PressReader’s chief content officer on monetizing media and dealing with fake news blues
Some say fake news helped swing the US election for Trump – or at the very least, is helping infantilize and weaponize ordinary Americans…
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BC tech sector gets ‘A’ grade nationally, but big picture is more mixed
In another sign that the west coast’s tech industry is surging ahead, the BC Tech Association (BC Tech) together with KPMG Canada, released a favourable…
How government regulators can better embrace the sharing economy
Where governments step in, entrepreneurship tends to die. In the early days of co-founding GoFetch, I have learned that traditional commerce is only…
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Curate Mobile acquires JUICE Mobile adtech firm
Toronto-based media buying company Curate Mobile has announced the acquisition of JUICE Mobile, Canada’s only TAG “Certified Against Fraud” mobile marketing and adtech firm….
Ask an Investor: How can I create optionality after I get an acquisition offer?
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Element AI partnering with Singapore companies to accelerate product development
Element AI has announced partnerships with Singapore-based organizations including GIC, SGInnovate, and Singapore Management University (SMU). The partnerships are part of Element AI’s work…
FedDev Ontario investing $264,000 in Fierce Founders
FedDev Ontario is investing $264,000 into Communitech’s Fierce Founders Accelerator to support more women-led technology startups with seed funding. “Women entrepreneurs face unique challenges…
Precision OS raises $2.3 million to build VR simulations for surgery
Precision OS has raised $2.3 million in its Series A led by Davos-based AO Invest, alongside other undisclosed investors. Precision OS provides orthopedic surgical…
Xanadu launches open source machine learning software for quantum computers
Toronto-based Xanadu has launched PennyLane, which it calls the first dedicated machine learning software for quantum computers. Free and open source, PennyLane will enable…
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What I learned after being acquired by a US company
Choosing to head down the acquisition path can be one of the most exciting, yet difficult, decisions to make for a Canadian startup. Being…
Deloitte releases Fast 50 highlighting Canada’s high-growth companies
Deloitte has released its list of its Technology Fast 50, which recognizes tech companies in Canada experiencing significant revenue growth over the past four…