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SUMMARY:InBC Office Hour
DESCRIPTION:InBC makes investment in BC based private firms that are ready to accelerate (typically a Series A or beyond raise stage). InBC invests alongside other investors and can work with companies for up to\, but not necessarily\, seven to 10 years. Expected timelines are tailored to each company. A virtual Q&A session is coming up Thursday August 6\, 2026. Bring your questions\, meet the team and learn more about how they invest.
URL:https://venturelabs.ca/event/inbc-office-hour/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner and Community Events
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SUMMARY:Keiretsu Forum Black Innovation Alliance (K4BIA) SUMMER SUMMIT
DESCRIPTION:Keiretsu Forum Canada welcomes all ACCREDITED INVESTORS AND INVITED GUESTS to join us for the inaugural Keiretsu Forum Black Innovation Alliance (K4BIA) Summer Summit on Wednesday\, August 12\, 2026. \n\n\nThis special in-person event will feature eight of the most innovative\, investment-ready\, Black-founded companies that have been curated from various ecosystem partners and sponsors. Building on Keiretsu Forum’s mission to provide “Great Association with Quality Deal Flow”\, there will also be a catered networking reception\, entrepreneur & sponsor table visits\, and an interactive voting experience\, followed by the announcement of the prize winners. \nPLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE IN PERSON ONLY (Toronto downtown/financial district location; exact location provided with registration confirmation). \nPLEASE NOTE THAT ALL REGISTRATIONS ARE PENDING THE APPROVAL OF KEIRETSU FORUM CANADA. MEETING ADDRESS DETAILS WILL BE PROVIDED UPON APPROVED REGISTRATION. \nAGENDA \n\n1:00 – 2:00 pm: Registration and Networking\n2:00 – 4:00 pm: Sponsor Remarks and Investment Pitch Presentations\n4:00 – 6:00 pm: Networking Event with Entrepreneur & Sponsor Table Visits\, Voting\, and Sponsored Prize Announcements\n\nNOTE: Please do not arrive after 5:00 pm due to elevator and registration constraints.
URL:https://venturelabs.ca/event/keiretsu-forum-black-innovation-alliance-k4bia-summer-summit/
LOCATION:Toronto\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Partner and Community Events
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SUMMARY:L2M Validate Pacific Hub (BC & Yukon) - Early 2027 Q&A Session 1
DESCRIPTION:Are you an eligible researcher ready to validate your idea and uncover its true commercial value? \n​Lab2Market Validate is an intensive 4-month framework to test your innovations in a real-world market. Throughout this journey\, you will launch your passion for entrepreneurship\, forge a practical business skill set\, and lock in the network required to transform your research into a successful company. \n​The Pacific Hub team drives this program across British Columbia and Yukon in partnership with SFU VentureLabs and Innovation UBC. For this upcoming cohort\, the Pacific Hub is teaming with Shumka Centre for Creative Entrepreneurship at Emily Carr University of Art + Design to welcome eligible applicants from both British Columbia and Yukon. \n​This Q&A session is intended for prospective Lab2Market Pacific Cohort Validate participants who would like to learn more about the program\, eligibility\, and application process before applying. \n​To find L2M Validate Pacific Hub Cohort program details\, please visit the respective Shumka Centre and VentureLabs pages.
URL:https://venturelabs.ca/event/l2m-validate-pacific-hub-bc-yukon-early-2027-qa-session-1/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Founders Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Founders Day is a single-day event for startup founders designed to bring together up-and-coming founders from across British Columbia with experienced leaders and mentors. \nAGENDA\n\n8:00 AM REGISTRATION\n9:00 AM Welcome to Founders Day!\n9:15 AM MASTER CLASS #1: Moment Energy\n\nEdward Chiang\, CEO and Cofounder\, Moment Energy\nTX Zhuo\, Founding General Partner\, Fika Ventures\n\n\n10:00 AM MASTER CLASS #2: SOMA ENERGY\n\nAth Caramanolis\, CEO and Cofounder\, Soma Energy\nVilli Iltchev\, Founder and Managing Partner\, Category Ventures\n\n\n10:45 AM MASTER CLASS #3: THE VC PERSPECTIVE\n\nTX Zhuo\, Founding General Partner\, Fika Ventures\nVilli Iltchev\, Founder and Managing Partner\, Category Ventures\nSusan Su\, Partner\, Toba Capital\nAlex Norman\, Founding General Partner\, N49P\n\n\n11:30 AM Founder-Only Office Hours\n1:00 PM AFTERNOON WELCOME\n1:15 PM WHAT DOES EXCELLENCE LOOK LIKE: CLIO\n\nJack Newton\, CEO and Founder\, Clio  \n\n\n2:00 PM WHAT DOES EXCELLENCE LOOK LIKE: Koho\n\nDaniel Eberhard\, CEO and Founder\, Koho\n\n\n2:45 PM SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO?\n\nDennis Pilarinos\, CEO and Founder\, Unblocked\nJacob Shadbolt\, CEO and Cofounder\, IcePanel (YC W23)\nTanis Jorge\, COO and Cofounder\, Trulioo\nLandseer Enga\, CEO and Cofounder\, Revyl (YC F24)\nBrandon Waselnuk\, CEO and Cofounder\, Squire AI (YC S21)\n\n\n3:30 PM Closing Thoughts\n4:00 PM Networking Event\n\n \n\n\n\n\nThere are two types of tickets for Founders Day:\nVerified founders of technology startups and current students can purchase a “Founder” ticket\, which provides access to the morning master classes\, office hours\, afternoon fireside chats and networking event ($26.25) \nInvestors\, recruiters\, consultants\, government employees and other service providers can purchase an “Ecosystem Supporter” ticket\, which provides access to the afternoon fireside chats and the networking event ($105 – $157).
URL:https://venturelabs.ca/event/founders-day-2026/
LOCATION:Emily Carr Plaza\, 577 Carolina St\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5T 0H2\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Ask an Angel: Fundraising Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Ask an Angel\, our monthly virtual investor office hours series presented in collaboration with VANTEC. From April through September\, founders will have the opportunity to connect directly with an experienced angel investor\, gain practical fundraising insights\, and ask candid questions in an interactive online setting. \nOur fifth session takes place on Thursday\, August 27 at 11 AM PDT and will focus on Fundraising Strategy. \nLed by VANTEC’s CEO\, Aaron Stuart\, this session will cover how founders can approach fundraising strategically\, including timing\, investor targeting\, and building momentum throughout the fundraising process. \nAaron will begin with a short 10–15 minute presentation\, followed by an open AMA-style discussion where participants can ask questions related to fundraising\, strategy-building and working with angels. \nRegister Now \nAbout Our Angel: Aaron Stuart\nAaron is the CEO of VANTEC Angel Network\, where he connects angel investors with high-potential startups across the province. Additionally\, he serves as COO of WUTIF Capital and previously held leadership roles at FrontFundr. With extensive experience in angel investing\, fundraising\, and capital formation\, Aaron brings valuable insight into what investors look for and how founders can position themselves for successful funding conversations.
URL:https://venturelabs.ca/event/ask-an-angel-fundraising-strategy/
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