Build Your Startup Dream Team: Co-Founder & Advisor Matchmaking

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Starting and scaling a business is challenging; but the good news is you don't have to do it alone! Looking for a co-founder or advisor to help take your startup to the next level? 

Join VEF’s Build Your Startup Dream Team (formerly Co-Founder & Advisor Speed-Dating), where solo founders, technical experts, business leaders, and industry advisors connect in a fast-paced, high-energy networking event.

Who Should Attend?

Solo Founders seeking a Business or Technical Co-Founder, or Key First Employee

Startups looking to build out an Advisory Board or find a Mentor with a specialized skill set

Entrepreneurs & Experts eager to expand their network 

How It Works

Pitch Your Venture – Share more about your business, and what skills or support you need

Speed-Dating Rounds – Two-minute 1:1 meetings to explore potential partnerships

Showcase Booths – Presenting companies will have space to share their innovation

Fireside Chat – Our special guest Tanis Jorge, who wrote the book on cofounders (The Co-Founders Handbook) will share her best-kept-secrets for building successful cofounder partnerships

No startup? No problem! Whether you are a founder, a student or new grad, in a career transition looking at new roles, or just a passionate member of Vancouver's startup ecosystem, we hope to see you here!

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Event Details:

Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Time: 5:00 - 8:00 pm

Location: UBC Robson Square Theatre

Ticket Price:

Early Bird: $40

​​General Admission: $55

​​Founder $25

​​VEF Members: FREE (Become a Member)

​ Limited capacity, make sure to get your ticket now! ✨

Vancouver Entrepreneurs Forum is seeking volunteers and are welcome to contact events@vef.org.

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