Wave’s Kirk Simpson says going free is the best decision the company made
With plans to grow to 150 people over the next six months and an announcement that it’s on track to raise $20 million…
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#DMZSession says governments can’t keep up with automation taking over workforces
As self-driving cars become closer to reality and experts warn that many jobs will be replaced by automation, it’s becoming…
CanCon Podcast Ep. 47: Did tech make things better in 2016 (or worse)?
This week, the CanCon podcast is reflecting on nearly an entire year of podcasting about Canadian content – talking Canadian…
W|W: The Wearable Weekly – Oculus CEO steps down
Welcome to The Wearable Weekly, your trusted guide to all things wearable tech. If you only have time to read one thing about…
Ecofuel seeking cleantech startups for its spring 2017 cohort
Montreal-based Ecofuel, a Cycle Capital Management-founded accelerator dedicated to growing cleantech startups, is now seeking…
Report: Ontario businesses created 58 percent of new jobs across Ontario in the last 10 years
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) has released a report which examines the contributions of small and…
Startup Canada podcast: Shereen Benzvy Miller on building a supply chain of entrepreneurial support
The Canadian government is a living, breathing, resource-filled machine. In it, you find leaders like Shereen Benzvy Miller,…
CanCon Podcast Ep. 46: What can Canadian entrepreneurs learn from Pebble’s demise?
Pebble is dead. Last week it was announced that Fitbit would be acquiring Pebble, one of the first manufacturers to release…
Versant Ventures and Bayer AG dedicate $295 million to stem cell therapy company with operations in Toronto
Bayer AG and Versant Ventures are dedicating $295 million ($225 million USD) to launching BlueRock Therapeutics, a stem cell…
W|W: The Wearable Weekly – Is Magic Leap an illusion?
Welcome to The Wearable Weekly, your trusted guide to all things wearable tech. If you only have time to read one thing about…
Montreal-based Element AI first organization to receive investment from Microsoft Ventures
Microsoft Ventures recently made its first investment as part of a new fund for artificial intelligence initiatives. The Montreal-based…
Fidelity Investments’ Mark Schmehl says VCs should prioritize investing in AI companies
As the number of private Canadian tech startups grows, many founders may wonder whether there are enough investors willing…
Obvious to you is not the same as obvious
“What’s the biggest lesson you learned in the past year? Business lesson, I mean.” I know it immediately and I wish I…
ChickAdvisor’s Ali and Alex de Bold share the secret of being successful co-founders at #TechTO
Speaking at the latest TechToronto event, Alex and Ali de Bold, the married co-founders of ChickAdvisor, shared with a crowd…
BioConnect’s Bianca Lopes says biometrics are the next generation of verifying online identity
As the number of apps people sign up for increases, so does the number of usernames and passwords they have to keep track of.…