FreshGrade raises $11.6 million Series A for personalized education platform
Technology innovation in the education space is flourishing, as school systems try to offer not just new curriculum, but a…
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Vancouver Tech Podcast Ep. 25: Softchoice
Drew and James open with a brief chat about the week in review, a little bit about Microsoft naming, as well as some of the…
TELUS Idea incubator opens to help startups dream big
What if a sensor in a lightbulb could evaluate the ambient temperature and the light in your home and adjust appropriately…
Tingle removes the awkwardness from dating apps using anonymous audio chats
Dating can be a risky business. It’s about putting yourself out there – which has always made it a challenge for dating…
LemonStand raises $1.25 million to continue product development on ecommerce platform
Vancouver-based LemonStand, which helps web developers, agencies and fast growing brands create customized online stores, announced…
3D printing startup Pinshape acquired by Formlabs
Just like in 3D movies, opportunities for tech startup success can sometimes jump out at companies in unexpected ways. For…
Bench raises $20 million CAD series B as it focuses on building new product
Vancouver-based Bench, which automates accounting for small businesses, announced the close of a $20 million CAD Series B ($16…
Vancouver Tech Podcast Ep. 24: Koho
Drew and James open the show with a quick chat about the bust week then jump straight into the meetups. This week is packed,…
The Next Big Thing accepting applications from Canada’s next generation of young entrepreneurs
On May 2, young Canadian entrepreneurs once again have the chance to apply for The Next Big Thing, a fellowship program spearheaded…
#TechVAN April: Millennials controlling the future, and how to do better beta testing
Vancouver’s tech community was in full force for the third #TechVAN event, hosted at the Rise HQ in downtown Vancouver. Wisam…
Guiides connects adventurous travelers with experiences off the beaten path
Maybe you’ve got a burning desire to hike out to a glacier. Perhaps you’ve got an appetite for learning how to forage for…
Vancouver Tech Podcast Ep. 23: Lighthouse Labs
Drew and James open the show with a shout out to all the events that past the previous week. This week we have the lead instructor…
Spring University challenges the traditional “one-size-fits-all” incubator model
The west coast is getting recognition for its increasing number of startups, incubators, and VC firms that make up its tech…
BCTIA announces Technology Impact Award finalists
Since 1994, the BCTIA has been celebrating the success of British Columbia companies with the Technology Impact Awards, which…
Vancouver tech podcast episode 22: SKIO Music
Drew and James open the show with a quick chat about the past week of personal activities. James went to some TA training,…