Vancouver Startup Community
Founders Network’s mission in Vancouver is connecting its Founders and startups with a global support network. Based in Silicon Valley, Founders Network provides Vancouver the ability to access resources only available in the tech capital of the world. We’re a mentorship program that stands behind our Vancouver members.
Nominee Preview Q&A
A live Zoom for nominated founders: how Founders Network works, what happens next, and open Q&A.
Upcoming Vancouver events
No Vancouver events open to guests are on the calendar right now. The Nominee Preview Q&A above is the best way to meet us, or browse every upcoming Founders Network event.
Our Local Leadership Team
I started my first startup in High School and have started 6 startups since then with Tuplejump being acquired by Apple in 2016. After working at Apple for 5 years, building Apple's Data Science Platform, I am back in the startup world.
The Vancouver startup scene
Vancouver’s startup ecosystem was valued at $32 billion for 2023 to 2025 in Startup Genome’s Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2026, above the $25 billion global average.
Seed and Series A funding totaled $983 million over the same period, ahead of the $554 million global average, and exits reached $15 billion from 2021 to 2025, above both the global average of $7.6 billion and the regional average of $13.4 billion.
Founders Network in Vancouver
Founders Network is a peer mentorship community for tech startup founders. Members get mentorship from other founders, chapter events, and introductions to investors and founders across a global network.
The Vancouver chapter is run by volunteer member leaders, who are listed on this page. Members in the city meet at chapter events.
Frequently asked questions
Is Vancouver a good place to start a startup?
Startup Genome valued the Vancouver ecosystem at $32 billion for 2023 to 2025, above the $25 billion global average, with $15 billion in exits from 2021 to 2025.
How much early-stage funding do Vancouver startups raise?
Seed and Series A funding totaled $983 million for 2023 to 2025, against a global average of $554 million.
How do I meet other founders in Vancouver?
Founders Network runs chapter events in Vancouver, led by volunteer member leaders. Upcoming events are listed on this page.
What startup events are in Vancouver?
Upcoming chapter events, including the Nominee Preview Q&A, are listed above on this page.
How do I join Founders Network in Vancouver?
Founders Network is selective and membership is by invitation. You can request an invitation, and the team reviews each request.
Get an invitation to the community.
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