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.

Register now

Speakers

Aki Kaltenbach

Founder / CEO

Save Da Sea

Rosemary Stager

CEO

Lil'wat Business Group

Melanie Bitner

Co-Founder, CMO, Business Development

FireSwarm Solutions Inc.

Charles Steele

President and Co-Founder

Ziptrek Ecotours

Shannon Emmerson

Founder & CEO

Forge & Spark Media

Leonie Smith

Founder

The Thoughtful Workplace

Olivia Hornby

Managing Partner

Spring Impact Capital Management Inc.

Genevieve Pinto

Partner

Renewal Funds

Ian Walker

President & Founder

Left Coast Naturals

Carolyn Arthur

Senior Manager, Procurement Programs

UBC

Carla Mays

Co-Founder and Head of Global Research + Policy

#SmartCohort NGO

Jill Bester

Partner and Client Relationship Manager

Genus Capital Management

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

Treasurer & Past Chair

Junxion

Mark Busse

Consultant, Facilitator, and Coach

Independent

Travis Clifford

Program Coordinator

Hollyhock Leadership Institute

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

Agenda

Agenda details subject to change

Download the Session Agenda Here

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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.

Single Evening Tickets Now Available!

Can’t attend the whole gathering? A very limited number of True Confessions evenings tickets featuring Rosemary Stager and Charles Steele are now on sale. Register here

Scholarships:

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
SVI Sea to Sky Scholarships are now extended until April 15, 2025. Learn more about the scholarship process and apply here

Contact us at [email protected] for any support or further information.

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