{"id":47368,"global_id":"queerchamber.ca\/fr?id=47368","global_id_lineage":["queerchamber.ca\/fr?id=47368"],"author":"1","status":"publish","date":"2024-07-11 16:03:16","date_utc":"2024-07-11 20:03:16","modified":"2024-09-05 12:14:19","modified_utc":"2024-09-05 16:14:19","url":"https:\/\/queerchamber.ca\/fr\/event\/vancouver-2slgbtqi-supplier-diversity-business-symposium\/","rest_url":"https:\/\/queerchamber.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/tribe\/events\/v1\/events\/47368","title":"Vancouver 2SLGBTQI+ Business Symposium","description":"<p>Join Canada\u2019s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriott.com\/en-us\/hotels\/yvrws-sheraton-vancouver-wall-centre\/overview\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.marriott.com\/en-us\/hotels\/yvrws-sheraton-vancouver-wall-centre\/overview\/\">Sheraton Wall Centre<\/a> North Tower for a day dedicated to celebrating and supporting the vibrant 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurial community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Delve into insightful panel discussions, engage in interactive breakout sessions, and network with fellow professionals and ecosystem organizations. From exploring the intersectionality of business to mastering how to differentiate your business, this symposium offers a unique opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. Reserve your spot today and be part of a dynamic community driving positive change and inclusion in business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us for an in-person experience that\u2019s absolutely\u202f <strong>FREE<\/strong>!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thank you so much for your interest in the CCQC&#8217;s first-ever 2SLGBTQI+Business Symposium in Vancouver. Due to overwhelming interest, the event is at capacity, but sometimes life happens and people who previously registered cannot attend. If some spots open up, interested wait listers will be contacted in the order that their forms are received:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/FtFw0H8uD5\"><em>https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/FtFw0H8uD5<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Date:<\/strong> September 11th, 2024<br><strong>Time:<\/strong> 8:30am-5pm<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Sheraton Wall Centre North Tower, 1000 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2R9<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-a405067bb6430aa698910cecf744e777\"><strong>AGENDA<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8:30am \u2013 10:00am:<\/strong> Registration, Breakfast and Ecosystem Showcase<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Enjoy breakfast while connecting with our CCQC Certified Suppliers and Ecosystem Organization Partners at their booths. Find about more about their services and how you can&nbsp;collaborate and work together. &nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10:00am \u2013 10:15am:<\/strong> Opening remarks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10:15am \u2013 11:20am:<\/strong> Supplier Diversity Panel<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>11:30am \u2013 12:30pm:<\/strong> \u202fMorning Breakout Sessions<br><em>&#8211; <strong>Access to Funding for Small Businesses<\/strong><br>&#8211; <strong>Differentiating Your Business in a Sea of Sameness<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>12:30pm \u2013 1:30pm:<\/strong> \u202fLunch\u202f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1:30pm \u2013 2:30pm:<\/strong> \u202fAfternoon Breakout Sessions<br><em>&#8211; <strong>Going Global<\/strong><\/em> <br><em>&#8211; <strong>Ethical Marketing &amp; Sales: A Radical Approach to Business Based on Consent<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2:30pm &#8211; 2:45pm:<\/strong> Coffee Break<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2:45pm \u2013 4:00pm:<\/strong> \u202fKeynote<br><strong><em>Shine Bright<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4:00pm \u2013 5:00pm:<\/strong> Mingling and Ecosystem Showcase<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-ba6c7fe288203893a888ca6ac15222a1\"><strong>Ecosystem Showcase<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you a CCQC-certified supplier or ecosystem organization partner? Would you like a booth during our ecosystem showcase to promote and share your business or organization? The showcase will take place from 8:30am-10:00am, and again from 4:00pm-5:00pm. Each booth is 6ft x 30 inches, has two chairs, and linen, and can be shared with another business.&nbsp;<strong>Please send an email to <a href=\"mailto:chris.mariano@queerchamber.ca\">chris.mariano@queerchamber.ca<\/a> to register immediately for a booth &#8211; space is limited!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-2d33c6b4a43aede7506dbb70e9ab5459\"><strong>YOUR SPEAKERS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Event Host<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"member-display align\" aria-labelledby=\"team-section-heading\">\n    <h2 id=\"team-section-heading\" class=\"screen-reader-text\">\n        Our Team    <\/h2>\n\n            <div class=\"member-row\" role=\"list\">\n                            <div class=\"member-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n                    <div class=\"member-inner\">\n                        \n                        <div class=\"member-info\">\n                            <span class=\"member-name\" aria-label=\"Name\">\n                                Chris Mariano (he\/him\/il\/lui)                            <\/span>\n\n                                                            <span class=\"member-position\" aria-label=\"Position\">\n                                    Business Development Manager, West, CCQC                                <\/span>\n                            \n                            \n                            \n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Opening Remarks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"member-display align\" aria-labelledby=\"team-section-heading\">\n    <h2 id=\"team-section-heading\" class=\"screen-reader-text\">\n        Our Team    <\/h2>\n\n            <div class=\"member-row\" role=\"list\">\n                            <div class=\"member-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n                    <div class=\"member-inner\">\n                        \n                        <div