Wearable devices have become good at telling people when they are stressed. Vancouver’s Prana Labs wants them to help people do something about it. The startup is behind Vayu, a wearable-first … READ MORE... about Vayu by Prana Labs Wants Smartwatches to Do More Than Measure Stress
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TravelAI Brings Sonder Home with Brand Acquisition
Vancouver-based TravelAI has acquired the Sonder brand and relaunched Sonder.com, giving one of Canada’s best-known travel-tech names a second life following the collapse of its former operator. Through parent company UpNext Ventures, TravelAI acquired the … READ MORE... about TravelAI Brings Sonder Home with Brand Acquisition
Telus Reveals Leadership Changes as ‘First Step’ of Business ‘Transformation’
Since 2022, the value of shares in Telus are down by more than half, even amid broader market rallies. To help buck the trend, the venerable Vancouver telecom titan has unveiled changes to its executive leadership. This includes David Fuller rejoining as … READ MORE... about Telus Reveals Leadership Changes as ‘First Step’ of Business ‘Transformation’
Vayu by Prana Labs Wants Smartwatches to Do More Than Measure Stress
Wearable devices have become good at telling people when they are stressed. Vancouver’s Prana Labs wants them to help people do something about it. The startup is behind Vayu, a wearable-first breathwork platform that combines biometric monitoring, … READ MORE... about Vayu by Prana Labs Wants Smartwatches to Do More Than Measure Stress
Jane Bolsters Software Portfolio with Acquisition of Local Startup Ginger Desk
With a keen eye for gaps in the market, natural health expert Dr. Julie Durnan leveraged her 15 years of industry experience to found Ginger Desk after observing how practitioners grappled with admin tasks. Durnan envisioned a service that could shoulder … READ MORE... about Jane Bolsters Software Portfolio with Acquisition of Local Startup Ginger Desk
A Major Battery Energy Storage Project is Coming to Vancouver Island
British Columbia is planning to build a sizeable battery energy storage facility. BC Hydro revealed this week that the new project, to be situated adjacent to the Vancouver Island Terminal Substation near Duncan, will deliver at least 100 megawatts of … READ MORE... about A Major Battery Energy Storage Project is Coming to Vancouver Island
Kelowna’s Nordic AutoFeed Brings Automation to the Barn
At most horse barns, feeding happens on a schedule designed around people. A Kelowna company has developed an automated alternative intended to prioritize horses’ natural grazing patterns and physiological needs. As a part of a product diversification … READ MORE... about Kelowna’s Nordic AutoFeed Brings Automation to the Barn
BC Founders Day Moves Outdoors with Its Biggest Lineup Yet
British Columbia’s startup community will come together in Vancouver next month as BC Founders Day returns for its third year. Taking place August 20th at South Flats, a new outdoor venue beside Emily Carr University, the day-long gathering will connect … READ MORE... about BC Founders Day Moves Outdoors with Its Biggest Lineup Yet
Dennis Pilarinos Has Been Quietly Building Vancouver Tech for Two Decades
For someone who has played an outsized role in Vancouver's tech sector, Dennis Pilarinos has spent much of his career avoiding the spotlight. His résumé stretches from Microsoft and Amazon to Buddybuild, Apple, and now Unblocked. Along the way, he helped … READ MORE... about Dennis Pilarinos Has Been Quietly Building Vancouver Tech for Two Decades
Local Research Targets Innovation at Intersection of Biotech and Agriculture
Genome British Columbia is funding three research projects aimed at developing technology-forward tools to help farmers protect the region's fruit and vegetable crops, which export more than $1 billion in products annually. Sally Greenwood, Chief Operating … READ MORE... about Local Research Targets Innovation at Intersection of Biotech and Agriculture
Koonkie Captures Capital for Innovation Supporting Ecological Restoration
A biological analytics and software company specializing in large-scale DNA data has garnered federal capital for a special project. Vancouver-based Koonkie works with mining companies, consultants, universities, and even NASA to solve complex data … READ MORE... about Koonkie Captures Capital for Innovation Supporting Ecological Restoration