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Top Stories of the Week
How the US net neutrality decision affects Canadian tech(BETAKIT)
We asked Canadian startups, analysts, and the government for their thoughts on how the US net neutrality decision could affect Canada.
Canadian government launching $100 million procurement program for startups(BETAKIT)
Twenty departments and agencies will participate in the program.
Aaron Zifkin departs Airbnb to become Lyft’s Canadian managing director(BETAKIT)
Zifkin will oversee Lyft’s operations and growth across Canada.
Highline BETA and RBC collaborating to co-create new ventures(BETAKIT)
The partnership is part of Highline BETA’s focus on creating new ventures in the FinTech industry.
Startup Milestones
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Payment automation startup Wagepoint raises $2 million to build HR apps (Read here)
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Past president of BC Premier’s Technology Council and CFA instructor join iComplyICO’s advisory council (Read here)
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Highline BETA and RBC collaborating to co-create new ventures (Read here)
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Shopify Plus and Facebook partner with Vantage on new accelerator to help CPGs embrace ecommerce (Read here)
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Payment Rails launches API to help businesses set up global payment platforms (Read here)
Must Reads
Canada’s strong AI talent could attract more corporate VC funding(BETAKIT)
PwC’s Michael Dingle explains what a rise in corporate venture funding means for the Canadian startup ecosystem.
Ask an Investor: Is it common for investors to charge startups for legal fees?(BETAKIT)
Tax law is the reason why investors charge your company for legal fees.
CanCon Podcast Ep. 98: What the hell is going on with cryptocurrency?
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