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Leaders from ZayZoon, Verano.AI, Toast recognized at 2024 Start Alberta Tech Awards

ZayZoon named scaleup of the year, while Verano.AI scoops up One to Watch and Most Promising Founder awards.

Fifty percent of venture firms surveyed by BDC Capital have no women senior investors.

Managing partner attributes success in a tough environment to its returns, committed anchor, and consistency.

How the global rideshare company provided “the best possible business education.”

Plus: WonderFi CEO Dean Skurka unharmed after kidnapping incident.

A pulse check with local leaders on BC tech and where it goes next.

Awards recognize companies and individuals who have made a significant impact on BC’s tech industry.

The Indigenous Tech Circle has grown to include more than 340 members across the US & Canada.

CVCA insists it remains dedicated to championing Canada following Peter van der Velden’s public comments.

Program from MaRS and RBC looks to support woman-identifying or non-binary founders of Canadian cleantech startups.

The open web is closing as copyright holders bar companies like OpenAI & Cohere from using their work.

“Who you are and whom you love shouldn’t hurt your business,” says small business minister.

Portfolio includes Active Impact, BKR, Cycle H2O, InvestEco, Raven, Renewal, Sandpiper, Spring, The51.

An additional five VCs from Vancouver, Toronto, and Montréal will receive portions of the $25 million commitment.

Plus: OpenText lays off 1,200 employees as part of restructuring plan.