I work with an amazing team at MeetAmi where we are bringing together customers looking to invest in digital assets with amazing tools and vendors who have made amazing products all around the world. We are focused on de-risking this asset class and empowering people to invest in this exciting space.

Kind Village is a purpose-driven company designing solutions to empower citizens, businesses, professionals and organizations to amplify their social impact and co-create stronger, kinder and more sustainable communities globally. In 2017, Kind Village launched the world's first community giving platform designed to distribute in-kind resources to those that need them most.

I work with WEC one day a week providing business advisory meetings to women who run or want to run businesses in tech and other fields. Women's Enterprise Centre is the leading business resource for existing and aspiring BC women entrepreneurs. Fueling the success of BC women entrepreneurs since 1995, our services include business loans up to $150K, business skills training, personalized business advice, mentoring, practical resources and a supportive community.

Accelerate Okanagan works with a team of Subject Matter Experts (SMX) to increase the breadth of knowledge companies on our continuous acceleration programs have access to. These individuals are experts in their field and have a range of skills with both business and technical focus. From experts in software development, to marketing, to finance, you’ll never have to google “how much equity is too much equity”, ever again.

Cloud8 - Canada’s cloud companyCloud8 Technologies delivers safe, secure technology services for small to mid-sized organizations in Canada. Originally known as Backbone Systems, Cloud8 has been delivering cloud and software as a service (SAAS) solutions to Canadian companies since 2005. Building on the strength of an early cloud developer and working closely with innovative technical engineers, a savvy advisory team, and a board of industry veterans, Cloud8 is an experienced technology leader. Cloud8 is a Microsoft hosting partner. This allows your company to enjoy the Microsoft 365 experience (Exchange, SharePoint and SkyDrive Pro) while keeping every last byte of data on Canadian soil. If you’re new to cloud technology, Cloud8 can work with you to design and build a strategy that accommodates your company’s unique needs. Already have a cloud strategy for your business? Cloud8 can help you implement it. Either way, we will continue to work with your company once you are up and running. Cloud8 gives you peace of mind by providing support via phone, email or chat. You will speak to a real, live person when you need one!Specialties• Cloud road mapping and strategic planning to match your company’s short-term and long-term goals with the right technology solutions to meet them• Hosted Applications (Accounting, ERP, CRM, Microsoft Office) that help by reducing costs, enabling instant deployment and maintenance-free applications for business• SAAS providing your company automatic updates, patch management and company-wide accessibility• Server hosting (virtual desktop, terminal server, VMcloud) to save valuable rack space at your location• Messaging and Communication (Microsoft Exchange, Lync, mobility) for enhanced collaboration• Online backup (data, server and custom) to make sure your company stays up when your facilities are downCloud8 can also build a custom cloud solution based on your specific business needs. Contact us to get started.

Information Technology (IT) is the backbone of every business today, and Backbone Systems makes that technology uncomplicated. For 7 years we have been helping Canadian companies maximize the potential of the Cloud by delivering the tools businesses need to be successful, in a convenient pay-as-you-go service. We take care of the server hardware, data and security and provide you with the tools to run your business, including:• Microsoft Exchange – Business email that’s backed up, where shared folder and calendar features integrate seamlessly with mobile devices and tablets (including Android, Apple and BlackBerry)• Secure Cloud file-sharing• Virtual Desktop – A fully functional Cloud desktop—available whenever, wherever you are—that includes Microsoft Office, file sharing and email• Custom Servers – Customized solutions for your accounting software and ERP applications including Quickbooks, Simply Accounting and more• Online Cloud Backup – Secure and encrypted from your PC or servers to our data vaultBackbone sets up your IT requirements and manages the entire system so you don’t have to, leaving you the necessary tools and the time to run your business successfully. All licensing and support is included in our monthly fee. Our prices are competitive, and our services alleviate the need for your IT team to be responsible for the headaches of hardware acquisitions and upgrades.IT teams love working with Backbone not only because we speak the same language, but because through Backbone they are relieved of the tedium of running servers. Your staff members will love working with Backbone because we provide the latest software they require to make their jobs efficient. We pride ourselves on outstanding customer service.Making the right IT choices today will improve work efficiency and productivity, thereby sustaining the success and profitability of your business over time.Contact us to start taking advantage of the Cloud.