Twenty trailblazing women founders in tech will take the stage at R2WSV: Innovation with Impact: Women in Tech, an exclusive Road to Web Summit Vancouver event on April 15th at UBC Robson Square Theatre. The event, hosted in collaboration with Vancouver Entrepreneurs Forum (VEF), Spring, and the BC Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE), […]
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VEF Hosts Reverse Pitch Event to Connect Founders with Investors
Startups looking for investment capital will have a unique opportunity to hear directly from funders at the Reverse Pitch – Meet Your Next Investor event, hosted by the Vancouver Entrepreneurs Forum (VEF) on February 18th at UBC Robson Square. Unlike traditional pitch events, this interactive session flips the script—investors will pitch their funds to founders, explaining […]
Vancouver’s Tech Leaders Unite at VEF’s 2025 Kickoff Event
Vancouver’s tech community will gather on January 21, 2025, for the Vancouver Entrepreneurs Forum’s (VEF) first event of the year, Unearthing the Power Driving Metro Vancouver’s High-Tech Engine. Hosted at Northeastern University, this event will spotlight the region’s thriving startup ecosystem with insights from key industry leaders. The evening features a fireside chat with a […]
Jack Newton to Follow Up ClioCon with Fireside Chat at BetaKit Town Hall
Following a summer that included a historic round of funding, being named to the Forbes’ 2024 Cloud 100 list, and becoming a jersey sponsor of their hometown Canucks, Burnaby-based legaltech pioneer Clio this month hosted its latest Cloud Conference. Co-founder and CEO Jack Newton set the tone for his firm’s 12th annual event with a […]
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, […]
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 […]
Vancouver Entrepreneurs Forum Hosts Ask Me Anything Fireside Chat
If you could ask one of your most aspirational role models or mentors anything that would be super meaningful for a fast growing startup founder, what would it be? In today’s uncertain global tech and investment climate, where more measured decision-making and optimizing resources is top of mind, what “been there, done that” advice would […]
The Next Generation of Company Building and Financing
In celebration of February Black History month and the BIPOC community, Vancouver Entrepreneurs Forum is bringing together a leading group of change-makers across our regional investment landscape who are actively funding some of the most diverse, inclusive, equitable – and impactful companies in B.C. and beyond. With more than $4 billion in investment being infused […]
Deloitte’s 2022 Technology Predictions Tour Is Coming To Vancouver
Deloitte’s annual Technology Predictions tour is coming to Vancouver. The Vancouver Entrepreneurs Forum is hosting Deloitte’s Duncan Stewart for his annual Global TMT Predictions report on January 18th at 4:00pm. Stewart will provide an in-depth look at the trends set to affect and disrupt your business. This year’s nine predictions highlight how trends in technology, media and telecommunications […]
Navigating an Era of Unprecedented Liquidity
Investment in the Canadian tech ecosystem has never been stronger, evidenced by explosive growth in venture capital flowing from investors on both sides of the border. This month the Vancouver Entrepreneurs Forum hears expert perspectives on what this means for Vancouver entrepreneurs and how to take advantage of this when planning IPOs & exits, secondaries, […]