Ashley Madison facing U.S. Federal Trade Commission investigation
After one of the largest data breaches in the world which resulted in the release of millions of users’ personal details…
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Report: Canadian CEOs may be overconfident about future challenges
Canadian CEOs are pretty confident about their company’s future growth, according to a survey from KPMG Canada. KPMG…
Former BlackBerry exec joins TextNow as COO
A former BlackBerry executive has fled to the startup world as Lindsay Gibson becomes the chief operations officer of the Waterloo-based…
Goldmoney acquires U.S.-based precious metal dealer
TSX-traded Goldmoney, which recently realigned its BitGold gold-based payment system, announced the acquisition of U.S.-based…
Report: Canada must move away from manufacturing exports, embrace data-driven business exports
According to a report from The Conference Board of Canada, Canada can no longer rely on high commodity prices or traditional…
Uber drivers in Ontario will be automatically insured
Recent reports indicate that Uber drivers in Ontario are now insured from the moment they turn on the app to the moment they…
Shoelace co-founder explains the problem of finding a problem to solve
With many levels of government constantly singing the praises of entrepreneurship and tighter-knit startup communities emerging…
Responsive AI wants to beat the robo-advisors with AI-driven investing
Vancouver-based startup Responsive is launching an AI-driven, active management investment service this August. They aim to help…
Government of Canada eliminating tariffs on tech products
Canada has always been an island in the digital world. According to a statement from Chrystia Freeland, the minister of international…
Ernst & Young announces regional finalists for Entrepreneur of the Year program
Four months after opening nominations for its Entrepreneur of the Year award, which is meant to recognize Canada’s top…
Montreal-based Polystyvert raises $4.9 million from Cycle Capital, Anges Québec members
Polystyvert, a polystyrene recycling company, announced that it’s closed $4.9 million in financing. The round included…
#smallrooms Podcast: Daniel Klass of Klass Capital on Alternatives to VC
Rob Kenedi has a coffee with Daniel Klass, managing partner of Klass Capital. Daniel details his non-standard approach to investment,…
#DellSMBchat explains how small businesses can do more with less
Last week, BetaKit and Dell partnered to host a Twitter chat looking at ways that startups at every stage could maintain their…
Hack To Start Ep. 104: Taylor Conroy, founder of Change Heroes and Journey333
Taylor Conroy is the co-founder and CEO of two social enterprise startups: Change Heroes and Journey333. Before diving into…
Study: Ontario government support of clusters key to encouraging economic growth
According to a new study, government support successful clusters in certain regions across Ontario will be key to driving economic…