About this Event
Everyone has a story they rarely tell.
At Fail Forward Live, the audience becomes the storyteller. If you've experienced a setback, made a costly mistake, or learned an unforgettable lesson, you're invited to step up and share your story in five minutes.
Prefer to listen? That's perfectly fine too. Come for the networking, stay for the honest conversations, and leave with lessons you won't find in a business book.
Agenda
🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Networking
Info: Arrive, grab a drink, meet new people, and settle in.
🕑: 06:30 PM - 06:40 PM
Welcome & How It Works
Info: We'll introduce the format, explain the storytelling guidelines, and invite audience members to share a story.
🕑: 06:40 PM - 07:30 PM
Audience Stories
Info: This is where the magic happens. Volunteers are invited to share a 5-minute story about a mistake, setback, or unexpected failure—and the lesson that came from it.
No slides. No PowerPoint. No sales pitches. Just honest stories and meaningful lessons.
Not ready to share? That's perfectly okay. Come to listen, learn, and support those willing to be vulnerable.
🕑: 07:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Wrap-Up & Final Connections
Info: Reflect on the evening, continue the conversations, and make a few more connections before heading home.
Event venue & nearby stays
R&B Brewing | Ale & Pizza House, 54 East 4th Avenue, Vancouver, Canada
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