FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 9, 2024 

Vancouver, BC — SFU VentureLabs company, Spexi, is set to speak alongside the City of Vancouver on September 11th as part of the MISA BC 2024 Conference in Whistler, B.C. A leader in capturing & delivering data-rich Earth imagery using drones, Spexi will be taking part in a panel discussion on streamlining service delivery and improving operational efficiency with high resolution earth imagery. 

Bill Lakeland, CEO of Spexi Geospatial, and Rene Cravioto, Program Manager of Innovation & Service Delivery with The City of Vancouver will speak about:
– The future trends in geospatial imaging
– How high resolution imagery can improve operational efficiency
– How citizens will benefit from improved service delivery.

Learn the latest in geospatial imaging and hear how cities like Vancouver and Kelowna are using Spexi technology to transform urban management.

Spexi also recently hit an incredible milestone by completing 40,000 drone missions across British Columbia, Austin, and San Francisco this year.

This represents a significant step forward for Spexi and the overall SFU community. A member of SFU VentureLabs since 2020, a 2019 winner of the SFU Venture Prize, and a founder who graduated from SFU’s Management of Technology MBA program, this demonstrates how SFU Innovates as a whole is committed to supporting local companies throughout their startup journeys.

 “This is a clear example of SFU’s commitment to nurturing local startups and providing the resources they need to make a real-world impact.”- Lesley Esford, Executive Director, SFU VentureLabs.

“SFU VentureLabs has been a tremendous resource for Spexi. As a Canadian startup, the mentorship and resources the accelerator program has provided has helped us as we grow.”- Bill Lakeland, CEO, Spexi.

Spexi will be at the MISA conference in Whistler from Sept 9-12, 2024. 

About Spexi:
Spexi delivers standardized data-rich Earth imagery that traditional methods such as fixed-wing aircraft and satellites cannot deliver. Spexi’s global network of drone pilots capture highly detailed data that governments, private enterprises, and technology companies rely on to make better decisions and fuel next generation AI-powered applications.

Learn more about Spexiby visiting spexi.com.

About SFU VentureLabs:
SFU VentureLabs is a leading accelerator program hub based out of Vancouver, BC. We work with growth-stage startups to help transform their companies into impactful and scalable businesses. The value we provide allows client companies to grow in the areas that matter most with exceptional mentorship, unique roadmaps, outstanding services, and focused growth.

For more information, please visit venturelabs.ca or contact:

Media Contact:
Grace Sullivan
Brand Manager
SFU VentureLabs
grace@venturelabs.ca
venturelabs.ca