VIATEC (Victoria Innovation, Advanced Technology and Entrepreneurship Council), started in 1989. Our mission is to serve as the one-stop hub that connects people, knowledge and resources to grow and promote the Greater Victoria technology sector (Victoria's biggest industry). We work closely with our members to offer a variety of events, programs and services. In addition, VIATEC serves as the front door of the local tech sector and as its spokesperson. To better support local innovators, we acquired our own building (Fort Tectoria) where we offer flexible and affordable office space to emerging local companies along with a gathering/event space for local entrepreneurs. FOCUS AREAS Regional and Sector Promotion: Serve as the primary promoter and definitive source of information on the local technology sector. (Technology is Victoria's #1 industry with a $4.06 Billion Annual Revenue, a $5.22 Billion Economic Impact and over 16,775 employees across 995 high-tech companies - and growing!) Talent: Raise awareness of the career opportunities available within local technology companies by targeting experience workers and recent graduates while also promoting technology careers and innovation to students. Networking and Connections: Offer top quality networking and community building opportunities by connecting members through events and introductions, along with topic specific information as requested. Education and Mentoring: Provide timely, valuable information through seminars and connect interested members with experienced, volunteer mentors and advisors. Members of VIATEC enjoy access to a diverse set of resources, services and events. Visit www.viatec.ca to learn more.
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777 Fort Street
4th Floor
Victoria, British Columbia V8W 1G9, CA
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Had a great time presenting at a sold out AI for Marketing Seminar at VIATEC last week. Great to collaborate with Steve Harris and Rian Bowden. It's mind blowing how fast the landscape is changing. Things that used to take a couple of hours can now be done in minutes with creative AI acceleration #digitalmarketing #artificialintelligence
👋 Hey Victoria, let’s talk about our city’s future! Join us this Thursday, October 3 from 3–4:30 p.m. at Fort Tectoria (777 Fort Street) for an Official Community Plan engagement session hosted by VIATEC and the City of Victoria. 🤝 It’s a chance to share your thoughts on how we can tackle the challenges ahead—like population growth, climate change, and building a strong economy. #VictoriaBC #CityofVictoria #VIATEC
Founders and Tech Execs, join us on October 8th, 4-6pm at Fort Tectoria (777 Fort Street) for a workshop on how cap tables evolve as your venture grows. A team from Osler and CIBC will guide you through a case study of an early-stage startup as it moves through different financing rounds and eventually exits. You’ll gain insights into cap table basics, financing types, and how the exit process works. Presenters: Mark Longo, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP Daniel Lee, CIBC Joe Timlin, Managing Director, Innovation Banking at CIBC Pavit Sethi, CFA, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP Following the workshop, join us for a social at Superflux Cabana. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gEW8tnb9
Another insightful Fall event at the Fort! 🍂 👋 October 17th from 3:45pm-5:30pm At Fort Tectoria, we're hosting a panel discussion on financing, M&A, and vendor negotiations. Legal, finance, and operations experts will guide you through how to maximize transaction value with strategic planning. Panelists: Nick French, CPA (Razor CFO) Anita Pawluk, CEO RaceRocks Sarah Cunningham (BCI) Moderator: Manveer Bisla (Partner at Dentons Canada LLP) Register here: https://lnkd.in/gC66JN_X
Angel Forum ™ Vancouver is putting on an expert-led event series in partnership with VIATEC! If your startup is looking to scale and needs funding, this is a highly recommended. The first session kicks off over Zoom on October 3rd with Intro to Financing & Determining Your Financial Needs. Angel Forum’s team is incredibly knowledgeable and has a strong network of investors—they’ll help you navigate the complexities of financing. 📅 October 3, 2024 ⏰ 1:00 - 3:00pm 📍 Zoom If you purchase the complete series, you’ll get a complimentary code for online access—perfect to catch up or revisit the sessions. Check it out and set yourself up for success!
