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Capital Prohibitions and Crowdfunding | Mike Volker – Vancouver's Green Angel and Tech Innovator
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Resources & Links. Capital Prohibitions and Crowdfunding. January 30th, 2012. The US. Senate has passed legislation (March 2012) that will essentially legalize crowdfunding in startups by practically anyone. The CROWDFUND Act. Was passed earlier this month so that companies would be able to use SEC-approved crowdfunding platforms to raise money from small-dollar investors. And, what are we doing here in Canada? Regulations Limit Access to Capital. The BC Securities Commission (along with the Canadian Sec...
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BCSC Considering Crowdfunding Exemption | Mike Volker – Vancouver's Green Angel and Tech Innovator
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Resources & Links. BCSC Considering Crowdfunding Exemption. March 21st, 2014. Just a day after I wrote about Crowdfunding becoming the new VSE. The BC Securities Commission issued a notice. Requesting comment on the idea of a new crowdfunding exemption that would allow companies to raise a small amount of capital (max $150K) from investors in small amounts (max $1500). In Canada, Saskatchewan was first to offer an exemption such as this. Do I think it’s a good idea? I’ve always advocated for an eas...
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Resources & Links | Mike Volker – Vancouver's Green Angel and Tech Innovator
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Resources & Links. Resources & Links. New book: Making the Business Case – Free Download. Business Basics for Engineers. Simon Fraser University’s Innovation Office. Angels in B.C. (2010 Preliminary Report). Angel Returns (Wiltbank Study). BC Venture Capital Corp (VCC) report by Hellmann and Schure. Coalition for Action on Innovation in Canada. VANTEC Angel Survey (2006). BUSINESS BASICS FOR ENTREPRENEURS (Tutorials). Introduction and The Fun of Business. Own Your Own Business. Equity: Dividing the Pie.
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Mike Volker – Vancouver's Green Angel and Tech Innovator
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Resources & Links. Is an Entrepreneur active in the development of new high technology ventures. A University of Waterloo. Engineering grad, Mike started his own company ( Volker-Craig Ltd. In 1973. He sold this company in 1981 and then decided to work with entrepreneurs in building new companies. He was recently the director of Simon Fraser University's Innovation Office. Check out his latest two projects: Greenangel Energy Corp. GAEV] a public company that invests in green technologies and WUTIF. HiTec...
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Bio | Mike Volker – Vancouver's Green Angel and Tech Innovator
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Resources & Links. BASc(‘72), MASc(‘73) University of Waterloo. PEng, is a high-technology entrepreneur and investor involved in the development of technology-based businesses. From 1996 to 2015, he was the Executive Director of Simon Fraser University’s. He is president and founder of WUTIF. Capital (VCC) Inc – the Western Universities Technology Innovation Fund and Greenangel Energy Corp. In 1966, as a student entrepreneur, he was awarded the National Junior Achievement. In 1980. He frequently writ...
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Presentations | Mike Volker – Vancouver's Green Angel and Tech Innovator
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Resources & Links. April 20, 2016: NewVenturesBC (with Video): Making the Business Case: What Angels Really Want. March 23, 2016: VA Angels, Winnipeg: Growth of the Angel Asset Class: Doing Better Deals. April 8, 2015: NewVenturesBC: Making the Business Case: What Angels Really Want. Nov 14, 2014: World Congress of Accountants, Rome: Equity CrowdFunding – the New Stock Exchange. Sep 26, 2014 LatAm Startups Conference: Investing in Green Technology. Http:/ youtu.be/4qPEkJ9-oAA via @YouTube). Mar 28, 2007:...
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The State of Cleantech in Vancouver - Big Picture Cleantech
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The State of Cleantech in Vancouver. It’s no secret Vancouver is vying to be at the forefront of the burgeoning cleantech industry in Canada, but can the city’s green credentials and hip tech sector translate into success for a market that has seen its fair share of ups and downs as the political and financial landscape shifts due in part to global trends? For now, initiatives like the SFU-led Vancouver Greentech Exchange. March 1st, 2016. Categories: Big Picture News. Web / Internet / Digital Tech.
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Expoplaza Latina – Sponsors
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Meet Our 2016 Sponsors and Partners. What is ExpoPlaza Latina? ExpoPlaza Latina is the premier platform for connecting British Columbian and Latin American organizations to business opportunities through high- energy panel discussions, and networking opportunities throughout our annual conference, and subsequent activities throughout the year. Consul General of Brazil. Subscribe to our newsletter in order to receive the latest new and articles. We promise we won't spam your inbox!
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Resources | Washington Clean Technology Alliance
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Washington Clean Technology Alliance. History of the Washington Clean Technology Alliance. Washington Clean Technology Alliance Leaders. New and Renewing Members. Clean Technology Showcase June 23, 2014 Bell Harbor, Seattle. Clean Energy Leadership Council. Which was signed into law by Governor Gregoire in 2009. The Council submitted its recommendations and final report to the Governor and the Legislature on Jan. 19, 2011. Included were the following:. Transmittal Letter and Recommendations. Regional Eco...
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