The brains behind Techcouver have been covering Hootsuite since 2008. Back then, there was no Owly—or even a Hootsuite, for that matter. But there was one Invoke Media, a digital agency growing in the heart of Vancouver and at the time toying with a rather “Bright” idea. And that is where our story begins… 2008 […]
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How WRKOUT Redefines the Fitness Experience for Trainers and Clients Across Canada
Before COVID-19, online training was niche. The normalization of virtual interactions quickly reached the fitness sector, however, where government lockdowns shuttered gyms early and often throughout the Pandemic. “There has been a sizable disruption and shift in Canada’s wellness industry,” explains Curtis Christopherson, the founder of Canadian fitness startup WRKOUT. In Canada, businesses in the fitness industry […]
Nexii Raises $45 Million at $2 Billion Valuation to Develop Sustainable Buildings
Nexii Building Solutions achieved unicorn status last year following a US$45 million funding round led by Honeywell. The Vancouver-based Nexii is a green construction tech company tackling environmental issues through sustainable building products. The company this week announced an additional US$35 million from Horizon Technology Finance Corporation and Trinity Capital, which raises its valuation to $2 […]
Properly Happiness Index Asks: What Creates the Demand of a Vancouver Neighbourhood?
Toronto-born Properly, which expanded into BC earlier this year, has launched the Properly Happiness Index. The index is an annual report conducted by the tech-enabled real estate brokerage, which takes a deep dive into the unique features that residents actively seek out when picking a new neighbourhood. The inaugural index features the Greater Toronto area and […]
From Ambition to Action: Four Critical Steps Companies Are Taking To Achieve Net-Zero Emissions
With the effects of climate change coming into focus, investors, customers, and regulators have raised their expectations for companies, demanding that they set targets for reducing net emissions of greenhouse gasses (GHGs) to zero and offer clear plans for achieving them. Sustainability has been the buzz word for years but 2021 was the year net-zero […]
Hootsuite Rebrands with New System, ‘Bold Vision’ for Social
Hootsuite believes it has emerged from the COVID-19 Pandemic with a bold new vision for the company. The Vancouver-based startup is an icon of the city and the internet for pioneering social media management back in 2008, when many of today’s most popular networks were nascent or yet to exist. “What we know is that […]
Here Is Why British Columbia Is Canada’s Fastest Growing Life Sciences Sector
British Columbia has a vibrant and thriving life sciences industry that is distinguished not only by local and national accomplishments, but also by international recognition. According to the report B.C. Life Sciences Update 2021: Building on a Foundation of Innovation, British Columbia’s ecosystem has never been stronger. The report, released by The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade […]
Nada Acquires Jarr to Strengthen the Circular Economy in Vancouver
Following years as friendly competitors, two Vancouver-based sustainability startups have decided to join forces for the greater good. Nada is a certified B Corporation and was Vancouver’s first package-free grocery store and delivery service when the company was founded in 2015. The organization announced this month that it has acquired Jarr, a certified living wage […]
NFT Tech Acquires Blockchain Development Studio Run It Wild
After forging a partnership together earlier this year, Vancouver-based NFT Technologies announced this month that it has entered into a definitive agreement for the acquisition of Run It Wild, a multidisciplinary blockchain, metaverse and NFT development studio. NFT Tech, whose goal is to mainstream decentralized ownership, NFTs, and the metaverse for public markets, says the transaction complements its […]
Five Organizations in BC Using Modern Technology to Innovate Food Sectors
British Columbia is renowned for its work in sustainability across sectors. One of the most important areas to manage efficiency of resources is in food production and related industries. Everybody will always need to eat, after all, so this remains a critical area to find sustainable energy practices for. Several BC startups are taking on […]