Is Metro Vancouver Built For Big Exits? 

With fewer local examples of billion-dollar businesses and a service ecosystem still catching up to late-stage company needs, many founders in Metro Vancouver face a growth ceiling. Add to that the constraints of population size, limited venture capital, trade challenges, and foreign acquisition trends—it's time to have an honest conversation about what’s working, what’s missing, and how we can build a stronger foundation for future success.

Join us for a thought-provoking evening where tech founders, policymakers, investors, and ecosystem leaders unpack the scale-to-exit gap—and how we might close it by looking inward and leveraging our regional strengths.

Event Details

Date: Monday, October 27, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: UBC Robson Square

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We are currently searching for:

• Lightning Presenters - startup founders who want to present their 90-second pitch to a friendly audience of entrepreneurs, investors, academics, and government as well as potential future customers. Apply now.