Elevating Vancouver within the World-Stage.
Originally published in Innovate Vancouver Vol.2
In his published piece for Innovate Vancouver, Dane Christianson reflects on the rapid transformation of Vancouver’s business landscape and his own evolving role within it. As a newly appointed partner at Informa Financial, Dane balances his work in employee and executive benefits with a passion for connecting people across the city’s thriving startup and tech ecosystem. His involvement with Innovate Vancouver positioned him as a “connector,” responsible for identifying and nominating the innovative companies and thought leaders featured in the publication.
Dane highlights the strength of Vancouver’s innovation scene, pointing to the collective efforts of academic institutions, government, incubators, and accelerators, as well as a civic leadership that actively supports the city’s business community. He emphasizes the value of collaboration, noting that the project relied not just on his own network, but also on the introductions, insights, and generosity of others who share his vision of elevating Vancouver on the global stage.
Through his work, Dane underscores the importance of building relationships and fostering community as the foundation of innovation. His perspective reflects both the city’s resilience and its momentum in transformative industries like AI, life sciences, and IoT. Ultimately, Dane’s role as co-publisher of Innovate Vancouver demonstrates his commitment to positioning Vancouver as a hub for forward-thinking ideas and to connecting businesses with the opportunities that fuel growth and success.