Raise + Rise: Connection Series- Vancouver
Join Us for the Raise + Rise: Connection Series!
Spring in partnership with BDC are thrilled to invite you to the inaugural event of the Raise + Rise: Connection Series for Black Women Founders, kicking off first in vibrant Vancouver on Thursday August 15, 2024, from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM!
This series is more than just a networking opportunity—it's a powerful platform designed to spark vital conversations on accessing like-minded capital and raising equity for Black Women Founders. Engage with trailblazing leaders, share experiences, explore pathways to equitable funding and support and connect with investors. Join us to learn more about program support options designed by Black women entrepreneurs and investors, for Black entrepreneurs.
A huge thank you to all of our community partners for this event including, BEBC e@UBC UBC Black Advisory Hub, Women's Equity Lab Vancouver and Société de développement économique de la C.-B. Osler is a proud supporter of this initiative.
This event is proudly catered by Vancouver based, Black-owned businesses Elbo Jamaican Patties and Neza Coffee.
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Panel Discussion: Funding Decoded: Finding Your Right Fit Capital
Exploring various funding options and demystifying venture capital
Best practices for starting your fundraising journey
Tips and tricks from experienced VCs, angel investors, and founders
Panelists:
Allison Gibson- Chief Program Officer, Spring
Abigail Aidoo- Program Manager- Entrepreneurship@UBC & The Black Advisory Hub (BAH)
Nathan Percy- Investor Relations Manager, Spring; formerly Program Director, Highline Beta
Hilary Kilgour- Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Audaxa Ventures
Jackee Kasandy- CEO and Founder of Black Entrepreneurs & Businesses of Canada Society
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Agenda
5:30pm- 6:00pm Doors Open / Preliminary Networking
6:00pm- 6:10 pm Opening remarks- BDC
6:10pm- 7:00pm Panel Discussion
7:00pm- 7:30pm Networking & Food
7:30pm- Close
Not in Vancouver? Follow our events information on other convenings in this series in Calgary, Halifax and Toronto.