🏙️ Midweek Memo: the creator economy, male allies, and tech socials

🎟️ Vancouver Tech Events

🌎 SOLD OUT: #vtjtalks: How BC Climatetech Could Save The World, presented by B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy | February 22

• This event is sold out, but you can join the waitlist in case any spots open up.

🤝 Tech Industry Social by VTJ x CBRE's HTFG | February 23

• Join the Vancouver Tech Journal team and our partners at CBRE's High Technology Facilities Group for our monthly Tech Industry Social.

• As usual, this event will bring together a collection of Vancouver tech industry founders and leaders for networking, deal-making, and plain old catching up. Your first drink is free!

⚖️ Toast to Equity: Male Allyship in Tech | February 27

• Through an engaging conversation with local tech leaders, this event is an opportunity to learn, connect, and take action toward creating a more inclusive workplace.

• Whether you're a seasoned ally or just starting your journey, this event will provide you with the tools, ideas, and resources you need to make a difference.

• Speakers:

  • Mehrsa Raeiszadeh, co-founder and COO, MintList

  • Marlon Thompson, founder, Future Capital

  • Christine Somerville, co-founder, HealthQb Technologies

  • Cameron Burke, partner (technology), Fort Capital

  • April Hicke, co-founder and chief growth officer, Toast

  • Jake Stika, co-founder and executive director, Next Gen Men

  • Anastasia Hambali, director of partnerships, Boast (event sponsor)

• Register now and be part of the conversation that will shape the future of tech.

🔮 #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 so far include:

  • 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

  • William Johnson, founder, Vancouver Tech Journal Get your tickets before they're gone

🗣️ Founder and Funder Speed Dating hosted by Vancouver Entrepreneurs’ Forum | February 21

• Founder and Funder Speed Dating is a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs and investors to connect and build meaningful relationships.

• In this interactive session, investors will "reverse pitch" to founders in two groups:

  • Early stage: angel, pre-seed, and seed

  • Later stage: Series A and above firms

👩🏻‍💼 Vancouver Tech Moves

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

• Don Lindsay, former Teck Resources CEO, was appointed chair of the 2025 Invictus Games. Details »

• Michelle Kwok joins Switch as a strategic advisor. Details »

• Miranda Lievers, co-founder of Thinkific, transitions to advisory role. Details »

• Matthew Stevenson becomes chief revenue officer at Svante. Details »

• Andrew McLeod joins Svante as chief commercial officer and general counsel. Details »

💼 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.

• Taking Root is hiring Corporate Partnerships Lead

• Moment Energy is hiring a Full Stack Engineer

• Hiive is hiring a Principal Software Developer (Elixir/React)

• Ari is hiring a Lead Engineer

• Svante is hiring a Director, Enterprise Business Processes

• Check out who else is hiring on our Vancouver Tech Job Board »

Growing your team? Post a job with us »

Eight more opportunities for you:

• Apply to join the Digital Supercluster’s Board of Directors

• Take part in SFU Venture Lab’s Women Leaders in Tech - Elephant in the Room Series

• Submit your project to the Vancouver User Experience Awards

• Pre-seed founders can apply for hands-on support towards U.S. and global funding from TiE Vancouver Angels

• Spring Activator and the TELUS Pollinator Fund launch the second health impact investor challenge in support of impact-focused healthcare solutions

• Apply for the CleanTech Alliance EV Tech Showcase

• Compete in the Science Fair Foundation BC’s fitness fundraiser: 2023 Sweatin’ for Science, presented by AbCellera

• Nominations are now open for Foresight’s BC Cleantech Awards