VEF is thrilled to be back hosting our first in-person Forum in two years! We are offering a hybrid experience this month and look forward to seeing you in-person and online.
About this Event
Catalyzing Impact: Strengthening Our Climate Solutions Ecosystem
As the impact of climate change is accelerating globally, the need for immediate, scalable solutions has never been more imminent. In BC’s own microcosm of the world’s grim future, 2021 saw a heat dome responsible for 500+ deaths and a record number of forest fires, along with an atmospheric river that wiped out communities, major transportation corridors and agricultural lands, disrupting an already tenuous supply chain. BC is, however, home to an ecosystem of cleantech companies that are looking to shift this trajectory. From grassroots organizations to government, BC is poised to be a significant global leader in this space.
This VEF event will explore the funding landscape of impact-driven companies, building and strengthening our climate solutions ecosystem. From transformational startups, whose paths to commercialization have never been more urgent, to government procurement strategies and the needs of our natural resource industries, change-makers will gather for an evening of insightful discussions and actionable outcomes.
MC: Jay Crone, Partner & Investment Director, TELUS Ventures
Moderator: Michelle Sklar, EiR, Head of Venture Growth Strategy, entrepreneurship@UBC
Panelists:
Miranda Alldritt, Chief Business Officer, Bioform
Shannon Bard, Lead, Climate Venture Studio, entrepreneurship@UBC
Juvarya Veltkamp, Chief of Strategy and Operations, InBC
Mike Winterfield, Managing Partner, Active Impact Investments
Lightning Pitches:
Featuring the five finalists from the Angels for Climate Solutions competition
Taylor McCarten, Co-Founder & CEO, BinBreeze
Paul Tournier, CSO, Circular Rubber Technologies Inc.
Ishaan Kohli, Founder, SkyAcres Agrotechnologies Inc.
Saleh Jairoudi, Investor Relations Lead, Solaires Enterprise Inc.
Blyth Gill, Founder & CEO, Tradle
In-person Forum Agenda:
4:30-5:00 pm Registration & Networking
5:00-5:15 pm Welcome Remarks & Lightning Pitches
5:15-6:10 pm Panel & Q&A
6:10-6:40 pm Conversation Circles
6:40-7:30 pm Wrap Up & Networking
Location:
UBC Robson Square, Theatre
800 Robson St.
Ticket Pricing:
In-person
Admission includes drink ticket and light appetizers
Early bird (to April 12) $40
General admission (after April 12) $55
Founder (tech start-ups) $25
VEF Members: FREE (Become a Member)
Online
Complimentary. Link provided to watch online from 5:00pm-6:10pm
This event is being delivered by New Ventures BC.
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