VEF's Signature Co-Founder & Advisor Matchmaking
Build Your Startup Dream Team - Co-Founder & Advisor Matchmaking
Starting and scaling a business is challenging; but the good news is you don't have to do it alone! Looking for a co-founder or advisor to help take your startup to the next level?
Join VEF’s Build Your Startup Dream Team (formerly Co-Founder & Advisor Speed-Dating), where solo founders, technical experts, business leaders, and industry advisors connect in a fast-paced, high-energy networking event.
Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: UBC Robson Square, Suite 1900 (Innovation UBC Hub - e@UBC co-working space)
Agenda
5:00–5:30 PM – Networking
5:30–5:45 PM – Welcome & Community Announcements
5:45–6:15 PM – Ecosystem Debrief (Web Summit)
6:15–6:45 PM – Fireside Chat: The CoFounder's Handbook with author Tanis Jorge (moderated by Amy Rae)
6:45–7:15 PM – Founder Presentations (7 pitches)
7:15–7:25 PM – Closing Remarks & Matchmaking Instructions
7:25–8:00 PM – Co-Founder Advisor Founder Matchmaking
💡 Fireside Chat Spotlight
We’re thrilled to welcome Tanis Jorge, Author of The Cofounder’s Handbook and Founder of The Cofounder's Hub, for a special Fireside Chat.
With 20+ years of startup experience and multiple successful exits (all with the same cofounder!), Tanis will share her best-kept-secrets for building successful cofounder partnerships.
👥 Meet the Founders
We’re excited to feature 7 impressive early-stage founders:
Karen Glanzberg, Founder, Reji
Zimeng (Brandon) Ming, Founder & CEO, Danta & Croissant Technology Ltd. (OneNata)
Pavleen Singh, Founder & CEO, The Gist: Summarized news app
Frank Jiang, Co-founder & CEO, ShredVision
Fredrik Thorsen, CEO & Founder, Cinema Simplified
Dr. Maryam Bari, Co-Founder & CEO, PINA Creation Inc.
Roberto Venado, Founder & Operations Manager, Talento Design Corp.
🎤 Event Host & Moderator
MC: Sherry Zhao, Founder, Strillence Strategic and VEF Board Member
Fireside Chat Moderator: Amy Rae, Partner, Vanedge Capital and VEF Board Member
No startup? No problem! Whether you are a founder, a student or new grad, in a career transition looking at new roles, or just a passionate member of Vancouver's startup ecosystem, we hope to see you here!
Limited spaces. Big potential. Don’t miss out.