• Entrepreneurs

    Support for Entrepreneurs

    Whether you are starting out or scaling up, we have resources, in-house experts, and accelerator programs for entrepreneurs who are ready to grow.

    How We Help
    • Startup Basics

      Startup Basics is a self-led online learning experience created by our organizational partners and Accelerate Okanagan. Each virtual program is designed to educate entrepreneurs on the fundamentals needed to transform their idea into a startup.

      GET STARTED
    • Advisor Access

      Advisor Access is a one-to-one complimentary advisory service for small businesses. Get paired with an experienced Business Advisor to navigate challenges like leveraging technology, overcoming challenges from the pandemic or expanding into new markets.

      ACCESS AN ADVISOR
    • Venture Acceleration

      The Venture Acceleration Program is a six-month program for entrepreneurs who have an innovative product or business and are committed to finding product and market fit.

      FIND YOUR FIT
    • OKGN Angel Summit

      The OKGN Angel Summit is a 10-week program designed to educate local investors and startup companies from across British Columbia on the investment process. A capital fund is raised, deals are screened, and an investment in a company is made.

      Get Invested
    • W Venture

      W Venture is a personalized three-month program for entrepreneurial women seeking to grow their business. Participants receive a curated experience that includes; hands-on individualized support, subject matter expertise, and a peer community.

      Ready To Grow
    • RevUp

      RevUP connects established companies and their leadership team with business experts to help them scale. Growth is achieved through customized action plans and targeted skill development for both founders and leadership teams.

      Scale Up
  • Members

    Membership Means More

    Get plugged into the Okanagan tech community with Accelerate Okanagan’s membership. Membership is designed to provide resources and support for companies with perks for the founders and employees.

    Become A Member
    • Member Directory

      The Okanagan tech sector is growing at a rapid rate. Meet the companies behind #OKGNtech that are inspiring innovation and transforming our community.

      Meet Our Members
    • Company Membership

      Company Membership is for all companies building a business, service, or product. Members can access the resume bank, job board, headshots, perks, and discounts to Accelerate Okanagan events.

      Explore the Benefits
    • Supporter Membership

      Supporter Membership is for all organizations and institutions that are supporting entrepreneurs. Members can access the resume bank, job board, headshots, perks, and discounts to Accelerate Okanagan events.

      Explore the Benefits
    • Our Partners

      These organizations are investing their time and dollars. Meet our core funders, partners, and patrons who help us deliver on our mission to give entrepreneurs the mentorship, connections, and community they need to thrive.

      Meet Our Partners
  • Jobs

    Employ Your Potential

    No matter what your business is focused on, people are at the heart of it. The #OKGNtech Job Board and Resume Bank make it easy to access the best of the best.

    VIEW Job Board
    • Workforce Insights

      Looking for salary and compensation data? We’ve partnered with BenchMarket to produce an Okanagan-focused workforce study to help employers make more data-informed decisions when it comes to employee compensation.

      Get Competitive
    • All Jobs

      Our Job Board showcases available open positions from businesses within the Okanagan tech community. Use it to find your next career or showcase your next opportunity.

      Open Positions
    • Post a Job

      Finding and recruiting the right talent is critical for any growing business. Have a job opening you need to fill? Share it with the community by posting it on our Job Board.

      Post a Job
    • Post a Resume

      Looking to share your resume? Upload it to our Resume Bank! All Accelerate Okanagan members have exclusive access to review your resume from there.

      Accelerate Your Career
  • Events

    Time Well Spent

    There is always something happening in the #OKGNtech community. Keep an eye on the Accelerate Okanagan events calendar for the latest in workshops, networking events, and conferences.

    Events Calendar
  • Workspaces

    Working The Okanagan Way

    Building a strong community, meeting like-minded people, and access to free coffee are just a few of the benefits of choosing to use Accelerate Okanagan’s coworking spaces.

    Find A Workspace
    • Tenancy - Kelowna

      Rent a dedicated desk with OKGNworks, a shared workspace located on the second floor of the Kelowna Innovation Centre. This space is purposefully designed with an open floor plan to create collisions and connections for tenants.

