Social Venture Institute (SVI) Virtual

February 6-7 + Workshops February 10-14, 2025

A Space for Strength, Resilience, and Innovation

A purpose-led gathering centering the leadership of women and gender-diverse entrepreneurs—those who balance business, caregiving, advocacy, and other underrecognized roles.

Transforming Business, Together

If you believe business can and should drive social and economic transformation, you belong at Social Venture Institute. With somatic and arts-based facilitation, we tap into intuition, emotional intelligence, and creativity—qualities often overlooked but essential for transformative leadership.

Who is SVI Virtual For?

People of all genders are welcome in this powerful shared space, which will spotlight and centre the experiences of women and gender-diverse entrepreneurs.

While SVI Virtual is designed to focus on women and gender-diverse entrepreneurs, for our systems to shift, men must play a part in building a more equitable entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Be part of SVI Virtual on February 6-7, 2025, followed by a week of engaging workshops from February 10-14, 2025.

Speakers

Vanessa Richards

SVI & SVI Virtual Lead Facilitator

Director, vanessarichards.com

Jenn Harper

Founder & CEO

Cheekbone Beauty

Jessica Norwood

Founder & CEO

RUNWAY

Hillory Tenute

CEO

Lodge Consulting

Annelies Tjebbes

Founder & Executive Director

Roots & Rivers Consulting

Kareen Wong

Principal Consultant & Coach

Kareen Wong Consulting

Jasmine Rashid

Director of Impact and Author of The Financial Activist Playbook

Candide Group

Charla Vall

Consulting Director

Junxion Strategy

Rochelle Grayson

Founder

Mosaic Accelerator

Katrina Donald

Principal Consultant and Leadership Coach

Ever-so-Curious Consulting

Leonie Smith

Founder

The Thoughtful Workplace

Meagan Sutton

Independent Philanthropy Coach + Evaluation Consultant

Suzanne Siemens

Consultant, SVI Advisor

Alliance Strategies

Kristin Richard

Impact Fund Manager

EntrepreNorth

Tara Robertson

Principal

Tara Robertson Consulting Inc.

Debra Joy

Founder

The Success Solution

Courtney Henry

CEO & Principal Strategist

The Success Solution

Nandi Tippett

Mindful Movement Facilitator

Loretta (Lo) Laurin

Facilitator

Co-founder, Shift Delivery

Rachel Dick

Senior Manager, Social Purpose Business Innovation

Coast Capital

Chris Moscatello

Director, Small Business Banking

Coast Capital

Meet Your Team

SVI Virtual is proudly shaped by an advisory circle of entrepreneurs and business leaders who are committed to convening, building access and opportunities for women-identifying business leaders, and dismantling oppression everywhere.

Vanessa Richards

SVI & SVI Virtual Lead Facilitator

Director, vanessarichards.com

Orane Cheung

Operations Lead

Hollyhock Leadership Institute

Laurel Dault

Director

Hollyhock Leadership Institute

Pamela Chaloult

SVI & SVI Virtual Advisory Circle & SVI Virtual Co-Founder

Founder & CEO, Practical Feet Advisors

Shauna Harper

SVI Virtual Advisory Circle

CEO, WeBC

Cynthia Billops

SVI Virtual Advisory Circle

Direct Service, Director, ICA Fund

Maggie Chan

SVI Virtual Advisory Circle

Director, Tech Adoption Programs, InnovateBC

Melissa Allen

SVI Virtual Advisory Circle

Executive Director, League of Innovators

Carla Heim

SVI Virtual Advisory Circle

Director, Sustainability, BDC

Jackee Kasandy

SVI Virtual Advisory Circle

Founder | CEO, Black Entrepreneurs & Businesses of Canada Society

Alexia McKinnon

SVI Virtual Advisory Circle

Director of Indigenous Programs, Beedie School of Business (SFU)

Brianne Miller

SVI Virtual Advisory Circle

Director of Community & Regenerative Capital, Coralus

Kel Moody

SVI Virtual Advisory Circle

Founder, Alluvium Gatherings

Mariana Martinez Rubio

SVI Virtual Advisory Circle

Operations Coordinator, InBC Investment Corp.

Why Join SVI Virtual?

Access a Thriving Community: Your ticket is more than entry to the 2-day gathering (February 6-7, 2025) and week-long skill-building workshops (February 10-14, 2025). It’s your connection to the SVI Network—1,200+ mission-driven entrepreneurs offering resources, opportunities, and ongoing support.
Breaking Barriers Through Accessibility: SVI Virtual’s online format removes obstacles like caregiving responsibilities, geographic limitations, and time constraints, making it possible for leaders everywhere to participate. Accessible, tiered pricing ensures that financial circumstances aren’t a barrier.
Championing Equity and Transformation: You’re supporting a system that prioritizes equity, generosity, and connection. Together, we’re dismantling barriers for women and marginalized leaders while fostering collaboration, resilience, and transformation.
Build Lasting Relationships: Connect deeply with like-minded entrepreneurs. Past participants have reported forming relationships that offer ongoing support, inspiration, and meaningful opportunities long after the event.

Join your community

Agenda

Agenda subject to changes and updates. All times in PST

View the Detailed Session Agenda Here

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Pricing

Social Venture Institute Women Virtual 2023

Tuition: (all prices are in CAD)

The tuition includes access to the full 2-day gathering, featuring all sessions, True Confession, Case Study, and peer coaching, plus engaging skill-building workshops throughout the following week—all recorded so you can revisit the content anytime. Join us for an enriching experience designed to inspire, connect, and equip you with practical tools for your journey.

Generous $425
- If you’re in a position to contribute more, this tier enables you to invest in our mission of accessibility and inclusion. Your generosity supports SVI Scholarships for participants facing systemic barriers and helps foster a vibrant, equitable entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Standard $205
- This price reflects the full cost of delivering the event. By selecting the standard tier, you help sustain the event and ensure equitable access for others, particularly those managing households, caregiving, or underfunded ventures.
Subsidized $55
- This option is for women, gender-diverse individuals, or anyone facing financial barriers. We honour the realities of caregiving, systemic inequities, or early-stage entrepreneurship that can limit resources. Choose this tier if it makes your participation possible.
If the subsidized ticket is not accessible to you, please contact us at [email protected] for a fully subsidized ticket.