🏙️ Midweek Memo: Tech celebrates Pride
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🏙️ Midweek Memo: Tech celebrates Pride
Plus, three big leadership changes at two Vancouver companies, and learn how to join your online VTJ community.
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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🎟️ Vancouver Tech Events
🤖 #vtjtalks: AI Hype vs Utility: Where Are We Now? | August 16
Join us for a deep discussion on how AI is providing value right here, right now, beyond the hype. Speakers include:
David Seymour, VP and general manager, Microsoft Vancouver
Handol Kim, CEO, Variational AI
Chris Hobbs, co-founder and president, TTT Studios
Kate Wilson, managing editor, Vancouver Tech Journal
Are you a paid member? Get the code for 50% off via membership@vantechjournal.com, or keep an eye on your member emails.
☕ Tech Morning Coffee at The Coffee Bar | August 15
As usual, 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.
📅 QT Connect Pride Edition | August 4
Join to help celebrate the vibrant pride season and connect with like-minded entrepreneurs and queer techies who are ready to take the world by storm.
Get ready to unlock new possibilities as you network, connect, and unleash your inner trailblazer. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a tech enthusiast, or both, this event is your golden ticket to a world of incredible opportunities.
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More must-attend events from our partners
The DTC Showdown - Vancouver's Ecommerce Extravaganza! | August 28
entrepreneurship@UBC Immersion Week (EIW) | September 26-28
TechPong 2023 | October 19
SAAS North | November 15-16 | Use code VTJ25 to receive 25% off
Check out the full events list of tech events events.vantechjournal.com
🎁 Featured VTJ Membership Perk
This week: Jelly Digital Marketing & PR
Jelly Digital Marketing & PR is an award-winning digital marketing and PR firm providing digital ads, social media, SEO, and public relations services to brands in Metro Vancouver, across Canada, and the United States.
Vancouver Tech Journal members receive up to $1000 off a variety of Jelly Digital Marketing & PR courses.
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:
Cymax Group Technologies announces two changes to its leadership team.
Jon Kent returns to Hootsuite as VP, customer and expansion, North America.
💼 Vancouver Tech Jobs
Be like Montra and reach qualified local talent with our Vancouver Tech Jobs board.
Whether you're looking for a dream role or a dream employee, Vancouver Tech Jobs has you covered, with open jobs including:
LexSelect is hiring a Technical Lead
Montra Interactive is hiring a Backend Developer
SunTracker Technology is hiring a Software Engineer
The BC Public Service is hiring a Product Manager
UrbanLogiq is hiring a Senior Software Engineer - Product Implementation
The Coaches Site is hiring a PHP, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap developer
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 »
🙋 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 »
Five more opportunities for you:
Apply to the PacifiCan Business Scale-up and Productivity program
Apply to the Canadian Food Innovation Network’s FoodTech Next program
Apply for the BC Nimbus Synergies Health Impact Investor Challenge
Join Regenerative Capital Group as a CEO-in-residence