#GlobeSBS16: Shopify’s Harley Finkelstein on how large companies maintain startup culture
Harley Finkelstein, Shopify’s passionate COO, kicked off The Globe and Mail’s Small Business Summit important point…
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Shopify releases Q1 2016 results, announces 95 percent increase in revenue YoY
Shopify’s first quarter 2016 results are in. The company has continually demonstrated that it can hold its own as a public…
The City of Toronto legalizes Uber (with a few changes)
After months of city council debate and taxi driver protests, ride-sharing services, most notably UberX, are officially legal…
Startup Canada Podcast: Empowering Cities and Going Global With Brenda Halloran
Brenda Halloran’s father was an entrepreneur before the word even existed. In this episode, Halloran talks about how her…
LemonStand raises $1.25 million to continue product development on ecommerce platform
Vancouver-based LemonStand, which helps web developers, agencies and fast growing brands create customized online stores, announced…
3D printing startup Pinshape acquired by Formlabs
Just like in 3D movies, opportunities for tech startup success can sometimes jump out at companies in unexpected ways. For…
Google acquires Toronto-based Synergse to add to its Apps product suite
Google has reportedly acquired Toronto-based Synergse in order to create a new training tool for its suite of Google apps.…
Bench raises $20 million CAD series B as it focuses on building new product
Vancouver-based Bench, which automates accounting for small businesses, announced the close of a $20 million CAD Series B ($16…
Influitive adds former Salesforce senior director to its team as it pursues aggressive growth
Influitive has been quietly building its advocate marketing empire over the past few months. In March, the company announced…
#BKchats: Let’s talk about startups and mental health
72% of entrepreneurs report being affected by mental health conditions, and a third of them claim to be affected by two or…
Vancouver Tech Podcast Ep. 24: Koho
Drew and James open the show with a quick chat about the bust week then jump straight into the meetups. This week is packed,…
AccessNow empowers community of people living with disabilities to find access
Maayan Ziv understanding the struggle to find information on wheelchair accessibility first hand; growing up with spinal muscular…
Eigen Innovations raises $1.4 million in funding as CTO takes over CEO role
Eigen Innovations, a Fredericton-based IoT startup for manufacturing systems, has closed $1.4 million in equity financing to…
The Next Big Thing accepting applications from Canada’s next generation of young entrepreneurs
On May 2, young Canadian entrepreneurs once again have the chance to apply for The Next Big Thing, a fellowship program spearheaded…
BCIC launches How-To video series tackling universal startup problems
Part of being a Canadian entrepreneur is enjoying the tight-knit, supportive communities that make up the startup ecosystem.…