What is VSW?
Unlock your startup dreams with Vancouver Startup Week! From idea to funding, we guide you through entrepreneurship essentials. Join us to ignite Vancouver's entrepreneurial spirit. Your journey begins now!
Do you measure your happiness in Scoville units? If so, we have the perfect person to meet: Jordan, the founder of Sriracha Revolver, a hot sauce company so good, it'll make your taste buds do a happy dance (or maybe cry a little, we won't judge)!
At VSW, you'll have the opportunity to connect with Fasken Law experts who can help you tackle legal challenges, protect your intellectual property, and ensure your business is set up for success!
Explore how Michelle and her team at entrepreneurship@UBC propels empowers aspiring leaders like you to navigate the exciting, yet challenging, road to building a thriving business.
Osler Law, a powerhouse in the Canadian legal scene, understand unique challenges faced by startups and offer expertise in areas like corporate law, intellectual property, and venture capital. Don't miss their fireside chat and workshop during VSW!
Uncover the journey of Anthonia Ogundele, founder of Ethos Lab, empowering youth through S.T.E.A.M education and innovation. Discover her vision for diversity, inclusion, and the transformative impact on future generations.
Founded by Jeremy Shaki, LHL has stood as a cornerstone in Vancouver's tech scene for the past ten years, working to close the gap between employers and aspiring developers with significant strides.
Vancouver Startup Week celebrates a decade of diversity, spotlighting black-led startups' resilience and innovation. Despite challenges, initiatives like mentorship programs and investments in diversity drive inclusivity.
Vancouver Startup Week has been a staple in energizing and motivating local founders and the business community since 2014, and it was great to see it come back in its full glory in 2023.
Every year, at the start of Vancouver Startup Week, we host a VIP Reception where we invite our sponsors and key partners to say “thank you!”. Did you know that every single member of our team is a dedicated volunteer?
What does a great leader look like to Handol Kim of the Asian Canadian Venture Collective and Lindsay Chan of Vancouver Entrepreneurs Forum? Find out at “What great leaders look like” panel in Vancouver Startup Week on June 8.
Vancouver Startup Week is located on the unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.