Lean In Vancouver

🤔 Curious about entrepreneurship? Thinking about starting something of your own? Running a side business alongside your 9-to-5 role? Or are you already growing and scaling an existing company?

No matter where you are on the journey, you're welcome to join us at the June 25 Women in Entrepreneurship circle coffee social in downtown Vancouver!

The BC Women in Entrepreneurship Circle was launched by Lean In Vancouver executive team in early 2026 to bring women together for open, supportive conversations about startups, innovation, and career growth.

This community is designed for women who want to learn from one another through shared experiences, meaningful connections, and honest conversations.

🗓️ Date: Thursday, June 25
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Location: Downtown Vancouver (address will be shared with Circle members by email)

This gathering is free to attend. We simply ask that attendees purchase their own coffee upon arrival.

If you're already a member of the BC Women in Entrepreneurship Circle, keep an eye on your inbox for event details.

🔗 New to the Circle? Join for free using the link in bio, and we'll send you the event information by email.

We look forward to meeting you and hearing your story!

We’re still buzzing with excitement after our Women in Entrepreneurship event last week. 💫

A big thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this evening so special. The energy in the room - sparked by our incredible speakers and engaged audience - was truly unforgettable.

To our amazing panelists: thank you for sharing your time, experiences, and insights into the entrepreneurial journey.

To our dedicated volunteers: this event wouldn’t have been possible without you. Your hard work behind the scenes created such a meaningful and seamless experience for everyone.

To our partners at Vancouver Startup Week and Convergence: we are so grateful for your support and collaboration - and we’re excited for what’s ahead in the future

And to our community: thank you for showing up, making connections, and being open to new ideas. It was wonderful to re-connect with familiar faces and welcome new ones into the Lean In Vancouver network.

📩 Want to join us next time? Sign up for our newsletter to be the first to hear about upcoming events: https://www.leanincanada.com/join-our-networks

📢 Lean In Vancouver is growing! We are looking for:

🌟 Copywriter – to help us tell powerful stories and create engaging content for our community.
🌟 Events Team Co-Lead – to co-own the events strategy, timelines, and delivery.
🌟 Circles Co-Lead – to foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment where members can connect.

These are volunteer team roles that offer the chance to build skills, connections, and community - while making a meaningful difference.

For more details on responsibilities and applications check out our volunteers page (under Vancouver Network): https://leanincanada.com/volunteers/

Know someone who would be a great fit? Share this post with them or tag them in the comments below. 👇

Join us in shaping the future of Lean In Vancouver!

We’re thrilled to introduce the incredible moderator for our SOLD OUT Women in Entrepreneurship event on April 30th 🎉

Meet Mikayla Stewart - a multi-venture entrepreneur and technical leader who has supported 75+ pre-Series A startups in raising over $150M through her consulting practice, Atono. As Co-Founder & CTO of Athena Collective, she’s built and scaled a platform dedicated to empowering female entrepreneurs alongside her Co-Founder, Sarah Bundy.

With a background in International Relations (Security & Strategy), Mikayla brings a sharp, analytical perspective to startup growth, product development, and building sustainable businesses - all from her home base in Vancouver, BC.

We can’t wait for the insights, energy, and depth she’ll bring to this event hosted in partnership with Vancouver Startup Week 💫

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