As wildfires descend on the forests of British Columbia, it is safe to say that ski season is over. But powder-chasers lament the dry and heat of summer sun, reminiscing instead for blankets of white once again draped over Vancouver’s majestic mountain range. And there are a lot of these snow-seekers: North American ski hills […]
Investors to Discuss Shifting Success Metrics Amid Troubled Economy
The tumultuous economic landscape of 2023 has thrown up many questions about the strategies top venture capital firms are adopting to navigate these challenging times. Tech Ventures is set to host an interactive evening on June 15, focusing on the emerging trends in the VC sector amid ongoing economic difficulties. The event, taking place from […]
Vancouver Holds on to Second Place in Canada’s Startup Ecosystem Ranking
Four the fourth year in a row, Canada ranked fourth on StartupBlink’s Global Startup Ecosystem Index for 2023, behind Israel, the UK, and the US. Within Canada, Toronto ranked as the top startup hub. Vancouver, whose startup ecosystem ranked 18th in North America, placed second in the nation. Vancouver best watch out though—the city dropped […]
Addy Unveils Latest Real Estate Property Investment for Canadians
Commercial property in downtown cores have lost value in recent years. Demand for downtown office space is diminished because many companies remain operating on hybrid or remote models initiated during the thick of the Pandemic and thus require fewer desks at headquarters than they did three years prior. “As remote and hybrid work arrangements become […]
Proxima HQ Streamlines Property Sales with Digital Innovation
A fledging firm known as Proxima HQ specializes in offering an end-to-end digital sales platform specifically designed for property developers and sales and marketing teams. The Vancouver-based startup, a NVBC Competition finalist, says its platform aims to streamline the sales launch process, saving these teams both time and money. Proxima HQ’s prop-tech platform replicates all […]
Vancouver Tech Startup Olive Goes All In On AI
Following a $3 million seed round led by Chicago Ventures in 2022, Vancouver’s Olive is bringing artificial intelligence technology to the forefront of its business. Co-founded by Dan Harrison and Chris Heard in 2018, the Techstars 2020 alum transforms the buying process by moving customers away from archaic RFP/RFI processes to a fully agile evaluation. And […]
Pilot Platform Empowers Canadians to Collaborate on Dream Trips
A Canadian startup’s journey from inception to success demonstrates the resilience of entrepreneurship and the vibrant dynamic of the tech industry. Pilot, born from founder Connor Wilson’s contemplative ATV ride on a Greek mountain in March 2019, was initially registered as HappyHour, a representation of quality time with friends. The nascent company initially planned to […]
How Vancouver’s Ginger Desk is Pioneering Virtual Assistance in Healthcare
As it moves on to Round Three of the annual New Ventures BC Competition presented by Innovate BC, Vancouver-based Ginger Desk has positioned itself as a Virtual Assistant service for health practitioners across North America. With a keen eye for gaps in the market, natural health expert Dr. Julie Durnan leveraged her 15 years of industry experience […]
New Vancouver Tech Event Looks to ‘Unleash Innovation,’ Spark US Collaboration
A new large-scale tech conference is coming to Vancouver in 2024. It is not Collision, as some have called for, but rather Innovate West. The multi-day event, slated for mid-April next year, is due to take place at the Vancouver Convention Centre. It will focus on the intersection of technology and business innovation. More so […]
Spare Labs Partners with Uber to Empower Micro-Transit Options
Spare Labs and Uber this week announced a partnership that integrates the Vancouver startup’s cloud-based on-demand transit platform with Uber’s driver network. This collaboration empowers transit agencies to enhance microtransit and paratransit services using Uber’s network, according to Lynda Chau of Spare. By integrating Uber into their services through Spare, transit agencies can reduce operational […]