ABOUT THIS EVENT

A Celebration of Global Entrepreneurship Week: Going Global

Presented by Futurepreneur, Silicon Valley Bank & the Vancouver Entrepreneurs Forum

In Celebration of Global Entrepreneurship Week, meet some local scale-ups who have gone global! In today’s growth landscape, what considerations should founders or company leaders be thinking about when expanding into new markets, including strategic priorities, recruiting and managing talent remotely, sales and fundraising strategies.

In this session, you will hear from a diverse group of company founders and global executives on their journeys – wins and fails – of going global.

Presented in collaboration with Futurpreneur, a Canadian representative for the Global Entrepreneurship Week (November 14-18), and Silicon Valley Bank, a growth-oriented funding partner, VEF is thrilled to be working with these ecosystem partners.

Moderator: Caterina Papadakos, Director, Technology Banking, Silicon Valley Bank

Panelists:

Neil Aubuchon, CCO, Abcellera (Antibody discovery engine)

Additional panelists are to be announced soon!

MC: Kookai Chaimahawong , Co-Chair , VEF, ESG Partner

Lightning Pitch Host: Benjamin Smith, Business Development Manager, Futurpreneur

Forum Agenda:
5:00 – 5:30 pm: Networking

5:30 – 5:40 pm: Welcome Remarks

5:40 – 5:50 pm: Lightning Pitches & Community Announcements

5:50 – 6:40 pm: Panel Discussion

6:40 – 6:55 pm: Q&A

6:55 – 7:00 pm: Closing Remarks

7:00 – 7:30 pm: Networking