class=\"member-info\">\n                            <span class=\"member-name\" aria-label=\"Name\">\n                                Darrell Schuurman (he\/him\/il\/lui)                            <\/span>\n\n                                                            <span class=\"member-position\" aria-label=\"Position\">\n                                    Co-Founder and CEO, CCQC                                <\/span>\n                            \n                            \n                            \n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                                            <div class=\"member-popup\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"member-name-0\"\n                            aria-describedby=\"member-bio-0\">\n                            <div class=\"member-popup-background\"><\/div>\n                            <div class=\"member-popup-inner\">\n                                <button class=\"member-popup-close\" aria-label=\"Close Member Details\">\n                                    <i class=\"fas fa-times\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                                <\/button>\n\n                                <span id=\"member-name-0\" class=\"member-name\">\n                                    Darrell Schuurman (he\/him\/il\/lui)                                <\/span>\n\n                                                                    <span class=\"member-position\">\n                                        Co-Founder and CEO, CCQC                                    <\/span>\n                                \n                                \n                                \n                                                                    <div id=\"member-bio-0\" class=\"member-bio\">\n                                        <p>Darrell Schuurman is an advocate of effecting social change through the economic empowerment of 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs. He is the co-founder and CEO of the CCQC, Canada\u2019s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce, a national not-for-profit organization with a mission to expand the opportunities and advancement of the 2SLGBTQI+ business community in Canada. He has been committed to CCQC\u2019s mission since 2003. He is a Former Managing Partner at DNA Marketing Group and the Co-Founder of Travel Gay Canada.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                \n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-jet-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-jet-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Supplier Diversity Panel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Supplier Diversity provides diverse-owned businesses with greater access to corporate and public procurement opportunities. By connecting diverse suppliers with organizations that are actively looking to diversify their supply chain, supplier diversity is supporting the growth of those businesses. Hear from CCQC certified suppliers and corporate partners about the impacts and benefits of supplier diversity, and gain insights into the benefits and advantages of certification.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"member-display align\" aria-labelledby=\"team-section-heading\">\n    <h2 id=\"team-section-heading\" class=\"screen-reader-text\">\n        Our Team    <\/h2>\n\n            <div class=\"member-row\" role=\"list\">\n                            <div class=\"member-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n                    <div class=\"member-inner\">\n                        \n                        <div class=\"member-info\">\n                            <span class=\"member-name\" aria-label=\"Name\">\n                                Ashleigh Brown (she\/her)                            <\/span>\n\n                                                            <span class=\"member-position\" aria-label=\"Position\">\n                                    Moderator                                <\/span>\n                            \n                                                            <span class=\"member-title\" aria-label=\"Title\">\n                                    Director, Business Development, CCQC                                <\/span>\n                            \n                            \n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"member-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n                    <div class=\"member-inner\">\n                        \n                        <div class=\"member-info\">\n                            <span class=\"member-name\" aria-label=\"Name\">\n                                Aaron Cruikshank (he\/him)                            <\/span>\n\n                                                            <span class=\"member-position\" aria-label=\"Position\">\n                                    Panelist                                <\/span>\n                            \n                                                            <span class=\"member-title\" aria-label=\"Title\">\n                                    Founder &amp; President, CTRS                                <\/span>\n                            \n                            \n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"member-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n                    <div class=\"member-inner\">\n                        \n                        <div class=\"member-info\">\n                            <span class=\"member-name\" aria-label=\"Name\">\n                                Kailey Gilchrist (she\/her)                            <\/span>\n\n                                                            <span class=\"member-position\" aria-label=\"Position\">\n                                    Panelist                                <\/span>\n                            \n                                                            <span class=\"member-title\" aria-label=\"Title\">\n                                    Business Development Manager, Corporate, CCQC                                <\/span>\n                            \n                            \n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"member-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n                    <div class=\"member-inner\">\n                        \n                        <div class=\"member-info\">\n                            <span class=\"member-name\" aria-label=\"Name\">\n                                