Community Events
Events have proven to be an amazing tool for VIATEC to serve our members and they often achieve multiple goals at once. They provide a dynamic vehicle to recognize our leaders as examples, to learn from each other and experts, to celebrate wins and failures.
This event calendar contains not only VIATEC organized events, but events from the local tech sector and community! Scroll, read and register!
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Webinar - Building Back Better: The Biodiversity, Climate Change and Human Health Nexus
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Join Drs. Ann Dale and Rob Newell in the second webinar of the Building Back Better series as they discuss why it is important to address all three simultaneously.
Intellectual Property And Protecting Startup Value
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
We’re on a roll! In our second lesson, Brett and Josh are back to discuss Intellectual Property, how you can protect it, and why it matters to your startup's future (ability to raise investment)
Faculty of Science, UVic- Career Forum
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Join UVic Science Alumni as as they share career experience & tips. Career panel & networking session.
How to Write Website Content So Your Customers Find You
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Technical Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and well-written content don’t have to be mutually exclusive. You CAN have quality writing that simultaneously improves the visibility of your website on Google!
Where is My Office? Reimagining the Workplace for the 21st Century with Chris Kane
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Get Chris's take on how business leaders can revitalise on reimagining the workplace in the 21st Century of remote work.
Creating an Inclusive Workplace for Individuals with ASD
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
The session will be focused on Autism Spectrum Disorder and what it means to create an inclusive workplace for those on the spectrum.
Ask Me Anything: Equity Compensation For Startups
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
At this event, we will discuss creating an equity plan that’s both attractive to new hires and promotes retention through both a legal and startup founder perspective!
Save Time, Win Contracts: Bidding on Opportunities with the Government of Canada
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Join us for a 90-minute deep dive into the bidding process so you can spend less time looking for opportunities and more time growing your business.
Grant Funding For Canadian Startups
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Next up! Brett and Zak discuss grant funding strategies for startups looking to capitalize on the plethora of funding opportunities in Canada for technology-based and innovation-led businesses.
IWIST: Book Club Event. Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It by Ethan Kross
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Join us for round 9 of the iWIST book club where we discuss Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It by Ethan Kross
Startup Accelerator Programs And Leveraging Networks
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Vroom, vroom! Zak is back to survey the startup accelerator landscape in Canada, while Brett shares firsthand experiences participating in accelerator programs.
Certified Scrum Master Training Class (Virtual)
This 2-day Certified Scrum Master training will provide you with all the necessary elements to lead or contribute to a Scrum team. At the end of this training, trainees will be able to: - Master the essential concepts as well as the tools of Scrum - ...
Attracting Top Talent For Startups: Cash Vs. Equity
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Back to (absolutely critical) startup basics! Josh returns, with anecdotal insights from Brett, to discuss the legal tools and mechanisms your startup can leverage to attract and compete for top talent.
Certified Scrum Product Owner Training Class (Virtual)
This 2-day training will provide you with all the elements you need to become a productive Product Owner maximizing the ROI of your business. Participants will learn the essential concepts and tools of Scrum, the differences between agile projects and ...
Financial Management
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The webinar will include topics like corporate structure, key financial metrics & reporting, cash flow & forecasting, and initial tax compliance considerations.
Are You Ready to Export?
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
During this interactive session, Alpana Sharma, Export Business Advisor at Women’s Enterprise Centre will share some of the benefits and challenges involved in exporting.
Capital Raising For Early-Stage Startups
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
All systems go! Brett and Josh wrap the Goodlawyer Startup Series with a bang by diving into the nitty gritty of raising your first (or second) investment round.
Where Should You Export?
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
In this session, Alpana Sharma, Export Business Advisor at Women’s Enterprise Centre, will walk you through the key steps that will help you answer the big question: “Should I sell X in X region?”
How Will You Export
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
During this interactive session, Alpana Sharma, Export Business Advisor at Women’s Enterprise Centre, will walk you through each step.
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