UK-based Transferwise moves into Canada to challenge high money transfer fees
As banks often take “a pound of flesh” for moving money across countries, The Disruptors co-host Amber Kanwar sat…
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BlancRide wants its carpooling technology to take more cars off the road
Apps that let users share or snag rides for cheap on demand are currently all the rage, and Toronto-based BlancRide is finding…
Law Scout plays matchmaker for fixed-price lawyers on #TheDisruptors
Entrepreneurs are often focused on building their product, but when it comes time to grow, the legal services that come with…
How Breather’s hourly platform fills a gap for Canada’s 13 million mobile workers
Since its launch in 2013, Breather has been quickly expanding across North America. The “Airbnb for workspaces”…
Raise Your Flag wants to help you reach your dream career without formal education
Postsecondary education is often top of mind when considering what to after high school, but one Toronto-based company wants…
WeWork Canada’s Dave McLaughlin explains why its coworking spaces create tangible business value
As flexible workspaces become a more popular options for the rising gig economy, companies are popping up to support them —…
Plum’s Caitlin MacGregor says most failed hires due to attitude, not skill
More companies are starting to embrace the value of hiring employees that have the potential to grow within a company culture,…
TranQool removes accessibility barrier to mental health services
According to a report from Health Quality Ontario, a lack of access to services, affordability, and timely access were named…
Chipcare explains why its blood-testing technology is not the next Theranos
Just a few days ago, an academic study about Theranos, a Silicon Valley-based blood testing company that lets users test with…
Lendified promises more efficient loans for small businesses on #TheDisruptors
With an outdated financial services system dominated by a select few institutions, the FinTech industry in Canada has been…
Kira Systems uses machine learning to lead next generation of legal tech
Robots are becoming smarter by the day thanks to advances in AI and machine learning, and it seems that no industry is safe…
Commissioner of Canada’s competition bureau says we need to “get out of our own way”
With all the focus that this year’s budget has put on startups — from fostering cleantech innovation to the decision…
Plasticity Labs can tell if your employees hate you
Neuroplasticity might sound like a concept for the future, but for Plasticity Labs, it’s a tool that companies can use…
University of Waterloo president says talent is key to innovation ecosystem
With the second largest startup density in the world, The Waterloo Region has been steadily climbing the ranks as an innovation…
Voltera pitches its printed circuit boards on #TheDisruptors
Voltera has made headlines in the past for being the first Canadian team to win the international James Dyson Award, and for…