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SUMMARY:Building an Exit Plan for Your Startup with Garibaldi Capital Advisors
DESCRIPTION:This is the last of four Fall Webinars. \nEvery investor will ask you “what is your exit plan?”. As an early stage startup\, it seems to far away that any answer seems achievable. But once you have significant investment and you are on a high growth trajectory\, you need to begin considering your options for exit. \nFor many entrepreneurs\, they are so busy focusing on growth\, hiring\, raising capital\, etc that an opportunity get acquired presents itself as a bit of a surprise. Many of the entrepreneurs that have sold off their companies will tell you that they wish they were better prepared and often feel they did not maximize their exit valuation as a result. \nSo how do you prepare better? This seminar will guide you through the many areas you can optimize for your exit with a multi-year plan. \nDid you know that the majority of exits occur with buyers that have known your company for many years? \nTo maximize exit potential\, there is a mix of established relationships\, financial metrics\, industry partnerships and market leadership practices that make you a highly desired acquisition target. \nJoin us as we explore issues around assembling the right plan and putting the right preparations in place … \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAGENDA\n\n\n\nWhat is an EXIT plan?\nWhat are the typical types of EXITs?\nWhat determines “Ready for Exit”?\nHow can I maximize chances of a Tech Exit?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Garibaldi Capital Advisors \nGaribaldi is Canada’s leading investment bank for mid-market technology companies. We help Canadian technology companies with key financial transaction milestones\, such as raising growth capital or selling their company\, through its Capital Advisory services. By leveraging access to key investors or acquirers\, technology industry sector knowledge\, and financial insights\, Garibaldi is able to maximize valuation for its clients. By understanding the needs of technology entrepreneurs\, Garibaldi creates a better experience for entrepreneurs completing these complex transactions. \n\n\nAbout the Speaker \nGeoffrey Hansen is a seasoned tech entrepreneur and partner at Garibaldi Capital. With expertise in communications\, e-commerce\, mobility\, and biotech\, Geoffrey has led multiple successful exits and advised hundreds of tech companies. His extensive experience as an investor and analyst positions him uniquely to support entrepreneurs in navigating complex valuation dynamics.
URL:https://venturelabs.ca/event/building-an-exit-plan-for-your-startup-with-garibaldi-capital-advisors/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Featured,SFU VentureLabs Events
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SUMMARY:VANTEC February 2026 Pitch Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the VANTEC Pitch Event\, where we showcase an exciting lineup of promising companies across various industries. Enjoy an engaging afternoon filled with dynamic presentations from over 10 entrepreneurs\, along with networking opportunities and refreshments. \nIn person and streamed online \nA G E N D A \n\nDoors Open 3:30pm\nNetworking 3:30 – 4:00pm\nCommunity Announcements 4:00pm\nCompany Pitches 4:15pm\nFounder & Investor Networking 5:30pm-6:30pm\n\nThis event is for VANTEC Members. All attendees must register for the event.
URL:https://venturelabs.ca/event/vantec-february-2026-pitch-event/
LOCATION:SFU VentureLabs (11th floor concourse)\, #1100\, 555 W Hastings Street\, Vancouver\, BC V6B 4N6\, Vancouver\, V6B 4N6\, CA
CATEGORIES:Partner and Community Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260210T190000
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SUMMARY:Build In Public Night
DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nBuilding a startup is isolating. You are constantly facing problems you’ve never seen before\, but you figure it out… sometimes taking days trying to hack together a solution. \n​Build in Public Night is your shortcut. Hosted by New Ventures BC and Althra. \n​We are bringing together venture-backed founders and veterans who have lived through the pain. They aren’t here to give generic advice; they are here to save you weeks of headaches by tackling your specific roadblocks: \n\nLanding First Customers: How to land those elusive first champions.\n​GTM Strategy: Crafting a roadmap that moves the needle.\n​Inbound Marketing: creating content engines that bring users to you.\n10x Tech Stacks: The tools that let a small team output like a giant.\nIP Strategy: Expert advice on protecting what you build.\n\n​Panellists Include:\n\n​Adam M.\, ex Head of Sales @ MyFo ($5M Seed)\nLiam Ross\, CTO @ Withe ($1.1M Seed)\nSusan Tees\, IP Director @ New Ventures BC\nJenny Yue\, Co-Founder & CEO @ OHME!\n\n​The Format: We kick off with a fireside chat on lessons learned\, followed by breakout roundtables. Pick your problem\, pull up a chair with an expert\, and leave with a plan.