David Kim (he\/him)                            <\/span>\n\n                                                            <span class=\"member-position\" aria-label=\"Position\">\n                                    Panelist                                <\/span>\n                            \n                                                            <span class=\"member-title\" aria-label=\"Title\">\n                                    Regional Manager, Inclusive Entrepreneurship for B.C. &amp; North Region, BDC                                <\/span>\n                            \n                            \n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"member-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n                    <div class=\"member-inner\">\n                        \n                        <div class=\"member-info\">\n                            <span class=\"member-name\" aria-label=\"Name\">\n                                Sarah Anne Hrycenko (she\/her)                            <\/span>\n\n                                                            <span class=\"member-position\" aria-label=\"Position\">\n                                    Panelist                                <\/span>\n                            \n                                                            <span class=\"member-title\" aria-label=\"Title\">\n                                    Procurement Assistance Canada                                <\/span>\n                            \n                            \n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">Morning Breakout Sessions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><em>Access to funding for small businesses<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re starting a business or you\u2019re looking to put your existing business on the path to success, ensure you&#8217;re equipped with a portfolio of resources to boost your business acumen and access to capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Expect to learn about: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dedicated financial supports, educational opportunities available through Small Business BC;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Why a business plan provides the blueprint you\u2019ll need to achieve your financial goals.\u202f<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"member-display align\" aria-labelledby=\"team-section-heading\">\n    <h2 id=\"team-section-heading\" class=\"screen-reader-text\">\n        Our Team    <\/h2>\n\n            <div class=\"member-row\" role=\"list\">\n                            <div class=\"member-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n                    <div class=\"member-inner\">\n                        \n                        <div class=\"member-info\">\n                            <span class=\"member-name\" aria-label=\"Name\">\n                                Tom Conway (he\/they)                            <\/span>\n\n                                                            <span class=\"member-position\" aria-label=\"Position\">\n                                    Session Leader                                <\/span>\n                            \n                                                            <span class=\"member-title\" aria-label=\"Title\">\n                                    Chief Executive Officer, SBBC                                <\/span>\n                            \n                            \n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"member-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n                    <div class=\"member-inner\">\n                        \n                        <div class=\"member-info\">\n                            <span class=\"member-name\" aria-label=\"Name\">\n                                John Baxter\u202f (he\/him)                            <\/span>\n\n                                                            <span class=\"member-position\" aria-label=\"Position\">\n                                    Session Leader                                <\/span>\n                            \n                                                            <span class=\"member-title\" aria-label=\"Title\">\n                                    Regional Business Advisor for Vancouver Island                                <\/span>\n                            \n                            \n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><em>Differentiating Your Business in a Sea of Sameness<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In today&#8217;s highly competitive market, standing out from the crowd is essential for business success. This workshop, led by Karley Cunningham, Creative Strategist &amp; Business Growth Accelerator, will guide business owners through the process of differentiating their businesses by leveraging their unique values, beliefs, and strengths. Participants will gain insights into developing a compelling, Unique Value Proposition (UVP) and integrating authentic differentiation into all aspects of their business. Through interactive activities and real-world examples, attendees will be equipped with actionable steps to boost their bottom line, better attract and retain top talent, and appeal to their ideal customers by differentiating their business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Workshop Objectives \u2013 Participants will: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gain an Understanding of the Importance of Business Differentiation; <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore the Core Elements of Differentiation; <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn How to Develop a Compelling Unique Value Proposition (UVP)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"member-display align\" aria-labelledby=\"team-section-heading\">\n    <h2 id=\"team-section-heading\" class=\"screen-reader-text\">\n        Our Team    <\/h2>\n\n            <div class=\"member-row\" role=\"list\">\n                            <div class=\"member-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n                    <div class=\"member-inner\">\n                        \n                        <div class=\"member-info\">\n                            <span class=\"member-name\" aria-label=\"Name\">\n                                Karley Cunningham (she\/they)                            <\/span>\n\n                                                            <span class=\"member-position\" aria-label=\"Position\">\n                                    Session Leader                                <\/span>\n                            \n                                                            <span class=\"member-title\" aria-label=\"Title\">\n                                    Creative Strategist &amp; Business Growth Accelerator, Big Bold Brand Inc.                                <\/span>\n                            \n                            \n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">Afternoon Breakout Sessions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><em>Going Global<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn about the CCQC&#8217;s Global Trade Missions and how we can support you in taking your business global. Hear directly from CCQC certified suppliers about their experiences on these missions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"member-display align\" aria-labelledby=\"team-section-heading\">\n    <h2 id=\"team-section-heading\" class=\"screen-reader-text\">\n        Our Team    <\/h2>\n\n            <div class=\"member-row\" role=\"list\">\n                            <div class=\"member-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n                    <div class=\"member-inner\">\n                        \n                        <div class=\"member-info\">\n                            <span class=\"member-name\" aria-label=\"Name\">\n                                Cass Elliott (he\/him)                            <\/span>\n\n                                                            <span class=\"member-position\" aria-label=\"Position\">\n                                    Session Leader                                <\/span>\n                            \n                                                            <span class=\"member-title\" aria-label=\"Title\">\n                                    Global Manager, CCQC                                <\/span>\n                            \n                            \n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                                            <div class=\"member-popup\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"member-name-0\"\n                            aria-describedby=\"member-bio-0\">\n                            <div class=\"member-popup-background\"><\/div>\n                            <div class=\"member-popup-inner\">\n                                <button class=\"member-popup-close\" aria-label=\"Close Member Details\">\n                                    <i class=\"fas fa-times\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                                <\/button>\n\n                                <span id=\"member-name-0\" class=\"member-name\">\n                                    Cass Elliott (he\/him)                                <\/span>\n\n                                                                    <span class=\"member-position\">\n                                        Session Leader                                    <\/span>\n                                \n                                                                    <span class=\"member-title\">\n                                        Global Manager, CCQC                                    <\/span>\n                                \n                                \n                                                                    <div id=\"member-bio-0\" class=\"member-bio\">\n                                        <p><br data-mce-bogus=\"1\"><\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                \n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"member-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n                    <div class=\"member-inner\">\n                        \n                        <div class=\"member-info\">\n                            <span class=\"member-name\" aria-label=\"Name\">\n                                Jesse Ringer (he\/him)                            <\/span>\n\n                                                            <span class=\"member-position\" aria-label=\"Position\">\n                                    Panelist                                <\/span>\n                            \n                                                            <span class=\"member-title\" aria-label=\"Title\">\n                                    CEO, Method and Metric                                <\/span>\n                            \n                            \n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                                            <div class=\"member-popup\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"member-name-1\"\n                            aria-describedby=\"member-bio-1\">\n                            <div class=\"member-popup-background\"><\/div>\n                            <div class=\"member-popup-inner\">\n                                <button class=\"member-popup-close\" aria-label=\"Close Member Details\">\n                                    <i class=\"fas fa-times\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                                <\/button>\n\n                                <span id=\"member-name-1\" class=\"member-name\">\n                                    Jesse Ringer (he\/him)                                <\/span>\n\n                                                                    <span class=\"member-position\">\n                                        Panelist                                    <\/span>\n                                \n                                                                    <span class=\"member-title\">\n                                        CEO, Method and Metric                                    <\/span>\n                                \n                                \n                                                                    <div id=\"member-bio-1\" class=\"member-bio\">\n                                        <p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Jesse is the founder and CEO of Method and Metric, which he launched in 2017. For over 10 years, Jesse has helped business owners, entrepreneurs, and marketing teams build winning SEO strategies for their organizations.