The Indigenous Tech Circle Road to Web Summit webinar series is uniquely designed to prepare Indigenous tech entrepreneurs to fully leverage the unparalleled opportunities at one of the world’s most prominent tech events, Web Summit, in Vancouver, BC - May 27-30th, 2025.
Join a cohort of other Indigenous founders for three half day virtual workshops:
1️⃣ Goal Setting and Targeting: Identify key opportunities and potential partners at Web Summit.
2️⃣ Meeting Setting: Secure impactful meetings with investors, customers, and collaborators before the event.
3️⃣Value Proposition Refinement: Customize messaging to resonate with diverse audiences.
✔️ BC-based, early-stage tech companies
✔️ Have at least one founding partner and/or C-level individual from an Indigenous background
✔️ Commitment from a minimum of one executive-level staff member to attend sessions
Thanks to the support of the R2WSV by Innovate BC, this is a complimentary program for selected, eligible participants
✔️ Application deadline: TBD
✔️ Workshops: Three half day sessions
✔️ Network and join forces with other Indigenous Founders
Award winning, influential Leader and Innovator in the Technological Industry, with over 20 years of experience, specializing in people, talent, mentorship, product and business development.
Ryan is a serial entrepreneur and marketplace expert with a focus on platforms that upskill and connect tech professionals with tech companies. Current roles include EIR, Investment Commitee member & Advisor.
Jeff founded Animikii in 2003 and has orchestrated and managed its growth ever since. Everything Jeff does in business is geared towards uplifting his family, communities and Indigenous Peoples.