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Welcome to the Midweek Memo: your weekly digest of the city’s top tech events, personnel moves, job openings, and industry opportunities.
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On September 21, Jason Fried joins Vancouver Tech Journal and special guests at the Vogue Theatre for an in-depth conversation on technology, the big ideas changing business, and what it all means for the future of entrepreneurship.
Fried is an innovator, a trailblazer, and a movement-maker. He is the co-founder and CEO of 37signals, the creators of project management software Basecamp and email platform HEY.
He also co-wrote the New York Times bestselling book Rework, and pioneered the idea that four-day workweeks could actually drive productivity (“When there’s less time to work, you waste less time.”)
Hear from the best about how business is changing right now.
Helping innovators and changemakers tell their stories
Switchboard Public Relations – an Earnscliffe Strategies company works with some of the most progressive and innovative teams in the tech sector.
Tech leaders know their products and services are brilliant, but sometimes need help explaining why they matter and how they will create positive change. Switchboard communicates game-changing ideas to target audiences in a way that’s accessible and exciting.
Is your team on a mission to disrupt the status quo? See how the country’s top tech PR firm can help you.
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☕ North Vancouver Tech Morning Coffee at Aragon Launchpad Academy| September 19
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.
Let’s face it, most people don’t like lawyers.
The mysterious pricing, expensive fees, poor customer service, intimidation, perceived inconvenience (the list goes on).
Goodlawyer is a legal service provider that focuses on the customer — finally. From startups to established companies, Goodlawyer provides upfront prices, customer service that cares, payment options, lawyer reviews, and much more.
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📅 Entrepreneurship Immersion Week (EIW) | September 26-28
EIW brings together storytellers and movement-builders from across the entrepreneurship@UBC ecosystem to share their insights on the strategies and tactics that helped them transform their ideas to impact.
This year’s focus is on climate and the public health crisis, and the system changes and actions needed.
Check out the full events list of tech events events.vantechjournal.com
Engineering Teams in Latin America
Based in Vancouver, DevEngine is committed to assisting clients in Canada and the U.S. with finding, onboarding, and retaining skilled software and data engineers, architects, and project managers from across Latin America. Whether you require offshore staff augmentation, permanent placements, or full-time or part-time contracts, DevEngine has got you covered. Feel free to chat with Anton, DevEngine's co-founder, about how to scale your engineering team and save up to 30% compared to local rates.
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👩🏻💼 Vancouver Tech Moves
Major personnel changes, including promotions, hires, and departures:
Form welcomed a new chief revenue officer and a new board member
Glen Clark joined the board of Tersa Earth Innovations
💼 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
Montra Interactive is hiring a Senior Python Developer
Ethos is hiring a Marketing & Content Manager
SunTracker Technology is hiring a Software Engineer
Ari is hiring a Lead Engineer
Check out who else is hiring on our Vancouver Tech Job Board »
Growing your team? Post a job with us »
Starboard Recruitment is a trusted partner supporting Vancouver's growing tech community. They are experienced working with teams ranging from early-stage startup to IPO-ready, often filling the most challenging and niche roles on the market.
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🙋 Your online community
Did you know you can connect with your tech community using our dedicated VTJ Slack? We know not all of you can get to our events in person, so this is your chance to network and chat with your friendly neighbourhood tech professionals from the comfort of your home. Join your VTJ Community Slack.