Event Details
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VANTEC OPEN NETWORK
Featuring short 90-second pitches from local entrepreneurs – some of whose promising ventures are backed by local accelerators and incubators.
A G E N D A
INTRODUCTIONS, ANNOUNCEMENTS and SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (805am to 815am)
New "SFU Downtown Business Innovation Centre"
URL: http://www.sfu.ca/engage50.html & http://www.radiussfu.com/
Contact: Rochelle Diablo (Director, Major Gifts, Institutional Initiatives), rochelle_diablo@sfu.ca, 604-805-9827
Greenangel Convertible Debentures for Royalty-Based Financing
URL: http://greenangelenergy.ca/GreenAngelAGM2015/
Contact: Mike Walkinshaw, mcwalkinshaw@gmail.com, 604-616-2773
ACCELERATOR SPONSORED 90-SECOND PITCHES (815am to 845am)
The Accel-Rx Health Sciences Accelerator is a national organization focused on maximizing new health sciences company creation, and ensuring start-ups have the resources they need to enable them to stay and grow in Canada, and ultimately become the next generation of innovative health sciences anchor companies.. http://accel-rx.com/
Contact: Lesley Esford, lesford@accel-rx.com, 604-827-1236
Imstar Therapeutics Inc. http://imstartx.com/
Presenter: Dan Wattier, dan@imstartx.com, 604-551-6782
Sitka Biopharma http://sitkabiopharma.com/
Presenter: Michael Parr, mparr@sitkabiopharma.com, 604-928-6000 cell, 604-827-1176 office
Zucara
Presenter: Richard Liggins, rliggins@cdrd.ca, 604-827-1107
Foresight Cleantech Accelerator Centre brings clean technology entrepreneurs together with corporate partners, universities, government agencies and local service providers to succeed with sustainable and profitable business models. http://foresightcac.com/about/
Contact: Neil Huff, nhuff@foresightcac.com, 604-306-0487604-306-0487
Ecoation Innovative Solutions http://www.crop-sense.com/
Presenter: Saber Miresmailli, saber@crop-sense.com, 604-339-6629604-339-6629
FoldTech Innovations http://www.foldtech.ca/
Presenter: Andy Sorenson, andy@foldtech.ca, 604-356-1018604-356-1018
PCS Biofuels http://www.pcsbiofuels.com/
Presenter: Peter Dodge, peterdodge@pcsbiofuels.com, 604-649-1111604-649-1111
Launch Academy is a pre-accelerator program that helps early stage tech entrepreneurs execute on their startups through education, mentorship, lean metrics and networking opportunities. http://www.launchacademy.ca/
Contact: Sam Chan, Program Manager, Launch Academy, sam@launchacademy.ca, 778-998-8089
LocalSolo Freelance INC. https://localsolo.com/
Presenter: Mark Fromson, mark@localsolo.com
Riipen Networks Inc. https://riipen.com/
Presenter: Richard Tuck, richard@riipen.com
Lighthouse Labs is an 8 week intensive, immersive program that focusses on producing job ready high quality Jr. Developers. Our alumni are working with tech giants like MEC, Nike, Telus and the Canucks as well as helping startups like Foodee, Bench and Retsly scale their teams. No additional cost to employers, we currently boast our 100% placement rate in Vancouver and Toronto and are launching a program in Calgary in the new year. We are value our role in Canada's tech ecosystem, and are building a board of advisors. http://www.lighthouselabs.ca/
Contact: Charlyne Fothergill, Director of Career Services, charlyne@lighthouselabs.ca, 778-898-5507778-898-5507778-898-5507778-898-5507
Spring Activator combines profit and social impact to grow purpose driven companies. http://spring.is/ Contact: Nikki Wong, nikki@spring.is, 604-928-1017
MyGreenSpace http://www.mygreenspace.co/
Presenter: Michael Moll, mike@mygreenspace.ca, 778-875-0221
Enroot Meals On Demand https://enrootmeals.com/
Presenter: Chris Devenish, chris@enrootmeals.com
RealtyButler http://realtybutler.ca/
Presenters: Chris Troelstra, chris.troelstra@realtybutler.ca, 778-888-4069
VentureLabs® is a world-class technology business accelerator program delivered by Simon Fraser University (SFU), the University of Victoria (UVic), the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) and the Emily Carr University of Art Design (ECUA D) in partnership with NRC IRAP, the BC Innovation Council (BCIC) and industry partners. http://www.venturelabs.ca/
Contact: info@venturelabs.ca, 604-729-4747
Shield-X Technology Inc. http://shieldxtech.com
Presenter: Daniel Abrams, daniel@shieldxtech.com, 778-960-3063
Wavefront connects mobile and wireless companies with commercialization and mentorship programs, international linkages and state-of-the-art infrastructure. http://www.wavefrontac.com/
Contact: Brad Lowe, brad.lowe@wavefrontac.com, 778-331-2001
Black Tusk Media http://www.blacktuskmedia.com/
Presenter: Adam Colpitts, adam.colpitts@blacktuskmedia.com, 604-907-2326
Cue Path Innovation http://www.cuepathinnovation.com
Presenter: Victor Lesau, victor@cuepathinnovation.com, 778-239-5047
BRIM http://antibullyingsoftware.com
Presenter: Chris Norton, chris@antibullyingsoftware.com, 778-772-9720
“FREE RANGE” PREVIEWS:
HelpHub Services Inc. https://helphub.me/
Presenter: Miguel Kudry, miguel@helphub.com
Tsyba Industries Inc. http://eminnow.com/
Presenter: Sergiy Tsybulnyk, tsyba71@gmail.com
Floatek Pool Covers http://floatekpoolcover.com/
Presenter: Ami Kolechstein, floatekcovers@gmail.com
Stockpools Inc. http://www.stockpools.com/
Presenter: Nicolas Stefan, nick@stockpools.com
Northstar Endurance Inc. http://organicnorthstar.com/
Presenter: Paul Koros, p285@hotmail.com, 778-686-7285
Copypants, Inc. http://copypants.com/
Presenter: Christopher Adlparvar, chris@copypants.com
Tacit Pleasures Inc http://tacitpleasures.com/
Presenter: Franklin Veaux, franklin@franklinveaux.com
Serrano Medical Solutions Inc. http://www.safecrush.com/
Presenter: Aaron Fader, aaronfader1@gmail.com, 778-588-5477
Pintellect http://www.pintellect.io/
Presenter: Marc Ross, marc@pintellect.io
UPDATES FROM PAST VANTEC PRESENTERS:
Colfen Holdings Corp http://hugalign.com/
Presenter: Colin Fenton, colfenholdings@gmail.com
Shnarped http://www.shnarped.com/
Presenter: Dustin Sproat, dustin@shnarped.com
Charlie Consulting Inc.
Presenters: Charlie Ji, email.charlie.ji@gmail.com, 604-228-2990
World Wide Warranty Life Services Inc. http://www.warrantylife.com/
Presenter: Richard Hui, rjh@warrantylife.com, 888-927-7269
Networking in the exhibit area immediately following the pitches.
When
Location
- SFU-Harbour Centre, Room 1400-1420, 515 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1M1 Canada