URL:https://venturelabs.ca/event/build_in_public_night/
LOCATION:Register to See Address
CATEGORIES:Partner and Community Events
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SUMMARY:Military Procurement and Defense Supply Chains in Canada
DESCRIPTION:SFU VentureLabs is pleased to host an engaging in-person panel discussion on “Military Procurement and Defense Supply Chains in Canada.” This session brings together a diverse group of experts\, including senior executives from dual-use companies\, investors\, public sector leaders\, and consultants from both British Columbia and Ottawa. \nWhat to Expect:\nGain firsthand insights into the Canadian defence and military procurement landscape\, including: \n\nUpdates from companies actively operating in the sector\nUnderstanding whether a “standard” procurement process exists\nStrategies for building relationships within these industries\nEffective partnership models for small and emerging companies\nKey organizations and entry points for market participation\n\nFeatured PanelistsHear from our expert panel as we welcome panelists from Ottawa\, Seattle\, Vancouver and Victoria.\n\nKenny Ballard\, President\, Mustang Survival\nAlan Burgess\, President\, Spraywerx\nSandeep Walia\, AI Solutions Sales Engineer\, Denvr\nRobert Lewis Manning\, Marine Industry Leader/Advisor\nBijan Sani\, CEO\, INETCO\nDori Thomas\, Regional Vice President\, SAP\n\n\nNetworking Opportunity:Following the panel\, enjoy a networking reception designed to foster meaningful connections and continue the conversation. \nJoin the post panel networking and meet with representatives from Procurement Assistance Canada\, the Trade Commissioners Service and representatives from the VANTEC Angel Network and New Ventures BC.
URL:https://venturelabs.ca/event/military-procurement-and-defense-supply-chains-in-canada/
LOCATION:SFU VentureLabs (11th floor concourse)\, #1100\, 555 W Hastings Street\, Vancouver\, BC V6B 4N6\, Vancouver\, V6B 4N6\, CA
CATEGORIES:Featured
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SUMMARY:Profitability with Chris Harder (Session 1)
DESCRIPTION:As entrepreneurs\, we often ask can I make money—but lack a clear framework to assess it. In this three-part workshop series\, Chris will show you how to use cost structures and assumptions to build a data-informed decision-making framework\, starting at a high level (Session 1) and then going one layer deeper into the numbers that actually matter using examples\, assumptions\, and rules of thumb in different business sectors (Session 2 and 3). \n​In this series\, you can expect to work through practical tools to test profitability scenarios\, understand your true cost drivers\, and build a financially sustainable business that can scale with confidence. \n\n​​Zoom Link will be shared to registrants via email after registering. Lab2Market is committed to fostering an inclusive\, equitable\, and accessible environment where diverse perspectives\, lived experiences\, and ways of knowing are welcomed and valued. We recognize that strong\, innovative communities are built when people feel seen\, heard\, and supported — and we actively design our programming with this principle at the forefront.
URL:https://venturelabs.ca/event/profitability-with-chris-harder-session-1/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Partner and Community Events
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SUMMARY:Partner Driven Selling
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THIS WEBINAR\n\n\nThis is the fourth and last webinar in the series. \nTo begin making revenue from your partnerships\, partners need the same management and support that you provide to your own salespeople. \nThis webinar will explain how to help your partners with winning customers and how to manage conflicts between your direct sales force and your many partners actively trying to win business. \nIt is not surprising to see how some of the biggest technology companies in the world have thousands of partners engaged in helping them drive revenue. In this webinar\, we will review how this works and what you can learn from these examples. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAGENDA\n\n\n\nWhat is involved in managing partner-driven selling?\nWhat are some of the best ways to manage multiple sales channels?\nAre promotions and events essential to drive partner activity?\nWhat can I learn from the best technology companies and their partner selling?\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker\nGeoffrey Hansen is a seasoned tech entrepreneur and partner at Garibaldi Capital. With expertise in communications\, e-commerce\, mobility\, and biotech\, Geoffrey has led multiple successful exits and advised hundreds of tech companies. His extensive experience as an investor and analyst positions him uniquely to support entrepreneurs in navigating complex valuation dynamics.
