Shopping for a new vehicle is an inevitable but often dreaded aspect of adulthood. Seeking to simplify the experience for automobile consumers in Canada, a startup launched from Vancouver is applying modern technology to achieve its mission. Founded in 2022 by Vivian Liu, Making Auto Easy helps users navigate the car market with a personalized […]
Jane Appoints Chief Marketing Officer to ‘Spearhead Next Phase of Growth’
Jane Software has announced the addition of a new Chief Marketing Officer. The North Vancouver-born clinic management software company has revealed that Dan Davidow will now head marketing for Jane. Davidow’s move to Jane follows roles at Stripe, Gusto, Cisco, and Motive. At Jane, Davidow will “spearhead Jane’s next phase of growth,” according to a […]
Victoria’s Certn Snags $30M from BDC Capital to Boost Tech and Expand Reach
According to the Business Development Bank of Canada’s latest Venture Capital landscape report, VC investment activity in Canada declined across all stages in 2023. In response, BDC this week committed an additional $500 million to its Growth Venture Fund and $450 million to its Growth Equity Partners program in a bid to “help buoy the […]
Foresight Canada’s Annual Cleantech Awards Return to B.C. for Sixth Year
The nomination deadline for the annual Cleantech Awards approaches. The 2025 Cleantech Awards are set to spotlight exceptional companies and individuals advancing innovation, economic leadership, and technology adoption across Canada’s cleantech sector. This year, there are regional awards for British Columbia, Alberta, and Atlantic Canada, with nominations open for each region through February 20th. For […]
Expanding South, Jane Software Taps Expertise of SimplePractice Founder
Jane Software this week announced the addition of a new strategic advisor and executive partner. The North Vancouver-born clinic management software company has revealed that Howard Spector is now an advisor and partner to the firm. Bringing with him two decades of experience in the digital health space, Spector is cofounder of California’s SimplePractice. Spector […]
Vancouver Firms MyFO and Quandri Recognized by CIX Startup Awards
This year’s recipients of the CIX Startup Awards, a showcase of Canada’s rising stars selected by North American investors, have been revealed. The CIX Selection Committee, comprising over 100 investors and experts, evaluated submissions based on six criteria: Business Model, Quality of Product and Service Offering, Innovation, Market Opportunity, Depth of Management, and D.E.I. of […]
ENVO Drive to Collaborate with San Fran Startup Faction on Autonomous EV Tech
Burnaby-born ENVO Drive Systems is partnering with a Silicon Valley startup that develops driverless solutions for light electric vehicles. Founded in early 2020, San Francisco’s Faction Technology is marching down a path toward next-gen micro-logistics for vehicle-on-demand infrastructure. By combining ENVO’s versatile Utility Personal Transporter (UPT) platform with Faction’s driverless technology, the collaboration is poised […]
B.C. a Salient Contributor to Canada’s Growing Foodtech Ecosystem: Report
The Canadian Food Innovation Network today released its inaugural “Foodtech in Canada Ecosystem Report.” The CFIN posits that the ecosystem report represents the most comprehensive overview of Canada’s foodtech ecosystem to date. The report leverages foodtech data intelligence from Forward Fooding, a global foodtech ecosystem platform, to provide a review of more than 300 Canadian […]
Focused on AI, Sales Platform Wishpond Reveals Bold Vision for the Future
The chief executive officer of Vancouver technology firm Wishpond this month published an annual letter commenting on the company’s past, present, and future. In the letter, Ali Tajskander put forward the vision Wishpond is working toward: a fully autonomous marketing and sales platform that manages the entire customer acquisition journey, streamlining lead generation, engagement, and […]
CRTC’s Broadfund Fund Brings Fast Fibre Internet to Far North of B.C.
In 2019, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission launched the Broadband Fund to help connect rural and remote communities across Canada to reliable, high-speed internet. To date, the fund has improved high-speed Internet and cellphone service in over 270 communities, connecting institutions such as schools, health care facilities, and community centres. This includes connecting nearly […]