VEF will look at the latest trends in Angel Investment as well as reviewing the latest in conventional angel activity. The panel will discuss some of the new Angel funds recently announced in Vancouver and some non-conventional angel investment. Moderated by Brent Holliday from Garibaldi Capital Advisors and VP of Corporate Development at … [Read more...]
‘The Usual Suspects’ – A Look At Conventional and Non-conventional Angel Investment
January 2, 2013 by
32nd Angel Forum
October 1, 2012 by
For 18 pre-selected companies to present in 20 minute intervals to ~55 serious investors and demo their products & services during the day. Informational sessions by leading industry organizations. Start: 2012-10-16 7:30 AM End: 2012-10-16 6:00 PM Location: 2010 Commerce Center, 800 Robson St, Vancouver, BC, … [Read more...]
High-ranking Hells Angel facing drug charges
August 27, 2012 by
The Vice-President of the Kelowna Hells Angels faces charges along with three others after a 20-month investigation that stretched to Panama and Mexico and also involved a search of five locations in BC. David Giles was arrested Saturday at a Burnaby casino and is charged with conspiracy to import and traffic 500 kilograms of cocaine, along … [Read more...]
32nd Angel Forum for serious Investors & Entrepreneurs
July 1, 2012 by
For 18 pre-selected companies to present in 20 minute intervals to ~55 serious investors and demo their products & services during the day. Informational sessions by leading industry organizations. Start: 2012-10-16 5:30 PM End: 2012-10-16 7:50 AM Location: 2010 Commerce Center, 800 Robson St, Vancouver, BC, … [Read more...]
Oppal admits to conversation with Hells Angel
June 9, 2012 by
The head of the Missing Women Inquiry admits to having a 'casual conversation' with a full patch Hells Angel. But Wally Oppal says it was completely by accident. "I was at a concert two weeks ago, and a women in the next suite where I was a guest, asked if she could have a photo taken with me. I said 'sure,' I had no idea who she was. And a man in … [Read more...]
“Battle Angel” After “Avatar” Sequels
April 18, 2012 by
The good news for manga fans is that James Cameron is still keen on bringing his adaptation of Yukito Kishiro's "Battle Angel" saga to the big screen. The bad news is it's a long way off as the filmmaker tells MTV News this week that the sequels to "Avatar" are going to keep him busy for the next few years. The manga is set in a cyborg-dominated … [Read more...]
VEF: The Latest Trends in Angel Investing with Angel of the Year Boris Wertz (W Media Ventures)
November 21, 2011 by
Angel capital is a critical source of funding for early stage technology businesses. Our panel of angel experts will discuss some of the key elements they look for in prospective companies, the best way to pitch ideas to potential investors, and share some of their recent experiences in investing in start-ups. There will be ample time for questions … [Read more...]
Zoe Saldana Is Part Angel In “Dominion”
August 28, 2011 by
"Colombiana" star Zoe Saldana is attached to star in the supernatural thriller "Dominion" at Paramount Pictures says The Hollywood Reporter. Dean McCreary and Chester Hastings are penning the screenplay which centers on a woman (Saldana) who is half-human and half-angel. Saldana, Robbie Brenner, Dean McCreary and Chester Hastings will … [Read more...]
