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SUMMARY:Startup Seminar: Corporate Structure
DESCRIPTION:Part of the 2023 New Ventures BC Competition \nPresented by Innovate BC \nThroughout the spring New Ventures BC will host our Startup Seminar Series\, giving you the information you’ll need to build and grow your business\, and even perform better in the #nvbc2023 competition! \n  \nWhat you’ll learn: \nJoin New Ventures BC and Fasken for a workshop on Corporate Structure and Legal Agreements. This seminar will address the initial corporate matters you need to consider in building your technology company. \nDuring this seminar\, you’ll get essential insights into corporate structure plus some Q&A time from speakers Hardeep Gill\, Samuel Li and Geoff Pedlow of Fasken. \n  \nTopics covered include: \n\nInitial corporate structuring issues\nAllocating founders shares\nPreparing a financing plan\nSourcing seed capital\nAllocating stock options\nFinancing a new venture\nTaxes\n\n  \nDetails: \nMay 4\, 2023\, 3:45pm – Registration\, 4:00-5:30pm – Seminar\, Fasken\, 2900 – 550 Burrard Street \n  \nSpeakers: \n\nHardeep Gill\, Partner (Tax)\, Fasken\nSamuel Li\, Partner\, Fasken\nGeoff Pedlow\, Partner\, Fasken\n\n  \nCan’t make the event in person? A livestream will be available. Make sure you register below! \n  \n\n\nButton Text
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SUMMARY:Startup Sprint Day 2
DESCRIPTION:Part of the 2023 New Ventures BC Competition \nPresented by Innovate BC \nThroughout the spring New Ventures BC will host a series of events\, giving you the information you’ll need to build and grow your business\, and even perform better in the #nvbc2023 competition! \n  \nDay 2 of 2: 2023 Startup Sprint\nMay 6\, 2023 | 9:00am – 4:30pm | SFU Segal Graduate School of Business \nJoin New Ventures BC Competitors and the BC tech community at SFU Segal School of Business for a day packed with startup essentials! Come for the whole day or stay for select seminars. Space is limited\, be sure to register in advance. \n  \nAgenda: \n9am-9:30am: Registration open & welcome\n9:30am-11:00am: Funding Fundamentals \n11:15am-12:30pm: HR for Startups\n12:30-1:30pm Lunch Break  (bring your own or visit a nearby restaurant)\n1:30-3:00pm: Pitch & Presentation\n3:15-4:30pm: Sales & Marketing 101 \n  \nSpeakers: \nFunding Fundamentals – Keith Ippel\, Co-founder\, Spring Activator \nHR for Startups – Matthew Heiydt and Alison Fleischauer\, Partner\, BackStretch Recruitment Group  \nPitch & Presentation – Charlyne Fothergill\, HR Consultant & Startup Advisor\, Volition \nSales & Marketing 101 – Peter de Verteuil\, Executive in Residence\, and Rochelle Grayson\, Executive in Residence\, New Ventures BC \n  \n  \nUnable to attend in person? \nCatch the livestream here. We will also upload the replay afterwards. \n  \nThis event is free for startups\, competition participants\, students & NVBC Community (sponsors\, mentors & volunteers). For everyone else\, tickets are $20. \nButton Text
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SUMMARY:Startup Seminar: SR&ED
DESCRIPTION:Part of the 2023 New Ventures BC Competition \nPresented by Innovate BC \nThroughout the spring New Ventures BC will host our Startup Seminar Series\, giving you the information you’ll need to build and grow your business\, and even perform better in the #nvbc2023 competition! \nWhat you’ll learn: \nEY Canada’s SR&ED team will review the Scientific Research & Experimental Development program and discuss how businesses\, regardless of their corporate structure or size\, can recover costs of R&D expenses through federal and provincial tax credits. \nLearn how to determine whether you qualify for the SR&ED program and identify eligible expense activities and methods for claiming R&D expenses. The EY team will also share how SR&ED can bring value to your business\, both as an operating capital opportunity and a way to positively position your company\, product and process with investors. \nDetails: May 24\, 2023\, 3:45pm – registration\, 4:00-5:00pm – seminar \nSpeakers: \nTamara J Tarnowsky\, Manager\, SR&ED and Business Tax Incentives\, EY Canada \nDavid Ko\, Manager\, SR&ED and Business Tax Incentives\, EY Canada \nMo Mostafaei\, Senior Manager\, SR&ED and Business Tax Incentives\, EY Canada \nA livestream option is available. \nButton Text
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SUMMARY:Startup Seminar: Perfecting Your Fundraising Deck (Virtual Online Session / Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Part of the 2023 New Ventures BC Competition \nPresented by Innovate BC \nThroughout the spring New Ventures BC will host our Startup Seminar Series\, giving you the information you’ll need to build and grow your business\, and even perform better in the #nvbc2023 competition! \n  \nWhat you’ll learn: \nYou probably already know that a well-crafted fundraising deck is essential when pitching to potential investors\, but do you know how to create one yet? Come listen to Laith Shukri\, Director\, Ecosystem Engagement at RBCx\, discuss the best practices to create a compelling pitch deck\, including showcasing your brand’s story\, identifying potential funders\, understanding what they’re looking for\, and getting people excited about your company. \nLaith will dive into various topics such as how to understand fund economics\, incorporate storytelling elements\, empathize with investors\, and how to leave a lasting impression based on your startup’s unique story. Come join this lively discussions where participation and questions are highly encouraged! \n  \nDetails: \nMay 31\, 2023\, 12:30-1:30pm\, Virtual Online Session / Webinar \n  \nSpeaker: \nLaith Shukri\, Director\, Ecosystem Engagement\, RBCx \n  \nButton Text
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