As traditional media models falter and trust in institutions wanes, a new wave of entrepreneurial journalists is rising to fill the void—especially in underserved communities. At the forefront of this movement is Vancouver-based Indiegraf, a startup empowering local news founders with a comprehensive technology platform designed to make independent journalism sustainable. In this exclusive interview, […]
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IBM Canada CTO Manav Gupta on Scaling AI for Productivity and Trust
As Canadian businesses accelerate AI adoption, the challenge is no longer if but how to scale effectively, responsibly, and productively. In this exclusive Techcouver interview, Manav Gupta, CTO and VP of IBM Canada, shares key insights from IBM’s latest global CEO and ROI of AI studies—and explains how AI agents, trust-first governance, and strategic upskilling […]
How Spexi Is Building the World’s Largest Aerial Imaging Network—From Vancouver
As climate risks rise and infrastructure ages, the demand for real-time geospatial data has never been greater. Enter Vancouver-based Spexi, a startup reimagining aerial imaging through the power of drones. At the helm is CEO Bill Lakeland, a 20-year veteran of the imaging industry who believes the legacy systems of satellites and aircraft no longer […]
From First Cheque to Global Stage: NorthX Climate Tech CEO Sarah Goodman on Canada’s Climate Moment
Earlier this month, the B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy reintroduced itself to the world as NorthX Climate Tech—a rebrand that signals a bold new phase for the organization and its growing national ambition. Under the leadership of CEO Sarah Goodman, NorthX is doubling down on climate hard tech: the tangible, scalable solutions that […]
Inside VSW 2025 with Co-Chairs Katty Wang and Vivian Lago
Vancouver Startup Week (VSW) 2025 is just around the corner — running May 20–23 — and with the global spotlight of Web Summit Vancouver on the horizon, this year’s event promises to be bigger than ever. Techcouver caught up with VSW 2025 Co-Chairs Katty Wang and Vivian Lago to talk about what’s new this year, […]
How RepairFind is Modernizing Home Services Through Digital Innovation
The Canadian residential renovation, maintenance and repair industry is worth $105-billion, and is a major source of employment, responsible for more than 525,000 jobs across Canada. The market is experiencing rising demand due to factors such as property age — in fact, a considerable proportion of housing in Canada needs either major or minor repairs. Despite […]
Nirvanic AI’s Suzanne Gildert on Robots, MARS, and Meeting Bezos
Each year, a select group of scientists, technologists, and creators gather in Florida for MARS — Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ invitation-only summit exploring the frontiers of Machine learning, Automation, Robotics, and Space. Among this year’s presenters was Vancouver-based deep tech entrepreneur Dr. Suzanne Gildert, CEO of Nirvanic AI. Her company is pioneering research into quantum […]
Data-Driven Disruption: Reshaping Canadian Real Estate with Cutting-Edge Tech
Antoni Wisniowski specializes in harnessing cutting-edge technology and innovation to encourage change and reshape industries. Now, as the Chief Technology Officer of the Canadian real estate firm Sutton Group, he is bringing his expertise to drive impactful change in a new role. He is now among a small handful of individuals in the brokerage industry, […]
Building Innovation and Sustainability: Prism Leads BC’s Construction Evolution
As British Columbia’s construction industry faces unprecedented shifts, innovation, sustainability, and adaptability have become essential to success. Leading the charge in this dynamic landscape is Prism Construction, a company renowned for delivering high-quality industrial and commercial spaces tailored to modern demands. In this exclusive interview, Omar Rawji, President and CEO of Prism Construction, shares his […]
How SiteTechnology’s Acquisition of QuickTech is Helping Businesses in the Industrial Sector
In today’s fast-evolving industrial landscape, staying ahead means leveraging technology to its fullest potential. That’s where SiteTechnology steps in. As a full-service advisory and technology implementation provider, SiteTechnology is committed to helping clients streamline operations, modernize business processes, and build scalable foundations for sustainable growth. Their deep industry expertise enables companies to unlock the full […]