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#VTJTalks: 2025 Outlook for Vancouver’s Innovation Economy
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#vtjtalks monthly events bring together entrepreneurs, executives, talent, investors, and tech community members to network and learn.
As we transition into 2025, Vancouver’s tech community faces an exciting yet challenging landscape shaped by global uncertainty and local opportunity. Startups and investors are navigating a rapidly shifting economic environment, marked by cautious capital flows, recalibrated valuations, and a growing need for resilient strategies. But amid the challenges, there’s optimism that Vancouver’s innovative spirit and robust tech ecosystem will continue to thrive.
This event will dive deep into what lies ahead for the city’s tech sector, offering key insights into how founders, investors, and industry leaders can chart a course for success in the year ahead.
Whether you’re a founder, an investor, or a supporter of Vancouver’s thriving tech ecosystem, this event will provide actionable strategies and insights to navigate the economic landscape and fuel optimism for what’s next.
Panelists:
Irene Dorsman, CEO, Angel Forum Vancouver
Melaniia Volkodav, Investor, Panache Ventures
Arman Mottaghi, CEO, Properate
Sim Desai, Founder & CEO, Hiive
Moderator:
Khalil Jessa, Senior Legal Counsel, Capital Markets Regulation, BCSC
Thank you to our Presenting Partner: BC Securities Commission
The BC Securities Commission (BCSC) fosters fair and efficient investment markets – enabling people to achieve their financial goals, enterprises to grow, and British Columbia to thrive.
Through smart rules, diligent oversight, strong enforcement and reliable guidance, we act as guardians of the province’s investment marketplace, striving to make BC a place where people can invest with confidence and companies can flourish.
Overview:
#VTJTalks: 2025 Outlook for Vancouver’s Innovation Economy
When: Monday, January 27
Time: 5:00-7:00pm
Where: Northeastern University
Tickets: Prices vary
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Agenda:
5:00-5:30pm Networking
5:30-6:30pm Panel Discussion with Q&A
6:30-7:00pm More Networking!
Questions? Contact Nicole Hsueh (nicole@vantechjournal.com)
Thank you to our supporting sponsors!
A huge thank you to all of our core sponsors — who continuously support our events. Your contributions are pivotal in helping us drive impact in Vancouver’s tech ecosystem and bring together the community.
Interested in partnering with us? Contact Nicole at nicole@vantechjournal.com
Questions? Reach out to shinjini@vantechjournal.com