About this Event
A Celebration of Global Entrepreneurship Week: Going Global
Presented by Futurepreneur, Silicon Valley Bank & the Vancouver Entrepreneurs Forum
In Celebration of Global Entrepreneurship Week, meet some local scale-ups who have gone global! In today’s growth landscape what considerations should founders or company leaders be thinking about when expanding into new markets, including strategic priorities, recruiting and managing talent remotely, sales and fundraising strategies
In this session, you will hear from a diverse group of company founders and global executives on their journeys - wins and fails - of going global.
Presented in collaboration with Futurpreneur, a Canadian representative for the Global Entrepreneurship Week (November 14-18), and Silicon Valley Bank, a growth-oriented funding partner, VEF is thrilled to be working with these ecosystem partners.
Moderator: Caterina Papadakos, Director, Technology Banking, Silicon Valley Bank
Panelists:
Neil Aubuchon, CCO, AbCellera (Antibody discovery engine)
Simeon Garratt, CEO, Spark (Real Estate Software)
Erica Pretorius, BC Technology Industry Leader and Risk Advisory Partner, Deloitte Canada
Additional panelists are to be announced soon!
MC: Lindsay Chan, VP, Corporate Communications, H+K Strategies
Lightning Pitch Host: Benjamin Smith, Business Development Manager, Futurpreneur
Forum Agenda:
5:00 - 5:30 pm: Networking
5:30 - 5:40 pm: Welcome Remarks
5:40 - 5:50 pm: Lightning Pitches & Community Announcements
5:50 - 6:40 pm: Panel Discussion
6:40 - 6:55 pm: Q&A
6:55 - 7:00 pm: Closing Remarks
7:00 - 7:30 pm: Networking
Location:
UBC Robson Square, Theatre (Room C300)
800 Robson St.
Ticket Price:
Admission includes 1 drink ticket and light appetizers
Early Bird (to November 8) $40
General admission (after November 8) $55
Founder $25
VEF Members: FREE (Become a Member)
Event Sponsors:
This event is in collaboration with Futurepreneur, Silicon Valley Bank & the Vancouver Entrepreneurs Forum.
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