Social Venture Institute (SVI) Sea to Sky

April 30 - May 2, 2025

Level up yourself, your network, and your business

SVI Sea to Sky, held in the breathtaking town of Whistler, is an immersive gathering of visionary leaders and social entrepreneurs dedicated to leveraging business as a force for positive social change.

If you believe that business can—and should—drive social and economic transformation, SVI Sea to Sky is where you belong.

Join us to launch the next chapter of Canada’s longest-running social enterprise gathering. SVI Sea to Sky brings together 70+ CEOs, entrepreneurs, movement leaders, and impact investors in a stunning new setting to catalyze a values-based local economy.

Invest in yourself and in lasting relationships.

Take the time to work on your business, instead of in your business.

Be part of the inaugural SVI Sea to Sky.

This 3-day gathering takes place at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre in Whistler, BC on the unceded, shared territories of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh and Líḻwat7ul peoples.

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Meet Your Team

SVI Sea to Sky is produced by a team of entrepreneurs, investors, and facilitators committed to your growth:

Cheeying Ho

SVI Sea to Sky Advisor

Former Executive Director, Whistler Centre for Sustainability

Diana Chan

SVI Sea to Sky Advisor

Owner, Moguls Coffee House

Diana Mulvey

SVI Sea to Sky Advisor

Principal, Seeds Consulting

Laurel Dault

Director

Hollyhock Leadership Institute

Orane Cheung

Operations Lead

Hollyhock Leadership Institute

Mike Rowlands

SVI Producer & Board Treasurer, Past Chair

Junxion

Mark Busse

Consultant, Facilitator, and Coach

Independent

Why attend SVI Sea to Sky:

There’s a reason SVI Hollyhock events consistently achieve a Net Promoter Score of 92; now, with SVI Sea to Sky, you can experience the same transformative connections and inspiration in Whistler, BC.

Find Your Community Entrepreneurship can be isolating, but SVI Sea to Sky brings together values-aligned leaders to create a supportive network you can rely on.
Solve Real-World Challenges Bring your pressing issues to One-on-One Advisors, Peer Coaching Circles, and Case Studies. Gain new perspectives and leave with actionable solutions to enhance your impact.
Forge Lifelong Relationships SVI connections last a lifetime. Show up as your full self to meet future partners, clients, board members, and friends. Become part of the thriving SVI alumni network of over 3,000 changemakers who champion each other year-round.
Restore and Re-Energize Amidst the beautiful surroundings of Sea to Sky, take time to reconnect with your passion and find fresh inspiration.

Be a part of the magic

True Confessions

We start each SVI with a True Confessions storytelling presentation. True Confessions are not canned speeches about how to become a wildly successful entrepreneur. They’re personal stories from leaders who have faced enormous challenges and made some big mistakes that they’re willing to talk about. They’re also real-life stories from leaders who made a decision to do something meaningful and were successful in doing so.

The True Confessions model is all about offering honest, vulnerable experiences of seasoned leaders so that listeners can apply lessons of trials and triumphs to their own venture.

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Interactive Case Studies

At SVI Sea to Sky we will feature enterprises that have identified a specific strategic challenge to a panel of experts. The format is highly interactive and experiential. Participants present their business problems to a panel of experienced business leaders and fellow participants. In return, they receive advice, tools, and resources to strengthen and grow their enterprise in a socially conscious way.

Skill Building & Mentorship

Peer Coaching: We gather in small groups for these interactive problem solving sessions. Each person can share a challenge and receive loving peer reflection in a safe, intimate space with support from SVI leaders and experts.

Workshops: 90-minute interactive skill-building workshops. Receive practical skills through the generous sharing of knowledge and expertise throughout our time together on topics like sales, marketing, finance, strategy, and leadership. Stay tuned for the full workshop list!

Who is SVI Sea to Sky for?

SVI Sea to Sky is for CEOs, entrepreneurs, changemakers and investors who are using business as a source for good.
Non-profit leaders are welcome; use promo code NONPROFIT for 10% off your tuition.
While programming will centre Sea to Sky-based ventures, leaders from everywhere are welcome at this gathering in a breathtaking setting.

Pricing

Tuition:

Join us for an immersive 3-day program at $995 CAD. Your tuition includes:

3 days of programming, including workshops
2 breakfasts and 2 lunches
Dinner on Thursday evening
Celebration Party Thursday evening
Coffee and snacks throughout

Dive into an enriching experience designed for growth, connection, and insight

Accommodation at the Aava Whistler Hotel:

Enjoy exclusive promotional rates starting at just $140 per night when you book by March 31, 2024!
Located just a short walk from the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre, the Aava Whistler Hotel offers premium amenities, including a pool, hot tub, fitness center, and complimentary Wi-Fi to make your stay unforgettable
Book now and secure your stay

Scholarships:

Scholarship applications open early 2025. Learn more about the scholarship process here
Hollyhock recognizes that economic opportunity is not currently equal. Our scholarship program is one of our key strategies to expand program access to underrepresented and marginalized communities. A limited number of scholarships are available with awards ranging from partial to full tuition
We encourage applicants from those whose identities intersect with, but are not limited to: Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, newcomers, youth, and elders

Join your fellow CEOs, investors, and social venture leaders at SVI Sea to Sky 2025!

Our Partners

Thank you to our community partners for helping support, uplift, and work together to eliminate barriers to equity and economic access!

Community Amplifiers

Thank you to our community amplifiers for helping support, uplift, and work together to eliminate barriers to equity and economic access!

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