​Do you have a problem to solve or an idea you’d like to bring to life but don't know where to start? Or who to start with? Or do you just want to learn how to build a startup and an entrepreneurial mindset? Startup Weekend is here to help! 

​​On Nov 22nd, 23rd and 30th 2024, the Careerin Tech Society is powering a Startup Weekend for anyone across Vancouver who is interested in learning and building a startup. 

​​Learn how to think, work, and build like a startup in 54 thrilling hours. Techstars Startup Weekend Vancouver is an exciting and immersive foray into the world of startups.

​​Over an action-packed three days, you’ll meet the very best mentors, investors, co-founders and sponsors to show you how to get more done faster -- and, maybe even start that business.

You can come with an idea (it should be something that isn’t already an up and running business) and an existing team, or just bring yourself! If you don’t have an idea that’s fine - you’ll hear pitches from people on Friday night and have the opportunity to join someone else and work on the idea they present. 

​​Technical skills, programming skills, or business skills are not a requirement. You will form teams with other participants with different skill sets.


Day 1 (Nov 22nd Friday 6pm to 9pm) - Meet, pitch, and form teams. 

​​Day 2 (Nov 23rd Saturday 9am to 9pm) - Build a minimum viable product and receive mentorship from local industry experts.

​​Day 3 (Nov 30th Saturday 9am to 6pm)- Complete work, give final pitch presentations, network, and celebrate! 

​​Our goal with Startup Weekend Vancouver is to create an inclusive environment where passionate, driven, and like-minded people can come together to get things done — to learn, network, bridge the gap in entrepreneurship, expose potential, and spark innovative ideas for startup creation.

​​Who Should Attend:

• ​​Aspiring Entrepreneurs

• ​​StartUp Enthusiasts

​Two teams from our Techstars Startup Weekend Vancouver October 2023 continued to work on their startup idea after the startup weekend, both teams launched their products in 2024. One team joined an accelerator program in Toronto that invest in their startup and another team joined another accelerator program in UK that invested in them.

In our Techstars Startup Weekend Vancouver January 2024, we had 70+ participants, 29 ideas pitched and 14 teams formed to create startups over the weekend. You can check out some of the pictures we took at the event here => https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7159002321107001345

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What is Techstars Startup Weekend? Watch this short intro video=> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-q9Eed2eH8Y

​Sponsors
Thanks to Trinity Western University for supporting us again!

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​​Terms of Participation Agreement:

​​It is our job to provide you with an incredible networking and learning experience. Our intention is that you meet some amazing people that you might start a company with, learn from mentors and learn from your peers.

​​The event is intended to be a collaborative forum for sharing, learning, building, and having fun. As such, by registering as a participant, you acknowledge that any ideas shared by you or anyone else over the course of the event are contributions to the overall experience and community.

​​If you’re very concerned, you can limit your pitch to the rough outline of the idea without giving away key information.

​​As a member of your startup community, you agree to be inclusive of any and all people and their ideas. You agree to act professionally, treat everyone with respect, and treat the event facilities with proper care.

​​You agree that you are responsible in the event of any accidents or damages that you cause. You also agree to not hold Techstars Startup Weekend, your local volunteer team, or any of the event supporters liable for any loss, damage, injury, or any other unforeseeable incident.

​​By participating in the event, you grant Techstars permission to capture photos/videos of the event and use them for marketing purposes, so we can continue to offer amazing Techstars Startup Weekends around the world.

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​​If you are interested in sponsoring, volunteering or require a reimbursement, contact the event organizer kenneth.ip@careerin.org
No Refunds after within 72 hours of the event start time and Stripe processing fee is not refundable

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