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PORTFOLIO.YVR

Business & Entrepreneurs Magazine | West Coast Canada

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helen siwak, portfolioyvr, vancouver, bc, yvr, business, entrepreneurs, industry magazine

Helen Siwak: EIC & Publisher’s Message – Issue #09

Launching each issue of Portfolio.YVR Business & Entrepreneurs is one of my favourite parts of the publishing process because it gives me an opportunity to reflect on the entrepreneurs, creators, and leaders who make this magazine what it is. This edition brings together ten remarkable individuals whose careers span technology, media, caregiving, creative services, and...

stone owl, david wong, carl brodie, helen siwak, portfolioyvr, vancouver business, entrepreneurs, bc, yvr

Stone Owl: Celebrating the Season with High Spirits & Higher Views

The Stone Owl Family Office ushered in the season with a festive evening high above the city, gathering a curated group of partners, clients, and long-time collaborators for a holiday celebration that blended warmth, sophistication, and genuine connection. Held on the twenty-eighth floor of the Grant Thornton Building (320 Granville Street), the event offered skyline...

peter skaronis, techimpossible, cybersecurity, helen siwak, portfolioyvr, vancouver, bc, yvr, business, entrepreneurs, industry magazine

Peter Skaronis: Advancing Global Cybersecurity Leadership with Techimpossible Security Inc.

Peter Skaronis has been forced to rebuild his life from zero three times. Each time made him stronger. Each threshold taught him that security is not about protecting systems—it is about protecting trust. He is the founder of Techimpossible Security Inc. and a Governance, Risk, and Compliance Instructor at Vancouver Community College. His journey began...

karen lam, filmmaker, director, tax lawyer, helen siwak, portfolioyvr, vancouver, bc, yvr, business, entrepreneurs, industry magazine

Karen Lam: Blending Law, Horror, and Creativity with Black Opiate Entertainment

Karen Lam has worked full-time in the film and television industry since 2000, beginning her career as a producer and entertainment lawyer. She was one of the architects of the British Columbia tax credit program before joining PwC to create tax shelters for United States studio clients. Transitioning from finance to storytelling, she has since...

Engilla Loo: Lightening the Mental Load of Parenting with Envia Technologies

Engilla Loo is a mother of two, entrepreneur, and Co-Founder of Envia Technologies, a startup built to lighten the mental load of parenting. With over 15 years of product management experience across multiple tech industries, she brings deep expertise in building thoughtful, user-centred solutions. As a full-time working mom balancing her daughters’ high-level sports, a...

chad quinn, language foundry, indigenous languages, helen siwak, portfolioyvr, vancouver, bc, yvr, business, entrepreneurs, industry magazine

Chad Quinn: Reviving Indigenous Languages Through Innovation with Language Foundry

Chad Quinn is the Founder and CEO of Achievement Unlocked, an education technology company based in Victoria, BC. Their e-learning platform, Language Foundry, partners with Indigenous communities, teachers, and school boards to revitalize and preserve low-resourced and at-risk languages. He has grown Language Foundry from an idea into a platform serving more than 10,000 students,...

JERSEY LI, THE APARTMENT GUY, REAL ESTATE, helen siwak, portfolioyvr, vancouver, bc, yvr, business, entrepreneurs, industry magazine

Jersey Li: Elevating Real Estate Experiences as The Apartment Guy®

Jersey Li is a dedicated real estate agent whose optimism and expertise make every client experience feel like “it is always sunny.” Recognized as a Top 10% REALTOR® in Greater Vancouver, Jersey has built a reputation for professionalism, trust, and results in a dynamic and competitive market. Known to many as The Apartment Guy®, Jersey...

Drew Munro: Transforming Food Service Innovation with UpMeals OS

Drew Munro’s career began as a chef in professional kitchens. After studying in Vancouver, he obtained his Red Seal and furthered his training in Tuscany, Italy. With a lifelong passion for food and hospitality, he launched a catering business in Vancouver in 2010 that grew into an award-winning operation over the next decade, specializing in...

victor kazakov, catio, aleem kassam, helen siwak, portfolioyvr, vancouver, bc, yvr, business, entrepreneurs, industry magazine

Victor Kazakov: Building the Future of AI Collaboration with Catio

Born in Bulgaria and raised in Mississauga, Ontario, Victor Kazakov later moved to Vancouver to study Computer Science at Simon Fraser University. After graduating with a Bachelor’s degree, Victor began his career in Vancouver’s startup scene, drawn to the fast pace and excitement of building new products from the ground up. In 2012, he joined...

JEREMY KASDORF, CHEWIE MEDIA, helen siwak, portfolioyvr, vancouver, bc, yvr, business, entrepreneurs, industry magazine

Jeremy Kasdorf: Empowering Small Businesses Through Digital Confidence with Chewie Media

Jeremy Kasdorf is the owner and operator of Chewie Media Inc., a full-service digital marketing and website design agency serving clients across Chilliwack, British Columbia, and Brooks, Alberta. With a Bachelor of Science in Interactive Arts from Simon Fraser University, Jeremy has established himself as a seasoned full-stack developer and designer with a passion for...