Last week we celebrated the TIAs at Science World! Stay connected to the tech news that matters to you with the BC Tech Newsletter.
BC TECH EVENTS
Congratulations to our 2021 Technology Impact Awards winners and finalists!
The 2021 Technology Impact Awards celebrated the strength and resilience of the individuals and organizations that make up BC's diverse technology ecosystem. The opportunity to celebrate together, live and in-person at Science World made the evening more special than ever. Congratulations to all of our #2021TIAs finalists and winners! Check out some of the highlights here!
Join us for our next ScaleUp Roundtable to hear from our #2021TIAs Person of the Year Winner, Laurie Schultz, former CEO at Galvanize about her experience scaling a tech company. December 2nd @ 11:00 AM Register now.
#WhatWorks Scale: Capital 101: Understand non-dilutive and other capitol options. Join us for a deep dive on funding and capital options for growing tech companies. This session will provide an explanation of the different funding opportunities available and the benefits of each option. And through our panel discussion, we will explore their journeys, including key #WhatWorks tips for pitching your business and securing capital. December 8th @ 11:00 AM. Register now.
BC TECH PROGRAMS
C-Council Feature - Owen Ingraham
BC Tech is pleased to announce the new SaaS CTO C-Council Chair, Owen Ingraham.
Owen is the CTO at Intiveo, a medical communication SaaS company. He has been leading technical teams for more than 15 years and is the winner of the CTO of the Year award by Business In Vancouver (2019). Owen also enjoys being a nerdy dad to his 3 kids.
"The SaaS CTO C-Council is a collaboration of CTOs from BC-based SaaS companies. We discuss a variety of pertinent issues and share insights during meetings and on Slack. It's a helpful and enjoyable forum with excellent usage of emojis. If this interests you, please reach out about joining!"
- Owen Ingraham, SaaS CTO C-Council Chair.
BC Tech Internships
BC Tech’s internship program can help subsidize salary costs up to $10,000, creating pathways for diverse workers to jobs in tech. Contact us now at hello@wearebctech.com to access interns who are trained in UX, Web Dev, Digital Marketing and more! Learn more.
BC TECH IN THE NEWS
BC Tech is proud to be working with over 30 BC businesses to collectively donate $912,000 for BC flood relief efforts.
“I’m so proud of BC’s tech sector for contributing with speed and generosity to the essential emergency response work being done on the ground. It’s testament to the sense of shared purpose and community that we have here in BC.” Jill Tipping, CEO, BC Tech. Learn more.
Laurie Schultz wins the #2021TIAs Person of the Year
Among many other notable accomplishments, her work scaling Galvanize to unicorn status while she was CEO is cited as a key factor. Learn more.
AbCellera Biologics took home the #2021TIAs Company of the Year - Anchor
The Vancouver health-tech company's work fighting COVID-19, and other diseases undoubtedly played a role in their Technology Impact Award. Learn more.
ScalePad Acquires end-to-end automation platform for backup monitoring, Backup Radar
The acquisition strengthens ScalePad’s position as a leading solution provider, providing their clients with the ability to achieve better technology outcomes through data-driven insights, automation, and scalability. Learn more.
BC TECH JOB BOARD
The talent market is competitive! BC Tech's new job board can connect your company with top talent & members get discounted rates. Learn more.
