Canadian Startup News | BetaKit

Hack To Start Ep.143: Jeff Sheldon, founder and designer of Ugmonk

Franco Varriano April 5, 2017

Jeff Sheldon is the designer and founder of Ugmonk. Sheldon started Ugmonk as a side project to serve as his creative outlet…

Madonna Dennis April 5, 2017

The University of Waterloo hosted their 18th annual Velocity Fund Finals, where 20 companies pitched for a share of $125,000.…

Madonna Dennis April 4, 2017

Two well-known startups in Toronto announced major additions to their team. BetaKit pulled together this roundup to give you…

Ian Hardy April 4, 2017

Cars are changing and so are the habits of Canadian drivers. Recent technology developments with the auto industry have brought…

Startup Canada April 4, 2017

What does it take to disrupt an industry? This is a common question asked by entrepreneurs looking to power the next tsunami…

Jessica Galang April 4, 2017

Yelp has acquired Toronto-based Turnstyle Analytics for $20 million USD. Founded in 2012, Turnstyle’s location-based…

Madonna Dennis April 4, 2017

Luxury car brand Infiniti announced the Toronto launch of Infiniti Lab, a month-long technology accelerator program focused…

Jessica Galang April 4, 2017

Toronto-based Platterz knows they’re working in a crowded marketplace; whether you’re looking to skip a lineup before ordering…

Jessica Galang April 4, 2017

SingularityU announced today that it is launching an annual SingularityU Canada Summit. Canadian SU alumni banded together…

Jessica Galang April 3, 2017

As the recent budget announcement shows, Canada is setting itself up to embrace become a world leader in innovation by opening…

Tom Emrich April 3, 2017

Welcome to The Wearable Weekly, your trusted guide to all things wearable tech. If you only have time to read one thing about…

Lauren Jane Heller April 3, 2017

When Annie Caron and Laurence de Villers realized they were among the only female members of their classes at École de technologie…

Drew Ogryzek April 3, 2017

Host Drew Ogryzek and special guest Adam Dymitruk, CEO of AdapTech Solutions, open the show with a mention of Scott Bellware’s…

Johnathan Nightingale April 3, 2017

You’re not where you’re supposed to be. You’re not a failure. You’re actually doing well. You have a way you present…

Jessica Galang April 3, 2017

A year after entering Montreal in its first move towards Canadian expansion, WeWork today confirmed the location of its Toronto…