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 […]
Thought Leaders
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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 […]
Vancouver’s Scenic Beauty Belies a Deeper Crisis
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 […]
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 […]