Eric Vanular

I've always been drawn to figuring things out—how the world works, why people believe what they do, and what I might be wrong about.

I think the choices we make have a lot to do with the lives we end up living. So I try to make mine count: learning, building something of my own, staying healthy and active, getting outdoors, exploring new places, and making time for the people I love.

I take those things seriously, but try not to take myself too seriously.

Eric smiling during a mountain hike, with a lake and alpine peaks behind him

01 / Background

A little background.

I grew up outside Toronto and began my career in renewable energy before moving into management and technology consulting. Somewhere along the way, I became interested in building software myself.

I've lived in a few different places, both in Canada and overseas. Each has been its own experience, but Western Canada has come to feel like home.

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02 / What I’m working on

Vantj.

Software to help manufacturing businesses find opportunities and manage their operations.

I started Vantj because I wanted to build something useful for an industry that does important, tangible work. We're still a small team, learning from the businesses we work with and figuring things out as we go.

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03 / Away from the desk

Life outside work.

I enjoy getting outside, particularly hiking and snowboarding. I'm also happy exploring a new place, cooking, listening to music, or catching up with friends and family.

Occasional writing.

Every now and then, I write about technology, work, money, and whatever else has caught my interest.

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A good conversation is always welcome

Get in touch.

If you’d like to say hello or have something in mind, feel free to write.

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