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Welcome to this week’s Sunday Briefing. In this issue:
Ocean monitoring robot partnership
City entrepreneur networking event
Mental health stress discussion
Now on to today’s briefing.
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Rory Capern, chief operating officer, Redbrick. Photo: Redbrick
This op-ed was provided by Rory Capern, chief operating officer of Redbrick.
While Silicon Valley has long been a magnet for tech talent, the idea that it’s a necessary destination for growth and success for Canadian tech firms has largely been debunked.
Building technology companies in Canada while achieving global success isn’t just possible; it’s something Canada is positioned to do exceptionally well.
At a recent panel at Web Summit in Vancouver, I had the privilege of highlighting why Canada stands out as an extraordinary place for building borderless businesses.
Building with a global mindset
Canadian businesses have an improved shot at international success because they must think globally from the start. With a smaller domestic market, companies strategize for international audiences from the outset, designing products and solutions that resonate worldwide.
As perhaps our strongest example, Shopify’s resourceful and adaptable culture helped it scale to a worldwide e-commerce giant while proudly staying rooted in Canada. Look also to Clio, Databricks, and StackAdapt. This global mindset is baked in Canadian business DNA, offering a serious competitive edge.
Canada’s diversity is its superpower
One of Canada’s greatest strengths is its diversity. Research shows that diverse teams are more profitable and more likely to introduce new product innovations. With its multicultural population, Canada offers businesses a wealth of perspectives that reflect the diverse markets they aim to serve.
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📰 More Victoria innovation news
🧠 Under pressure, pushing down on me: This Chamber Chats episode featured a discussion with Jonny Morris, CEO of the Canadian Mental Health Association B.C. Division, on strategies for managing stress and processing life changes during ongoing political disruptions.
🌊 Under the sea, darling it's better down where it's wetter: Saanichton's ASL Environmental Sciences teamed up with Victoria-based Open Ocean Robotics to mount fish-detecting sonar equipment on solar-powered robots for remote ocean research.
🚀 I get by with a little help from my friends: Victoria City Hall launched an entrepreneur meetup where local business owners networked with mentors and explored funding resources.
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🕴️ Tech jobs of the week
Find your next career:
Technology lifecycle and procurement coordinator at Smart Dolphins IT Solutions
Electronics manufacturing technologist at Barnacle Systems
Online services engineer at Electronic Arts
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📅 Upcoming events
August 19 | OpenHack Victoria
This community meets every Tuesday night at 6pm at James Joyce Bistro (the restaurant in Peacock Billiards, 1175 Douglas Street) to hang out and write code.
August 28 | VIATEC AI Meetup: Technology Track
Are you curious about how AI can transform your business and career? Join the VIATEC AI Meetup, where local thought leaders and innovators come together to explore the cutting edge of artificial intelligence and its practical applications.
September 9 | GoGeomatics September "Back to School" Meetup
This is the place to network and talk all things Surveying, GIS, geomatics and geography. This event will take place at the Swan's pub. Come by and ask the hostess for the GoGeomatics reservation (or Juan). Come alone or with a friend. These events are free to attend.
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