WINNER: Procurify is a tech startup founded in 2012 by three BCIT graduates who identified a major problem that businesses of all sizes were facing: control and visibility into company spending.
What started as a school project to help a local aerospace manufacturing company manage their procurement process turned into a bootstrapped tech startup, which ultimately grew to become the 35-member company it is today.
Procurify is a powerful, unified platform that streamlines the entire purchasing process. The cloud-based software cuts down on paperwork, automates purchase orders and efficiently centralizes financial information while connecting employees to decision makers effortlessly. This innovative solution allows companies to track spending and generate real-time data, which saves real time and money.
“It’s a complete honour to be here,” said Eugene Dong, one of Procurify’s co-founder’s. “I am here representing the 36 of us, now, who are ecstatic that we are being recognized for this.
FINALIST: An honored recipient of Richmond Chamber of Commerce’s New Business of the Year award in 2014, Wun2Free Entertainment, founded and led by 27-year-old Wilson Lee, has continued to demonstrate exceptional growth and vision. Within just three years of its founding, the company became the exclusive partner to the Richmond Night Market, providing industry-changing attractions and fun filled games combined in an unforgettable carnival atmosphere.
FINALIST:The Young Entrepreneur Leadership Launchpad (YELL) is a not-for-profit founded by three Canadian entrepreneurs, Amit Sandhu, Rattan Bagga and Punit Dhillon, that’s passionate about a development program that could reach high school students across the country. The YELL concept rests on the collective efforts of school administrators, teachers, and parents.
