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Special Edition: Your Web Summit Vancouver playbook

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.
60 local speakers you’ll want to catch at Web Summit Vancouver

2 weeks ago | vantechjournal.com | Erin Gee

Web Summit Vancouver is almost here—and while the international headliners tend to steal the spotlight, we want to make sure you don’t miss the incredible 60-ish speakers from right here in British Columbia who will be taking the stage. This list includes nearly 20 founders, 23 executives, 17 media and content leaders, and even a few politicians.
The week you show you're serious

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.
BCCAI: Bridging agritech innovation and economic resilience in B.C.

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.
'No FOMO': How to win Web Summit Vancouver

2 weeks ago | 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.
Inside BC’s tech gamble

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.
Check out the Web Summit Vancouver venue map

3 weeks ago | vantechjournal.com | William Johnson

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When the mics are off...

4 weeks ago | vantechjournal.com | William Johnson

Your browser does not support the audio element. đź—žď¸Ź Hey everyone â€”Web Summit Vancouver is still weeks away, but the afterparty invites are already stacking up. This week, weâ€™re sharing the cityâ€™s best unofficial events, mixers, and secret gatheringsâ€”plus how you might score a spot. Also inside: a $20M Series A from a rising devtools startup, a $110M climate tech fund close, mental health tech going national, and the B.C. business communityâ€™s growing frustration with Ottawa.
Unblocked raises $20M Series A to help software teams move faster

1 month ago | vantechjournal.com | William Johnson

If you were at #VTJTalks last month, you already got the scoop. Dennis Pilarinos, CEO of Unblocked and former founder of buddybuild, previewed the big news during his fireside chat with our community. Now it’s official: Unblocked has raised a USD $20 million Series A. The round is led by B Capital, with participation from Radical Ventures and Artisanal Ventures.
Safe Software pushes deeper into AI and spatial computing with new product launches

1 month ago | vantechjournal.com | William Johnson

Image supplied by Safe Software Safe Software is entering a new phase of growth — and it’s betting that the future of enterprise data lies at the intersection of spatial computing, real-time access, and artificial intelligence. The Surrey-based company, known for its flagship no-code data integration platform FME, is unveiling two major product innovations this week at its annual user conference in Seattle.