Vancouver Tech Podcast Ep.81: Ryan Lalonde, CEO of Buddi
Local startup entrepreneur Ryan Lalonde joins host Drew Ogryzek to discuss product validation, development, finding a market,…
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Bus.com co-founders say “foundation of trust” is part of the company’s success
If you’ve ever tried to charter a bus for a sports game or team event, you’ll know how frustrating it can be to easily…
Hootsuite launches lead-generation platform for sales reps as it doubles down on enterprise
Hootsuite has launched its Amplify for Selling platform designed to help sales teams embrace “social selling” by…
Mylo acquires Tactex Asset Management, including asset book of $110 million
Montreal-based Mylo has acquired Tactex Asset Management in a push to launch and manage its own investment funds. With the…
W|W: The Wearable Weekly – Magic Leap is almost ready for launch
Welcome to The Wearable Weekly, your trusted guide to all things wearable tech. If you only have time to read one thing about…
House of VR hosting VR Proud event celebrating Pride Toronto
House of VR is hosting a VR Proud edition to celebrate Pride month. Taking place on June 22, the event will include DJs, pride…
CanCon Podcast Ep. 72: Is Canadian tech having a moment?
If you’ve been paying attention to tech news in the last few months, you may have noticed how Canada is starting to share…
Canadian Entrepreneurship Initiative wants to raise the profile of Canada’s women-led businesses
As the lack of representation of women in tech companies continues to be a major conversation in Canada’s tech community,…
Ask an Investor: How do I pick the best lawyer for my startup?
Welcome to a BetaKit weekly series designed to help startups and entrepreneurs. Each week, investors Roger Chabra and Katherine…
Embodia launches online resource to address health needs of transgender community
Toronto-based Embodia, an online health learning marketplace for healthcare practitioners and patients, announced that its…
#ProductHuntMTL explores how AI can help people prevent health care issues
On the sunny terrace of Notman House in Montreal this past Tuesday, a panel of experts on AI health spoke about the exciting…
Real Ventures’ Janet Bannister says FinTechs that use AI can build “winning” companies
Real Ventures’ Janet Bannister is an active force in the Toronto tech community. She can often be found speaking at events…
Slack reportedly raising $500 million USD, attracting takeover interest from Amazon
Slack is reportedly pursuing $500 million USD — and receiving inbound interest from several tech companies, including Amazon.…
CrowdRiff’s Dan Holowack says destination marketers should invest in data scientists
Technology is being increasingly leveraged to market travel destinations and tourist attractions, according to Dan Holowack,…
Porter wins $10,000 cash, six months of mentorship from Kamloops Innovation contest
Kamloops Innovation, a tech-based business accelerator for early-stage startups, announced that Porter, a tech-enabled concerge…