As the new year unfolds, startup founders face the dual challenge of daunting goals and invigorating opportunities. While the past year has been a lesson in cautious spending and navigating a risk-averse investment landscape, there’s a sense of renewed optimism in the air. For many, a new year is a time to mentally reset and […]
Thought Leaders
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7 Ways To Make Yourself Happy in 2024
When my husband of 15 years left me for our 25-year-old nanny, I thought I would never be happy again. I took the advice of my best friend and hired a coach to help me pick up the pieces of my life. With the support of my coach, I began a journey of self-discovery and […]
Trends in Sustainability: Deglobalization Will Accelerate in 2024
2024 is shaping up to be a very different year than 2023. In the rapidly evolving global economic landscape, 2023 has marked a pivotal shift towards deglobalization, reshoring, and the localization of manufacturing. As we peer into 2024, with expectations of falling interest rates and a potential end to the freight recession, a fundamental change […]
The Role of Technology in Combating Loneliness – Online, Offline and in Your Neighbourhood
Artificial Intelligence has been swiftly transforming the landscape of human interaction and connectivity. Social media and digital platforms have become our primary channels of communication, enabling us to foster meaningful connections and engage with our communities. As we continue to recover from the global pandemic, there are still many Canadians who are experiencing loneliness, isolation […]
Refinancing CEBA Loans: A Strategic Move for Small Businesses as January Deadline Looms
With the January deadline for refinancing Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) loans approaching, many small businesses find themselves at a crossroads. The decision to refinance is not one to be taken lightly; with almost $50 billion in CEBA loans across nearly 900,000 companies, and only 28% of CEBA borrowers have fully repaid their loan, there’s […]
Unleashing Canada’s Cleantech Potential in the Lithium Industry
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 […]
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 […]