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A $122k win for this local startup | The Morning Report
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William Johnson
April 07, 2022
Welcome to the Morning Report, our clear and concise daily digest of Vancouver tech news. As always, you’re invited to reply with your feedback, so we can make this daily report better.
Circular Rubber Technologies completes the circuit
With Angels for Climate Solutions win, the Vancouver-based startup takes home $122k in its quest to recycle rubber. » Start reading.
Miranda Alldritt joins Bioform as chief business officer
The ex-Copperleaf exec brings vast experience to the cleantech startup at a time of imminent growth. » Get the full story.
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Funding and deals:
Vancouver companies raised $3.48 billion in 2021 according to CPE Analytics. » More details.
In other news:
CyberCatch developed a solution that helps SMBs get at the root causes of data breaches and ransomware attacks. » BC Business.
TAP Network’s DE&I Tech Project identifies a need to increase diversity, inclusion and reconciliation in Canada’s tech sector. » Continue.
Zygg, a Toronto-founded subscription ebike service has officially launched in Vancouver. » Continue.
UBC professor Dr. Pieter Cullis has been named a 2022 Canada Gairdner International Award laureate for his work developing the lipid nanoparticle delivery tech that enables mRNA therapeutics like the COVID-19 mRNA vaccines. » Continue.
PrecisionOS VR training modules for orthopedic surgery procedures are being offered by Medical Sales College to young professionals interested in a career in medical device sales. » Continue.
Upcoming event for startups: Working with Multi-National Companies – SAP, Microsoft, CGI and AWS
Ideas and insights:
Sushant Trivedi, Fresh Tracks Canada CEO, speaking to the Globe and Mail: “When people think about talent management, people should be looking at how can we develop skill sets, develop experiences and not silo people into particular categories.”
Have a productive and fulfilling day. See you tomorrow.
- William (@notionport)
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