Second Closet’s Mark Ang says entrepreneurs must focus on the right problems at the right time
At the latest TechTO, Mark Ang, co-founder and CEO of Second Closet, stopped by to discuss how entrepreneurs can focus on solving…
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NestReady appoints former Mashable exec as co-founder and CTO
Montreal-based NestReady, which uses AI to connect homebuyers with their homes, mortgage lenders, and real estate providers,…
Kepler Communications partners with UK-based Catapult to develop satellite prototype
Toronto-based Kepler Communications, which is building a network of low-cost satellites to improve communication infrastructure…
Today in FinTech: Hardbacon raises $150,000, Holt FinTech Accelerator announces VC partnerships
This week, two Canadian FinTechs have made announcements on the growth of their companies, launching new features and announcing…
Edmonton-based Showbie acquires classroom assessment platform Socrative
Edmonton-based Showbie, which has developed a classroom workflow app, has acquired Salt Lake City-basedSocrative from MasteryConnect,…
PwC Report: Hiring specialized talent key to managing risks of emerging tech
A new report by PwC Canada has found that while 85 percent of Canadian organizations are investing in emerging technologies…
Fitplan raises $6.2 million to connect people with fitness professionals
Vancouver and Los Angeles-based Fitplan Technologies, which has developed a mobile fitness platform, has raised a $6.2 million…
Startup Canada Podcast Ep.145: Disrupting music with Jamstack’s Chris Prendergast
Chris Prendergast, a Canadian science teacher dubbed âGuitar Chrisâ throughout his college career, was inspired by his…
Startup Canada and Evolocity offering up to $5,000 grants to women-led businesses
Startup Canada, in partnership with Evolocity Financial Group, announced that it is offering micro-grants to women entrepreneurs…
Coinsquare hires new chief digital officer as platform looks to win a broader audience
Coinsquare has tapped former Postmedia chief digital officer Thomas Jankowski to take on the role as chief digital and growth…
Nancy Peterson shares the ups and downs of launching HomeStars at #TechTO
Every entrepreneur goes through ups and downs during their startup journey, but that doesn’t mean they should give up,…
FleetOps, Lumen5, and Invivo.AI take home $200,000 from Fundica Roadshow finale
The Fundica Roadshow has announced the three winners of its grand finale, where 10 startups pitched to take home a $500,000…
Front Row Ventures plans Canadian expansion with goal to raise $10 million
Student-run venture fund Front Row Ventures is expanding across Canada. Founded in Montreal, the fund received $600,000 in…
Shopify launches AR Quick Look allowing iOS 12 users to preview products in AR
Shopify announced its plans to make online shopping more interactive this fall with the launch of AR Quick Look. AR Quick Look…
Today in Retail: ChefHero expands to Chicago, Lift & Co. announces training program for NSLC employees
Over the past several weeks, several Canadian startups have made announcements on the growth of their companies, launching…