How to Launch and Grow a Startup in BC with Support from Accelerate Okanagan and FH&P Lawyers | Season 4 Episode 7

Thinking about launching a startup? Wondering how to raise capital, protect your IP, or find the right mentor? In this episode of FH&P Lawyers’ Law Talk, Partner Clay Williams sits down with Brea Lake, CEO of Accelerate Okanagan, and FH&P associate Russell Peas for a deep dive into what it really takes to build a tech business in the Okanagan.Brea and Russell unpack:✅ How Accelerate Okanagan supports startups—from idea to scale✅ The biggest legal and financial mistakes new founders make✅ Why IP protection matters early (and how to do it right)✅ How to access grants, mentorship, and pitch opportunities✅ What makes the Okanagan a top place to start and grow a businessWhether you're a first-time founder, serial entrepreneur, or simply curious about the startup scene in BC, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss.FH&P Lawyers | Rooted in Community. Ready to Help.#Startups #FHPLawyers #AccelerateOkanagan #TechEcosystem #LegalAdvice #StartupFunding #OkanaganBusiness #KelownaLawyers #InnovationSupport #VentureValidation #IPProtection #LawTalkPodcast