel discussions.
The first 30 VTJ subscribers to register will receive a preferred rate.
3 reasons to ditch traditional expense reports (and a better alternative)
Expense reports have long been a staple of corporate financial management, but their drawbacks are increasingly hard to ignore. Here are 3 reasons why your company should consider ditching them:
Time-Consuming: Preparing & reviewing expense reports is a time-intensive process. Employees spend valuable hours documenting expenses and managers must painstakingly review each submission.
Error-Prone: Manual entry often leads to errors, from miscalculated amounts to missing receipts. These mistakes can result in inaccurate financial records and potential compliance issues.
Lack of Real-Time Visibility: Expense reports provide a retrospective view of spending, making it challenging to track expenses in real time. This delay can hinder proactive cost control.
Float offers a better alternative — one that both finance teams and employees prefer. Learn more at www.floatcard.com
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More must-attend events from our partners
Techstars Startup Weekend Vancouver 2023 | Oct. 13-15
Invention to Innovation (i2I) Venture Pitch Competition 2023 | Oct. 18
Foresight 50 Showcase and Celebration | Nov. 8-10
Experts Share Funding Insights
Seed funding is vital for early stage entrepreneurs looking to take their innovation to market. What types of funding are out there? What's the best way to access them? Experts from leading organizations and companies share their advice in this must-see episode of the COAST Talks series. Watch here: https://canadacoast.ca/videos/.
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🎁 Featured VTJ Membership Perk
This week: TAP Network
TAP Network is a community of People and Culture professionals in Canada's tech sector, providing members with access to tech sector data, mentors, industry experts, and an inclusive peer community to drive innovation, collaboration, and results.
Vancouver Tech Journal members receive a 10% discount on TAP Network’s Tech Salary Survey.
Contact membership@vantechjournal.com to redeem your perks or learn more about VTJ membership.
👩🏻💼 Vancouver Tech Moves
Major personnel changes, including promotions, hires, and departures:
Angelo Bartolini was appointed chief financial officer at Tribe Property Technologies
Timothy Yeung was promoted to product director at Hootsuite
💼 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:
BC Public Service is hiring for multiple roles
Airble Aviation is hiring a Software Developer
Montra Interactive is hiring for a Full Stack Developer
Lululemon is hiring for multiple roles
Amazon is hiring for multiple roles
Check out who else is hiring on our Vancouver Tech Job Board »
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