One of the biggest challenges facing entrepreneurs is money. Accessing growth capital, securing investments, and generating revenue are issues that plague young and growing businesses alike. In a recent startup ecosystem and community assessment completed by Chris Heivly and the Techstars team, Chris was quick to point out the Okanagan’s need to support, bolster, and grow an Okanagan-centric in...
A strong community can promote new ideas and ensure accountability. It can also act as motivation, support, and even provide a little friendly competition. The power of community is undeniable and the Okanagan tech community is no exception.
Our community is strong and growing with record speed and maintaining connection through a period of growth like this can be a challenge. ...
Every year hundreds of thousands of people from around the globe descend on Austin, Texas for South By Southwest (commonly referenced as SXSW or South By). This ten-day long immersive event is a celebration of all things creative. There are over 30 types of conference and festival streams to explore; from music, film, and comedy to design, technology, and entrepreneurship.
In January we launched the first ever OKGN Angel Summit, an investor-led program designed to expose accredited investors to the world of angel investing through a guided, hands-on process where a small venture capital fund is raised, deals are screened, and an actual investment in a startup is made.
Participating companies and investors are now through the 11-week series of ...
