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William Johnson

William is a writer and GM at Tech Journals, a division of Overstory Media Group.


Open Ocean Robotics named a top global maritime tech startup

Nov 13, 2022

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6 min read

Open Ocean Robotics named a top global maritime tech startup

Plus, three social innovations that support mental and physical health.

Victoria’s MazumaGo acquired by Vancouver fintech company Baseline Payments

Nov 10, 2022

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5 min read

Victoria’s MazumaGo acquired by Vancouver fintech company Baseline Payments

Plus, meet the founding team of Intlabs, a new data intelligence startup.

Data intelligence startup Intlabs reveals founding team members

Nov 9, 2022

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4 min read

Data intelligence startup Intlabs reveals founding team members

The company’s product helps organizations parse data to make better, secure decisions.

A dozen innovators to watch at an upcoming Victoria business conference

Nov 6, 2022

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7 min read

A dozen innovators to watch at an upcoming Victoria business conference

Plus, an Indigenous software development agency takes home a national prize.

Redpoint Ventures' man in Victoria

Nov 3, 2022

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5 min read

Redpoint Ventures' man in Victoria

Plus, two Victoria Tech Journal exclusives.

New-look Victoria tech awards meant to increase inclusivity, access, and impact

Oct 30, 2022

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5 min read

New-look Victoria tech awards meant to increase inclusivity, access, and impact

Big changes announced for the long-running initiative to recognize excellence in Victoria's tech sector.

Certn expands Down Under, acquires Australian background check provider

Oct 27, 2022

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5 min read

Certn expands Down Under, acquires Australian background check provider

Plus, the local entrepreneur that reached the top five in an investor challenge.

Douglas Street-based Premier Cloud named to Canada's top-growing companies list

Oct 23, 2022

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5 min read

Douglas Street-based Premier Cloud named to Canada's top-growing companies list

Plus, the woman entrepreneur making a regional impact.

ProductTank Victoria returns with speakers from TimeScale and Leadpages

Oct 20, 2022

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5 min read

ProductTank Victoria returns with speakers from TimeScale and Leadpages

Plus, Frontly's user growth milestone.

Bast Fibre Tech secures financing to accelerate hemp fibre product expansion

Oct 16, 2022

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5 min read

Bast Fibre Tech secures financing to accelerate hemp fibre product expansion

Plus, Aki Kaltenbach is saving the seas, one carrot at a time.

Certn looks east for its new head of North America

Oct 13, 2022

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5 min read

Certn looks east for its new head of North America

Meet Laura Main, a former Quantcast executive.

Two Island firms take home a coveted Technology Impact Award

Oct 9, 2022

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5 min read

Two Island firms take home a coveted Technology Impact Award

Plus, Pani CEO named to Clean50 list for his startup's water treatment tech.

Sustainability-focused Origen Air nominated for leading design magazine award

Oct 6, 2022

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5 min read

Sustainability-focused Origen Air nominated for leading design magazine award

Plus, two woman-led startups take home business competition accolades.

Two woman-led Victoria firms take home $45,000 in province-wide business competition

Oct 5, 2022

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3 min read

Two woman-led Victoria firms take home $45,000 in province-wide business competition

Nyoka and VoxCell Bioinnovation were recognized as promising startups in the annual New Ventures B.C Competition.

After fourth acquisition, Plurilock is now doing $50M ARR with 80+ employees

Oct 2, 2022

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5 min read

After fourth acquisition, Plurilock is now doing $50M ARR with 80+ employees

Plus, how Marine Labs is providing insights on Hurricane Fiona.

Certn named to LinkedIn's top 15 startups list

Sep 30, 2022

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4 min read

Certn named to LinkedIn's top 15 startups list

Plus, a word from Julie Sperber, president and CEO of the Vancouver Island Economic Alliance.

Five questions for B.C.’s innovation minister

Sep 25, 2022

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7 min read

Five questions for B.C.’s innovation minister

Ravi Kahlon on how funding research infrastructure can drive solutions to the province's most pressing challenges.

Nearly $2M invested into Vancouver Island research infrastructure

Sep 22, 2022

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4 min read

Nearly $2M invested into Vancouver Island research infrastructure

The province is putting $30 million into local businesses via the BC Knowledge Development Fund.

$9.9M invested into fish and seafood innovation projects

Sep 18, 2022

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4 min read

$9.9M invested into fish and seafood innovation projects

Funding for 14 projects under the British Columbia Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund.

$6.4M going to Vancouver Island pulp and paper mill innovation projects

Sep 15, 2022

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5 min read

$6.4M going to Vancouver Island pulp and paper mill innovation projects

The CleanBC Industry Fund supports the development of homegrown climate solutions.

Solaires Entreprises named 2022 CIX top 20 early company

Sep 11, 2022

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5 min read

Solaires Entreprises named 2022 CIX top 20 early company

Startup was chosen among a diverse cohort of firms spanning medtech, security, and fintech.

Audette secures $800k from CleanBC Building Innovation Fund

Sep 8, 2022

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4 min read

Audette secures $800k from CleanBC Building Innovation Fund

The company is harnessing AI to improve building energy efficiency.

The startup working to bring lifesaving therapies to market quicker

Sep 5, 2022

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5 min read

The startup working to bring lifesaving therapies to market quicker

Plus, UVic's new bioinnovation hub.

Plurilock ends Q2 with $9M in revenue and key acquisition

Sep 1, 2022

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4 min read

Plurilock ends Q2 with $9M in revenue and key acquisition

And B.C.'s fastest-growing firm is from Victoria.

Cindicates is connecting Victoria seed investors to early-stage companies

Aug 18, 2022

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5 min read

Cindicates is connecting Victoria seed investors to early-stage companies

“There are actually quite a bit more companies and activity in Victoria than you would have thought,” says its president.

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