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Charles Mandel

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Charles Mandel's reporting and writing on technology has appeared in Wired.com, Canadian Business, Report on Business Magazine, Canada's National Observer, The Globe and Mail, and the National Post, among many others. He lives off-grid in Nova Scotia.

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Canadian Startup NewsMarch 20, 2023<March 20, 2023

Amazon won’t confirm how many Canadians impacted by forthcoming 9,000 employee layoffs

Worldwide cuts will impact AWS, PXT, advertising, and Twitch teams.

Canadian Startup NewsMarch 20, 2023<March 20, 2023

Proptech startup Operto raises $34.4 million CAD to open the door to new markets, literally

Operto eyes bringing its electronic check-in and check-out experience to more hotels.

Canadian Startup NewsMarch 17, 2023<March 16, 2023

Vendasta acquires customer engagement platform Broadly

Deal marks an acceleration of strategic growth plans for both startups.

Canadian Startup NewsMarch 13, 2023<March 15, 2023

As regulators take over SVB Canada, companies still have questions about impact

CCI estimates low risk for the majority of Canadian companies.

Canadian Startup NewsMarch 7, 2023<March 7, 2023

Adaptis secures $2 million CAD to help building owners move to net zero with AI

“Using deep tech to do deep decarbonization is really where we think the gap is.”

Ron Benegbi and Patrick Reily of Unlinq
Canadian Startup NewsMarch 3, 2023<March 3, 2023

Uplinq partners with World Bank Group-linked global network to educate on financial inclusion

FinTech recently raised $820,000 CAD for its global credit assessment platform.

Lightspeed POS terminal.
Canadian Startup NewsMarch 3, 2023<March 3, 2023

Lightspeed COO Brandon Nussey to depart in latest C-suite shakeup

The COO is the latest in a string of exec changes at Lightspeed.

healthtech
Canadian Startup NewsFebruary 28, 2023<February 28, 2023

AssistIQ raises $2.5 million CAD to cut down on medical waste in hospitals

AI platform tracks use of disposable medical devices, supplies for surgeries and common procedures.

MaRS discovery district
Canadian Startup NewsFebruary 27, 2023<February 24, 2023

MaRS, adMare BioInnovations launch new biotech accelerator for early-stage ventures

New accelerator will provide valuable lab space, mentorship.

Canadian Startup NewsFebruary 24, 2023<February 24, 2023

CDPQ makes executive changes following Celsius investment write-off

Crypto winter chill touches more Canadian funds, startups.

Kunal Gupta, CEO of Polar and Nova, smiling
Canadian Startup NewsFebruary 24, 2023<February 23, 2023

At adtech startup Nova, president Matt Crenshaw steps into the CEO position

Former CEO Gupta shifts over to the board, advisory role.

Canadian Startup NewsFebruary 22, 2023<February 21, 2023

Despite market conditions, 2022 second-highest year on record for Canadian venture capital

CVCA CEO: “Considering the macroeconomic conditions, the finish in 2022 was surprising.”

Canadian Startup NewsFebruary 14, 2023<February 13, 2023

WFHomie acquired by Houston’s GoCo to create all-in-one HR platform

WFHomie was the first investment out of Ryan Holmes and Manny Padda’s fund LOI Venture.

WS Crypto
Canadian Startup NewsFebruary 6, 2023<February 6, 2023

Canadian Web3 Council calls on Senate to examine how to “effectively harmonize” regulatory framework for digital assets

Web3 Council to Senate: “Canada must not be left behind.”

CIBC
Canadian Startup NewsFebruary 6, 2023<February 6, 2023

Mark Usher named CIBC Innovation Banking lead after Mark McQueen announces departure

Usher follows in footsteps of former Wellington Financial colleague Mark McQueen, who is leaving for other endeavors.

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