How did Vancouver Tech Journal get its start? What makes Vancouver a great place to build a startup? Why do we need to give research institutions more credit for BC-developed innovation? These are just a sample of the topics I get into on the latest episode of the Mind Your Biz podcast with host Mehul Gandhi.

In a 45-minute show, we cover a lot of ground, including:

• The state of Vancouver’s tech ecosystem

• The province’s wide-ranging suite of tech startup support programs (e.g. Innovate BC)

• How much funding startups have raised this year

• What happens when entrepreneurs exit and then re-invest into the ecosystem (e.g. Rhino Ventures)

• The benefits of corporate venture capital (e.g. Telus Ventures)

• Why the province is experiencing such a massive talent crunch (and remedies)

• The importance of Vancouver’s digital skills academies (e.g. BrainStation and Lighthouse Labs)

• Brain Drain 2.0 (a concept from the Council of Canadian Innovators)

• Why government should be transforming every industry into the tech industry

• Areas where the BC government deserves credit (e.g. investing in skills training)

• The crazy story of Mike Rowe and his battle with Microsoft

• The Vancouver innovation ecosystem guide

• Why some of the best people to learn from are those that are just a step ahead of you

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