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Sandra Nomoto: Guiding Authors to Impact & Authority Through Publishing & Storytelling

Sandra Nomoto (née Garcia) is a book whisperer for authors with impact and writer for the popular podcast, A Little Bit Culty. She’s always had a passion for language, and as a typical millennial, cares deeply about social and environmental justice. She graduated from the University of British Columbia in English Literature and Film Studies,...

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Jessy Savage: Building Purpose-Driven Digital Growth Through Victoria Digital Media

Jessy Savage is a Canadian entrepreneur, community builder, and founder of Victoria Digital Marketing (VDM), one of Vancouver Island’s emerging full-service digital marketing agencies. Jessy began her career by earning early leadership roles in national franchises before launching her own business during the 2020 pandemic. What began as a solo freelancing venture has grown into...

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Marko Sarunac: Advancing Trust, Compliance, and Digital Resilience Through IncudoLABS

As a cybersecurity advocate, founder, and technology leader, Marko Sarunac’s career is a story of continuous evolution, driven by a passion for innovation and community contribution. His journey began with hands-on technical roles, from pulling wires and managing systems at TELUS to architecting foundational B2B e-commerce platforms. This deep-seated technical expertise forms the bedrock of...

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Vina Tsai: Advancing Inclusive Growth and Strategic Capital Through VT Consulting

Vina Tsai is an entrepreneur and strategic business leader. As the Founder and Principal of VT Consulting Group, she provides expertise in business consulting, strategic development, venture capital, investor relations, and commercial real estate investment support. Under her leadership, the firm has supported over 50 companies globally and advised on more than $10 million in...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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Sandra Nomoto: Guiding Authors to Impact & Authority Through Publishing & Storytelling

Jessy Savage: Building Purpose-Driven Digital Growth Through Victoria Digital Media

Marko Sarunac: Advancing Trust, Compliance, and Digital Resilience Through IncudoLABS

Vina Tsai: Advancing Inclusive Growth and Strategic Capital Through VT Consulting

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

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

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

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

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

Chad Quinn: Reviving Indigenous Languages Through Innovation with Language Foundry

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