The Global Commission on the Economics of Water estimates that by 2030 we will have overdrawn our freshwater reserves by 40%, with economic analysis suggesting water insecurity could cost us trillions of dollars by 2050. As freshwater becomes increasingly regulated and scarce, companies from energy and mining to food and beauty are turning to startups […]
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Startups & F*ck Ups: A Conversation on the Hard Parts of Venture Building
In the spirit of The Hard Thing About Hard Things, Startups & F*ck Ups: A Conversation on the Hard Parts of Venture Building is a talk about the tough, challenging, and downright difficult parts of scaling startups. Hosted by entrepreneurship@UBC, a panel of tech veterans will reveal the lessons they’ve learned through the hardest parts […]
UBC, Casa Foundation Co-Launch First Black Advisory Hub in Western Canada
Earlier this month, the Canadian Association of Black Lawyers and entrepreneurship@UBC co-hosted “BIPOC Leaders & Entrepreneurs in Tech: Voices of Change.” The evening of networking and community building among industry innovators was keynoted by Lekan Olawoye, founder of Black Professionals in Tech. In addition to empowering rich networking opportunities, the event celebrated an emerging partnership between […]
Your Next Most Important Relationship: Navigating the Venture Capital Landscape
In the ever-changing world of startups, the relationship with your funders stands as a cornerstone of your venture’s growth strategy. Amidst market uncertainties and a discernible shift towards investor-centric terms, establishing a robust relationship with investors is more crucial than ever. The market continues to exude skepticism, shadowed by the recent downfall of Silicon Valley, […]
Is It the End of Venture Capital As We Know It?
Are we in the depths of an economic storm that just needs to be weathered? Have we entered a new normal in which the role that Venture Capital plays in the tech sector has just simply changed? Should entrepreneurs be looking elsewhere for funding to fuel their startups? It’s time to answer these questions and […]
BC’s Startup Resilience: Navigating Economic Headwinds with Innovation and Optimism
As the new year unfolds, startup founders face the dual challenge of daunting goals and invigorating opportunities. While the past year has been a lesson in cautious spending and navigating a risk-averse investment landscape, there’s a sense of renewed optimism in the air. For many, a new year is a time to mentally reset and […]
Empower Your Startup: UBC’s Venture Founder Program Paves the Way for UBC-affiliated Entrepreneurs
Are you a UBC-affiliated entrepreneur that is ready to take your venture to the next level? Transform your idea or invention to impact through UBC’s Venture Founder program. Venture Founder supports UBC-affiliated entrepreneurs (students, faculty, staff and alumni who’ve graduated within 5 years) with an approach that recognizes that the venture building journey is unique for […]
Mosa’s One-Year Success: Upcycling 10,000 Glass Bottles and Unveiling Holiday Collection
Vancouver startup Mosa is celebrating an impressive milestone on its one year anniversary. Since the brand’s launch in December 2022, the entrepreneurship@UBC alumni has successfully upcycled over 10,000 glass bottles, diverting them from landfills and reducing carbon emissions. From the outset, Mosa’s mission has remained steadfast: to establish resource efficiency as the new norm, one […]
CICE Launches $75K Funding for BC Climate Startups from University Programs
This morning the B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) announced a new funding avenue for emerging B.C.-based ventures that have recently graduated from university entrepreneurship programs. In partnership with entrepreneurship@UBC-O, entrepreneurship@UBC-V, SFU VentureLabs, UNBC Innovation Program and UVic Coast Capital Innovation Centre, $75,000 in early-stage funding will be allocated to a maximum of twelve ventures. This funding will allow […]
UBC’s Global Impact: 19 Breakthrough Startups Pitch at 2023 Venture Showcase
The University of British Columbia is a bedrock of transformational research and innovation that is changing the world. From human health discoveries and technological advancements to climate solutions and social impact, UBC entrepreneurs are putting BC and Canada on the global stage, leading ventures who are solving the most pressing challenges we face today. A selection […]