Are you interested in using purposeful diversity and inclusion strategies to build high-impact teams? Be sure to check out #WhatWorks: Building Diversity in Tech with Sheila Bouman this week at the BC Tech Hub. The Winter workshop will discuss what is working and what is a challenge when implementing gender equity on the front line, […]
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Terramera-led Tech Supercluster Project To Solve Crop Loss Due To Climate Change
Vancouver-based agtech leader Terramera has announced that it is leading a significant project for the Canadian Digital Technology Supercluster (Supercluster). The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced the Supercluster’s investment and commitment to the initiative at an event hosted at Terramera’s company headquarters last week. The Terramera-led Precision Agriculture to Improve […]
Uber Now Live In Vancouver
UPDATE: Less than 24 hours after being approved, Uber has starting service as of 8:00am on Friday, January 24th at 8:00am. Set up an Uber account now and save $5 off your first ride. Vancouverites are used to waiting for a taxi but it appears that our wait for ride hailing is almost over. The […]
Mastercard Commits $510 Million To Vancouver Cybersecurity Centre, Creating 270 Jobs
In an announcement at the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga announced that Mastercard will open its latest global technology centre in Vancouver. Located in the restored old Stock Exchange building, the new Intelligence and Cyber Centre is being […]
Tipalti Announces Canadian Expansion With Office in Vancouver
The tech migration trend continues. San Mateo’s Tipalti announced today that it will be opening offices in Vancouver. Founded in 2010, Tipalti is a payables automation solution that makes it painless for finance departments to manage their entire AP and supplier payments operation in the cloud. Hundreds of companies trust Tipalti with their supplier payment […]
HeyBryan Partners With Duuo To Insure Gig Economy Workers
Home-maintenance app HeyBryan has announced a partnership with Duuo, by The Co-operators Group. Since launching in 2018, Duuo has reimagined Canadian insurance by providing on-demand, digital solutions that meet the emerging needs of consumers and businesses participating in the sharing economy. Through the partnership, Duuo will develop a custom, easy-to-use insurance product that HeyBryan will […]
Former Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson Joins Green Construction Firm
Former Vancouver mayor Gregor Robertson has joined Nexii Building Solutions as its executive vice-president of strategy and partnerships. Nexii is an innovative and sustainable whole building solution that enables the rapid assembly of high‑quality buildings. The opportunity seems to be a great fit for Robertson considering he launched Vancouver’s ongoing Greenest City strategy shortly after taking […]
Canalyst Financial Modeling Secures $20 Million Series B
Vancouver’s Canalyst announced today that it has closed a $20 million Series B financing led by an unnamed strategic investor with participation from ScaleUP Ventures and existing investors including Vanedge Capital. Conceived by a former Fidelity analyst, Canalyst is an independent provider of fundamental models to institutional investors. The firm now serves many of the […]
Five B.C. Companies Named to Global Cleantech 100
Canadian cleantech companies are making their mark on the world stage with 12 companies being named to the prestigious Global Cleantech 100 list at the Cleantech Forum in San Francisco. This year the list of innovative and promising clean technology companies represents strong diversification of markets and sectors with representation from across Canada. But the […]
Experts Weigh In On The Tech Migration To Vancouver
The trend is undeniable. Tech companies hailing from San Francisco and Silicon Valley are setting up shop in Vancouver to gain access to our strong talent base. From progressive immigration policies to relatively low wages compared with Silicon Valley, Vancouver has become a serious draw for international firms looking to capitalize on the technology boom. […]