About this Event
About Tech Connect Summer Socials: Downtown Windsor Edition
Explore the Core this summer while you engage with the local tech community and partake in some fun "after 5" networking and unique activities.
Held throughout July and August in the heart of downtown Windsor, these events are your ticket to break free from the screen! It's all about building connections, learning new things, sharing laughs, and supporting our beloved downtown local businesses.
Who Are These Events For?
The Tech Connect Summer Social events are open to all members of the tech community, both downtown and beyond, including students, professionals, and members and organizations of the broader tech network. Attendance is free, but space is limited.
In this month's session, let's talk tech with the former managing editor of TechCrunch...
Join us for an evening of insight, networking, and community at Craft Heads in downtown Windsor. This special event features a Q&A session with University of Windsor Alumni, Darrell Etherington, Network Development professional at OMERS Ventures, founder of The Angle, startup and venture advisor, and former managing editor at TechCrunch.
Engage with Darrell as they share their expertise and offer valuable advice on navigating the tech landscape, whether you're a founder, student, professional, or tech enthusiast. This is a unique opportunity to connect with two prominent figures in the field and ask your burning questions about the tech industry, their career advancement, and advice for startups.
We’ll be hanging out at Craft Heads enjoying their finest brews, accompanied by pizza from Terra Cotta. Network with fellow tech community members, gain insider knowledge and enjoy one of the coolest spaces that downtown Windsor has to offer.
What's included?
Your free ticket includes entry into the fireside chat as well as a non-alcoholic beverage of your choosing and wood fired pizza from Terra Cotta.
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The Tech Connect Summer Social events are powered by: St. Clair College Zekelman School of Information Technology, University of Windsor's Faculty of Science and School of Computer Science, Rocket Innovation Studio, Downtown Business Improvement Association, and City of Windsor via Ward 3 Councillor, Renaldo Agostino.
About our Speakers:
Darrell Etherington
Darrell Etherington is a distinguished technology journalist with an extensive background in reporting on innovative tech trends and emerging sectors. Currently, he holds the position of Head of Content at OMERS Ventures, where he leverages his deep understanding of the technology landscape to identify and support high-potential startups in the tech industry.
With a career that spans over a decade in technology journalism, primarily with TechCrunch, Darrell has covered a broad spectrum of topics from artificial intelligence and robotics to space exploration and autonomous vehicles. His reporting has consistently provided keen insights into the dynamics of technology development and its intersection with business and consumer markets.
At OMERS Ventures, Darrell's role involves scouting for promising technology firms, conducting thorough market analyses, and helping to shape the venture firm's investment strategies. His expertise not only aids in discerning the viability of potential investments but also supports portfolio companies in navigating the complexities of growth and innovation in the tech sector.
A graduate of the University of Windsor, where he studied English Literature, Darrell combines his passion for narrative with a rigorous understanding of tech, making him a valued member of the investment team and a respected figure in the venture capital community.
Darrell is known for his articulate and engaging communication style, making him a sought-after speaker at technology conferences and panels. His insights provide significant value to audiences, ranging from industry professionals to budding entrepreneurs, eager to understand the current and future tech landscape.’
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Craft Heads Brewing Company, 89 University Avenue West, Windsor, Canada
CAD 0.00