      JOIN OKGNWORKS
    • Room Rentals - Kelowna

      Looking for a meeting space in downtown Kelowna? OKGNworks has a variety of rooms available for rent. Each meeting room comes with the resources and space needed to facilitate large and small groups and are available at flexible rates.

      BOOK A MEETING SPACE
    • Tenancy - Vernon

      The Vernon Innovation & Entrepreneur Workspace (The VIEW) is a home base for innovators and entrepreneurs in the North Okanagan. This shared workspace allows for flexible rentals of dedicated desks, private offices, and part-time options.

      Explore The VIEW
    • Room Rentals - Vernon

      Rent a meeting room in downtown Vernon at The VIEW. The Vernon Innovation & Entrepreneur Workspace (The VIEW) offers a diverse selection of spaces available to rent for large or small team meetings at hourly, half-day or full-day rates.

      ROOM WITH THE VIEW
  • Entrepreneurs

    Back

    Support for Entrepreneurs

    Whether you are starting out or scaling up, we have resources, in-house experts, and accelerator programs for entrepreneurs who are ready to grow.

    How We Help
    • Startup Basics

      Startup Basics is a self-led online learning experience created by our organizational partners and Accelerate Okanagan. Each virtual program is designed to educate entrepreneurs on the fundamentals needed to transform their idea into a startup.

      GET STARTED
    • Advisor Access

      Advisor Access is a one-to-one complimentary advisory service for small businesses. Get paired with an experienced Business Advisor to navigate challenges like leveraging technology, overcoming challenges from the pandemic or expanding into new markets.

      ACCESS AN ADVISOR
    • Venture Acceleration

      The Venture Acceleration Program is a six-month program for entrepreneurs who have an innovative product or business and are committed to finding product and market fit.

      FIND YOUR FIT
    • OKGN Angel Summit

      The OKGN Angel Summit is a 10-week program designed to educate local investors and startup companies from across British Columbia on the investment process. A capital fund is raised, deals are screened, and an investment in a company is made.

      Get Invested
    • W Venture

      W Venture is a personalized three-month program for entrepreneurial women seeking to grow their business. Participants receive a curated experience that includes; hands-on individualized support, subject matter expertise, and a peer community.

      Ready To Grow
    • RevUp

      RevUP connects established companies and their leadership team with business experts to help them scale. Growth is achieved through customized action plans and targeted skill development for both founders and leadership teams.

      Scale Up
  • Members

    Back

    Membership Means More

    Get plugged into the Okanagan tech community with Accelerate Okanagan’s membership. Membership is designed to provide resources and support for companies with perks for the founders and employees.

    Become A Member
    • Member Directory

      The Okanagan tech sector is growing at a rapid rate. Meet the companies behind #OKGNtech that are inspiring innovation and transforming our community.

      Meet Our Members
    • Company Membership

      Company Membership is for all companies building a business, service, or product. Members can access the resume bank, job board, headshots, perks, and discounts to Accelerate Okanagan events.

      Explore the Benefits
    • Supporter Membership

      Supporter Membership is for all organizations and institutions that are supporting entrepreneurs. Members can access the resume bank, job board, headshots, perks, and discounts to Accelerate Okanagan events.

      Explore the Benefits
    • Our Partners

      These organizations are investing their time and dollars. Meet our core funders, partners, and patrons who help us deliver on our mission to give entrepreneurs the mentorship, connections, and community they need to thrive.

      Meet Our Partners
  • Jobs

    Back

    Employ Your Potential

    No matter what your business is focused on, people are at the heart of it. The #OKGNtech Job Board and Resume Bank make it easy to access the best of the best.

    VIEW Job Board
    • Workforce Insights

      Looking for salary and compensation data? We’ve partnered with BenchMarket to produce an Okanagan-focused workforce study to help employers make more data-informed decisions when it comes to employee compensation.

      Get Competitive
    • All Jobs

      Our Job Board showcases available open positions from businesses within the Okanagan tech community. Use it to find your next career or showcase your next opportunity.

      Open Positions
    • Post a Job

      Finding and recruiting the right talent is critical for any growing business. Have a job opening you need to fill? Share it with the community by posting it on our Job Board.

      Post a Job
    • Post a Resume

      Looking to share your resume? Upload it to our Resume Bank! All Accelerate Okanagan members have exclusive access to review your resume from there.

