BC Tech has extended the deadline for applications for the 2020 Technology Impact Awards. The TIAs celebrate the change makers, the up-and-comers, the innovators, and the bold—those who are transforming our industry and building the fabric of BC’s vibrant tech ecosystem. Think your company has what it takes to become a TIAs finalist? Read these […]
BC Tech Association
BC Tech is the largest member-led technology non-profit in British Columbia, and we’re dedicated to turning startups and scaleups into the anchor companies of tomorrow. Our work supports members to grow and diversify their talent pool, acquire new customers, access capital and accelerate their scaleup journey. Technology is a key industry for BC’s future and builds resiliency in every industry. Today, every company is a tech company. Join now.
Kirsten Sutton, Tamara Taggart, Jill Tipping: Ask Us Anything
New decades prompt reflection, and I’ve been doing plenty of that this last month. When we get caught up in the daily grind of deliverables, meetings and family commitments, it can be difficult to keep an eye on the big picture of what you’re trying to achieve day by day and year by year. Stepping […]
Building Diversity In Tech Workshop With Sheila Bouman
Are you interested in using purposeful diversity and inclusion strategies to build high-impact teams? Be sure to check out #WhatWorks: Building Diversity in Tech with Sheila Bouman this week at the BC Tech Hub. The Winter workshop will discuss what is working and what is a challenge when implementing gender equity on the front line, […]
2020 Predictions for BC’s Tech Community
“Action is hope. There is no hope without action.” – Ray Bradbury As CEO of the BC Tech Association, my predictions for 2020 focus on hope and action. At BC Tech we are optimists who believe that British Columbia’s future is bright. Looking ahead we see the opportunity to build a prosperous future for all […]
Microsoft for Startups Partners with BC Tech to Accelerate Startups
Today, the global Microsoft for Startups program joined BC Tech in announcing a partnership that will develop, strengthen and accelerate the growth of the startup ecosystem on the west coast. Through a series of joint events, local startups will have the opportunity to tap into Microsoft’s technical resources, business experts, and free cloud services, while […]
#WhatWorks Uncovers 15 Strategies for Driving Gender Equality
On Wednesday December 4th, BC Tech celebrated what was scheduled to be the conclusion of our #WhatWorks series on women in tech, which was designed to move the dial on increasing the participation and success of women in the technology industry. BC Tech published 15 top strategies grounded in made-in-BC success stories for driving gender […]
BC Tech Association Pledges To Double Number Of Women On Their Board By 2020
Technology is becoming an increasingly important part of the Vancouver economy; according to the CBRE, Vancouver was the top city in North America for tech workforce growth over 2017 and 2018, growing by 30% and nearly 14,000 workers. However, there are still challenges in making this prosperity available to everyone, as women account for only […]
BC Tech Announces 2019 HyperGrowth Cohort
BC Tech has announced their 2091 HyperGrowth 5.0 cohort. HyperGrowth is a six-month revenue and growth accelerator that guides entrepreneurs to build BC’s next generation of anchor tech companies. The program is specifically designed for founders and executive teams of technology companies wanting to grow annual revenues from $1 million+ to $10 million+. The five […]
#WhatWorks Getting Started with Negotiations 101
This fall BC Tech is delivering #WhatWorks Series on Women in Tech. British Columbia’s technology industry is a national leader in many ways that matter — as a startup hub, “unicorn” breeding ground and sub-sector hotspot — it falls short in one key area: the participation of women. Recent data released by CBRE reveals that […]
A Conversation with B.C.’s Innovation Leaders
B.C.’s tech sector is booming – a $30 billion industry with over 10,000 companies – and only getting bigger. Meet the people fuelling that growth at A Conversation with B.C.’s Innovation Leaders, a Vancouver Startup Week event hosted by Innovate BC. Join three of B.C.’s top innovation leaders for a candid and engaging discussion. The […]