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 […]
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“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 […]
Kardium Raises $145 Million For Innovative Atrial Fibrillation Treatment
Vancouver’s Kardium, developer of the Globe® Mapping and Ablation System for the treatment of atrial fibrillation, has raised USD $115 million in a new financing round led by Fidelity with follow-on participation by T. Rowe Price. The new financing will be used to accelerate commercial growth of the Globe System across Europe and to conduct […]
Lighthouse Labs Launches 21-Day Data Challenge
It’s no secret that Lighthouse Labs is passionate about making tech more accessible to a wider swath of people. The ongoing digital revolution presents so many opportunities for people to accelerate in their current careers or change careers entirely. Skills like data analytics and web development have so much potential to push people towards greater, […]
Learn About Investing At Spring’s Impact Investor Summit
Interested in investing? Check out Spring Activator’s Impact Investor Summit this week. This boutique virtual gathering will provide you with opportunities to learn about trend industries in the impact investing space, network with other investors, and gain resources and inspiration for using your money to fuel impact. Spring Activator empowers purpose-driven entrepreneurs, investors, and entrepreneurship […]
Carbon Engineering Wins Cleantech North American Company of the Year Award
Squamish-based Carbon Engineering (CE) has been named on the prestigious Global Cleantech 100 list by Cleantech Group for the second year in a row. CE was also awarded the 2021 North American Company of the Year Award – an honour bestowed upon the highest-ranked company on the list from the region. CE‘s groundbreaking Direct Air […]
Fintech Unicorn Chime To Employ 100 In Vancouver By End Of 2021
The trend is undeniable. Tech companies hailing from San Francisco are setting up shop in Vancouver to gain access to our strong talent base. This trend shouldn’t surprise anyone. The strongest economic argument in Vancouver’s pitch to Amazon to build their HQ2 was that the city’s tech workers have the “lowest wages of all North […]
Tencent Acquires Majority Stake In Vancouver’s Klei Entertainment
Chinese multinational tech conglomerate Tencent has acquired a majority stake in Vancouver’s Klei Entertainment. The acquisition news comes by way of a forum post from Klei founder Jamie Cheng. According to Cheng, “Klei retains full autonomy of creative and operations across all aspects of the studio, including projects, talent, and more.” Klei was founded by […]