UBC Launch Pad

Thank you for joining us at the Vancouver Tech Mixer on November 20th! 🎉 50+ attendees gathered at the Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre at UBC and heard from our wonderful panelists about their highlights and struggles of their career journeys, as well as their advice for students looking to break into the tech industry. ✨ We would like to say a huge thank you to our panelists, Lucy Li, James Pan, Danielle Clark, Shubh Bhalla, and Aryan Ghandi for taking the time to be here and providing fruitful conversations among the attendees! 👏 And thank you to our organisers and event sponsors, Github and Notion at UBC for making this possible! 📚 We truly hope everyone had a great time with us. Stay tuned for recap videos on our Instagram to come soon! 😊

Big News! We’re thrilled to unveil our amazing panelists for the Vancouver Tech Mixer, hosted by UBC Launch Pad and proudly supported by GitHub and Notion @ UBC! 🎉 Joining us for this incredible event: ✨ James (Yuxuan) Pan, Software Engineer at Microsoft ✨Aryan Gandhi, Software Engineer at Amazon ✨ Tianyu (Lucy) Li, Technology Risk Consultant at KPMG ✨ Shubh Bhalla, Software Engineer at PayPal ✨ Danielle Clark, Product Designer at Splunk Stay tuned to our Instagram story on @ubclaunchpad for panelist spotlights throughout the next two weeks, where we'll introduce you to each panelist more in-depth! Don’t forget to RSVP for the Tech Mixer using this link: lu.ma/j3wq1dl1 Spots are filling up fast! Make sure not to delay your registration. See you there! 🚀

📢 Hello Vancouver! Join us for the Vancouver Tech Mixer, hosted by UBC Launch Pad and proudly supported by GitHub and Notion @ UBC! 👀We’ll be hosting five amazing panelists from Microsoft, Amazon, KPMG, PayPal, and Splunk. Stay tuned to find out who we have planned! This event is perfect for anyone regardless of experience! It's a great chance to connect with others, pick up some new insights, and just have a good time while enjoying some free dinner!🤝 📅 When? Nov. 20, 6:30-9:00PM PST 📍 Where? UBC; room TBD! 🎟️ How much? Free for LP members, $5 for non-LP members 🙌Dinner and refreshments provided! Don’t miss out—RSVP here at: lu.ma/j3wq1dl1 We’re so excited to have you! 🚀

Launch Pad is recruiting! 🙌 We're looking for design mentors for our new mentorship program. 🚀 Qualifications: • Be currently working full-time as a UI/UX designer • Commit at least one hour to the program a month! If you're interested or would like more information, reach out to us by emailing us or DMing us on Instagram.🌟

Last Call to Opt-In! Introducing Launch Pad’s newest program! Our Mentorship Program provides an opportunity for our members to learn from working professionals in technology and business careers at companies such as Google and Amazon. To opt in, fill out the form in your email by September 30! As always, feel free to reach out if you have any questions by DMing us on Instagram at @ubclaunchpad or emailing us at strategy@ubclaunchpad.com!

Wonder what we’re going to be working on this year? Swipe to see brief descriptions and one-liners about each project. Check out our website for the application portal! Applications close on September 8 at 11:59PM so make sure to apply before then! Best of luck on your applications.

Now, for the moment we’ve all been waiting for! Recruitment for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year has officially opened! We’re looking for passionate software developers and UI/UX designers - any current UBC student is welcome to apply, regardless of experience. Please note that applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, so don’t delay! Check out the FAQ section of our website if you have any questions. Feel free to reach out to us via email at strategy@ubclaunchpad.com or message us if you have any further unanswered questions.

Meet your 2024-2025 LP Executive Team ✨ Co-Pres: Armin Talaie & Adrienne Leung Tech Leads: Yunxiao Liu, Jessie Shang, Arman Moztarzadeh, Xavier Lam, Kevin Zhang, & Hriday Buddhdev Strategy: Martin Tang, Allen Nguyen, Daphne Tian, Ura Hwang, & Iris D. Liu Design Leads: Jena Arianto & Patty Tancharoen Applications for the upcoming year will be opening soon - stay tuned for updates!

UBC Launch Pad Sponsorship Outreach! Are you passionate about supporting innovation and nurturing the next generation of tech talent? UBC Launch Pad, the largest software development club at the University of British Columbia, is offering a variety of sponsorship opportunities. By becoming a sponsor, you'll not only support our mission to empower students with real-world software development experience but also gain unique opportunities to connect with our vibrant community of talented developers and designers. Have Questions or Ready to Collaborate? Connect with us! Email sophia.lee@ubclaunchpad.com for any inquiries. Explore Our Sponsorship Package

Summer internship applications are coming around! The Resume Roast will run on January 28th, 2024 and is an event designed to provide raw feedback and advice on resumes and LinkedIn profiles, to students applying for summer internships from experienced mentors. This event aims to create a space for students to seek mentorship and create meaningful professional relationships with working individuals in the tech world. If you know of anyone who you think would be a good mentor, please share the form with them! Student RSVP form: https://lnkd.in/gZKRzNgv Mentor form: https://lnkd.in/gQgcCcRf Feel free to shoot us a message if you have any questions! 🚀