Today in company updates: Bridgit announces new CRO, Element AI brings on key hires
This week, several startups have made announcements launching new features and partnerships. Here’s the latest on company…
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IBM partners with Dream Payments to help financial institutions adopt mobile tech
IBM has partnered with Toronto-based Dream Payments to help financial institutions more quickly deploy mobile payment offerings…
Navdeep Bains says not-for-profit model will keep superclusters accountable
Minister of Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Navdeep Bains announced the last shortlisted supercluster yesterday…
Report: US tech workers more likely to search for Canadian jobs
Indeed has released a report that studies the rise in numbers of US tech workers applying for jobs in Canada. In particular,…
Andreas Antonopolous explains how bitcoin scales trust at #SUCanSummit
At the inaugural SingularityU Canada Summit in Toronto, Andreas Antonopolous — one of the leading experts in bitcoin —…
#NACOSummit panel explains when companies should use AI
Last week, more than 450 angel investors, entrepreneurs, and other key industry players came together at the annual NACO World…
Creative Destruction Lab expands into New York City
The Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management announced its latest expansion…
Ross Intelligence raises $13 million Series A
Ross Intelligence has raised an $13 milion ($8.7 million USD) Series A, according to a report from TechCrunch. The funding…
Sabrina Geremia named new Google Canada head
Sabrina Geremia is taking over as head of Google’s Canadian operations, according to a report from The Financial Post. Geremia…
Companies building diversity surveys must consider metrics of “belonging”
As Peter Parker (Spiderman) discovers his newfound powers, his uncle, Ben reminds him “with great power comes great responsibility.”…
Thales launches AI lab with IVADO, MILA, and Vector Institute
Thales has made an investment in advancing safe and ethical applications of artificial intelligence by launching the Centre…
Canadian gov’t announces first of nine shortlisted superclusters in Atlantic region
The Canadian government has announced its first supercluster in Halifax, kicking off a cross-country tour of announcing shortlisted…
Payment Rails raises $1.1 million, adds ex-PayPal president as board advisor
Toronto-based Payment Rails, which provides an API platform for businesses to send payments to any individual or company around…
Drop launches in the US with $5.5 million from Sierra Ventures, Portag3
Toronto-based Drop, a mobile app that allows users to collect points on top of their usual loyalty programs, has launched in…
Nuco raises $27 million to build interoperable blockchain network
Toronto-based Nuco has raised $27 million CAD to build its interoperable blockchain network, called Aion. The goal is to build…