• 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
    • Venture Acceleration

      The Venture Acceleration Program is a 3 month program for entrepreneurs who have an innovative product or business and are committed to finding product and market fit.

      FIND YOUR FIT
    • Startup Basics

      Startup Basics is a self-led online learning experience. Each virtual program is designed to teach individuals the entrepreneurial fundamentals needed to transform their idea into a startup.

      GET STARTED
    • Advisor Access

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

      ACCESS AN ADVISOR
    • 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
  • 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 our members! These are the real 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, member library, 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, member library, perks, and discounts to Accelerate Okanagan events.

      Explore the Benefits
    • Ecosystem Partners

      These organizations are investing their time and dollars into AO and OKGNtech. 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
    • Venture Acceleration

      The Venture Acceleration Program is a 3 month program for entrepreneurs who have an innovative product or business and are committed to finding product and market fit.

      FIND YOUR FIT
    • Startup Basics

      Startup Basics is a self-led online learning experience. Each virtual program is designed to teach individuals the entrepreneurial fundamentals needed to transform their idea into a startup.

      GET STARTED
    • Advisor Access

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

      ACCESS AN ADVISOR
    • 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
  • 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 our members! These are the real 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, member library, 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, member library, perks, and discounts to Accelerate Okanagan events.

      Explore the Benefits
    • Ecosystem Partners

      These organizations are investing their time and dollars into AO and OKGNtech. 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

Events

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True Confessions of Charles Chang, Co-Founder of Vega Protein & Lyra Growth Partners

26 May 2021 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Join entrepreneur and investor Charles Chang as he shares his True Confessions at Social Venture Institute. Charles will share the true story behind his non-linear early career (a fisherman at heart!), how he founded Vega Protein from his garage funded by credit cards, and how he eventually scaled the company to exit for $550 million USD.

A true success story from British Columbia, Charles ensured that the business would remain in BC even after he left the company.

Charles is behind numerous successful ventures, including VEGA, Lyra Growth Partners, Powerplay Young Entrepreneurs, and the Charles Chang Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Simon Fraser University.
Tickets are available for $25 or pay-what-you-can:

Details

Date:
26 May 2021
Time:
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Cost:
Free
Website:
https://hollyhockleadershipinstitute.org/svi-365/

Organizer

Social Venture Institute
Email:
svi@hollyhock.ca
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Venue

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Phone:
877-337-1188
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