      Accelerate Your Career
  • Events

    Back

    Time Well Spent

    There is always something happening in the #OKGNtech community. Keep an eye on the Accelerate Okanagan events calendar for the latest in workshops, networking events, and conferences.

    Events Calendar
  • Workspaces

    Back

    Working The Okanagan Way

    Building a strong community, meeting like-minded people, and access to free coffee are just a few of the benefits of choosing to use Accelerate Okanagan’s coworking spaces.

    Find A Workspace
    • Tenancy - Kelowna

      Rent a dedicated desk with OKGNworks, a shared workspace located on the second floor of the Kelowna Innovation Centre. This space is purposefully designed with an open floor plan to create collisions and connections for tenants.

      JOIN OKGNWORKS
    • Room Rentals - Kelowna

      Looking for a meeting space in downtown Kelowna? OKGNworks has a variety of rooms available for rent. Each meeting room comes with the resources and space needed to facilitate large and small groups and are available at flexible rates.

      BOOK A MEETING SPACE
    • Tenancy - Vernon

      The Vernon Innovation & Entrepreneur Workspace (The VIEW) is a home base for innovators and entrepreneurs in the North Okanagan. This shared workspace allows for flexible rentals of dedicated desks, private offices, and part-time options.

      Explore The VIEW
    • Room Rentals - Vernon

      Rent a meeting room in downtown Vernon at The VIEW. The Vernon Innovation & Entrepreneur Workspace (The VIEW) offers a diverse selection of spaces available to rent for large or small team meetings at hourly, half-day or full-day rates.

      ROOM WITH THE VIEW

#OKGNtech Happenings Vol. 1

Blog October 31, 2017

Posted by Joanna Schlosser

#OKGNtech Happenings Vol. 1 Featured Image

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ENTREPRENEURS UNPLUGGED WITH FRASER CAMPBELL (Sept 21)

Entrepreneurs Unplugged is powered by Accelerate Okanagan in partnership with Grant Thornton. We love this event because it’s incredible way to learn from experienced entrepreneurs in our community as well as an excellent opportunity to network with members of our local entrepreneurial ecosystem. On September 21st our very own Executive in Residence, Fraser Campbell took to the stage to talk about his entrepreneurial journey, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and why he’s learned to put the FUN in finance.

22498978_1642881845775578_6763746132261635162_o.jpgAndrew Greer, Program Strategist with Accelerate Okanagan interviews Fraser Campbell

22528683_1642883625775400_8160645575350164618_o.jpgChris Neilson, Partner with Capri Insurance

22519906_1642883055775457_4011027041347502746_o.jpgReid Schretlen, Head of Operations at Practice Ignition

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STARTUP DRINKS AT PROVISION DATA (Sept 29)

Startup Drinks is a Friday, after-work meetup that brings together the Okanagan technology community. The event is free and open to all entrepreneurs, startup, technology, and digital enthusiasts! A big thank you to Provision Data for hosting and Valley First Credit Union for sponsoring.

22528635_1642899849107111_8210893447822676658_o.jpgJeremy Fichtner Co-Founder of Provision Data giving a tour of their Data Centre in Landmark IV

22528801_1642899799107116_2294876011417925907_o.jpgDavid Wiens, Sarah Stang, Sarah Donaldson

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Founders Lunch (Oct 13th)

22538602_1643078925755870_8121019567684029270_o.jpg
Ken Gamble & Raghwa Gopal. Ken receiving his Lifetime Membership Award.

22528600_1643079175755845_5678179462757161364_o.jpgLane Merrifield & Raghwa Gopal. Lane receiving his Lifetime Membership Award.

22520040_1643078992422530_4139124879032900400_o.jpgSteve Cowburn, Co-founder of Perfit Dental (Left) and Drew Clifton, Co-founder of Hot Brain (Right)

22519677_1643079279089168_2118780464093681286_o.jpgKen Gamble (Left) & Kevin Greenwood (Right). Ken was formerly Technology Advisor at NRC-IRAP but retired last year, Kevin replaced him at NRC-IRAP.

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Got that FOMO feeling? Check out our EVENTS CALENDAR and let’s make a date. 

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