Wattpad launches creator monetization program with $2.6 million in writer stipends
Program will first roll out to English-speaking writers around the world.
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Three trends defining the future of cybersecurity
Lack of cyber readiness is a constant threat.
R|T: The Retail Times – Market downturn hits Ritual, Bonsai, Sonder
Plus: Amazon is running out of people to hire.
US companies Avanade, Nautical Commerce, Twilio, Dealpath plot Canadian expansions
All four plan to conduct a hiring spree amid a growing number of global tech layoffs.
Isaac Souweine leaves Real Ventures, joins Pender Ventures to support Vancouver firm’s expansion across Canada
After backing nine startups through first fund, Pender Ventures hopes to raise $100 million CAD for Fund II.
Cadence closes $1.2 million to ease the administrative burden for grieving families
Backed by Conexus, Lex Capital, The51, Cadence aims to expand across North America.
Accenture to acquire semiconductor engineering services firm XtremeEDA
Accenture inks deal to purchase chip designer amid global shortage.
Google opens applications for latest Black Founders, Women Founders cohorts in Canada
Past participants include solution providers for maternal care, document management, and textiles.
Tablz closes $3.2 million CAD to bring premium seating to the restaurant industry
Tablz wants to monetize restaurant tables like airplane seats.
S|W: The SaaS Weekly – 1Password’s CEO isn’t worried about Apple
Plus: ApplyBoard CEO says market downturn isn’t slowing down international expansion or IPO plans.
Goeasy plans to leverage its LendCare acquisition with online car sales startup Canada Drives
Financial services company makes $40 million equity investment, joins Canada Drives’ board.
Mercator AI raises $1 million CAD to fuel North American expansion
Startup uses AI to generate early leads on construction projects for general contractors.
F|T: The FinTech Times – Crypto abandons Collision
Plus: Jeeves launches venture capital alternative for startups.
Canadian startup news of the week (6/26/22)
Plus: Faire, ApplyBoard, 1Password says downturn won’t slow growth.
#CollisionConf AMA: a tech downturn vibe check
Our voices may have dropped a few octaves.