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SUMMARY:VANTEC October 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-october-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:Traction\, Trajectory & Target ROI Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Traction\, Trajectory & Target ROI Workshop\n​Brought to you by Sales Primer & VANTEC Angel Network. \n​Join Chris Stairs and Colin McWhinnie for this 2-hour high-impact session for founders preparing to raise capital—and needing to show investors the right numbers\, not just a compelling story. \n$50 for a 2-hour intensive presentation \nFREE for VANTEC presenters – promo code provided \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister For Workshop\n\n\n\n\n\n\n​What You’ll Learn\n​This interactive webinar breaks down exactly what investors look for: \n\n\n​Credible traction metrics; \n\n\n​A defensible growth trajectory; and \n\n\n​A clear path to return on investment. \n\n\n​You’ll learn how to present your milestones\, economics\, and growth assumptions in a way that stands up to scrutiny and builds confidence. \n​This isn’t about polishing your pitch—it’s about aligning your story with the financial signals investors actually use to make decisions. \n​Who this is for\n​This session is designed for early-stage founders currently fundraising (or about to). \n​This session will help you communicate with clarity\, back your claims with the right data\, and give investors a reason to lean in. \n​About your instructors\n​Chris Stairs is a sales and commercialization expert. He has supported the commercialization of North American ventures across a broad range of sectors including construction management software\, e-learning\, workplace hygiene\, therapeutic apparel\, industrial automation\, event technologies\, and bio-innovation. Chris has worked for global brands such as the Olympics\, FIFA\, NBA\, and the MLS. \n​Colin McWhinnie is a seasoned entrepreneur\, advisor\, and sales strategist who has spent nearly two decades helping early-stage and growth-stage founders turn strong innovations into fundable\, scalable businesses. Colin specializes in guiding founders through the financial\, sales\, and funding models required to attract investors with clarity\, confidence\, and credibility. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister For Workshop\n\n\n\n\n\n\n​Looking for More Support?\n​We’re offering 2 sessions to help make sure your numbers stand up to investor scrutiny\, both in your Financial Model and in your Pitch Presentation. \n​$395 – Financial Model & Due Diligence Prep – Work with Chris to define the core drivers of your business with a structured 9-point “Number Narrative” and translate them into a clear\, defensible financial story. Contact: chris@salesprimer.ca \n​$195 – Pitch Review: Traction\, Trajectory & Target ROI – Work with Colin to test your pitch against what investors actually look for and walk away with a sharper\, more credible pitch. Contact: colin@salesprimer.ca
URL:https://venturelabs.ca/event/2026-10-08/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Partner and Community Events
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SUMMARY:Frictionless Due Diligence Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Due Diligence Workshop\n​Brought to you by FutureStandard and VANTEC Angel Network. \n​Join David Steinley\, fractional CFO and CPA\, and Aaron Stuart\, investor with WUTIF Capital\, for this practical 2-hour session to learn what to expect in due diligence and how to build an investor-ready data room that signals professionalism\, builds trust\, and removes friction from your next fundraise. \n$50 for a 2-hour intensive presentation \nFREE for VANTEC presenters – promo code provided \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n​What you’ll learn\n​We’ll cover an investor’s perspective on due diligence\, as well as what a data room is\, why it matters\, and how to get started building yours. \n​You’ll see real examples and leave with tools you can use immediately. \n​You’ll walk away with\n\n\n​A curated list of priority data room files; \n\n\n​A clear process to get you started; \n\n\n​A peek into due diligence best practices; and \n\n\n​Insight into what matters to investors. \n\n\n​What founders are saying\n​”David\, this was hands down one of the most helpful and informative I have attended. Thank you for the 201 on data rooms\, this was awesome.” \n​”An investor said to me the other day that never in his 15 years investing in startups has he seen a data room as organized and thorough as mine.” \n​”Having everything prepared means we can not only move fast\, but with confidence because we’ve already thought through 90%+ of the questions that will get asked.” \n​Who this is for\n​This session is designed for early-stage tech founders raising their first or second round of capital within the next year. \n​It’s relevant no matter if you’re raising from angels\, VCs\, corporates\, governments\, or debtors. \n​About your instructor\n​David Steinley is a fractional CFO specializing in due diligence and fundraising support for early-stage companies. He’s worked with more than 30 startups across biotech\, cleantech\, agtech\, and software\, supporting over $28M in capital raised. David has also led webinars and hands-on workshops on data rooms and investor diligence for more than 500 founders across British Columbia\, Alberta\, and Ontario. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister For Workshop\n\n\n\n\n\n\n​Looking for More Support?\n​We’ve created a Data Room Template Pack for you to go from blank page to fundraise-ready in a fraction of the time. \n​The pack includes 13 investor-ready templates\, investors’ perspectives on what matters\, step-by-step instructions for you (or your AI) to follow\, and a fully worked example to model from — All for less than an hour with your lawyer.
URL:https://venturelabs.ca/event/2026-10-13/
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SUMMARY:2026 Technology Impact Awards Gala
DESCRIPTION:The Technology Impact Awards (TIAs) celebrate outstanding companies and individuals who have made a significant impact on the BC tech industry\nBC Tech is proud to have played a part in the journey of so many BC tech icons and success stories. Past finalists and winners say that the TIAs provides an unparalleled opportunity to build profile and accelerate growth\, so we would encourage every BC Tech company to think about how applying for a TIA could accelerate your success! \n\n\n2026 Company of the Year Awards\nThese awards recognize the outstanding tech company of the year in each of 5 categories: \n\nStartup | Presented by Electronic Arts\nFor companies with revenue of up to $1M and up to 10 employees. Apply here\nGrowth | Presented by Osler\nFor companies with revenue of up to $10M and up to 50 employees. Apply here\nScale | Presented by Clio\nFor companies with revenue of up to $50M and up to 200 employees. Apply Here\nAnchor | Presented by Blakes\nFor companies with annual revenue in excess of $50M and more than 200 employees. Apply Here\nAmbition | Presented by EDC\nFor companies of any size who epitomize the ambition of BC’s tech sector. Apply Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2026 Gamechanger Awards\nThese awards celebrate outstanding performance by a company in a particular area: \n\nArtificial Intelligence | Presented by KPMG\nA company that excels in the deployment of AI to drive BC’s leadership in this key technology. Apply here\nDeal of the Year | Presented by Vancity\nThis award recognizes the importance of transactions that drive growth and strengthen BC’s tech ecosystem. Apply Here\nCompany Culture | Presented by SAP\nA company that has embedded culture at the heart of its business operations\, resulting in accelerated growth and profitability. Apply Here\nIndustry Innovation | Presented by InnovateBC\nA company that excels in the deployment of technology to drive innovation in a traditional industry. Apply here\nClimate Leadership | Presented by MDA Space\nA company that excels in the deployment of technology to advance climate solutions. Apply here\nHealthTech | Presented by Aspect Biosystems\nA company that is making significant advancements in health-related technology\, innovation and delivery. Apply Here.
URL:https://venturelabs.ca/event/2026-technology-impact-awards-gala/
LOCATION:JW Marriott Parq Vancouver\, 39 Smithe Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 0R3
CATEGORIES:Partner and Community Events
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