Trade winds and tough calls

🍁 This week, Vancouver tech is looking outward—way outward. From the front lines of international expansion to new deals with Italy and Japan, local companies are showing global ambition without losing their West Coast roots. Founders are sharing lessons on how to scale overseas without burning out or breaking the bank, while firms like Damon Motors and MaRS are linking up with international partners to push design and climate innovation forward.

Meanwhile, Broadway might be our next big tech corridor (yes, Kits included), Trulioo has a new global-minded CEO, and Sanctuary AI is doubling down on humanoid robots—with both new funding and fresh breakthroughs. Plus: a WIRED spotlight on how Canadian startups are winning over American talent, a hydrogen milestone in Victoria, and a powerful new drink safety invention from UBC.

And if you’re wondering what Canada’s moment looks like from the investor’s seat, Chris Neumann has thoughts—lots of them. Scroll down for his full Q1 download.

-TJ team

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