Vancouver Tech Podcast Ep. 36: Buyatab
Drew talks about the upcoming week of meetups and events in the Vancouver technology scene, as well as the release of World…
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With money from Power and product shipping, Daniel Eberhard awaits the Summer of Koho
Daniel Eberhard walks and talks like a man waiting for a delivery – with polite impatience. Except it’s not a delivery…
Slack reveals that it’s invested $2 million into 14 Slackbot startups to date
Back in 2015, Slack announced the launch of an $80 million fund specifically for early stage companies building integrations…
Vancouver Tech Podcast Ep. 35: Brewhouse
Drew and James open the show with a quick chat about staying focused and working on side projects. There is also some discussion…
Grow partners with Westoba Credit Union to pioneer online lending in Manitoba
When you think of the fast-evolving FinTech sector, a credit union on the Canadian prairie might not be the very first thing…
Despite Canada’s growth-funding gap, tech will flourish
According to a report recently published by Vancouver-based venture capital firm Yaletown Partners, capital supply for tech…
Report names Toronto and Montreal among top 10 global cities for tech
In a report from analysts at U.S.-based Expert Market, Toronto and Montreal are among the top ten tech hubs to live and work.…
Vancouver-based Amber Financial Services raises $5 million
Vancouver-based FinTech startup Amber Financial Services has raised a $5 million seed round, according to a report from Techvibes.…
Vancouver Tech Podcast Ep. 34: Mozilla
Drew and James open the show with an excellent lesson on how to say Drew’s last name. They then discuss some of the tools…
Responsive AI wants to beat the robo-advisors with AI-driven investing
Vancouver-based startup Responsive is launching an AI-driven, active management investment service this August. They aim to help…
The Next Big Thing launches entrepreneurship bootcamp for teenagers
The Next Big Thing, an organization most well-known for its eight-month intensive fellowship program, announced the launch…
Vancouver Tech Podcast Ep. 33: Tableau Software
Drew and James open the show with a discussion about “beer o’clock”, and whether that is inclusive, exclusive,…
Experiencing the new reality of VR journalism
How does a reporter focus the audience on the subject of the story when the viewer has the freedom to look anywhere, even behind…
Vancouver Tech Podcast Ep. 32: Amazon’s Chris Richardson
Drew and James open the show with a chat about some DevOps tools. As well as some shortcuts to spinning up new servers. The…
#Tractionconf tips help tech-powered companies get growth
Most attendees at this year’s two-day Traction Conference in downtown Vancouver probably came away with two emotional responses:…