British Columbia Technology Companies Shine at metabridge Las Vegas
metabridge - an initiative that provides British Columbia's technology companies direct connection to key international technology partners - hosted a unique event tied to the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in January for more than 165 senior technology executives. The participants met, discussed and moved toward deal-making against the backdrop of the world's largest consumer electronics show.
Developed by The Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission (COEDC) in partnership with the British Columbia Innovation Council (BCIC) and with support from the Okanagan Science and Technology Council (OSTEC), metabridge was formed to provide Central Okanagan technology companies with access to international technology partners for investment, joint strategic partnerships, mentorship and advisory opportunities.
The Las Vegas event provided an opportunity for British Columbia companies to gain access to a global audience. Industry leaders from ATT, AVG, BitTorrent, Dell, Device Lock, CNBC, Lenovo, McAfee, PCMag.com, Sierra Ventures, Symantec and Time Warner were among those who met with 15 British Columbia-based companies seeking opportunities to connect.
The Las Vegas event provided an opportunity for British Columbia companies to gain access to a global audience. Industry leaders from ATT, AVG, BitTorrent, Dell, Device Lock, CNBC, Lenovo, McAfee, PCMag.com, Sierra Ventures, Symantec and Time Warner were among those who met with 15 British Columbia-based companies seeking opportunities to connect.
Attending the metabridge Las Vegas event were (left to right): Jason Richards (Vineyard Networks), Claude Tolber (BitTorrent.com) and Joe DeGiovanni (Bit Defender).
"The Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission was pleased to see the interest shown in British Columbia technology companies that attended the show and the next steps being taken to create value between the Silicon Valley and the Province," said Robert Fine, COEDC Director, Economic Development.
Tim Eades, Silicon Valley veteran executive and the premier connector in the Bay area, admits that, "Only through events like metabridge would I be able to assist Canadian start-ups and connect them to the Bay area. Without metabridge I would have no idea who these companies are. Programs like these are crucial to creating the ties and relationships needed to get noticed and grow value for all."
metabridge is the brainchild of Steve Wandler, a successful technology entrepreneur who returned to the Okanagan after his company, YourTechOnline was acquired by support.com in the Silicon Valley. Wandler continues to play a key role and helps to bring major US company leaders from companies such as Hewlett Packard, Mitel, Red Beacon, Trend Micro, RIM and Radware to metabridge.
metabridge is the brainchild of Steve Wandler, a successful technology entrepreneur who returned to the Okanagan after his company, YourTechOnline was acquired by support.com in the Silicon Valley. Wandler continues to play a key role and helps to bring major US company leaders from companies such as Hewlett Packard, Mitel, Red Beacon, Trend Micro, RIM and Radware to metabridge.
metabridge Las Vegas was supported by the BC Innovation Council, Sage Business Solutions, the Okanagan Science & Technology Council and tech entrepreneur Steve Wandler.
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