Open Coffee Club is a casual gathering of people involved/interested in founding, operating or funding startups.
The vibe is more hangout than event and provides people with a regular time and location to talk shop, discuss news, ask questions and and meet others in the startup community they may only see occasionally at more formal events.
Location: Nelson the Seagull, 315 Carrall St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2J4
Once You Arrive: You can locate us by looking for the table with the small LED display: "Vancouver Founders Open Coffee Club."
Google Maps link to Nelson the Seagull
Contact Steve at sdancho@hotmail.com to get a link to join our WhatsApp discussion board.
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