In the spirit of The Hard Thing About Hard Things, Startups & F*ck Ups: A Conversation on the Hard Parts of Venture Building is a talk about the tough, challenging, and downright difficult parts of scaling startups. Hosted by entrepreneurship@UBC, a panel of tech veterans will reveal the lessons they’ve learned through the hardest parts […]
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Arca and RainStick Among Finalists for 2024 BC Cleantech Awards
The finalists for the 2024 BC Cleantech Awards have been announced. Chosen from over 130 nominations, these individuals and organizations reflect the best of BC cleantech. The BC Cleantech Awards ceremony will be a live event this year with finalists and program partners gathering in-person on March 27th. Among the companies nominated in for the […]
Kelowna Welcomes Ag-Tech as Aerial Army Descends on Okanagan Orchards
The City of Kelowna is tapping into aerial technology as the Okanagan ushers in what it calls a “new era of high-tech agriculture.” Kelowna is partnering with Vancouver-based robotics firm InDro Robotics to leverage drone tech aimed at monitoring crop health and anticipating orchard yields, the City announced this month. A pilot project will see […]
Vancouver’s Peoples Group Partners with Finix for Fintech’s Canadian Launch
A California-based payments technology provider for businesses is marching North. San Francisco’s Finix announced this week that its suite of unified payment offerings is now available in Canada. “Adding to our international footprint with our Canadian expansion helps even more businesses drive revenue while streamlining operations,” stated Finix cofounder Richie Serna. Serna wants to pioneer universal payment […]
CITI Hosts Inaugural Vancouver Tech Career Advancement Event
Calgary-born CITI (Careers in Technology Initiative) has announced its first event in Vancouver. Aimed at professionals eager to advance their careers in technology, this event is a unique opportunity for learning and growth. It seeks to provide invaluable insights and strategies for individuals at all stages of their career journey, ensuring a path that is […]
Surrey Agtech Innovator SkyAcres Joins Google for Startups Accelerator
Last year, Innovate BC and the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program provided $2 million in research and development funding to help regional companies pilot technologies and create new jobs across British Columbia. The B.C. Fast Pilot invested in 14 companies at the time—including SkyAcres Agrotechnologies, which was recently named one of the […]
Ontraccr Raises $1.2M for No-Code Construction Management, Targets Expansion
Vancouver construction management software startup Ontraccr has raised a $1.2 million seed funding round from a diverse group of investors including construction tech funds, LAB Ventures and Buildtech Ventures. This financial milestone marks a new chapter in Ontraccr’s mission to revolutionize the construction and field service industries with its unique no-code approach to operational management. […]
Victoria’s Cognito Health Raises $2M to Expand Affordable Mental Health Services
Cognito Health has secured $2 million in seed financing to launch its all-in-one, affordable mental health service in Ontario and expand partnerships with insurers, businesses and government. The Victoria-based startup raised the seed financing round from prominent investors including StandUp Ventures, Garage Capital, Graphite Ventures, Spring Impact Capital, and Simplex Ventures. Cognito aims to provide Canadians […]
A Leaner Thinkific Posts Quarterly Profit Amid ‘Significant Momentum’ for Firm
In early 2023, we reported on Thinkific’s journey toward profitability following multiple waves of layoffs. “Profitability is in sight,” Greg Smith, cofounder and chief executive of Thinkific, stated last year, months after the firm laid off 20% its staff. Founded in 2012, Thinkific went public in 2021 on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker […]
Government Brings High-Speed Internet to 7,500 Remote Households Across BC
Today, 93% of Canadian households have access to high-speed Internet, compared to 79% in 2014. It’s significant progress, but we’re not done yet. The federal and provincial governments agree that all Canadians deserve reliable and affordable high-speed Internet and mobile connectivity, regardless of where they live. “Connectivity is an essential tool to access education and […]