Ooka Island’s gamified reading platform makes screen time valuable for kids
According to Ooka Island marketing director Joelle MacPhee, children have been learning to read in the same way for over 100…
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PopRX promises free same-day prescription delivery on #TheDisruptors
With smartphones, almost anything — lunch, taxis, or groceries — can be ordered through an app. One company is adding prescription…
Lending Loop makes the case for its P2P lending business on #TheDisruptors
Last week, BetaKit wrote about the decision by Toronto-based FinTech startup Lending Loop to voluntarily suspended new loan…
Vidyard wants to gobble up all the advertising dollars with video
As people pay more attention to their smartphones and less attention to their TV, advertisers are moving away from TV budgets…
Mywedhelper tackling booming South Asian wedding industry
Weddings are one of the most stressful events to plan in someone’s life; between choosing the perfect flowers and seating…
FAIRVentures director explains why Fairfax chose Communitech on #TheDisruptors
It seems like every other week another traditional institution is trying to cash in on the innovative nature of startups; from…
This app for healthy personal care products helps consumers Think Dirty
Consumers today are becoming more conscious about what they eat, where they buy their clothes — and even what they put on…
Do Your Own Mortgage cuts out the middleman to get customers cash back
Everyone’s heard of a DIY project, but not many know that you can also do your own mortgage — and get cash back in…
How Statflo helps wireless retailers like Telus stay on top of customer service
As The Disruptors co-host Amber Kanwar put it, most people don’t know too many friends and family members who love dealing…
Mike Katchen says BMO tried to build its own Wealthsimple to compete in growing FinTech market
Despite being an 18-month-old company, Wealthsimple has emerged as one of the top FinTech startups that are making the big…
Boostmi disrupting auto service industry with $25 car boosts
Giving your car a boost is one of those inconveniences that most people aren’t prepared for — and one Montreal-based…
Mogo founder says he has no regrets about going public on #TheDisruptors
FinTech is an industry where Canadian startups seem to thrive; between news like Grow’s partnership with First West Credit…
Piinpoint helps companies like Tim Hortons predict their future
Small or medium-sized business owners expanding operations might feel like they have to play a guessing game when it comes…
ModernAdvisor wants to disrupt investment management with robots
Robots are set to eventually take over almost every industry, and for one pitching company on The Disruptors, the future is…
Canadian entrepreneurs need Ten Thousand Coffees to compete with the U.S
Having a good mentor is often named as one of the most important factors in pursuing entrepreneurship. This week on The Disruptors,…