Coming soon · A BC tech podcast
Conversations with the people building BC tech about work, life, and the trade-offs nobody puts in the pitch deck.
We sit down with BC’s founders, operators and investors for unfiltered talks about the calls that failed, how they quiet the imposter syndrome, and the balance they’re still figuring out.
What it is
Built West is the long-form exploration of the people building the tech ecosystem in BC. Every two weeks we sit down with the founders, operators and investors building across this province to talk about what it takes: the early days, the whiffs, and the decisions that only looked obvious afterwards.
Who it’s for
BC tech is the setting, but Built West is for more than just founders and investors. We’ll attempt to find the lessons – on business and life – that apply to everyone, whether you’re a plumber, a teacher, a public servant, or a fresh grad just finding their feet.
What to expect
Yes, we talk business and tech. But we also get real about the hard stuff: trying to find balance, how lonely the journey can feel, and when enough is enough. I hope you leave each episode with one thing you didn’t expect to learn, from a source you didn’t expect to learn it from.
Your host
Matt Vaillant
Operator, dad, Victoria local. Fifteen years building companies across sales, marketing and operations. Built West is the show he kept wishing existed.
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