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Profiles and narratives about individuals and organizations driving the tech scene in Victoria.


Community spotlight: Shift

Jul 25, 2025

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4 min read

Community spotlight: Shift

From a painting franchise to CEO of 'the world's most customizable browser,' Neil Henderson's journey is rooted in Victoria's community spirit.

Emily Edwards
Emily Edwards
Community spotlight: Iris Dynamics

Jul 11, 2025

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5 min read

Community spotlight: Iris Dynamics

How these Victoria innovators went from joysticks to smart motors used around the world.

Emily Edwards
Emily Edwards
Community spotlight: Joni

Jul 4, 2025

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5 min read

Community spotlight: Joni

Co-founder Jayesh Vekariya tells us about a family background in entrepreneurship and how real-world feedback shaped Joni's latest innovation.

Emily Edwards
Emily Edwards
Community spotlight: MarineLabs

Jun 27, 2025

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6 min read

Community spotlight: MarineLabs

A conversation with CEO Scott Beatty about ocean innovation, startup resilience, and the power of place.

Emily Edwards
Emily Edwards
KPMG acquires LlamaZOO to supercharge digital twin capabilities

Jun 2, 2025

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2 min read

KPMG acquires LlamaZOO to supercharge digital twin capabilities

The acquisition brings a spatial business intelligence team and platform to KPMG, with plans to scale from Victoria to the world.

VicTJ Newsroom
VicTJ Newsroom
HiBoop launches mental health platform across Canada

May 8, 2025

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3 min read

HiBoop launches mental health platform across Canada

Victoria-based startup rolls out self-assessment tool to clinics nationwide, aiming to reduce delays in diagnosis and treatment.

William Johnson
William Johnson
From disc golf to dementia care: MeepMeep is expanding

Apr 27, 2025

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6 min read

From disc golf to dementia care: MeepMeep is expanding

Plus, tech jobs at the Legislature and with BC Transit.

Emily Edwards
Emily Edwards
VIATEC award finalists announced

Apr 6, 2025

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7 min read

VIATEC award finalists announced

Plus, share your thoughts on the Industry, Arts and Innovation District Action Plan for Rock Bay.

Emily Edwards
Emily Edwards
DJ software acquisition is music to Tiny's ears

Apr 2, 2025

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6 min read

DJ software acquisition is music to Tiny's ears

Plus, take a peek into COAST's first oceantech open house.

Emily Edwards
Emily Edwards
Victoria MLA appointed new minister of innovation

Nov 24, 2024

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6 min read

Victoria MLA appointed new minister of innovation

Plus, the discover the impact of a rogue wave off Ucluelet.

Kate Wilson
Kate Wilson
MeepMeep takes home a side deal at Investment Summit

Nov 20, 2024

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6 min read

MeepMeep takes home a side deal at Investment Summit

Plus, why natural carbon sinks won't save us from the climate crisis.

Emily Edwards
Emily Edwards
Island spotlight: Ocean AID

Jul 31, 2024

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5 min read

Island spotlight: Ocean AID

Plus, one last day to apply for up to $10 million in non-dilutive funding.

Emily Edwards
Emily Edwards
Island spotlight: Archipelago

Jul 24, 2024

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4 min read

Island spotlight: Archipelago

Plus, a new digital magazine for entrepreneurs

Emily Edwards
Emily Edwards
VoxCell wins the last-ever Collision PITCH competition

Jun 26, 2024

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6 min read

VoxCell wins the last-ever Collision PITCH competition

Plus, celebrating all that the Island has to offer

Emily Edwards
Emily Edwards
Emilie de Rosenroll in the hot seat

May 19, 2024

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7 min read

Emilie de Rosenroll in the hot seat

Plus, MarineLabs goes rogue

Emily Edwards
Emily Edwards
What's the Victoria connection between MLB, the NFL, and Bloomberg?

Jan 28, 2024

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8 min read

What's the Victoria connection between MLB, the NFL, and Bloomberg?

Plus, meet Ocean Networks Canada's president and CEO, Kate Moran.

Emily Edwards
Emily Edwards
These international entrepreneurs now call Victoria home

Aug 28, 2023

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10 min read

These international entrepreneurs now call Victoria home

We dive into the Startup Visa program thanks to insights from a trio of founders.

The BTS on VIATEC's BOD

Jul 27, 2023

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11 min read

The BTS on VIATEC's BOD

We caught up with a quartet of current board members who shared their insights on why they joined, how it has impacted them, and what they’d tell prospective members.

Community spotlight: Worldline

Mar 4, 2023

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4 min read

Community spotlight: Worldline

Employer of the Year award finalist for the 2022 Victoria Tech Community Awards.

VicTJ Newsroom
VicTJ Newsroom
Victoria’s Brock Schuman has "so many chickens to count"

Feb 5, 2023

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6 min read

Victoria’s Brock Schuman has "so many chickens to count"

Plus, we'll be in your inbox next Wednesday.

Community spotlight: Karren LeGear

Jan 28, 2023

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3 min read

Community spotlight: Karren LeGear

Emerging Leader of the Year award finalist for the 2022 Victoria Tech Community Awards.

Pani Energy is nothing if not consistent

Jan 19, 2023

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6 min read

Pani Energy is nothing if not consistent

Plus, government organizations of all sorts flashed the cash this week.

How Vecima Networks brought the World Cup to Latin American living rooms

Jan 15, 2023

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7 min read

How Vecima Networks brought the World Cup to Latin American living rooms

Plus, you're going to want to check out these three other can't-miss links.

Meet Victoria's latest Forbes 30 under 30

Jan 5, 2023

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6 min read

Meet Victoria's latest Forbes 30 under 30

Plus, five Victoria Tech Journal exclusives.

‘Small changes lead to big changes.’ Remembering Janet Baird, the community organizer who catalyzed Victoria’s tech scene

Jan 3, 2023

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9 min read

‘Small changes lead to big changes.’ Remembering Janet Baird, the community organizer who catalyzed Victoria’s tech scene

The former VIATEC board chair, an early champion of the internet, served her community and helped lay the foundation for Victoria’s current technological success.

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