For the 19th year in a row Rocket Builders will publish a series of lists profiling B.C. companies based on their economic potential in the coming year. The “Ready to Rocket” lists feature companies in the ICT, Digital Health, Life Science and CleanTech sectors that are best positioned to capitalize on the largest growth trends […]
Digital Technology Supercluster Launches Tech Talent Accelerator
The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically altered Canada’s economy and labour market. The increase in the need for digital skills has widened the ‘digital divide’ and skills gap, contributing to higher unemployment – especially for more vulnerable Canadians. In response Canada’s Digital Technology Supercluster has announced its largest investment to date in developing in-demand digital talent […]
TiE Vancouver To Host Demo Day On February 10th
TiE (The Indus Entrepreneurs) was founded in Silicon Valley in 1992 by successful entrepreneurs with roots in the Indus region (the Indian subcontinent). With a mission to support startups through networking and the raising of capital for entrepreneurs, TiE has spread over 72 chapters in 17 countries with over 20,000 Members. RELATED: Six Things that […]
M&A In Uncertain Times: Lessons From Successful Vancouver Exits
The Vancouver Entrepreneurs Forum is hosting their first event of the year on Tuesday, January 19th and the topic is exits. M&A In Uncertain Times: Lessons From Successful Vancouver Exits will include stories and insights from entrepreneurs that have successfully sold their companies before and during the pandemic, as well as their thoughts on COVID-19’s impact […]
HR Tech Group Offers Free C-Suite Diversity & Inclusion Training
If you’ve got Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) training on your roadmap for 2021, we’ve got the program for you! HR Tech Group has launched D&I training programs as part of their ongoing effort to increase the attraction, retention and advancement of underrepresented groups in the technology sector. Designed for executive-level leaders and board directors, this […]
AbCellera, Cymax, Klue, Thinkific, and Unbounce Hiring Virtually Next Week
It’s a great time to be looking for a new gig in Vancouver’s tech ecosystem and Tech Talent Canada is making it easier than ever with their upcoming virtual job fair. Tech Talent Canada’s job fairs have been a huge success with 1,500+ educated, experienced, and diverse candidates at each of their events since they […]
Forum for Women Entrepreneurs’ Pitch for the Purse Goes Virtual
The Forum for Women Entrepreneurs’ annual Pitch for the Purse is back for the fifth year but this time it is virtual. With women particularly hard hit by the pandemic, the $25,000 prize (alongside the two $5,000 prizes for finalists) will offer much needed financial support for women to grow their businesses. The first virtual […]
TiE Angels Launches In Vancouver With A Demo Day
TiE (The Indus Entrepreneurs) was founded in Silicon Valley in 1992 by successful entrepreneurs with roots in the Indus region (the Indian subcontinent). Since then TiE is spread over 72 chapters in 17 countries with over 20,000 Members. The British Columbia Chapter of TiE has launched TiE Angels Vancouver, an investor forum that brings together promising […]
New Ventures BC Competition Awards Postponed Until After B.C. Election
New Ventures B.C. has postponed awards announcement for their 20th annual competition due to the interregnum and pending B.C. election. The event was originally scheduled for Thursday, October 1st. Innovate BC is the competition’s title sponsor. As a crown corporation their communications are on hold during the campaigning portion of the Provincial election. The New […]
Virtual Vancouver Startup Week Starts Tomorrow
Back for its seventh consecutive year, Vancouver Startup Week (VSW) is using a new virtual format to explore the many pressing issues facing Canadian entrepreneurs: Scaling businesses in a recession, articulating D&I messages internally and externally, securing funding during a pandemic, and on it goes in 2020. Starting tomorrow and running until October 1st, Vancouver […]