🏙️ Midweek Memo: New Ventures BC applications, Canada Soccer, and #vtjtalks

🎟️ Vancouver Tech Events

☕ Vancouver Tech Morning Coffee at ECOMsquare | March 14

• On Tuesday, we’ll be at ECOMsquare between 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. to connect with the Vancouver tech community in an informal atmosphere.

• Check out a new office, 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.

🔮 #vtjtalks: The Future of the Creator Economy | March 15

• TikTok, OnlyFans, courses, Web3, tokens, newsletters – is this a flash in the pan, or the future of business?

• Join us this month to explore topics surrounding content technology, payment platforms, video distribution, token gating, the impact of generative AI, gaming, ways creators can diversify and grow their businesses, and much more.

• Speakers announced:

  • Christie Horsman, vice president of marketing, Thinkific

  • Ali Adab, chief content officer, SoleSavy and co-founder, Fetti

  • Chloe Morris, director of creator relations, Viral Nation

  • Michael Tippett, vice president of corporate and business development, Later.com

  • William Johnson, founder, Vancouver Tech Journal

🤝 WomenInWeb3 Summit: Vancouver | March 27

• With Women’s History Month as a backdrop, Vancouver’s WomenInWeb3 Summit is designed to educate and empower women in the rapidly evolving field of blockchain and Web3 technology. The two-day event will bring together a diverse community of 100 curious minds, creators, developers, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts to explore the latest trends and tools in the industry.

• Speakers include:

  • International keynote speaker: Megan Nilsson, high-end crypto & NFT consultant

  • Erin Gee, founder, d3crypto

  • Katreena Tecson, architecture and partnerships lead, Monaverse

  • Ashley Smith, co-owner of Fame Lady Squad and host of From The Blockchain podcast

• Event partners:

  • Organizing partner: d3crypto

  • Venue partner: entrepreneurship@UBC

  • Media partner: Vancouver Tech Journal

  • Gold sponsor: Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

🤠 Vancouver Day at SXSW | March 12

• Heading to SXSW festival in Austin, Texas this week? Join the Frontier Collective and the local tech community for Vancouver Day.

• The event takes place at the Swan Dive music venue, and promises a program of fireside panels with prominent guests, keynotes, tech demos, and networking.

• Join speakers including VTJ’s managing editor Kate Wilson; execs from companies including Dell, Walmart, and Panache Ventures; and local political leaders Mayor Ken Sim and Minister Brenda Bailey.

📣 TODAY: Changing the Narrative: Funding your women-owned business | March 8

• This International Women's Day, learn how you can access the right funding for your woman-owned business at every stage of your growth.

• A panel of funding experts will discuss how you can leverage all the money – grants, debt, and equity – as you build and scale your business.

• Speakers include:

  • Brianna Blaney, CEO and co-founder of Pocketed

  • Jill Earthy, CEO at InBC

  • Lisa Payne, portfolio company advisor at Alacrity Canada

  • Mehrsa Raeiszadeh, COO and co-founder of MintList

  • Moderated by Maninder Dhaliwal, managing partner of Startup Studio. Sign up now

👩🏻‍💼 Vancouver Tech Moves

Major personnel changes, including promotions, hires, and departures:

• Charmaine Crooks, member of the board at Tribe Technologies, joins Canada Soccer as acting president. Details »

• Kari LaMotte becomes CEO of Kite Company Creator. Details »

• Rocio Fernandez joins Destiny Media Technologies as director of product development. Details »

• Mark Leung appointed CFO of NFT Technologies. Details »

• Lance Montgomery promoted to CEO at Trendi. Details »

• Mark Claessen appointed VP of product delivery and technology licensing at Svante. Details »

• Two leadership changes at MediaValet. Details »

• Three promotions at Renewal Funds. Details »

Six more opportunities for you:

• VTJ Special: 25% off Early Bird tickets to Tech Talent North

• Last chance to apply to FoundersBoost!

• Applications Are Now Open for the 2023 New Ventures BC Competition

• Applications for the 2023 Technology Impact Awards are now open

• Funding opportunities from Innovative Solutions Canada

• Small Business BC Awards 2023 – nominations are open