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SUMMARY:Startup Seminar Series: The Business Case – What an Angel Really Wants
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to build a compelling business case — and what angels are really looking for — from high-technology entrepreneur and angel investor Mike Volker. \nEVENT DETAILS:\nDate: Monday\, March 2\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-the-business-case-what-an-angel-really-wants/
LOCATION:SFU VentureLabs (11th floor concourse)\, #1100\, 555 W Hastings Street\, Vancouver\, BC V6B 4N6\, Vancouver\, V6B 4N6\, CA
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SUMMARY:Navigating IP & International Expansion | Tech & Toast
DESCRIPTION:Join VentureLabs for the first in a series focused on the mechanics and strategy of global expansion. \nIf your deep-tech venture is eyeing international markets\, this session is essential. Learn from IP experts about the hidden challenges that arise when you operate outside Canada. You’ll leave with actionable insights on protecting your intellectual property\, understanding enforcement risks\, and navigating the challenges and opportunities of foreign jurisdictions. \nWho Should Attend \n\nDeep-tech startups planning to scale internationally in the next 1–3 years\n\nCompanies already operating in foreign markets\n\nFounders and executives responsible for IP\, contracts\, or international strategy\n\nLegal and business advisors supporting ventures expanding globally\n\n\nTakeaways:\n\nHow to adapt your IP strategy for international operations\n\nThe importance of governing law\, liability clauses\, and enforcement realities\n\nPractical guidance to minimize risk and maximize global opportunity\n\nPresenting Speakers:\n\nPablo Tseng\, Partner (Intellectual Property) at McMillan in Vancouver\nKurt Kolb\, Partner\, Perpetual Motion Patents\n\n\nInternational Travel Benefit Launch: International expansion requires international travel\nPresented in collaboration with our latest benefit partner for VentureLabs member companies: Corporate TravellerQuoteable quote from the Perago company we enrolled: “Corporate Traveller has great prices!” \nWhy Corporate Traveller?\n\n\nExclusive Rates & Global Perks\n24/7 Support\nPersonalized Service\nLoyalty Program Optimization\nTraveller Safety
URL:https://venturelabs.ca/event/navigating-ip-international-expansion-tech-toast/
LOCATION:SFU VentureLabs (12th floor kitchen)\, 1200-555 West Hastings Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 4N6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured,SFU VentureLabs Events
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SUMMARY:VANTEC March 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-march-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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SUMMARY:Profitability with Chris Harder (Session 2)
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-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Startup Seminar Series: Introduction to Pricing for Innovation
DESCRIPTION:How do you choose the right pricing model for your venture?\nSteven Forth — serial entrepreneur\, marketing strategy and pricing consultant\, and angel investor — shares practical insights to help you get it right. \nEVENT DETAILS:\nDate: Monday\, March 9\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-introduction-to-pricing-for-innovation/
LOCATION:SFU VentureLabs (11th Floor)
CATEGORIES:Partner and Community Events
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SUMMARY:Startup Seminar Series: Government Funding Programs & Financial Models for Startups
DESCRIPTION:This practical seminar is designed to help early-stage founders navigate funding opportunities and strengthen their financial foundations. \nDr. Cynthia Shippam will provide an overview of government funding programs available to startups\, along with key intellectual property considerations to keep in mind as your company grows. \nSean Hodgins will cover the fundamentals of building a sound financial model\, outlining the core components every founder should understand to make informed business decisions. \nEVENT DETAILS:\nDate: Monday\, March 16\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-government-funding-programs-financial-models-for-startups/
LOCATION:SFU VentureLabs (11th Floor)
CATEGORIES:Partner and Community Events
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SUMMARY:Startup Seminar Series: Sales for Startups
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, Peter de Verteuil (Executive in Residence\, NVBC) will share a practical\, step-by-step introduction to building a structured sales program for emerging technology companies ready to scale beyond early adopters. \nEVENT DETAILS:\nDate: Monday\, March 30\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-sales-for-startups/
LOCATION:SFU VentureLabs (11th Floor)
CATEGORIES:Partner and Community Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260331T103000
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SUMMARY:Tech & Toast:Managing Corporate Structure & Finance During Global Expansion By SFU VentureLabs
DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nThis session will help you identify global expansion risks early and understand what needs attention before they become critical. \n\n\n\n🥐☕️ Join us for a morning of learning. Light refreshments will be provided. \nDeeptech\, hardware\, and life sciences operate in a global market. Expanding beyond Canada introduces corporate structure\, governance\, and financing issues that many early-stage founders don’t see coming until they are about to impact. \nJoin Michael Waters\, a partner in the Vancouver office of BLG\, for a practical\, founder-focused morning discussion. This session will highlight the real-world legal issues that emerge in cross-border partnerships\, early commercialization efforts\, and financing—and how to avoid common missteps. \nWe’ll start with a concise briefing focused on the kinds of situations scaling startups often face\, followed by a Q&A \nWhat you’ll learn:\n\nHow to understand corporate-commercial legal issues when operating outside Canada.\nCommon gaps that see early-stage companies entering global markets stumble when it comes to financing and capital raising\, corporate structure and governance\, or M&A opportunities and considerations.\nIdentity and manage risks associated with deferring decisions or preparing the groundwork to limit problems in the future.\n\nFor deeptech\, hardware\, and life sciences firms that look to grow outside of Canada or have already started doing so\, this session will help you identify risks early and understand what needs attention before they become critical. \nMichael Waters Bio\nMichael Waters is a partner in the Vancouver office of Borden Ladner Gervais LLP. He practises corporate and securities law with emphasis on corporate finance\, mergers\, acquisitions\, investment fund management\, and corporate governance. Michael is one of the founders of BLG’s Startup & Grow TM  Initiative\, offering legal solutions tailored to entrepreneurs\, startups and early-stage companies. Michael has considerable expertise advising venture capital investors and early-stage companies on founder governance\, corporate structuring\, and corporate financing matters. Michael is recognized in The Best Lawyers® in Canada and in The Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory\, and was recognized as the 2023 ‘Lawyer of the Year’ (Venture Capital Law) in Vancouver by The Best Lawyers® in Canada.
URL:https://venturelabs.ca/event/tech-toastmanaging-corporate-structure-finance-during-global-expansion-by-sfu-venturelabs/
LOCATION:SFU VentureLabs (12th floor kitchen)\, 1200-555 West Hastings Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 4N6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured,Partner and Community Events,SFU VentureLabs Events
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