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Dikembe Mutombo joins FlipGive as shareholder and ambassador

Jessica Galang June 15, 2017

Toronto-based impact startup FlipGive has announced a major partner in 8-time NBA All-Star Dikembe Mutombo, who is joining…

Today in company partnerships: Mappedin collaborates with Apple, Stocksy partners with Adobe

Amira Zubairi June 15, 2017

This week, several Canadian startups have made announcements, launching new features, partnerships, and more. Here’s the…

OMX’s Nicole Verkindt says optionality is important for successful tech companies

Amira Zubairi June 14, 2017

At the latest TechToronto, Nicole Verkindt, founder of Toronto-based OMX, shared some amusing anecdotes to show what it takes…

BC Tech Association launches database to help companies navigate the province’s tech sector

Jonathan Woods June 14, 2017

In an effort to help companies understand British Columbia’s tech sector, the BC Tech Association has launched the BCTechBase,…

#FutureofFinTech panel says robo-powered future of financial services still needs people

Stefan Palios June 14, 2017

They say the only certain things in life are death and taxes. If you want success in the FinTech world, that list changes to…

Hack To Start Ep.153: Mubashar Iqbal, co-founder of BotList

Franco Varriano June 14, 2017

Mubashar Iqbal aka Mubs is the co-founder of BotList – and several other startups and side projects. Iqbal is originally…

Canadian gov’t dedicating $50 million to coding programs for youth

Amira Zubairi June 14, 2017

Minister of Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Navdeep Bains and Minister of Science Kirsty Duncan announced the…

Today in funding ($3.6M): Lanla, Local Logic

Amira Zubairi June 14, 2017

This week, several Canadian startups got a boost with rounds of funding. Here’s the latest on who raised how much, and from…

Element AI raises $137.5 million Series A, plans to hire 100 people in Toronto

Jessica Galang June 14, 2017

Canada’s AI ecosystem just got a massive boost with Element AI’s $137.5 million Series A. The funding was led by Data Collective…

Top Hat raises $9 million, launches collaborative platform to disrupt textbook publishing industry

Jessica Galang June 14, 2017

Top Hat has raised $9 million in its Series C follow-on funding from Toronto-based Leaders Fund. The company raised its $29.5…

#SpotlightSeries: Michael Hyatt on the three ways a VC can help your startup

Amira Zubairi June 13, 2017

During a recent Spotlight Series conversation with Razor Suleman, BlueCat founder Michael Hyatt highlighted the many ways VCs…

Aviva Ventures wants to invest up to $10 million in startups during its Pitch Day

Amira Zubairi June 13, 2017

After hosting an Aviva Pitch Day last year, property and casualty insurance group Aviva Canada announced that Aviva Ventures,…

The future of retail is virtual and seamless

Jaclyn Ling June 13, 2017

Imagine: your boyfriend asks you to go shopping because it’s so enjoyable; there are no more dreadful checkout lines to wait…

Figure 1 raises $13 million Series B as it explores new revenue streams

Amira Zubairi June 13, 2017

Toronto-based Figure 1, a medical sharing app known as the “Instagram for doctors,” has raised a $13 million Series…

Vancouver Tech Podcast Ep.80: Melanie Ewan, Program Director at Women in Tech World

Drew Ogryzek June 13, 2017

Melanie Ewan of Women in Tech World joins host Drew Ogryzek and discusses her background, the importance of increasing diversity…

Minister Evan Solomon on Canada’s AI strategy, sovereignty, and social media

Sellit9 closes $4.1 million to help Canadians trade in old electronics

The forecast factory: How an Alberta tech company simulates disasters before they happen

Calgary is now the fastest growing tech ecosystem in Canada

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Former employee sues BDC Capital for wrongful dismissal

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Dikembe Mutombo joins FlipGive as shareholder and ambassador

Today in company partnerships: Mappedin collaborates with Apple, Stocksy partners with Adobe

OMX’s Nicole Verkindt says optionality is important for successful tech companies

BC Tech Association launches database to help companies navigate the province’s tech sector

#FutureofFinTech panel says robo-powered future of financial services still needs people

Hack To Start Ep.153: Mubashar Iqbal, co-founder of BotList

Canadian gov’t dedicating $50 million to coding programs for youth

Today in funding ($3.6M): Lanla, Local Logic

Element AI raises $137.5 million Series A, plans to hire 100 people in Toronto

Top Hat raises $9 million, launches collaborative platform to disrupt textbook publishing industry

#SpotlightSeries: Michael Hyatt on the three ways a VC can help your startup

Aviva Ventures wants to invest up to $10 million in startups during its Pitch Day

Figure 1 raises $13 million Series B as it explores new revenue streams

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