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Jesse\u2019s passion for progression, creativity backed by data, and the democratization of tech have led him to build an agency focused on connecting data and people in an ethical and forward-thinking way. He\u2019s a creative problem solver, marketer, and entrepreneur, known for building high-performing teams and delivering results.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                \n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"member-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n                    <div class=\"member-inner\">\n                        \n                        <div class=\"member-info\">\n                            <span class=\"member-name\" aria-label=\"Name\">\n                                Michela Toscano (she\/her)                            <\/span>\n\n                                                            <span class=\"member-position\" aria-label=\"Position\">\n                                    Panelist                                <\/span>\n                            \n                                                            <span class=\"member-title\" aria-label=\"Title\">\n                                    Principal Site Reliability Engineer, IONICA                                <\/span>\n                            \n                            \n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                                            <div class=\"member-popup\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"member-name-2\"\n                            aria-describedby=\"member-bio-2\">\n                            <div class=\"member-popup-background\"><\/div>\n                            <div class=\"member-popup-inner\">\n                                <button class=\"member-popup-close\" aria-label=\"Close Member Details\">\n                                    <i class=\"fas fa-times\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                                <\/button>\n\n                                <span id=\"member-name-2\" class=\"member-name\">\n                                    Michela Toscano (she\/her)                                <\/span>\n\n                                                                    <span class=\"member-position\">\n                                        Panelist                                    <\/span>\n                                \n                                                                    <span class=\"member-title\">\n                                        Principal Site Reliability Engineer, IONICA                                    <\/span>\n                                \n                                \n                                                                    <div id=\"member-bio-2\" class=\"member-bio\">\n                                        <div>Michela is an entrepreneur and technologist based in Vancouver, BC., where she is principal of IONICA, a cloud computing and cyber security firm with clients across Canada and around the world.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>In addition to IONICA\u2019s commitment to their clients and cutting-edge technology, the firm is dedicated to fostering positive social impact. They work to make the world more just, equitable, and sustainable. As part of this mission, the firm donates a significant portion of company profits to charity each year. To date, IONICA\u2019s cumulative donations exceed $200,000.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Michela holds a master\u2019s degree in business administration with specialisations in technology and marketing from the University of British Columbia, and a bachelor\u2019s degree in sociology and psychology from University of Nevada, Las Vegas.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Outside of work, Michela enjoys running, cycling, music, spending time with her dog and her partner, art, learning the French language, programming, and political and social activism.<\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                \n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"member-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n                    <div class=\"member-inner\">\n                        \n                        <div class=\"member-info\">\n                            <span class=\"member-name\" aria-label=\"Name\">\n                                Stanley Wu                            <\/span>\n\n                                                            <span class=\"member-position\" aria-label=\"Position\">\n                                    Panelist                                <\/span>\n                            \n                                                            <span class=\"member-title\" aria-label=\"Title\">\n                                    Co-Founder, Canvasea Interiors Inc.                                <\/span>\n                            \n                            \n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                                            <div class=\"member-popup\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"member-name-3\"\n                            aria-describedby=\"member-bio-3\">\n                            <div class=\"member-popup-background\"><\/div>\n                            <div class=\"member-popup-inner\">\n                                <button class=\"member-popup-close\" aria-label=\"Close Member Details\">\n                                    <i class=\"fas fa-times\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                                <\/button>\n\n                                <span id=\"member-name-3\" class=\"member-name\">\n                                    Stanley Wu                                <\/span>\n\n                                                                    <span class=\"member-position\">\n                                        Panelist                                    <\/span>\n                                \n                                                                    <span class=\"member-title\">\n                                        Co-Founder, Canvasea Interiors Inc.                                    <\/span>\n                                \n                                \n                                                                    <div id=\"member-bio-3\" class=\"member-bio\">\n                                        <p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Stanley is the Co-Founder of Canvasea Interiors Inc. 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