Calling all startups: fill out this #FinTech long-form census
PwC is asking Canadian FinTech startups and financial institutions to participate in a survey that will inform the next version…
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Startup Canada podcast: Véronique Herry, founder of (co)space & Startup Whitehorse Community Builder
After around 10 years of studying in Victoria, B.C. and working as a journalist in Toronto, Véronique Herry returned to her…
Toronto mayor announces new role of Mayor’s Advocate for the Innovation Economy
During an announcement on changes to Toronto’s Executive Committee, Toronto mayor John Tory also announced the creation…
Vancouver Tech Podcast Ep. 55: Brent Vatne
Alex and Drew open the show talking about highlights of the previous week’s meetups and upcoming meetups in the Vancouver…
As Hubba raises Series B led by Goldman Sachs, founder Ben Zifkin confident company will IPO by 2020
Since Toronto-based Hubba founder Ben Zifkin launched his company in 2012, the plan has always been to IPO in 2020. In fact,…
Top 10 takeaways from Canada’s first SaaS conference
From November 30 to December 1, the top Canadian and international software-as-a-service (SaaS) companies met on Canadian soil…
W|W: The Wearable Weekly – Sony is winning the VR race
Welcome to The Wearable Weekly, your trusted guide to all things wearable tech. If you only have time to read one thing about…
US-based food delivery startup Favour abruptly shuts down Toronto operations
Austin, Texas-based Favor, which launched in Toronto in August 2015, has shut down operations in Toronto. In Canada, the company…
Overbond wants to help the bond market save time with its digital platform
Toronto-based Overbond, a platform for digital bond issuance, was one of the latest pitches on The Disruptors. Overbond is…
Toronto-based mobile studio Tiny Hearts acquired by Shopify
Toronto-based mobile studio Tiny Hearts has been acquired by Shopify. It’s the second acquisition for Shopify in just…
LEAGUE founder Mike Serbinis says he wants to build a billion-dollar company by 2018
Last week on The Disruptors, co-host Bruce Croxon sat down with Michael Serbinis, CEO of the digital health and wellness platform…
Why it’s a mistake to hire superheroes
Welcome to startup interview #27. In our opening scene, the curtain lifts on a startup conference room. There’s a big monitor…
Bitmaker founder Andrew Mawer gives an honest take on the process of being acquired
At TechTO, Bitmaker Labs founder Andrew Mawer shared a story many startups can either relate to or want to know more about…
HoHoTO raises $22,500 to launch 2017 program encouraging girls to pursue tech
For the past nine years, HoHoTO has been hosting a massive holiday party for Toronto’s tech community, with the goal…
#DisruptorsPitch contest winner HiMama is the Slack for daycares and parents
Last week, BNN’s The Disruptors made an open call for startups in its pitch contest, challenging companies to use social…