Here’s a round-up of this week’s upcoming technology events in Vancouver. There’s something for everyone in Vancouver, whether you’re a developer, creative or student.
Lessons Learned: Plenty of Fish (Vancouver Pixel Crafters)
Tuesday, October 23rd 6:00pm – 8:00pm (Map)
On Oct. 23rd we are going into the offices of one of Vancouver’s top Internet companies, Plenty of Fish. POF is the world’s largest dating site and a staple of single people around the globe.
We will hear from CEO Markus Frind on how he grew a business out of his basement into the world’s biggest brand in online dating and a team of over 60 people. We will discuss the challenges of successfully scaling an business based on ad revenue into a global player in the dating space.
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WordPress Insider Meetup: SEO for WordPress Websites
Wednesday, October 24th 7:00pm – 8:30pm (Map)
The focus of the meeting will be the “WordPress SEO”, a plugin that has become the most popular plugin for those serious about optimizing their WordPress website . We will review the several features this plugin offers and discuss how to use to maximize its benefits.
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Singleton Urquhart LLP Seminar: Optimizing Your Business for Profit
Thursday, October 26th 8:30am – 12:00pm (Map)
Over the course of this 3-part series, various topics will be covered. The first seminar is focused on optimizing your business for profit, and the following seminars will focus on expanding your business and managing the many challenges your growing business will face.
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Startup Drinks: October Edition
Thursday, October 26th 6:00pm (Map)
Startup drinks are a casual gathering at the end of each month for anyone who’s interested in startups. We meet at 131 Water in downtown Vancouver and we chat about all things #startups…projects, funding, challenges, etc.
Don’t forget to check out our Vancouver Tech Event Calendar to keep up with events happening around Vancouver.
Photo Credit: Evan Leeson
