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The SF pull: How Silicon Valley shapes Vancouver's tech ecosystem

Local founders are emigrating to the U.S. - but the merit of that move "depends on what and how you want to build,” say entrepreneurs.

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Volatile politics unsettle Vancouver businesses

Jan 19, 2025

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10 min read

Volatile politics unsettle Vancouver businesses

Though, two big local Series A announcements prove that cash is still flowing.

Kate Wilson

Funding and Deals

Vancouver's Moment Energy backed by Amazon with USD $15 million raise

Jan 17, 2025

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4 min read

Vancouver's Moment Energy backed by Amazon with USD $15 million raise

The funding will go towards doubling the size of its Vancouver headquarters' facilities and team, and building the world’s first gigafactory dedicated to repurposing EV batteries.

Emily Edwards

Opinion

Almost made it: Remembering Azure Dynamics' electric vehicles

Jan 16, 2025

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9 min read

Almost made it: Remembering Azure Dynamics' electric vehicles

The financial failure of the Vancouver-designed electric van highlights the trend of Canada’s history of inventing products that other countries commercialize.

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Bootstrapped coding school Lighthouse Labs acquired by Uvaro

Jan 16, 2025

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8 min read

Bootstrapped coding school Lighthouse Labs acquired by Uvaro

Plus, BBTV rebrands, and multiple announcements from Vancouver quantum companies.

Kate Wilson

Events

How optimistic should we be about Vancouver tech in 2025?

Jan 15, 2025

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8 min read

How optimistic should we be about Vancouver tech in 2025?

Plus, how to get local angels to invest in your business.

Emily Edwards

Opinion

The issues keeping local founders up at night

Jan 14, 2025

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6 min read

The issues keeping local founders up at night

From new tariffs to immigration laws, seven Vancouver leaders discuss their biggest business challenges in the current political turmoil.

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Vancouver’s industrial lands: more important to your business than you think

Jan 13, 2025

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3 min read

Vancouver’s industrial lands: more important to your business than you think

The region’s industrial lands are in trouble, which will impact emerging tech and e-commerce companies.

Kate Wilson

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Generative AI cheats are getting caught in B.C.

Jan 12, 2025

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10 min read

Generative AI cheats are getting caught in B.C.

Plus, discover where the money from your $500 million, tax-funded investment vehicle is going.

Kate Wilson

The SF pull: How Silicon Valley shapes Vancouver's tech ecosystem

Volatile politics unsettle Vancouver businesses

Vancouver's Moment Energy backed by Amazon with USD $15 million raise

Almost made it: Remembering Azure Dynamics' electric vehicles

Bootstrapped coding school Lighthouse Labs acquired by Uvaro

How optimistic should we be about Vancouver tech in 2025?

The issues keeping local founders up at night

Vancouver’s industrial lands: more important to your business than you think

Generative AI cheats are getting caught in B.C.

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