Pier Five announced the ten recipients of their Mastercard x Pier Five Small Business Fund yesterday and two women-owned B.C. small businesses received cheques. Created in 2022, the Mastercard x Pier Five Small Business Fund provides ten women-owned businesses with $10,000 in funding each. The recipients can use the capital to help grow and scale […]
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How Vancouver’s Personize.ai Helps Businesses Interact with Customers
A Robson Street startup is aiming to revolutionize how businesses communicate with customers by applying artificial intelligence technologies. Vancouver’s Personize.ai states its goal simply: To empower companies with Generative AI solutions that increase sales, drive revenue, and make customer engagement more personalized. “We believe that the future of business is driven by AI, and our […]
Innovate BC Announces Peter Cowan as New President and CEO
Innovate BC announced today that Peter Cowan will be their next President and CEO. Cowan replaces Raghwa Gopal who retired from Innovate BC in August 2023. With over 25 years of experience in leadership roles across Canada’s innovation ecosystem, Cowan brings a wealth of expertise to this role leading the provincial Crown Agency dedicated to fostering […]
Three Food-Tech Innovators in BC Receive Investment from CFIN
The Canadian Food Innovation Network announced today that it has invested nearly $2 million across eight projects innovating food-tech in Canada. “At CFIN, we believe in the transformative power of innovation to pave the way for a more sustainable and resilient food sector,” stated CEO Dana McCauley. FoodTech Next is a unique funding opportunity for […]
Emerging Agritech Entrepreneurs Win Big at First Ever Farmers Den Pitch Competition
Two companies won big at the first ever Farmers Den pitch competition for emerging agriculture and food innovators and entrepreneurs. A spin on CBC’s long-standing Dragons’ Den franchise, Farmers Den showcased emerging agriculture companies, giving them the opportunity to step into the spotlight and present their business ideas to a panel of industry experts and investors […]
Vancouver’s Central 1 Joins Open Banking Movement in Canada
BC-based financial services provider Central 1 announced this week that it has established a strategic partnership with Canadian financial technology firm Flinks. The collaboration between the pair introduces open banking functionality to Central 1’s credit union members and financial institution clients, which the company describes as “an important step in enabling open banking opportunities and […]
New Chief Executive Officer to Head AI Marketing Firm Unbounce
Following significant layoffs in 2022, Unbounce bolstered its executive suite with new appointments amid promises of “greater discipline and focus.” The rebound seemed solid through 2023: the Vancouver company launched an AI-powered tool for marketers in April, then found success with a podcast called “Unprompted” about AI marketing. However, there may still be some turbulence. […]
ShareWares Launches National Wash Network To Power Circular Economy
Hot on the heels of the huge sustainability announcement by Walmart, a groundbreaking collaboration called the National Wash Network has launched and Vancouver’s own ShareWares is leading the way. Launched with other reuse companies in major cities across Canada, the National Wash Network is an initiative that establishes an infrastructure to support reusable food packaging […]
Victoria’s STN Video Acquired by New York’s Minute Media
Victoria’s STN Video has been acquired by New York’s Minute Media. Formerly known as SendtoNews, STN Video is a leader in sports content distribution and holds premium partnerships with every major league in the US alongside an award-winning Online Video Platform, reaching tens of millions of unique users across the web. STN Video’s deep portfolio […]
Frontier Collective to Place Emerging Vancouver Tech on Pedestal at SXSW
A key player in Vancouver’s innovation ecosystem is poised to showcase the city’s technology-based excellence at SXSW 2024 in Austin, Texas. Building on success from last year’s “Vancouver Takeover” of SXSW 2023, Frontier Collective is once again intending to make the city’s presence known as the organization helps showcase innovation and foster “crucial conversations.” Renowned […]