Casey Lau on Building Global Tech Ecosystems: A Vancouver Perspective

In this episode of the Business Leadership Podcast, recorded live at Web Summit Vancouver 2025, host Edwin Frondozo is joined by Casey Lau, co-host of Web Summit. Casey shares his journey from co-hosting in Hong Kong to expanding Web Summit's reach to various global locations including Portugal, Qatar, Brazil, and now Vancouver. He discusses the challenges and opportunities of bringing Web Summit to new cities, the potential for economic and ecosystem development, and the importance of startups looking globally. Highlighting Vancouver's vibrant tech and startup scene, Casey emphasizes the city's rise on the global stage and its potential impact on fostering innovation and growth. 00:00 Introduction to the Business Leadership Podcast 00:36 Meet Casey Lau: The Connector of Global Tech 01:33 Casey's Journey with Web Summit 03:09 Vancouver's Growing Tech Ecosystem 04:48 The Global Impact of Vancouver's Tech Scene 07:01 Challenges and Opportunities for Canadian Tech 09:27 The Unique Appeal of Vancouver 11:39 Reflecting on the Impact of Major Tech Conferences 12:08 The Unique Role of Web Summit in the Tech Ecosystem 12:40 The Importance of Promoting Tech Events 12:52 Supporting Young Entrepreneurs and Startups 13:16 The Global Influence of Tech Conferences 13:32 Economic Impact of Tech Events on Cities 15:30 The Growth of Tech Ecosystems in Canada 19:57 Final Thoughts and Advice for Entrepreneurs

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This episode is 00:22:05 long.

This episode was published on Sep 9, 2025.

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