We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. By continuing your visit on the website, you consent to the use of the cookies. If you want to find out more about the cookies we use, you can access our Privacy Policy.
OK

Eric Migicovsky (Pebble)

Mobify (Suite 300) - 948 Homer Street Vancouver, V6B 2W7
Vancouver
Thu, Dec 4, 2014, 6:30 PM (PST)

About this event

Eric will be joining us for an exclusive fireside chat with special guest interviewer Boris Mann (FullStack) on Dec. 4th. This event will also be doubling as our annual Startup Holiday Party so come prepared for the festivities! Eric Migicovsky is the CEO and founder of Pebble Technology, the company behind the Pebble smartwatch. The Vancouver born systems design engineer was in one of the first classes of students to come through the Velocity accelerator network for students with startup business ideas at Waterloo. Last year he was named Top 35 Innovators Under 35 in 2013. After incubating his idea for the smartwatch in the Y Combinator program, Eric launched a campaign on the crowdfunding platform Kickstarter. Within two hours of going live the company's initial goal of $100,000 had been reached. After six days the project had become the most successful Kickstarter project in history, reaching over $4.7 million with 30 days still left in the campaign. Pebble has sold over 275,000 smartwatches, raised more than $10 million from close to 69,000 backers on Kickstarter in 2012 and has received $15 million in Series A funding from venture capital fund Charles River Ventures.    “As an entrepreneur, it’s dangerous to think that it’s not a good thing to share. If people become comfortable with sharing their projects and their goals, we will all accomplish them much faster.” 
— Eric Migicovsky

Speaker

  • Eric Migicovsky

    Eric Migicovsky

    Pebble

    Eric Migicovsky is the CEO and founder of Pebble Technology, the company behind the Pebble smartwatch. After incubating his idea for the smartwatch in the Y Combinator program, he helped create the largest Kickstarter project to date. Special guest interviewer: Boris Mann (FullStack)

    Read More

    • When

    Thursday, Dec 4
    6:30 PM - 9:30 PM (PST)

    Where

    Mobify (Suite 300)
    948 Homer Street
    V6B 2W7 Vancouver

    Mobify (Suite 300)
    948 Homer Street Vancouver, V6B 2W7

    Brought to you by

    • Henry Soo

      Henry Soo

      Settlely

      Startup Grind Vancouver Director

      View Profile
    • Matthew Hon

      Matthew Hon

      Startup Grind Vancouver Team

      View Profile

    • Melodie Von

      Startup Grind Vancouver Digital Team

    • Eileen Xing

      Startup Grind Vancouver Digital Team

    Local Sponsors

    Partners