VEF Momentum Running First Event For Young Entrepreneurs
VEF Momentum is a new program of the Vancouver Enterprise Forum to “connect, mentor and inspire young and aspiring entrepreneurs”. They’re running their first event September 30 at Tunnel Lounge (622 West Pender St) featuring Geordie Rose, CTO of D-Wave, the UBC spinoff that has created the world’s first commercial quantum computer.
The night will begin with icebreakers and introductions, followed by an invigorating presentation by Geordie Rose, the founder and Chief Technology Officer of D-Wave Systems. Geordie founded D-Wave out of UBC in 1999 and has been instrumental in building D-Wave into a successful Quantum Computing company. He will be offering his experience in starting his business, getting financing and navigating his way through Vancouver’s entrepreneurship scene. He’ll close with his insights on how Vancouver has transitioned over the last several years into a technology entrepreneurship hub. The night will conclude with a question-answer period followed by networking and drinks. Refreshments will be served.
Who You Can Expect to See:
- Student entrepreneurs from universities and colleges across the Lower Mainland
- Young aspiring entrepreneurs representing 15 entrepreneurial organizations across the city
- First-time entrepreneurs representing their start-ups from across Vancouver
- Established technology entrepeneurs
- Venture Capitalists and Angel Investors
- Professional Mentors
Some free early bird tickets are still available. Register at the VEF Momentum site.
