Grant Lawrence Joins Entrepreneurship@UBC’s Pitch Event Panel

Emmet McGonagle

Aug 24, 2023

Valhalla Private Capital’s Kelowna and Vancouver chapter president Grant Lawrence is set to sit as a panelist in Entrepreneurship@UBC’s  regional ecosystem startup pitch event, as part of Entrepreneurship Immersion Week 2023.


Taking place on 27 September, the event will feature 10 companies from across British Columbia, all of which are “creating transformative solutions in climate, human health and social impact” and have “proven market traction and are ready to scale”, according to Entrepreneurship@UBC’s website.


The objective of the Showcase is to create awareness and connections for the companies across the province and demonstrate the tremendous impact BC entrepreneurs are having on Canada and the world at large. 


Finalists are yet to be announced and will have the opportunity to pitch live and in-person at UBC Robson Square.


Grant will be joined by fellow panelists  
Irene Dorsman of Angel Forum ™ Vancouver and Aaron Stuart of WUTIF Capital (VCC) Inc. and VANTEC Angel Network.


This marks Entrepreneurship@UBC’s first regional ecosystem startup pitch event of 2023.


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