BC Tech is once again putting the spotlight on the province’s brightest entrepreneurs with its annual Dragons Den Pitch Night, taking place September 24th from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Vancouver … READ MORE... about Startups Compete at BC Tech’s Dragons Den Pitch Night
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InBC Appoints Thomas Park as Chief Investment Officer
InBC Investment Corp. (InBC), the province’s $500-million strategic investment fund, has appointed Thomas Park as its new Chief Investment Officer. A seasoned investor, community builder, and lawyer, Park will lead InBC’s investment team and strategy, … READ MORE... about InBC Appoints Thomas Park as Chief Investment Officer
Startups Compete at BC Tech’s Dragons Den Pitch Night
BC Tech is once again putting the spotlight on the province’s brightest entrepreneurs with its annual Dragons Den Pitch Night, taking place September 24th from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Vancouver offices of Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP. The high-energy … READ MORE... about Startups Compete at BC Tech’s Dragons Den Pitch Night
Funding Fuels B.C. Project Developing AI Toolkit for Food Processors in Canada
The Canadian Food Innovation Network is funding five food-tech startups, the national support network revealed today. CFIN is funding the five startups through its Foodtech Next Program, which the organization describes as a "unique funding opportunity for … READ MORE... about Funding Fuels B.C. Project Developing AI Toolkit for Food Processors in Canada
Science World Opens Its Doors for Free at Tech-Up Showcase
Science World will open its doors for free on Friday, September 19, inviting thousands of Greater Vancouver families to explore science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) at the annual Tech-Up Showcase presented by Amazon Future Engineer. Last … READ MORE... about Science World Opens Its Doors for Free at Tech-Up Showcase
Canada’s Startup Future Depends on Builders, Not Just Investors
I’ve spent three decades building companies — from selling my first software business to Corel while still in high school, to serving as the founding CTO of American Apparel, to launching startups later acquired by Amazon. I’ve raised money in frothy times and … READ MORE... about Canada’s Startup Future Depends on Builders, Not Just Investors
Seeking Revenues, a Struggling Damon Pivots to AI Driving Performance Tech
Damon Motors believes it may have identified a new revenue opportunity. The Vancouver-based developer of electric motorbike technology has been struggling: After several years of over-promising and under-delivering, shares in Damon's stock have shrank by … READ MORE... about Seeking Revenues, a Struggling Damon Pivots to AI Driving Performance Tech
Vancouver Climbs Tech Talent Rankings into Top Ten as AI ‘Reshapes Landscape’
Technology job growth has slowed this year, reports CBRE, but the adoption of artificial intelligence has increased demand for specialized talent and that is spurring success within certain hotspots across the nation. An analysis of LinkedIn data found that … READ MORE... about Vancouver Climbs Tech Talent Rankings into Top Ten as AI ‘Reshapes Landscape’
Walter Brings McCarthy Tétrault Into AI Legal Innovation Program
Vancouver legaltech startup Walter has announced that McCarthy Tétrault LLP has joined its AI Joint Innovation Program—a collaboration with law firms to co-design AI tools tailored for live transactional workflows. The initiative focuses on practical … READ MORE... about Walter Brings McCarthy Tétrault Into AI Legal Innovation Program
Jetson Expands Smart Heat Pumps Beyond BC
High costs and complicated logistics have long kept heat pumps out of reach for many homeowners. Vancouver-based home electrification company Jetson is out to change that with the launch of Jetson Air, a fully integrated smart home heat pump platform that … READ MORE... about Jetson Expands Smart Heat Pumps Beyond BC
Rogers Expands Satellite Service to Haida Gwaii as Yoho Proves Popular
Rogers this week announced an expansion of its satellite-to-mobile texting service. The telecommunications titan unveiled that Rogers Satellite now provides three times more coverage than any other Canadian wireless service provider. The expansion … READ MORE... about Rogers Expands Satellite Service to Haida Gwaii as Yoho Proves Popular