URL:https://venturelabs.ca/event/partner-driven-selling/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Partner and Community Events
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SUMMARY:Quantum Days 2026
DESCRIPTION:Quantum Days 2026\, Canada’s flagship quantum technology conference\, is coming to the City of Victoria BC at the Victoria Conference Centre. \nThis three-day event is organized by Deep Tech Canada in partnership with Quantum BC to unite Canada’s quantum community\, bringing together researchers\, industry leaders\, students\, investors\, and policymakers who are shaping Canada’s quantum future. The 2026 conference will showcase breakthroughs in research\, explore real-world applications and pathways to commercialization\, and foster collaboration across academia\, industry\, and government.
URL:https://venturelabs.ca/event/quantum-days-2026/
LOCATION:The Victoria Conference Centre – Carson Hall\, 720 Douglas St\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 3M7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Partner and Community Events
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SUMMARY:TechExit.io Vancouver
DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nTechExit.io Vancouver is Canada’s premier one-day conference dedicated to empowering technology founders\, CEOs\, investors\, and dealmakers with the knowledge and connections they need to navigate the complex world of tech mergers\, acquisitions\, and exits. Hosted at the Vancouver Convention Centre West\, this event brings together Canada’s most dynamic tech ecosystem to explore how to build\, buy\, sell\, and strategically grow technology companies in an ever-evolving market. \nWhether you’re planning an exit\, exploring acquisition opportunities\, or simply want to deepen your understanding of M&A strategies\, TechExit.io provides actionable insights from world-class speakers\, including experienced founders who’ve successfully exited companies\, investors\, advisors\, and legal and finance experts. You’ll hear real stories from the trenches\, learn how to prepare your company for strategic outcomes\, understand what buyers look for\, and gain practical frameworks to help shape your long-term strategy. \nBeyond the content sessions\, the event offers unparalleled networking opportunities to connect with fellow entrepreneurs\, savvy investors\, corporate development leaders\, and M&A professionals ready to share experience\, discuss opportunities\, and build lasting relationships. Whether you’re scaling\, structuring a deal\, or preparing for what comes next\, TechExit.io Vancouver is the place where founders sharpen their perspective and keep their options open for future success.
URL:https://venturelabs.ca/event/techexit-io-vancouver/
LOCATION:Vancouver Convention Centre (West)\, 1055 Canada Place\, Vancouver\, BC V6C 0C3\, Vancouver\, V6C 0C3\, CA
CATEGORIES:Partner and Community Events
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SUMMARY:Together Vancouver
DESCRIPTION:Together Vancouver brings the local tech community together for an evening of connection\, inspiration\, and real conversations. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n​Together features in-depth conversations with technology leaders\, innovators\, and entrepreneurs. As part of TechTO’s signature event series\, it offers access to thoughtfully curated speakers\, meaningful discussions\, and a welcoming space to learn\, connect\, and grow. \n​Success is not linear. Even the most dynamic founders and leaders face challenges\, setbacks\, and moments of uncertainty. Together Vancouver showcases the full journey – highlighting the complexities\, decisions\, and turning points that shape successful companies. \n\n\n\n​You will hear honest\, behind-the-scenes stories from entrepreneurs who have dreamed big\, struggled openly\, and ultimately persevered. Our conversations explore career paths\, the early days of building\, lessons from scaling\, and the realities of leadership – alongside a few personal moments that make each story relatable. \nMore than a speaker series\, Together is about community. You will be surrounded by founders\, operators\, investors\, and future collaborators who believe in learning from one another and building something meaningful together. \n​Whether you are launching your first venture\, growing a team\, or exploring what is next in your career\, Together Vancouver is designed to leave you inspired\, informed\, and connected. \n\n​Agenda\n​​​6:00–7:00PM | Doors open and networking \n​​7:00–8:30PM | Community open mic\, speakers presentations and fireside chat \n​​​8:30-9:00PM | Resume networking \n\n​Featured Speakers\n\n​Chris Neumann is a 4x founder turned early-stage investor dedicated to helping founders around the world better understand\, connect with and leverage Silicon Valley. Chris was most recently a General Partner at Panache Ventures\, Canada’s leading early-stage fund. Before that\, Chris founded Commonwealth Ventures\, a San Francisco-based accelerator for Canadian and UK startups. He was also a Venture Partner at 500 Startups\, the CEO and Cofounder of DataHero (acquired by