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‘Move up or move out’ – Avigilon's Alexander Fernandes focused on winning

‘Move up or move out’ – Avigilon's Alexander Fernandes focused on winning

Alexander Fernandes never bothered with university or an MBA. Instead, the founder and CEO of Avigilon Corp. (TSX:AVO) tore through academic textbooks on his own time.
Surrey City Centre Library becomes business hub

Surrey City Centre Library becomes business hub

Municipal facility embracing role in helping fuel the local economy
Undeterred by one bad China deal, Ballard signs two agreements totalling $23m

Undeterred by one bad China deal, Ballard signs two agreements totalling $23m

Ballard (TSX:BLD)(NASDAW:BLDP) is pressing hard on the pedal as it racks up deals with Chinese firms looking to power vehicles through clean energy.
BlackBerry to launch Android-powered Priv device amid 47% revenue drop

BlackBerry to launch Android-powered Priv device amid 47% revenue drop

Sales at BlackBerry (TSX:BB) (NASDAQ:BBRY) fell dramatically in the second quarter but the Canadian smartphone-maker is looking to boost slumping revenue by entering into the Android arena.
Life Lessons: Karim Abraham, Kambo Green Solutions

Life Lessons: Karim Abraham, Kambo Green Solutions

Combine your skill set with purpose and passion
Education platform, Oscar winner take top prizes at BCIC-New Ventures startup competition

Education platform, Oscar winner take top prizes at BCIC-New Ventures startup competition

B.C. startups wins $300,000 in prizes
Vancouver Startup Week designed to boost tech sector enterprise

Vancouver Startup Week designed to boost tech sector enterprise

Nearly 100 panels, events, speakers descending on the city to help local entrepreneurs
Vancouver’s Guusto first Canadian company to close round of equity crowdfunding

Vancouver’s Guusto first Canadian company to close round of equity crowdfunding

While crowdfunding campaigns have gained attention for raising millions for films, video games and even potato salads, they’ve all be predicated on donations.
Life Lessons: Colin Mansell, Drive Digital

Life Lessons: Colin Mansell, Drive Digital

Starting and running a business is less daunting if you take a day-by-day approach
Big dollars drawing B.C. life sciences firms to China

Big dollars drawing B.C. life sciences firms to China

UBC spinoff anticipates as much as $40 million investment from Beijing’s Yabao Pharmaceutical