Startup Canada Podcast: The future of business festivals
From creating prototypes for NASA to facilitating workshops that provide top brands with innovative ideas, Sarah St. Jules…
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Right Health acquires Akira to power virtual service for physical healthcare clinics
Toronto-based Akira has been acquired by Right Health. Right Health, which is still in beta, launched in 2016 with the mission…
Canada’s strong AI talent could attract more corporate VC funding
In PwC Canada’s lastest MoneyTree report analyzing the Canadian VC landscape, there were two particular trends that stood…
Nudge.ai hopes artificial intelligence will help build better human relationships
Artificial intelligence is set to transform every industry — including companies that are focused on facilitating better…
#ElevateFinTech says the future of the internet lies in blockchain
If the dialogue at Elevate Toronto is any indication, the future of businesses and technology in Toronto is diverse, driven…
CanCon Podcast Ep. 85: Should Canada even want an Amazon HQ?
The CanCon podcast took off this week, leaving the safe confines of our recording studio for a chance to disconnect and connect…
Canadian startup news of the week (09/17/17)
Welcome to BetaKit’s startup stories of the week! Here, you will find the week’s most important news, features,…
#ElevateAI shares Canada’s AI story: how we led, lost, and are back again
Over the past three days, Elevate Toronto has explored the present and future of industries like FinTech, health, and work.…
#ElevateGrowth says nurturing company culture is key to success
This week, Elevate Toronto brought together thousands of members of Toronto’s tech community to learn and network. On day…
Facebook is opening an AI lab in Montreal
Facebook will be opening a lab in Montreal to tap into its AI talent, according to a report from Venturebeat. Joelle Pineau,…
Announcing the BetaKit Spotlight selectees
This week, Elevate Toronto connected the local tech community to explore how Canada can take advantage of its moment on the…
Lyft reportedly expanding into Canada this year
American ridesharing service Lyft might have plans to expand beyond the US. According to The Information, citing three people…
Quandl’s Carrie Shaw explains the power of alternative data in capital markets
Alternative data is an important source of information for investors, according to Carrie Shaw, chief marketing officer of…
DeepLearni.ng raises $9 million Series A to bring AI to enterprise
Toronto-based DeepLearni.ng has raised a $9 million Series A from Fidelity Investments. DeepLearni.ng works with enterprises…
Sam:) acquired by New York-based AI chatbot Hugging Face
Toronto-based Sam:) is being acquired by New York-based Hugging Face, which offers an AI chatbot that can talk to you — and…