Biv Today

The BC Liberals this week floated the idea of doing away with ICBC's auto insurance monopoly if they were to form government. Aaron Sutherland, vice-president Pacific for the Insurance Bureau of Canada, joins BIV to discuss what such a possibility may look like if it were to come to fruition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new poll indicates the provincial election campaign promises so far are having no effect on party popularity. Mario Canseco, president of Researchco, discusses the findings and the challenges of the campaign. He is in conversation with Kirk LaPointe, BIV publisher and editor in chief. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, founder and CEO of Nude Beverages Julius Makarewicz discusses the company's recent move, its expansion into the U.S. and its plans over the next several years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the outset of the pandemic, Canada's insurance industry has had to navigate everything from a shift away from face-to-face meetings to strained revenue sources from clients. Melissa Carruthers, a senior manager within Monitor Deloitte's strategy consulting practice, recently co-authored a study examining how life and health insurance has responded to the dramatic changes afoot. She joins reporter Tyler Orton on BIV Today and offers her own letter grade on how the sector is dealing with the crisis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The insurance industry has had to pivot and respond to the challenges of the pandemic. Joshua Krenus, the CEO of the Alteri insurance firm, discusses what the business has learned and how it might reshape insurance in the future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jessica Nordlander, chief operating officer of Thoughexchange, unpacks how new communications tools can address workplace inclusion and diversity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kari Yuers, the chair of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade and CEO of Kryton International, talks about the challenges of leadership in the pandemic and how she has managed a firm globally through the difficulties. She is in conversation with Kirk LaPointe, publisher and editor-in-chief of BIV. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leena Manro, co-founder and director of Vancouver-based All Purpose, discusses diversity and inclusion training within organizations, and the evolution of corporate social citizenship. Hayley Woodin hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Pay Up For Progress initiative launched this week, drawing support from a contingent of tech companies looking to close the persistent wage gap between genders. Leslie Collin, vice-president of people and culture at Vancouver-based Unbounce, joins the show to discuss why her company is spearheading this campaign and how the pandemic may impact efforts to realize equal pay. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sharon Gregson, provincial spokesperson for the $10aDay Child Care campaign, discusses the ongoing barriers to making child care in B.C. more accessible. Hayley Woodin hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lyft’s B.C. general manager, Peter Lukomskyj, joins BIV Today to offer insights on how ride hailing will reshape transportation in Metro Vancouver in the coming years. Reporter Tyler Orton hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday’s Throne Speech outlined the next session of Parliament’s goals, including a number of initiatives focused on Canada’s innovation economy as the country continues to navigate the pandemic. Ben Bergen, executive director of the Canadian Council of Innovators, joins the shows to delve into the future of the knowledge economy amid these transformative times. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karimah Es-Sabar, chair of the federal government’s health and biosciences economic strategy table and CEO of Quark Ventures, discusses the challenges to build a more innovative economy in the pandemic. She is in conversation with Kirk LaPointe, publisher and editor-in-chief of Business in Vancouver. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karen Ross, head of the Farmers for Climate Solutions, discusses how farmers have dealt with the pandemic and what they are seeking in the economic recovery. She is in conversation with Kirk LaPointe, BIV publisher and editor-in-chief. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Horgan has called a provincial election with an advantage in the polls, but will it backfire to send voters to the polls during the pandemic. Mario Canseco, president of Researchco, a public research firm, joins BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe to discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Etro Construction Ltd. is the second-fastest growing company in B.C., according to data compiled by BIV. Principal Mike Maierle joins host Hayley Woodin to take about what has fuelled the company's more than 16,000% revenue growth over five years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Urban Cultivator is B.C.'s fourth fastest-growing company. Co-founder Tarren Wolfe joins the show to discuss the organic growth his hydroponics firm has experienced amid brushes with everyone from Martha Stewart to Snoop Dogg. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Assembly Technologies Inc.'s co-founder and general manager Marco Pimentel shares with host Hayley Woodin what it's like to navigate revenue growth of more than 66,730% over five years. Assembly is the fastest growing company in B.C., according to BIV. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marshall Berkin, Telus’ vice president, product and services, discusses how the pandemic has influenced our use of technology and how it might reshape business as part of our week-long series on tech and fast-growing firms. He is in conversation with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Description: B.C. Tech Association CEO Jill Tipping breaks down the state of the innovation sector six months since the outset of the pandemic, as companies navigate everything from raising capital to recruiting talent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.