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…
3 key takeaways from #vtjtalks: Scaling From Idea to $1M-10M and Beyond
On May 26, Vancouver Tech Journal hosted their monthly #vtjtalks with a panel of speakers who shared insights on how to scale a tech business from idea to the first…
VentureLabs alumni, Semios, named Canada’s Sustainability Changemaker
VentureLabs alumni company, Semios is one of 10 companies announced as a Sustainability Changemaker in Sustainable Development Technology Canada’s (SDTC) inaugural list. This new initiative recognizes companies with outstanding growth…
4 Post Ideas To Get Your Startup’s Social Media Started
It is not a secret that social media is essential when marketing any business nowadays. Creating new Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram accounts is an obvious first step, but what…
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…
Staying 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…
Revolutionizing 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…
Vancouver 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…
Strong 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…
Scott 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…