VEF Momentum is a series of events hosted by the Vancouver Enterprise Forum to connect, mentor and inspire young and aspiring entrepreneurs in Vancouver. If you have a business idea or you've already got your business off the ground - VEF Momentum events are designed for you. Our quarterly speaker sessions offer a fun and comfortable environment to meet driven, like-minded, young people while at the same time connecting you with some of the most established and successful entrepreneurs and investors in the city. 

Join us at our inaugural event at Tunnel Multi-Lounge on 622 West Pender in the heart of Downtown on September 30th at 6:00PM. This event is sponsored by the BC Innovation Council.

The night will begin with icebreakers and introductions, followed by an invigorating presentation by Geordie Rose, the founder and Chief Technology Officer of D-Wave Systems. Geordie founded D-Wave out of UBC in 1999 and has been instrumental in building D-Wave into a successful Quantum Computing company. He will be offering his experience in starting his business, getting financing and navigating his way through Vancouver's entrepreneurship scene. He'll close with his insights on how Vancouver has transitioned over the last several years into a technology entrepreneurship hub. The night will conclude with a question-answer period followed by networking and drinks. Refreshments will be served.

Who You Can Expect to See:

• Student entrepreneurs from universities and colleges across the Lower Mainland
• Young aspiring entrepreneurs representing 15 entrepreneurial organizations across the city
• First-time entrepreneurs representing their start-ups from across Vancouver
• Established technology entrepeneurs
• Venture Capitalists and Angel Investors
• Professional Mentors