Notes from
the build.
The story of building VIBE in the open: the wins, the lessons, and what we’re learning as we go.
How we plan a world-class day
VIBE is one curated day and an evening in Victoria, capped at 200 people. Here is how we design it so the right people actually meet.
Why build on Vancouver Island
Vancouver Island has the talent, the quality of life, and a set of industries it genuinely leads. What it has lacked is density of capital and a place where that talent meets it. Here is the case for building here.
Why the room matters more in an AI world
As AI drives the cost of information, code, and content toward zero, the scarce things become trust, judgment, and access to the right people. A curated, in-person gathering is getting more valuable, not less.
What the Island was built on, and where it is going
Vancouver Island was built on resources, rebuilt on knowledge, and is now positioned for a third act around technology and capital. A look at the past, present, and future of the Island economy.
The Island's capital problem
The Island builds excellent companies and then watches them raise on the mainland or sell early. The bottleneck is not talent. It is the distance between Island founders and the capital that should back them.
Why small places win
One of the most productive economies in the world is a small, low-lying country with almost no natural advantages. It wins on density, specialization, and openness. The Island can run the same playbook.
Builders meet capital.
Once a year, in one place.
Engineered serendipity
We curate who is there so the right people actually meet, not a hall full of strangers.
An experience, not a conference
Exceptional food, a singular Island setting, and an evening worth staying for.
A personalized agenda
A day routed around your goals, not a generic ticket.