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Forty under 40 winner 2019: Chief operating officer, Globalme, Age 38

Forty under 40 winner 2019: Senior director, process development, Stemcell Technologies, Age 39

Forty under 40 winner 2019; Co-founder and CEO, Cryptek Labs, Age 38

Forty under 40 winner 2019; President, Exan, Age 37

What happened: Kater has ceased offering rides to customers Why it matters: The company says it’s now focused on transitioning to traditional ride-hailing operations Using an app to request and pay for a ride is an almost mythical experience for Brit

What happened: Complaints against Telus grew significantly in the past fiscal year, according to a new report from an industry-funded commission Why it matters: Despite the surge, the Vancouver company had fewer total complaints than its main competi

Vancouver company using precision medicine to fight ‘underserved’ disease

What happened: New scorecard sees Vancouver move into one of the top three tech hubs in the country Why it matters: Despite the bump, the city’s male-to-female ratio is among the worst in the country Vancouver’s reputation as a hub for tech talent in

What happened: A court-appointed receiver has been discharged from its duties handling the assets of a Vancouver-based cryptocurrency exchange Why it matters: The Einstein Group still owes customers at least US$8-10 million, according to court docume

A Vancouver-based company that has developed a blockchain-backed tool to register collectibles and report their sale and transfer has landed a new partner.