A message from our President & CEO
As we dive into this year’s Annual Impact Report, we can’t help but feel proud of the transformation and growth 2023-2024 has brought. This year has been one of great momentum, building on the work of FY22-23, not just for WEtech Alliance but for the entrepreneurs and partners in our ecosystem. Together, we’re making a lasting impact on the regional, national, and global stages.
Our journey continues, building on more than a decade of supporting innovators and startups. As we look ahead, we remain committed to our three core pillars: Helping Entrepreneurs & Companies Start, Sell, and Scale; Connecting Talent; and Building Community. These values guide us as we embrace the opportunities ahead.
While the regional entrepreneurial landscape is undergoing changes, we see these as chances to reset, re-imagine, and grow collectively. Entrepreneurship has never been more important, and I encourage leaders in the community to ensure we continue building on the momentum that our region is experiencing.
As we look ahead, WEtech will work alongside partners, aligning with regional priorities and fostering a thriving startup ecosystem to ensure long-term growth, sustainability, and the ability to meet the evolving needs of our ecosystem.
This year’s Annual Impact report is a testament to the incredible efforts of regional founders, companies, talent, and community, whose hard work and innovation continue to drive our region forward. Their collective achievements fill these pages with stories of progress and impact. We also want to extend our gratitude to our dedicated team, board members, partners, funders, and the entire community, whose unwavering support, collaboration, and commitment have been instrumental in realizing this success
Thank you to everyone who’s contributed to our shared success—together, we are shaping a bright future.
Yvonne Pilon
President & CEO,
WEtech Alliance
BY THE NUMBERS
Helping Entrepreneurs & Companies
• 178 unique clients engaged
• 27 business advisors & growth coaches engaged across the globe
• 2,038 hours in business advisory support provided to client portfolio
• 30 new products & services brought to market
• +$11.6 million funding raised by client portfolio
• +$206 million annual revenue generated by client portfolio
• 32 entrepreneurial training sessions & workshops held with 679 registered attendees
Why it matters: We know that entrepreneurs and innovators are the key drivers of job creation, and technology and innovation are crucial in addressing society’s pressing challenges.
Connecting Talent
• 22 events held to connect talent with high-growth companies, skills development and community
• 1,211 registered attendees at talent events, programs and workshops
• an average of 62.5 regional tech job postings active on our Tech Jobs Board at any given time
Why it matters: We know that talent is the driving force behind any startup’s success, and a skilled and engaged workforce is vital to a region’s economic growth.
Building Community
• 9 events held to bring the community together
• 921 registered attendees at community events, programs and workshops
• 26 client stories shared via client spotlights, video features, news releases and podcast interviews
• 81 WEtech & client earned media hits
• 20,580 followers and 1.3 million impressions across our social media platforms
• 35,849 visitors and 122,580 pageviews on our website
• 36,433 Tech It Out newsletters sent, with an open rate of 49.43%
Why it matters: We know that storytelling and planned and chance encounters can lead to meaningful collaborations, and ultimately, a stronger community.
WEtech Alliance works to consistently provide open and transparent reporting. Our WINfographic snapshots, Client Impact Reports and Annual Impact Report can be found at www.wetech-alliance.com/impact.
For a closer look at the terminology we use and how we arrive at the numbers we report on, click here.
