Welcome to this week’s Sunday Briefing. In this issue, read about a new office for Open Ocean Robotics, graduate presentations at Camosun College, and how founders deal with frustration.

Now onto today’s briefing. It’s 714 words: a three-minute read.

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Investment summit offers Victoria startups more opportunity

Last week, Startup TNT announced the opening of applications for Summit X, an investment event open to startups in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.

Startup TNT has held over 30 investment summits, and over the last five years has raised over $15 million for Canadian startups.

The organization says it is focused on improving access to capital for early-stage tech companies by increasing the pool of professional early-stage investors, educating entrepreneurs on fundraising best-practices, and facilitating lasting relationships between both parties.

Applications for Summit X are open from now to September 16, with the summit itself taking place in mid-November.

📰 More Victoria innovation news

❄️ Let it go: This week’s VIATEC Member Spotlight featured Eve Bennett, CEO of MeepMeep. Bennett discussed how founders can deal with their inevitable frustrations.

👀 Let me show you: Camosun College students graduating from the Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering program presented their projects to potential employers and campus visitors.

⭐️ The start of something: Open Ocean Robotics announced that the company is opening an office in Halifax and hiring for a Technical Sales Specialist.

🕴️ Tech jobs of the week

Find your next career:

• IT Technical Analyst - Project Coordinator at Royal Roads University

• Solutions Engineer at VertiGIS

• Digital Marketing Specialist at Web Advisors

Hiring in Victoria? Reply to this email and let us know!

📅 Upcoming events

August 23 | VIATEC Summer Tech Together

A giant inflatable carnival is obviously the perfect way to spend a Friday afternoon. Bring your family and watch them run amok, releasing all the tension of the week on the bubble-soccer field. If someone needs a time-out, just send them over to the archery VR station while you enjoy some BBQ.

August 27 | Demystifying AI: Planning Session

AI is a hot topic both in and outside of the tech world, and rightfully so! We’ve heard from our learner community that it can be overwhelming and scary to start understanding it, so we decided to create some content and space to start this conversation with our community. We want learners to start exploring the power of AI in ways that are most relevant to them and their career goals. Everyone should (and can!) understand how AI works to use it ethically and effectively – and we can do that together.

August 28 | Geeky Girls Patio Party 2024

Join iWIST (Island Women in Science and Technology) for its annual patio party! This year, Ocean Networks Canada (ONC) is hosting. The company’s CEO Kate Moran will make a special welcome and show off the work being done by ONC to support ocean tech.

Have an upcoming event? Reply to let us know.

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This week:

• A recent University of Victoria graduate is looking for a full-time position as a data analyst. He is currently working part time in the London Drugs tech department.

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