Vancouver Edtech startup Wize has raised a USD $3 million funding round. Founded in 2017, Wize is a fast-growing online education platform that delivers course-specific video tutorials and exam-like practice problems for high school, college, and university students across North America. The funds will be used to develop and launch a new, more intuitive learning […]
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Democratizing Bay Street With Data-Backed Charting, Analysis, and Discussion
The events surrounding Reddit’s r/wallstreetbets community have completely turned Wall Street upside down. However, this shift to the power of the retail investor has been brewing long before Monday, January 25th, 2021. Since COVID-19 hit in March 2020, Canadians have faced a difficult job market, economic instability and a low interest rate environment, and many […]
OvareGroup Expands Agency Portfolio with Investment in Vancouver’s JIBE
Vancouver e-commerce agency JIBE has landed a ‘significant’ investment from Los-Angeles-based OvareGroup. Founded in 2009, JIBE employs specialists across North America in helping better-life brands thrive into e-commerce businesses through user-centric design, technical architecting and development, and performance marketing. Experts in BigCommerce, Shopify and Magento, and highly custom e-commerce implementations, JIBE is the trusted agency […]
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 […]
It’s Time To Stop Being Surprised By The Okanagan’s Tech Prowess
When Kelowna was named the most entrepreneurial city in Canada by the Financial Post in 2016, many Canadians expressed surprise. When the Canadian Federation of Small Business called it the best city in B.C. to open a small business two years later, the same thing happened. Whenever I share the fact that the Okanagan region […]
Vancouver’s Vegano is Disrupting the Meal-Kit Delivery Services Market
Vancouver’s Vegano, Canada’s first plant-based meal-kit delivery service, is helping Canadians take plant-based living beyond Veganuary. Following their official launch on January 4th, Vegano has delivered over 800 meals across Metro Vancouver, Squamish, and Whistler. Vegano offers a range of chef-created recipes using the farm-fresh organic ingredients which Vegano sources locally. While other meal-kit delivery […]
FORM Smart Swim Goggles Now Connect to Jacuzzi Swim Spas
Vancouver’s FORM is partnering with Jacuzzi Brands to bring an exclusive connected experience to their FORM Smart Swim Goggles and Jacuzzi swim spas allowing swimmers to experience performance metrics in real-time through FORM’s augmented reality display. The partnership comes in the midst of a global demand for at-home and connected fitness options, as consumers look […]
“You’re still on mute, and that’s OK.” Tips And Best Practices From Remote Work Champions
As companies evaluate their return to the offices they deserted last year, most expect they’ll offer a hybrid model going forward – employees will be splitting their time between the office and home. Employees are driving much of this shift towards permanent hybrid/remote work; many are excited about the possibility of eliminating their commutes, and […]
Vancouver AR and VR Startups Accelerate Go-to-Market Plans with WTIA
The Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA) has launched a Canadian XR Startup Market Accelerator program to help prepare Canadian virtual reality, augmented reality and voice-related startups for expansion into the U.S. market. The eight-week virtual program will include a mix of curriculum, introductions and mentorship to help participants grow their entrepreneurial skills and begin market […]
5 Vancouver Startups That Got Their Start At Techstars
Founded in 2006 in Boulder, Colorado, Techstars is a seed accelerator with a founder-first philosophy that fuels startups across a range of verticals, linking them to a network of successful mentors, partners, and investors. Getting accepted into one of Techstars’ 3-month accelerator programs is not easy. Fewer than 1% of startups that apply for Techstars […]