Technology

What happened: RentMoola has announced a new CEO to lead the tech company Why it matters: The company’s founding CEO departed in 2018 A Vancouver tech company best know for its cheque-less rental payment services has locked down a new CEO following s

Vancouver firms see market gap as demand for visual content grows in social media

What happened: Relic Entertainment is opening a 43,000-square-foot office in Vancouver Why it matters: Other gaming companies have been expanding their footprint in the city over the past year The Vancouver neighbourhood affectionately dubbed “Mount

What happened: B.C. tech firms accounted for 20% of the spots on high-profile industry rankings Why it matters: B.C.

What happened: A record number of attendees and presenters hit the annual LifeSciences BC Investor Summit in Vancouver Why it matters: There’s a strong demand for capital on the West Coast among early stage companies looking to grow Gamblers at downt

What happened: Founding CEO Ryan Holmes says he’s stepping away from the top job Why it matters: The Vancouver tech company has long been at the centre of speculation over an IPO The man who is perhaps Vancouver’s highest-profile tech CEO is stepping

What happened: New 5G infrastructure is launching on UBC campus Why it matters: The technology will be used for research for real-world applications The University of B.C. and Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.

What happened: B.C. Securities Commission has received court approval to protect assets related to the Einstein cryptocurrency exchange Why it matters: The regulator says Einstein owes customers more than $16m The B.C.

Majik Bus offers registration of valuable items, facilitates sales of collectibles

What happened: Seattle-based software firm opens new Victoria offices Why it matters: American tech firms have been boosting expansion into B.C. throughout the year Add NetMotion Software Inc.