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Have you ever felt deal fatigue? 😩 Arik Broadbent and I discussed this at an event this summer. Deal fatigue is real, and the best way to combat it is to be prepared before you start negotiating a deal. Join us, Anita Pawluk, and Manveer Bisla as we discuss how your legal and finance operations can help maximize future deal values. 🤝 Thanks to Dentons and VIATEC for co-hosting the event! 📅 Thursday, Oct 17 🕓 Registration @ 3:45 p.m, 📍 777 Fort St Registration link: https://lu.ma/2nrlo0to
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We are excited to announce that we have been selected to join the Katapult Ocean Accelerator Program 2024. Launched by the impact investment company, Katapult Ocean, the accelerator program is designed to provide the most talented Ocean-tech startups with the investment, skills, and network they require to both scale and realize their maximum impact. We were selected from over 1,500 international applicants and will join 12 other startups to participate in the 3 month program. Described as “the most intense and fulfilling MBA you could ever undertake”, during the course of the program, the cohort of companies will engage in rigorous workshops, online meetups, mentor sessions, pitch training, and investor presentations, with the aim of making the startups ready for scaling. We can’t wait to start our Katapult Ocean journey! Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eB53Dy8C
Raise your rockets!!🚀 We’ve just wrapped up our AGM and elected the 2024-2025 Board of Directors! A huge shout-out to everyone who put their name forward, and big congrats to the new and returning board members: Mike Anderson, Intlabs.io Armon Arani, Cognito Health John Austin, SureSwift Capital Jim Balcom Justine Bryant, Delta-X Research Chris Carvalho, Ross Bay Medical Robert Cooper, PlusROI Online Marketing Inc. Maria Davidson, UDUTU - Online Learning Solutions Jacques Du Plessis, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP Jennifer Hartfield, BCI Darin Herle, Cosmogence Meghan Nichol, CPHR, Redlen Technologies Inc. Corey Scholefield, Workday Christine Tatham, Redbrick Also, a big thanks to Darren Beckwith, Scott Dewis, Christina Jones, Corina Ludwig, Casey Milone, and Brad Williams for their contributions to our community – you’ve left a lasting mark! Looking forward to seeing what this great team will achieve for tech in Victoria.🙌 #VIATEC #AGM2024
So proud of you and everything you have brought to our community Nadia Tatlow! A true Victoria success story. 🤩
Well, it’s officially the end of an incredible journey for me at Shift—and a chapter of my life that has been absolutely life-changing. Shift was acquired by Redbrick—the company we spun out of about six years ago. No need to refresh your feed; that acquisition officially happened two years ago! We just didn’t say much because I stayed on as CEO through my full earn-out to help transition the company into the portfolio, and later merge it with another Redbrick business, Rebase, one year later. …And then I had a baby! 🎉 🎉 🎉 Two years ago, when we signed the final acquisition documents and bought out our investors, it didn’t feel real. But trust me, when you spend most of the night nursing and rocking a baby for months on end (I have an almost-1-year-old now), you have plenty of time to process and reflect. Building Shift alongside our amazing team is right up there as one of the proudest accomplishments of my life. Turning Shift from an idea into a scalable, profitable company, supported by a fantastic (and extremely fun) team, was an 8+ year adrenaline rush. With a very small team and even less funding, we built Shift with blood, sweat, an epic marketing engine, and, most importantly—unwavering conviction. And it succeeded… quickly! From questioning, “should we axe this Shift project?” to embracing the mantra, “What Would Shift Do?” was just the blink of an eye. By 2021, we were profitable, and my business partner, Tobyn, and his Redbrick team liked what we had built so much, they were making offers to buy it all back. I am forever grateful to everyone who was part of this journey with me. THANK YOU to my team, our investors, my brilliant coach, and of course, my amazing family. Startups are hard and often very lonely. I truly can’t imagine doing it without each and every one of you behind me. For now, I’ll be here chilling with my baby, reflecting on how grateful I am for all of it. That feels really good. …And for those of you who know me—I don’t actually chill very often, or for long, so... ✨ I look forward to reconnecting with all of you, and finding new ways to give back. ✨ Please don't hesitate to drop me a line or a DM if you'd like to grab a coffee (virtual or IRL, of course!). P.S. Moving from a startup rollercoaster into acquisition negotiations, then a merger, followed by a newborn is—A TRIP. Not sure if there are more words or none at all to describe it, but I am SO THANKFUL for all of you and the support we've felt for Shift since day one. I've learned so much about community, from our very own. P.P.S. Please send advice on how to chill and keep up with a one-year-old. He’s racing around the house chasing after his beloved beach ball as I write this, and getting faster by the day. P.P.P.S. First photo is in my dining room in December 2018, the night we hit 1M in ARR and happened to be heading to our company holiday party. Second photo is my last photo with the team before heading off on maternity leave!
Barnacle Systems Inc. does it again! We’re stoked on this win for you and the team. 😁Brandon Wright, P.Eng.
We had an incredible experience at Camp Lejeune with the U.S. Marine Corps, both demonstrating the BRNKL Black and completing an installation on one of their vessels. We’re excited to support these men and women with our predictive maintenance and safety solutions.