Arrive with Courage, Lead with Impact: Defining Canadian Leadership

Name: Arrive with Courage, Lead with Impact: Defining Canadian Leadership
Start: 2026-04-29T17:30-07:00
End: 2026-04-29T19:30-07:00
Location: And-Co, #200, 1575 West Georgia Street, Vancouver

Vancouver Startup Week 2026

And-Co, #200, 1575 West Georgia Street, Vancouver

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:30 PM – 7:30 PM PDT

New to Canada 🇨🇦 and wondering if you're "Ready" to lead or start a business? This session is for aspiring entrepreneurs and newcomers who want to build confidence and step into leadership, no matter what background you have. Listening to real stories from newcomer founders in Vancouver as they share how they built businesses, led teams, and navigated challenges without a clear roadmap or "Canadian experience." What to expect: Practical leadership tips and the confidence to see your background as a strength. PLUS the opportunity to connect with others in the startup community. Our Speakers - Ben Liegey - Founder & CEO of Better Table - Cassidy Chen - Founder & Photographer of Cassidy Chen Photography - Lily Gao - Co-Founder & COO of One Up - Zahra Dhanji - Co-Founder of Our Village Conversations Step in. Get inspired. Start leading your way. Speakers: Rebecca Liu, Carlos Davalos, Chloe Chan, Bhavini Panchal, Ben Liegey, Cassidy Chen, Lily Gao, Zahra Dhanji Presented by Vision2Reality Foundation