Archive for 2022
SFU students pitch their way to the top with their wellness app concept
Since the beginning of March, four SFU students have been competing in a national hackathon hosted by Experience Ventures, with local support from SFU VentureLabs, with their concept for an…
Read MoreStaying ahead of the curve – How a Vancouver cybersecurity company is moving software security forward
As the world becomes more digital, there is a growing need for cybersecurity experts that specialize in application security to better protect organizations from emerging threats found today. It was…
Read MoreRevolutionizing how seasonal foreign workers are paid, nets Vancouver fintech CEO milestone award
By Amy Hodgson Vancouver fintech CEO, Rene Blanco has been awarded a 2022 Globe and Mail Changemakers award for the accomplishments his company, Labora has had on Canadian business. Labora…
Read MoreVancouver engineer earns Changemakers award for leading the way towards renewable energy
By Amy Hodgson Vancouver entrepreneur, Sumreen Rattan has been awarded a 2022 Globe and Mail Changemakers award for her significant demonstrations of innovation and contributions to the clean energy sector…
Read MoreStrong business partners, even better friends — the making of CompanyOn
SFU VentureLabs had the opportunity to speak with Alejandro Lopez and Alejandro Otero, co-founders of Vancouver venture CompanyOn. The pair discuss their journey from friends to business partners and the…
Read MoreScott Keesey & Rene Blanco are founders to watch
Scott Keesey, co-founder of SFU VentureLabs company DISCOVELO, and Rene Blanco, co-founder of VentureLabs company Labora, are two of 21 new founders to watch according to Future of Good. They…
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