Incubating the future

Building what's next.

Planetterrian Ventures is a Vancouver-based startup incubator launching AI-powered ventures across media, consumer advocacy, wellness, fintech, and gaming.

6
Active Ventures
5
Industries
AI
Powered
YVR
Vancouver, BC

Our Ventures

Each venture is built from the ground up within our incubator — from idea to product to market.

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Media

Nerra Network

Independent, ad-free podcast network from Vancouver. 18 shows (most daily) on AI, Tesla/SpaceX, markets, space/science, world news, and more — plus Nerra Daily, one combined morning feed. Multilingual listening (EN, FR, RU, 中文).

18 Shows (Most Daily) Ad-Free AI Research Multilingual
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Consumer Tech

Bill Saved

AI-powered consumer advocacy that handles phone hold times, navigates menus, and negotiates billing disputes on your behalf. Three service tiers from hold handling to full negotiation across 22+ categories.

AI Phone Agent 22+ Categories Live Coaching Major Carriers
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Wellness

Avvizo

AI-powered daily wellness check-in calls for seniors, lone workers, and anyone living alone. Works on any phone — no apps needed. Features safety escalation, family dashboard, and life story capture.

Daily AI Calls Any Phone PIPEDA Compliant WorkSafeBC
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Fintech

Loans Expert

AI-powered mortgage rate comparison for Canadian homebuyers. Get matched with the best rates from leading lenders in under two minutes. Full suite of calculators and licensed BC mortgage brokers.

AI Matching 2,500+ Comparisons 98% Recommend $340/mo Saved
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Gaming

Lilwords

A cross-platform multiplayer word game with daily challenges, power-ups, and competitive gameplay. Built in Unity and available on both the App Store and Google Play.

Multiplayer Daily Challenges iOS & Android Power-Ups

Patrick Novak

Professional chemist turned serial entrepreneur and angel investor. After spending 13 years building CARO Analytical Services into British Columbia's leading environmental laboratory — including pioneering cannabis testing and COVID-19 PCR programs — Patrick founded Planetterrian Ventures to incubate the ventures he's passionate about.

With a BSc in Chemistry from the University of Alberta and an MIT Sloan certificate in Blockchain Technologies, Patrick brings a scientist's rigor to every venture he builds.

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MIT Sloan & University of Alberta

Blockchain Technologies certificate, BSc Chemistry

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20+ Years in Science & Business

Environmental chemistry, lab management, venture building

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3x Award-Winning Innovator

Environmental Managers Association awards for technology & projects

20+
Years Experience
6
Ventures Built
3
Industry Awards
MIT
Blockchain Certified