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Startup Seminar Series

Learn. Build. Grow.

Want to build a more competitive startup? As part of the 2026 New Ventures BC Competition, we host free, weekly seminars designed to help founders sharpen their strategy, strengthen their fundamentals, and build smarter.

The Startup Seminar Series covers practical topics that matter most to early-stage founders—fundraising, product-market fit, hiring, team building, capital strategy, and more!

Every Monday | Online & In-person | Free | February to May 2026

Can’t attend live? Recordings will be available here.

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Upcoming Startup Seminars

This seminar is designed to help early-stage founders navigate funding opportunities and strengthen their financial foundations.

Do you need to register a trademark or patent—and when? Roger Kuypers and Dane Smith break down the basics to help you navigate IP in Canada and beyond.

Learn how to build a structured sales program with Peter de Verteuil and leverage AI-powered marketing with Rochelle Grayson.

Discover proven strategies to recruit, hire, and retain the talent your startup needs to succeed.

Join us for a practical seminar on corporate structure, where Geoff Pedlow will walk founders through the key legal and structural decisions involved in building and scaling a tech company.

Ready to fundraise? This four-hour intensive will prepare you to raise capital with confidence.

Learn how to use storytelling, structure, and design to deliver a persuasive pitch.

2026 Seminars

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What An Angel Really Wants

​Learn what angel investors are really looking for from startups.

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Introduction to Pricing for Innovation

Learn how to choose the right pricing model for your venture with Steven Forth.

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A look back at our Startup Seminars of 2025

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Product/Market Fit

An interactive seminar focused on getting your business ready for market.

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Pitch & Storytelling

Learn how powerful storytelling and audience insight can turn a good pitch into a great one.

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Funding Fundamentals

An overview on funding cycles, data room structure, and what it means to start raising capital.

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