Cloudability) and the first employee of Aster Data (acquired by Teradata). Chris shares his insights on startups\, the business of venture capital and tech ecosystems through his blog chrisneumann.com. \n\n​Scott Elliot is the Co-Founder and CEO ofSlate\, a Vancouver-based fintech building embedded lending infrastructure that enables platforms to offer financing without building capital markets\, underwriting\, or compliance systems from scratch. Before founding Slate\, Scott developed deep expertise across fintech\, risk\, and financial operations at industry leaders including Brex and Airwallex\, where he scaled risk and compliance operations and helped shape core financial infrastructure. He also led underwriting and compliance at Keep\, a Canadian small-business credit card platform\, where he was responsible for developing credit models and overseeing execution. Earlier in his career\, Scott worked at Goldman Sachs\, developing a rigorous foundation in risk management and financial analysis. At Slate\, he applies lessons from these environments to tackle real problems in small-business finance\, partnerships\, and product evolution\, sharing practical insights from building and scaling early-stage fintech solutions. \nMore speakers to be announced… \nExclusive offer for the VentureLabs network\n\nRegister now to receive 20% off as part of VentureLabs’ network (early bird ticket rate)
URL:https://venturelabs.ca/event/together-vancouver/
LOCATION:SFU VentureLabs (11th floor concourse)\, #1100\, 555 W Hastings Street\, Vancouver\, BC V6B 4N6\, Vancouver\, V6B 4N6\, CA
CATEGORIES:Partner and Community Events
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SUMMARY:Startup Seminar Series: Product/Market Fit
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Product/Market Fit with Dave Thomas and Lesley Duncan as they take you through an interactive seminar focused on getting your business ready for market. \nEVENT DETAILS:\nDate: Monday\, February 23\nTime: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM\nRegistration opens at 3:40 PM for those attending in-person.\nVenue: 11th Floor Concourse – SFU VentureLabs (555 W Hastings Street\, Vancouver). \nJOINING US ONLINE?\nThe Zoom link will be provided in your confirmation email.
URL:https://venturelabs.ca/event/startup-seminar-series-product-market-fit/
LOCATION:SFU VentureLabs (11th floor concourse)\, #1100\, 555 W Hastings Street\, Vancouver\, BC V6B 4N6\, Vancouver\, V6B 4N6\, CA
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SUMMARY:Startup Funding with Osler\, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
DESCRIPTION:Join Andre Perey and Sahil Chopra of Osler\, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP for an informative session on navigating startup funding. This session will explore how to set your company up for success\, the most common forms of early-stage financing\, frequent founder mistakes and misconceptions\, and key market trends—offering practical insights into the fundamentals of startup funding. \n​Meet the Speakers:\n​Andre Perey\, Partner\, Emerging and High Growth Companies\nAndré is a partner in the Emerging and High Growth Companies Practice in Osler’s Toronto Office. His practice focuses on M&A\, startups and venture capital financing. André advises a broad range of foreign and Canadian clients operating in various industries\, including software\, digital media\, online commerce\, financial services\, retail\, food & beverage and renewable energy. \n​André represents emerging and growth stage businesses\, and strategic and financial investors in and acquirers of such businesses\, and he is involved in numerous local and national innovation\, incubator and business accelerator initiatives. André regularly advises foreign companies investing in or establishing Canadian ventures and helps structure\, negotiate and implement a variety of complex commercial contracts involving the development\, licensing and acquisition of intellectual property and technology. \nSahil Chopra\, Associate\, Emerging and High Growth Companies \n​Sahil is an associate in our Emerging and High Growth Companies group. His practice focuses on startups and high growth companies throughout their lifecycle. \n​Sahil routinely advises clients on mergers and acquisitions\, venture financings\, formation and corporate structuring\, corporate finance and securities\, and general corporate and commercial matters. During his time at Osler\, Sahil completed a secondment to Shopify\, working in the Shopify Ventures group (formerly\, Shopify Acceleration). Sahil also completed a secondment to Osler’s New York office. Sahil holds a JD/MBA from the joint program at Osgoode Hall Law School and the Schulich School of Business. \n\n​Zoom Link will be shared to registrants closer to the event. Lab2Market is committed to fostering an inclusive\, equitable\, and accessible environment where diverse perspectives\, lived experiences\, and ways of knowing are welcomed and valued. We recognize that strong\, innovative communities are built when people feel seen\, heard\, and supported — and we actively design our programming with this principle at the forefront.
