What is it?
This three-hour event is meant to provide guidance to young entrepreneurs and equip them with the tools to grow a sustainable business. There will be folks from a variety of industries on hand to mentor and connect newbies to important resources in the business world.
Who is it for?
The event is geared toward fledgling entrepreneurs in Burnaby and Vancouver who are just getting their businesses off the ground. It’s also good for those entrepreneurs seeking guidance on starting up and those looking to apply for funding.
Why it could be a good evening?
The schedule for the event is chock full.
It features a keynote speech by Clearly CEO Roy Hessel; a panel on non-dilutive funding resources (that’s funding or financing that does not require you to sell part of your company’s shares in exchange); breakout sessions with experts on the following three topics: pitch perfect, startup legal 101 and an investor’s perspective; and mentor mash-ups on “startup law, equity crowdfunding; starting up lean, venture capital and how incorporating impact can help your startup get funded,” noted a press release from the organizers.
How much are tickets?
Tickets are free! But be sure to visit www.eventbrite.ca and search ‘Startup Finance Vancouver’ to register.
Where is it?
The event takes place at Spacekraft, 201-4501 Kingsway, from 6 to 9 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Refreshments will be provided.
