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🏙️ Midweek Memo: Four opportunities to transform your business
Plus, we've got plans for your fourth of May.
Emily Edwards
April 26, 2023
Welcome to the Midweek Memo: a weekly digest of the city’s top tech events, personnel moves, job openings, and industry opportunities. This week, read about our upcoming events with WeWork – a series of six business talks and socials — all happening on the afternoon of May 4.
Registering for one of our upcoming #vtjtalks events? Remember, members get 50% off, along with a whole lot of other benefits.
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🎟️ Vancouver Tech Events
📣 Business Talks and Socials, Presented by WeWork and the Vancouver Tech Journal | May 4
To support new and emerging businesses across Vancouver, WeWork is partnering with Vancouver Tech Journal to host a series of business-focused workshops, masterclasses, and socials.
Space is limited! Sign up now to join us at one of five locations across Vancouver and Burnaby on May 4:
☕ Vancouver Tech Morning Coffee
Connect with the Vancouver tech community in an informal atmosphere.
This week, you’re invited to join on Tuesday between 8:00am and 10:00am at the Coffee Bar (10 Water Street, Gastown)
Discover a new career, find your next co-founder, or learn something new – you can do it all at one of our upcoming coffee meetups.
🌎 Tech for Good – How ESG Principles Can Drive Innovation | April 27
Join this panel discussion on the intersection of ESG and technology and how the two areas can work together to create a more sustainable and equitable future.
Learn about how technology can be used to address environmental challenges; the role of tech companies in promoting social justice and inclusion; and how ESG principles can be integrated into business operations and decision-making, with a specific focus on the experiences and perspectives of women in tech.
All-star panelists include:
Hilary Kilgour, co-founder and general partner, The Venture Fund
Chantelle Carden, venture associate for carbon management, B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy
Ka-Hay Law, partner, Telus Pollinator Fund for Good
Justin Bull, lecturer and leader, sustainability and ethics group, UBC Sauder School of Business
Find your perfect office at WeWork
Bring your team together in a WeWork Private Office and get up to three months free* of monthly membership fees with a minimum commitment. Terms apply. Collaborate with your team in person, get focused work done, and enjoy professional amenities in your own private space.
For full terms visit We.co/MG
🏦 #vtjtalks: Inside InBC, the Province's $500M Strategic Investment Fund | May 23
InBC is investing its $500 million into local companies and venture funds that offer both financial gain and social impact.
Are you an investor or startup looking to learn more about how InBC works? Want details about its decision-making criteria and process? Do you have questions about how to access its capital? Join us to hear from:
Jill Earthy, chief executive officer, InBC
Leah Nguyen, chief investment officer, InBC
Kate Wilson, managing editor, Vancouver Tech Journal
BCIT microcredentials help develop cybersecurity and digital forensics skills
Cybersecurity Essentials for IT Professionals and Foundational Digital Forensics Skills short courses start in May. These new BCIT Forensics microcredentials offer critical skills training in manageable pieces for busy professionals, or those considering taking on new roles.
More must-attend events
Government Funding Overview and Other Support for Startups | Today, April 26
Women in Tech Coffee with Toast | April 28
Annual Genomics Forum | May 3
Emerging Technologies Webinar Series | May 4 and 18, and June 8
TechExit.io Vancouver | May 30 | Use code SPKR25 for discount on early-bird tickets – ends May 4.
Get the VTJ Special: 25% off early-bird tickets to Tech Talent North | May 31
Vancouver Startup Week | June 2-9 | Use code VSWxVTJ20 for 20% off general all-access tickets.
🎁 Featured VTJ Membership Perk
This week: ECOMsquare
ECOMsquare is a coworking space and community purpose-built for ecommerce. It offers the equipment and resources you need for modern ecommerce, and regularly hosts networking and workshop events to level up your team (free for members).
- Vancouver Tech Journal members receive 25% off the first three months of ECOMsquare membership.
Contact [email protected] to redeem your perks or learn more about VTJ membership.
👩🏻💼 Vancouver Tech Moves
Major personnel changes, including promotions, hires, and departures:
Raghwa Gopal is retiring as Innovate BC’s president and CEO. Details »
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💼 Vancouver Tech Jobs
Whether you're looking for a dream role or a dream employee, Vancouver Tech Jobs has you covered with a wide selection of local tech roles.
The Coaches Site is hiring a UI/Front-end Web Developer
UrbanLogiq is hiring a Senior Software Engineer - Product Implementation
Boomi is hiring a Commercial Account Executive
BrainStation is hiring an Educator, Cybersecurity
Hootsuite is hiring an Account Specialist
Check out who else is hiring on our Vancouver Tech Job Board »
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