
William Johnson
Founder, Editor, and Writer at Vancouver Tech Journal
strategist + writer • posts on tech, biz, media, sports, life – mostly links to interesting articles i'm reading 👇🏾
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2 weeks ago |
vantechjournal.com | William Johnson
SPONSORED BY VRIFYMeet VRIFY at Web SummitVancouver’s tech scene is thriving and the world is taking notice. VRIFY has developed the world’s only AI-Assisted Mineral Discovery Platform, right here in Vancouver.
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2 weeks ago |
vantechjournal.com | William Johnson
Your browser does not support the audio element. Hey Insiders – This past week, I’ve been thinking about a pattern I can’t shake — and I hope Web Summit Vancouver is when it finally breaks.
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2 weeks ago |
vantechjournal.com | William Johnson
British Columbia’s agriculture and agrifood sectors are facing unprecedented challenges. Rising production costs, climate volatility, and shifting global trade dynamics are challenging farmers and agri-businesses to adapt faster than ever before. Innovation is essential. But it’s not just about developing new technologies. It’s about making sure workable solutions reach producers, are adopted at scale, and deliver measurable impact where it counts.
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vantechjournal.com | William Johnson
Your browser does not support the audio element. (Credit: Created with ChatGPT by William Johnson) Web Summit is almost here—and with it comes the pressure to show up, stand out, and soak up every ounce of opportunity. But with thousands of people, dozens of stages, and a calendar that’s somehow simultaneously empty and full, how do you make the most of it? We asked some of Vancouver’s most experienced operators, investors, and startup execs for their advice on navigating the conference chaos.
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2 weeks ago |
vantechjournal.com | William Johnson
Your browser does not support the audio element. 🗞️ Hey everyone —This week, it’s all about scale — from the government’s ambitions for Vancouver’s tech scene to startups making global moves. We’ve got the inside scoop on the Web Summit Vancouver venue, funding wins for Verdi and Veritree, and a major acquisition in the AI space. Plus: MEC is back in Canadian hands, WELL Health is posting record revenue, and Canada has a new cabinet minister with AI in the title.
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