BIV Today

Jake Kerr, co-owner of the Vancouver Canadians, talks about the two-year absence of the team from its home, and how the expanded schedule and promotion in the minor leagues will make for a big difference when it returns to Nat Bailey Stadium next month. He is in conversation with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Darlene Hyde, CEO of the BC Real Estate Association, talks about a new report suggesting, among other things, a five-day period before bids could be accepted on residential properties as a way to protect consumers and provide transparency. She is in conversation with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a special series running throughout the week,  BIV  examines the unicorns that have been emerging from B.C. over the past year-plus. Once a rare sight, these tech firms with $1-billion valuations have become commonplace on the West Coast. Clio CEO Jack Newtown joins  BIV Today  to talk about everything from this company’s record-setting raises to making the legal secto...

In a special series running throughout the week, BIV  examines the unicorns that have been emerging from B.C. over the past year-plus. Once a rare sight, these tech firms with $1-billion valuations have become commonplace on the West Coast. Semios CEO Michael Gilbert joins  BIV Today  to talk about his journey from chemist to agtech leader, and what’s driving growth as his com...

In a special series running throughout the week,  BIV  examines the unicorns that have been emerging from B.C. over the past year-plus. Once a rare sight, these tech firms with $1-billion valuations have become commonplace on the West Coast. Judi Hess, CEO of Copperleaf, talks to  BIV Today  about her company’s journey from a small consultancy to going public. Tyler Orton...

Ken Peacock, chief economist of the Business Council of BC, looks at what the provincial budget did and didn’t do and at the uncertainty within the BC economy. He is in conversation with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the latest episode of EDI on BIV, Harpo Mander joins co-hosts Barinder Bhullar, senior vice-president of corporate affairs at Brains Bioceutical, and BIV executive editor Hayley Woodin to discuss identity and inclusion in the workplace. Mander is a community builder and host of the podcast Brown Girl Guilt. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ravi Kahlon, the province’s jobs, economic recovery and innovation minister, discusses the release of the StrongerBC plan to stimulate “inclusive” and “clean” economic growth. He is in conversation with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sustainability and the environment are top of mind for British Columbians like never before after the West Coast endured everything from a heat dome to catastrophic flooding in 2021. That same year, B.C.-based cleantech firm CarboNet ramped up its commercialization efforts and the results were stunning. Amielle Lake, the company's co-founder and chief commercial officer, joins BIV Today to discuss...

Rohene Bouajram, associate director of strategic IBPOC initiatives at the University of British Columbia, joins this episode of EDI on BIV to discuss the newly launched Beyond Tomorrow Scholars program. Bouajram also offers insight into leading strategic EDI initiatives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The pandemic has rewritten the rules on remote working, which means downtown Vancouver isn’t quite as bustling as it once was two years ago. Public safety concerns and vandalism are top of mind for many businesses in some neighbourhoods. But Nolan Marshall III is optimistic about the future of downtown. The president and CEO of the Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association joins BI...

Andrew Mercier, parliamentary secretary to the provincial skills training minister, talks about ways to make the trades more attractive and to provide the needed supply. He is in conversation with BIV publisher and editor in chief Kirk LaPointe.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Falcon, newly elected as the BC Liberal leader, talks about his priorities and perspective in the time ahead as he readies the party for the eventual election. He is in conversation with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Canada falling behind the rest of the world when it comes to 5G deployment? While consumers may enjoy faster speeds on their smartphones, this next generation of wireless communication is also seen as critical for ensuring businesses can stay competitive in the coming years. Patrick Ostiguy, executive chairman of Accedian, joins BIV Today to discuss where Canada stacks up. Tyler Orton hosts. Se...

Mario Canseco, president of Researchco, talks about the demise of Conservative leader Erin O’Toole, who was pushed aside Wednesday, and about the implications for his party. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

B.C. brands are bracing for a Beijing boost. The Olympic Games are set to kick off Feb. 4 and some notable West Coast companies will be showcasing their wares to the rest of the world. This ranges from made-in-B.C. technology to designer clothing. But how much does this really matter for these brands? Retail Insider's Craig Patterson joins BIV Today to dive into the opportunities ahead. Tyler Orto...

The impacts of COVID-19 is still reshaping the economy two years into the pandemic. Beyond inflation concerns hitting consumers right now, workers are also navigating a sharp shift towards gig jobs while employers must navigate the so-called Great Resignation as demand for talent heightens. Jeff Harris, CEO of Vancouver-based Impact Recruitment, joins BIV Today to discuss the labour trends the Can...

Jason Block, vice president of western Canadian engineering operations for Kiewit, one of North America's leading infrastructure and engineering firms, discusses what has been learned from the extensive damage of the atmospheric river in November in British Columbia and what are the wisest next steps now that much has been built back to be ready for the next time. See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

It’s been a busy start to 2022 for B.C.’s tech sector. Companies left and right have been shuffling their C-suites. Is it a sign of uncertainty or sign of major growth prospects? Stephanie Hollingshead, CEO of the Tech and People Network (formerly known as the HR Tech Group), joins BIV Today to discuss what’s going on and more. Tyler Orton hosts.  See omnystudio.com/listener...

GeoComply's Anna Sainsbury kicked off 2022 by returning to the CEO role of the cybersecurity firm she co-founded more than a decade ago. She joins BIV Today to discuss the explosive growth her company has enjoyed, what it takes to become a unicorn in B.C. and what's ahead for GeoComply. Tyler Orton hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Curt Sigfstead kicked off 2022 by joining B.C. unicorn Clio as the legaltech firm’s new chief financial officer. He joins BIV Today to discuss his decision to jump on board one of B.C.’s most high-profile tech darlings and the growth potential behind the industry.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Acclaimed author, futurist and strategist Peter Zeihan, the keynote speaker at the Jan. 27 CFA Society Vancouver virtual event, discusses the important geopolitical and demographic challenges for Canada and the wider world. He is in conversation with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Still reeling from the economic impacts of the pandemic, extreme weather events continued to rattle B.C. throughout 2021. Economists Ken Peacock and David Williams from the Business Council of B.C. join BIV Today to discuss the current state of the province’s economy and the headwinds it faces going into 2022. Tyler Orton hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vancouver-based SceneBox has just come out of stealth mode after its 2019 founding. The West Coast company believes it can help businesses reshape engineering in ways not possible only a few years ago. CEO Yaser Khalighi joins BIV to discuss launching a startup in the current climate, the potential behind computer vision and more. Tyler Orton hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

Pierre Cleroux, the chief economist of Business Development Bank of Canada, discusses the level of business confidence in the coming year. He is in conversation with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.