Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Coast Mountains, Vancouver is often hailed as one of the most beautiful cities in the world. But for those who call it home, the reality can be far from idyllic. Vancouver is also facing a mental health crisis, with many residents struggling to cope with the cost and […]
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.
The Top Future Ready Educational Programs in B.C.
Every post-secondary institution carries a stigma. Many believe that university prioritizes theory and neglects specialities and job-ready skills. Another common critique is that if you’re not attending to become a doctor or lawyer, you’re going into debt for a four-year degree to graduate with general knowledge. College suffers from a misconception of being “less” than […]
Embracing the New World of Virtual Restaurants
If the pandemic has taught us one thing, it is that the hospitality industry is shaped by an incredibly resilient and innovative group of people and entrepreneurs. Over these past two years, we have seen operators, owners and staff work together, quickly adapting services to better attend to customer demands and safety. From increased take-out […]
How The Tech Community Can Accelerate Cancer Research
Throughout my career in B.C.’s tech sector, one thing has always been apparent and frequently reaffirmed: our community knows how to find solutions beyond what others consider possible. Now we have the chance to bring that same drive and spirit of innovation to advancing the future of cancer care and research in B.C. I first […]
B.C. Tech Companies Are Suffering – Here’s Why
B.C. tech companies are suffering. And I bet you won’t guess why. I’m not talking about recessions, lack of capital, limited supply or demand, or any of the other expected challenges you learned about in your university Intro to Business class. It’s the companies that haven’t invested in growing or diversifying their team that are […]
Connecting the Dots: January 2023
Each month, the team at Switchboard connects the dots between the trends, headlines and narratives informing the B.C. tech sector. Before we get started, some VERY exciting news: Switchboard has officially joined forces with Earnscliffe Strategies! The acquisition will combine the world-class experience, expertise and resources of Earnscliffe, a national leader in strategic communications, government […]
Why Now More Than Ever: Canadian Entrepreneurs Need To Know How To ask For – and Secure Investment
Canada is home to many history-shaping innovations, and as a country, we are known for exceptionally ingenious ideas. From ARCHIE, the world’s first search engine, to the pager, to IMAX, to more recently, tech giants like Shopify, Slack, Hootsuite, Abcellera, – the list goes on. But these are big names for more reasons than great […]
Uncovering the Best of Vancouver Technology: The Top Evaluated Solutions for 2023
Vancouver is a hub for innovative technology solutions and a hotbed for emerging digital trends. Enterprise companies across the world trust Vancouver based vendors with vital business operations. Pulling data from Olive’s database, below we will cover some trends for 2023 and which Vancouver vendors are being considered most often in enterprise purchasing cycles. The […]
Five Things Affecting the Tech Sector in 2023: What You Need to Know
With the start of the New Year, we are all hoping that the downturn will end, and business will improve. However, at Strategic Exits Partners, we predict that 2023 will be much the same as 2022. Here are five things that we are predicting will get in the way of a turnaround in 2023: Finance […]
The 5 Most In-demand Tech Jobs in Vancouver
Despite the fact that the unemployment rate is going down, the job market is still short of millions of workers compared to the pre-pandemic levels. Acute labor shortages increase living costs and inflation rates. It has become harder for companies to find potential employees that are a right fit. The demand for labor is quite […]