URL:https://venturelabs.ca/event/startup-funding-with-osler-hoskin-harcourt-llp/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Partner and Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260225T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260225T153000
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SUMMARY:Rocket Outlook - 2026 Tech Sector Outlook - Hot Sectors and Trend Forecast
DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nThis seminar will discuss the key trends driving revenue growth and opportunity in key areas of the tech sector for 2026. For entrepreneurs and investors\, these are exciting yet uncertain times. Heading into 2026\, there are many reasons for optimism for the technology sector as AI and many other emerging technologies create both growth and disruption. But also in 2026 is global economic uncertainty\, with shifting supply chains and trade concerns. This session will present a balanced view of economic forces\, high-growth tech trends and a survey of market growth drivers versus inhibitors. \nWhy You Should Attend:\n\n Learn what is HOT and what is NOT\nGain insight into anticipated changes in 2026 in each sector\n Understand the shifts in adoption patterns and business models\n\nWhat You Will Leave With:\n\nInsights into the forces that drive growth\nIdeas on trends you can capitalize on\nThe slides will be made available to all registered attendees\n\n\n\nAGENDA\n\n\n\nTech Growth Trajectory – Key Stats\nDisruptive Forces\nChanges in Adoption and Business Models\nTop Trends Forecasted for 2026 and Beyond\n\n\n\n\nFEATURED PRESENTERS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGeoffrey Hansen\n\n\n\nThis event is the ideal companion to the Tech Capital event on Feb 18th.
URL:https://venturelabs.ca/event/rocket_outlook_2026_tech_sector_outlook/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Partner and Community Events
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SUMMARY:State of Tech Capital: Trends in Investment and Exit for 2026
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THIS WEBINAR\n\n\nThis is an in-person event that is also available by streaming – in-person at SFU Venture Labs in Vancouver BC as a pre-event to Tech Exit in Vancouver. \nJoin Garibaldi Capital Advisors for a brief and informative webinar on the State of Tech Capital. \n\nAre you interested in the current availability of growth capital for Technology companies?\nDo you need insights into the latest exit multiples in deal transactions?\nAre you curious about how the Technology M&A landscape continues to evolve?\nDo you want to know what technology sectors are hot and what are not?\nAre you concerned about the impacts of economic uncertainty on potential transactions?\n\nGaribaldi Capital Advisors will provide answers in 3 ways: \n\nA Brief 30 minute presentation on the key trendlines and representative transactions\nA follow on 30 minute interactive discussion with the in-person audience on their questions and concerns.\nA comprehensive 60+ slide report with all the charts and data of interest for a deeper dive.\n\nThey are very excited to have you gain insights from their 10th annual State of Tech Capital event/report combination. They want every Tech company in Canada to understand the trends that will impact growth and finance in 2026. \nPlease register early as they turned people away in past as they exceeded webinar capacity (and registration gets you access to their webinar recording and the report download\, they recognize that most people register for the recording making it more accessible for those outside of Vancouver) … If you can only spare 30 minutes\, their format is optimized for that executive overview in 30 minutes. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAGENDA\n\n\n\nKey Trendlines in Investment and Exit\nKey Deals and Deal Metrics in 2025\nTop 10 Investment Tips for 2026\nTop 10 M&A Tips for 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFEATURED PRESENTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGeoff Hansen
URL:https://venturelabs.ca/event/state-of-tech-capital-trends-in-investment-and-exit-for-2026/
LOCATION:SFU VentureLabs (12th floor – Galiano Training Room)\, #1200-555 W Hastings St\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 4N6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured
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SUMMARY:2026 StrikeUP Digital Conference for Women Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\n\nYour 2026 StrikeUP Digital Conference for Women Entrepreneurs is brought to you by Nventure\, in partnership with The Scotiabank Women Initiative® & Export Development Canada and supported in collaboration with our ecosystem partners. \nStrikeUP’s reach is rooted in Canada and extends far beyond it. Each year\, participants join us from more than 20 countries\, creating a global network of women who are building\, scaling and reshaping their industries. \nOur audience includes established entrepreneurs\, those taking their first steps into entrepreneurship and the business support organizations that champion them. \nThey come from health and wellness\, advertising\, construction\, nonprofit\, professional services\, real estate and a wide range of emerging sectors. The result is a conference community that reflects the diversity\, momentum and ambition of women in business today.
URL:https://venturelabs.ca/event/2026-strikeup-digital-conference-for-women-entrepreneurs/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Partner and Community Events
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