​Democratizing Ownership – Investors, VCs & Founders Mixer

​📍 VIRTUALLY or The Dock – Centre for Social Impact

​🗓 Victoria, BC / in-person or VIRTUALLY

​Yorkseed officially lands in Victoria! Join us for the launch of Yorkseed’s Victoria Hub, bringing together investors, founders, and changemakers driving innovation and collaboration across Canada’s growing venture landscape.

​🌏 The Yorkseed Victoria Hub will soon be hosting Australian of the Year, Dr. Alison Thompson, a remarkable humanitarian whose work has shaped disaster response across the world.

​🧑‍💻You can reserve your ticket now using the link below, and your virtual event link will be sent closer to the date.

​The evening’s theme, “Democratizing Ownership,” explores how the next generation of investors and builders are reshaping access, equity, and opportunity. Expect a dynamic mix of founders, funders, and visionaries sharing ideas and building meaningful connections.

​What to Expect

​• Curated networking with verified founders, investors, and decision-makers

​• Keynote Speaker: Dr. Alison Thompson — Global Humanitarian, Chaplain to the UN & Founder of ThirdWave Volunteers

​• Local Voice: Curbside Founder, Eric Buhne on Food Security & Innovation

​• Poetic & cultural reflections on business, climate, and change

​• Live music by Thorns & Roses — Victoria’s own rock band bringing the night alive 🎸

​• A relaxed yet focused atmosphere for genuine, high-signal conversations

​• Opportunities for partnerships, collaborations, and capital connections

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​After Party (6:50 PM – 9:00 PM)

​Stay on for live music and open-mic night hosted by Thorns & Roses.

​Enjoy good company, fresh-baked treats, and a creative community vibe.

​💵 Minimum donation $15 for the AFTER PARTY. Attendance is by registration only.

​🎟️https://www.sashatanoushka.com/event-details-registration/yorkseed-after-party

​All proceeds go towards the cost of creating the community event, as well as supporting the host artists and venue.

​The goal: to cross-pollinate communities — connecting musicians, entrepreneurs, and social innovators who share a passion for local impact and creative collaboration.

​Bring your own non-alcoholic drinks and celebrate the power of community through music!

​Sponsors

​☕ The Dock • Verus Human Optimization • Starbucks

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​Our Host

​Sasha Tanoushka

​Yorkseed Victoria Hub Director

​About Yorkseed

​Yorkseed.co is a global venture ecosystem connecting visionary founders, strategic investors, and ecosystem leaders.

​Born from a grassroots movement, Yorkseed now fosters purposeful connections and sustainable growth across industries and geographies — from Victoria to Colombo, from startups to social enterprises.

​Whether you’re building the next breakthrough or backing tomorrow’s leaders, Yorkseed is your gateway to meaningful partnerships and transformative opportunities

​Yorkseed returns to the Asian Financial Forum (AFF) with HKTDC as an official community partner — leading a cross-border delegation of founders, investors, and innovators to Hong Kong this January. Sign Up 🔗 yorkseed.co/#delegation