From Web Summit to Work Permit

You survived day one of Web Summit. Come get some fresh ocean air and mountain views before round two.

A morning walk-and-talk for global founders expanding into Canada.

Coffee, the Coal Harbour seawall, and four local founders sharing stories from the trenches about what it actually takes — whether you're relocating yourself, your co-founder, or your next key hire.

📅 Wednesday, May 13, 2026 · 7:45–9:15 AM
📍 LOT185 Café, Convention Centre Lobby
💵 Free · Coffee included

The format

7:45 AM — Coffee at LOT185 Café (1055 Canada Place, Convention Centre Lobby)
8:00 AM — Walk east along the Coal Harbour seawall toward Sea Bridge
8:30 AM — Pause at Cardero Park for the conversation
9:00 AM — Wrap up. Easy 15-minute walk back to the Convention Centre, in time for the 9:30 keynote.

Flat, paved, stroller-friendly. Dress for Vancouver weather.

Your co-hosts

Four founders who've been in the trenches — sharing what they've learned with founders landing in Canada.

Brooke Finlay — Founder, Navio Immigration

Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC #R514337). Immigration strategy by a founder, for founders — work permits, intra-company transfers, and PR pathways built for scaling teams.

Rachel Wood — Founder, Rachel Wood Coaching

First-hand experience from someone who just did it. Built and exited a multi-million dollar consumer brand, recently immigrated to Canada herself. Knows the paperwork, the personal stuff, and the quiet landmines nobody tells you about.

Sam Shaw — Co-founder, Assist-her

Fractional support to land on your feet. Connects founders with operators and VAs who have Canadian domain expertise — so you're not spending month one figuring out who to call.

Steph Daudlin — Founder, Octopus HR

Talent and HR to build your core team. Fractional CHRO and recruiting for founders who need team-building that actually fits a startup — first hire through the first fifty.

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Hosted by Brooke Finlay, RCIC #R514337 · Navio Immigration