Lisa Tanh

🇨🇦 Innovation Reporting at VTJ. Send tips to: [email protected].

Jan 30, 2025

Binta is making it easier for newcomers to attain financial inclusion and housing

Founded by UBC alumnus Paschal Okwundu, the startup provides education and tools to help users build their financial identity and credit history in Canada.

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Jan 10, 2025

Nationsfirst Technologies is pioneering blockchain technology

Through its launchpads, wallets, tokens, and more, the startup aims to empower Indigenous communities to ‘fully reclaim their sovereignty.’

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Jan 09, 2025

Vancouver’s Fox Fold making a mark across North America

The startup disrupting the $60 billion tissue market has expanded from boutique hotels to major chains and a variety of other businesses.

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Jan 03, 2025

Exit North Ventures plans to be “aggressive” with investments in fintech

The firm has already invested in two Vancouver startups, and its general partner team includes former Beanworks CEO Catherine Dahl.

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Jan 02, 2025

Women of Novus launches for female builders

The women-only event series is defining what it means to create an inclusive and safe space in Vancouver’s tech and innovation scene.

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Dec 20, 2024

Victory Square’s tech investments are reshaping healthcare

The Vancouver firm shares why it prioritizes the sector and why its portfolio companies have flourished.

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Dec 18, 2024

New minister of jobs, economic development, and innovation lays out her vision for the province

The Oak Bay-Gordon Head MLA is an award-winning community builder and entrepreneur who co-founded the largest Indigenous-owned consulting firm in Canada.

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