Event Details
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VANTEC OPEN NETWORK
Featuring short 90-second pitches from local entrepreneurs – some of whose promising ventures are backed by local accelerators and incubators.
A G E N D A
INTRODUCTIONS, ANNOUNCEMENTS and SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (805am to 815am)
ACCELERATOR SPONSORED 90-SECOND PITCHES (815am to 845am)
Accel-Rx is a national hub designed to accelerate and create new fundable health sciences companies with high commercial potential, across Canada. http://accel-rx.com/
Contact: Michael Lincoln, mlincoln@cdrdventures.com, 604-827-1218
Sitka Biopharma http://sitkabiopharma.com/
Presenter: Michael Parr, mparr@sitkabiopharma.com, 604-928-6000
Kairos Therapeutics http://kairostherapeutics.com/
Presenter: John Babcook, jbabcook@kairostherapeutics.com, 604-827-1213
GrowLab and Extreme Startups merged to create HIGHLINE a VC-backed founder driven co-venture platform that helps early stage digital startups supercharge growth and raise institutional capital. #SpeedToSeed http://www.highline.vc/
Contact: Charlyne Fothergill, Program Director, charlyne@HIGHLINE.vc, 778-898-5507
SpaceList http://spacelist.ca/
Presenter: Bill McEwan, bill@spacelist.ca
Cognilab http://www.cognilab.com/
Presenter: Jose Barrois, jose@cognilab.com
Invoke Labs is a business catalyst, equipping startups with the talent and advisory they need to successfully execute on their ideas. http://invokelabs.com/
Contact: Duncan Blair, Duncan.blair@invokelabs.com, 604-897-0746
Control http://www.getcontrol.co/
Presenter: Kathryn Loewen, kathryn@getcontrol.co
Planat http://www.planat.com/
Presenter: Jennifer Blome, jennyblome@gmail.com
Launch Academy helps entrepreneurs through education, mentorship and networking opportunities. http://launchacademy.ca/
Contact: Ray Walia, ray@launchacademy.ca, 604-761-7776
Latergram.me http://www.latergram.me/
Presenter: Ian MacKinnon, ian@flockandswarm.com
Shubaloo http://shubaloo.com/
Presenter: Shu Zhang, shuzhang0@gmail.com
HipsterCEO http://hipsterceo.com/
Presenter: Ger Kelly, ger@hipsterceo.com
PowerHaus is a network that invests time and capital to help companies with management and customer development. http://powerhaus.info/
Contact: Mike Volker, mike@volker.org, 604-644-1926
Mazza Innovation Ltd. http://www.mazzainnovation.com/
Presenter: Alan Werenko, awerenko@shaw.ca, 250-300-7380
Spring Activator combines profit and social impact to grow purpose driven companies. http://spring.is/ Contact: Bonnie Foley-Wong, bonnie@piqueventures.com, 778-877-3041 or Keith Ippel, keith@spring.is
Jellybeen http://jellybeen.co/
Presenter: Christine Pilkington, christine@crispmedia.ca, 604-764-9177
Amoda Tea http://www.amodatea.com/
Presenters: Tegan Woo & Darryl McIvor, twoo@amodatea.com, 604-368-6332
Wavefront connects wireless and non-wireless companies with commercialization and mentorship programs, international linkages and state-of-the-art infrastructure. http://www.wavefrontac.com/
Contact: Brad Lowe, brad.lowe@wavefrontac.com, 604-808-3925
Guusto Gifts http://www.guusto.com/
Presenter: Joe Facciolo, joe@guusto.com, 604-902-8686
Vandrico http://vandrico.com/
Presenter: Gonzalo Tudela, gonzalo@vandrico.com
Perked! http://www.perked.co/
Presenter: Jane Chung, jane@perked.co, 778-987-8309
“FREE RANGE” PREVIEWS:
Solaris Geothermal Inc http://www.solar-hot-water.ca/
Presenter: Bruce Gray, solarisgeothermal@gmail.com, 250-752-8734
Eatwer Inc. http://www.eatwer.com/
Presenter: Richard Ge, rge_05@hotmail.com
AR Builder https://www.arbuilder.net/
Presenter: Reece Griffin, reece@arbuilder.net
ViaPzazz Media Inc. http://viapzazz.com/
Presenter: Amy Baldin, amy@viapzazz.com
PowerPlay http://www.thepowertoplay.com/
Presenter: David St. James, david@thepowertoplay.com
Distrix http://www.distrix.com/
Presenter: Jay Friedman, jay.friedman@distrix.com
GreenStep Solutions Inc. http://www.greenstep.ca/
Presenter: Angela Nagy, angela@greenstep.ca
ParkInAll http://www.parkinall.com/
Presenter: Ken Davies, ken@imgmaker.com, 604-837-9394
Experience Headphones Ltd http://experienceheadphones.com/
Presenter: Dean Horsfield, dean@experienceheadphones.com
Wellin5 http://www.wellin5.com/
Presenter: William Masih, william.masih@wellin5.com
Abattis Bioceuticals Corp. http://www.abattis.com/s/home.asp
Presenter: Jake Anderson, j.anderson@abattis.com, 604-619-4546
UPDATES FROM PAST VANTEC PRESENTERS:
MTT Innovation Incorporated http://www.mtt-innovation.com/
Presenter: Anders Ballestad, anders@mtt-innovation.com, 778-899-3700
Squeezease Therapy Inc. http://www.snugvest.com/
Presenter: Lisa Fraser, lisa@snugvest.com, 604-767-7073
ViewsIQ Inc. http://www.viewsiq.com/
Presenter: Herman Lo, hermanlo@viewsiq.ca, 1-855-847-7226 x1
Industrial Plankton Inc. http://industrialplankton.com/
Presenters: Ashley Roulston, Robert Roulston, ashley@industrialplankton.com, 250-889-5075
Networking in the exhibit area immediately following the pitches.
When
Location
- SFU-Harbour Centre, Room 1400-1420, 515 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1M1 Canada