Today in company updates: FreshBooks adds over 50 apps to new platform, Jiffy on Demand announces US launch
In the past few weeks, several Canadian startups have made announcements and launched new features. Here’s the latest on…
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CIFAR announces advisory committee overseeing national AI strategy
CIFAR has announced its International Scientific Advisory Committee that will oversee the Pan-Canadian Artificial Intelligence…
Salesforce wants to invest $2 billion towards growing its business in Canada
Salesforce has announced that it’s investing $2 billion over five years towards growing its business in Canada. The San…
Today in FinTech: Hardbacon launches iOS app, Payment Source partners with Paytm Canada
Over the past few weeks, several FinTechs have made announcements launching new features and partnerships. Here’s the latest…
TribalScale launches $100 million Venture Studios program to co-create AI and blockchain startups
Toronto-based TribalScale has launched the $100 million Venture Studios program, which will create startups in the blockchain,…
Element AI global talent report finds Canada has third-largest concentration of AI researchers
Montreal-based Element AI has compiled a report and analysis on the global supply of AI researchers in an effort to get a better…
Startup Canada Podcast Ep.124: Building businesses by bonfire with Fireside Conference
As leaves begin to change, entrepreneurs from across Canada head to the friendly town of Bancroft (between Toronto and Ottawa)…
Financeit hires 15-year Tangerine veteran as chief compliance officer
Toronto-based Financeit has hired a new chief compliance officer. “Dante’s expertise in legal and compliance will…
BC testing app to help victims of cardiac arrest
British Columbia Emergency Health Services is launching a new cardiac arrest support smartphone app which looks to turn every…
Today in FinTech: ATB Financial partners with SecureKey, Wealthbar launches new robo-advisor service
Over the past few weeks, several FinTechs have made announcements launching new features and partnerships. Here’s the latest…
NEXT Canada opens applications for 2018 Next Founders program
Next Canada has launched applications for its 2018 Next Founders program. Next Founders will accept 20 founders for its May…
Report ranks Canada third in top 10 startup ecosystems worldwide
Swiss-based startup StartupBlink, which is working to develop a map of the global startup ecosystem, has released a report…
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The Retail Times is a weekly newsletter covering retail tech news from Canada and around the globe. Subscribe to R|T using…
After trademark battle, tealbook’s Stephany Lapierre reminds founders to read the fine print
At the latest TechTO, tealbook founder Stephany Lapierre stopped by to talk about the story of finding her company’s…
Platterz raises $18 million and adds former GrubHub president, Lyft EVP to advisory board
Toronto-based Platterz has raised an $18 million CAD Series A led by Israel-based Aleph, with participation from existing investors…