VentureLabs alumni and community recognized as BC’s most influential business leaders
The Business in Vancouver (BIV) BC500 list was released in August and recognizes business leaders making a notable impact on BC’s communities, industries and economy. Five VentureLabs alumni and community…
Take a peek into Moment Energy’s success with CPO Gurmesh Sidhu
“Go for it!” is the advice that Gurmesh Sidhu, Chief Product Officer of Moment Energy, gives to other aspiring entrepreneurs looking to start their own businesses. Gurmesh believes anyone can…
CodeCast: A New Way to Stream and Learn Code
SFU VentureLabs recently sat down with Ryan St. Germaine, CEO of CodeCast, to learn aboutwhat the platform has to offer. CodeCast is a medium which allows creators to stream codeinteractively…
Plaid Analytics — helping institutions of higher learning to make better decisions
The Plaid Analytics co-founders, Patrick Lougheed and Andrew Drinkwater, recount meeting a global tech company’s VP of technology during their idea development and market research stage. The duo explained their…
Digital tool helps businesses assess diversity data, attract and retain diverse talent
VentureLabs is collaborating with national industry and academic partners to develop a digital tool to help organizations develop policies and practices that increase diversity and inclusion strategies. The Diversity Assessment…
From 10 to 10 000 parcels, Ulala is every business’ solution for prime delivery
Online shopping is popular because of how fast, efficient, and convenient it is for consumers. A vast selection of products can be bought, shipped, and delivered at the click of…
Get to know Dr. Lesley Esford, VentureLabs’ new executive director
As VentureLabs continues to support science and technology companies to scale up, our new executive director Dr. Lesley Esford will bring her visionary leadership and proven record of program design…
VentureLabs alumni, Ionomr to develop low-cost electrolyzers with TTP
Vancouver-based cleantech company, Ionomr Innovations is partnering across the ocean with Cambridge-based TTP to develop new green hydrogen electrolyzers for mass production. The combination of Ionomr’s advanced ion exchange technology…
VentureLabs company, Curatio wins World Economic Forum’s Youth Mental Health Challenge
Kelowna-based health tech company, Curatio and their partner OPTT were amongst 14 winners chosen to create innovative solutions in the World Economic Forum’s Youth Mental Health Challenge. The challenge aims…
SFU remains Canada’s top university for innovation, rises to first for entrepreneurial spirit in global ranking
Simon Fraser University has ranked once more as Canada’s number one university for innovation and has moved up to number one in the world for entrepreneurial spirit, according to the…