Bernie Florido is a former police officer turned visionary tech entrepreneur. With over 13 years of public service, Bernie saw firsthand the challenges communities face when trying to access services. He traded in his badge but not his mission: to serve the public, this time through technology. As Founder and CEO of Cocoflo, Bernie leads a Canadian smart city tech company helping governments and the private sector modernize citizen engagement. Cocoflo's platform supports business licensing, parks and recreation, and payment processing.
Highlights ● TEDx Speaker: Smarter Cities, Better Lives (2025) ● Founder of Cocoflo, a GovTech startup featured in Vancouver Tech Journal ● Chair of a nonprofit advocacy committee for affordable seniors housing, on behalf of Vancouver Council of Women. ● Community Council Board member, Salvation Army ● Award-winning land developer with experience in community planning
Bernie believes in building technology that doesn’t just work, it works for people. His journey from frontline policing to frontline innovation is proof that purpose-driven leadership can spark real change. website: cocoflo.com email: bernie.florido@cocoflo.com
Bernie Florido is a former police officer turned visionary tech entrepreneur. With over 13 years of public service, Bernie saw firsthand the challenges communities face when trying to access services. He traded in his badge but not his mission: to serve the public, this time through technology. As Founder and CEO of Cocoflo, Bernie leads a Canadian smart city tech company helping governments and the private sector modernize citizen engagement. Cocoflo's platform supports business licensing, parks and recreation, and payment processing.
Highlights ● TEDx Speaker: Smarter Cities, Better Lives (2025) ● Founder of Cocoflo, a GovTech startup featured in Vancouver Tech Journal ● Chair of a nonprofit advocacy committee for affordable seniors housing, on behalf of Vancouver Council of Women. ● Community Council Board member, Salvation Army ● Award-winning land developer with experience in community planning
Bernie believes in building technology that doesn’t just work, it works for people. His journey from frontline policing to frontline innovation is proof that purpose-driven leadership can spark real change. website: cocoflo.com email: bernie.florido@cocoflo.com
