Sep 17, 12:30 – 2:00 AM (UTC)
Vancouver House Campus (East Building Lobby), Vancouver House Campus (EB Lobby), 1461 Granville St, Vancouver, V6Z 0E5
Join us for an insightful session with Gregory Shepard to learn how to avoid failures at early stages as a new founder.
In this session, Greg will share practical insights into why startups fail and what founders can do differently to improve their chances of success. Drawing from his experience working with startups and applying the Startup Genome methodology, he will discuss common challenges, key lessons, and actionable strategies that participants can apply to their own ventures.
Startup Science
The Startup Architect
Thursday, September 17, 2026
12:30 AM – 2:00 AM (UTC)
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