Vantage Points: Alison Taylor thinks tech is actually kind of weird
Jane App co-founder says she doesn’t understand recent calls for businesses to leave Canada.
British Columbia
Vantage Points: Anne Stevens explains how Canada almost lost AbCellera to the US
AbCellera wants to be BC’s life sciences anchor company. It almost didn’t happen.
Founders of Propel Holdings, Plusgrade, and Redbrick among 2024 EY Entrepreneur of the Year regional winners
Regional winners will compete for national title to represent Canada globally in Monaco.
Vantage points: Josh Nilson thinks BC should focus on its sector strengths
East Side Games co-founder says Canada’s “forgotten stepchild” is a global leader in gaming and climate tech.
Canadian-founded, YC-backed Revyl closes $1.5 million CAD to help companies catch bugs with AI
Uber experiment leads to bug-solving spinout built to replicate end-user testing.
Clio’s Jack Newton can build another Shopify without building like Shopify
Practical patriotism is cool now.
BC tech leaders look to reconnect at BetaKit Town Hall: Vancouver
A pulse check with local leaders on BC tech and where it goes next.
Panache Ventures partner Chris Neumann to depart VC firm, Sarah Willson promoted to principal
Partner Patrick Lor to lead Panache’s efforts in Western Canada going forward.
Moment Energy secures $28.1 million CAD from US Department of Energy to establish gigafactory in Texas
New facility is expected to produce one gigawatt hour annually, enough to power over 750,000 homes.
Jane App, Daanaa headline 2024 BC Tech Impact Awards winners
Awards recognize companies and individuals who have made a significant impact on BC’s tech industry.
Spark Real Estate acquires Juniper Homeowner Care to expand home developer CRM offering
Spark president: “When enough people tell you to combine the two companies, it’s time to start listening.”
Jane App co-founder reveals company’s centaur status at BetaKit Town Hall: Vancouver
Jane App sported a 378 percent three-year revenue growth rate on last year’s Technology Fast 50.
“Intensely patriotic” Jack Newton shares practical approach to scaling Clio at BetaKit Town Hall: Vancouver
Clio’s CEO and founder reminds Canadian tech entrepreneurs there’s more than one way to build.
Brightspark closes latest early-stage VC fund at $100 million, appoints new BC partner
“We think we can find the best deals in Canada, so we’re going to keep on doing that.”
Top Down Ventures completes $10-million USD first close of new venture fund for managed service providers
Leaders from ScalePad, Fully Managed aim to raise a total of $25 million USD in 2025.