Canada has the potential to be a linchpin in the global energy transition, with the right investments and programs in place. Canada has been a leader in the clean technology space for quite some time. More than 80% of our power already comes from non-emitting sources, and earlier this year, Canada’s Minister of Energy Jonathan Wilkinson […]
Thought Leaders
Our Thought Leadership series highlights the province's notable domain experts and is meant to offer guidance and insight to our readers. Interested in sharing your knowledge? Reach out to rob@techcouver.com with your pitch.
Leading the Revolutionary Transformation of Industrial Warehouse Construction
Industrial warehouse construction is not simply undergoing a transformation – it’s spearheading a revolutionary shift, led by a cocktail of influences such as customer demands, labour crises, supply chain upheavals, technological breakthroughs, and an urgent cry for sustainability. This transformative process is particularly evident in Vancouver, a city that attracts startups and strives to accommodate […]
How AI And Drones Fight Wildfires Around The World
The next wildfires will be fought with the aid of technology, as artificial intelligence and internet-of-things devices help prevent, detect, fight fires, to ultimately assist in keeping people safe. Already, Natural Resources Canada shares vital satellite imagery with provincial teams to support firefighting efforts. San Diego Gas & Electric puts drones and AI to work […]
Connecting The Dots: May 2023
Each month, the team at Switchboard (an Earnscliffe Strategies company) connects the dots between the trends, headlines and narratives informing the B.C. tech sector. For May’s Connecting The Dots, the Switchboard team discusses recent announcement from Minister François-Philippe Champagne’s visit to B.C., breaks down the recent Conversations Live with Stuart McNish panel on the topic […]
Shifting Tides: The Evolution of Investments in Robotic Companies from Startups to Scaling Ventures
Angel and institutional investments in robotic companies made over the past seven years are slowly shifting from startup to scaling companies, according to research conducted by Vancouver-based boutique technology M&A advisors, Strategic Exits Partners. Last year, we published our research on robotics acquisitions: “Is America Catching up in the Global Robotics Race?”, specifically on M&A activity […]
The Transformative Impact of Technology on Vancouver’s Real Estate Market
Technology is playing a crucial role in shaping Vancouver’s real estate industry. Currently, the market is experiencing a shift towards digitalization, with more real estate professionals and developers adopting innovative technologies to create more efficient and streamlined processes. From online property listings to virtual tours, technology is transforming the way people buy and sell homes […]
Understanding Digital Work to Solve Productivity and Collaboration Problems
Every business leader has a little voice inside their head that says, “What are my people doing?” With remote work, that voice in our head screams even louder. “Are my people working on the right things? Are they working at all? Are they doing it well?” 40% of leaders express low self-confidence in managing remote […]
Generative AI and Bridging the Gap to the $100B Virtual Goods Industry
Generative AI has emerged as a technology disrupting the very fabric of what it means to create. Systems like the highly publicized ChatGPT have instantly become powerful everyday tools for people from all industries. Yet, Generative AI is much deeper than just text prompts. That digital painting you just scrolled through on Instagram, did an […]
Connecting the Dots: April 2023
Each month, the team at Switchboard (an Earnscliffe Strategies company) connects the dots between the trends, headlines and narratives informing the B.C. tech sector. In January we left off with some VERY exciting news about Switchboard officially joining forces with Earnscliffe Strategies! For April’s Connecting The Dots, our Founder Kathleen Reid returns from parental leave […]
Shattering the Glass Ceiling: Learnings from Three Women CEOs in Tech
Co-authored by three women CEOs heading technology companies within the Redbrick portfolio: Jeanette Dorazio, CEO of Leadpages; Nadia Tatlow, CEO of Shift; and Barbara Berry, CEO of Delivra. Despite increasing efforts to implement more inclusive workplaces, there is still a lack of representation in many industries. Most notoriously, the STEM sector has struggled to diversify […]