Shopify, Google among 30 companies committing combined $80 million over 10 years to Vector Institute
While news of the non-profit Vector Institute’s launch was published earlier this week, Finance Minister Bill Morneau…
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While banks win on capital, startups win in technology, says #CSMEBF17
If you ever want to feel out of place, try wearing plaid to a banking conference. That’s initially how I felt when I walked…
RBC piloting service that allows clients to connect with investment advisors over video
A new digital solution from RBC aims to connect bank clients with investment advisors in real time. RBC clients can use the…
Optimity’s Jane Wang explains working with “no” when closing tough sales deals
At the latest HealthTO meetup, Optimity CEO Jane Wang shared tips and tricks for closing the toughest sales deals, even when…
#VentureOut gives startup founders tips for creating inclusive workplaces
In the tech world, there seems to be a conference for everyone; whether you’re interested in FinTech, health, marketing —…
Today in company updates: Casalova, Goldmoney, Trulioo, TouchBistro
Startups in Toronto and Vancouver have been making positive moves this past week. Here is the latest in company partnerships,…
Therapia raises $750,000 seed round for on-demand physiotherapy platform
Toronto-based Therapia, which provides a platform for physiotherapy on demand, has raised a $750,000 seed round. Therapia plans…
AI-focused Institute will be supported by over $150 million from gov’t, big five banks
According to a report from The Toronto Star, a new institute is launching in Toronto with the goal of commercializing AI research.…
BC startups have until Friday to apply for Hypergrowth accelerator
Scaling startups have until Friday to apply for the BC Tech Association’s HyperGrowth 3.0 accelerator program. HyperGrowth…
Hillary Hartley named Ontario’s first chief digital officer
The Province of Ontario recently announced the appointment of the United States government’s digital office’s former deputy…
Pearl’s Choice founder shares lessons learned from bootstrapping
Bojana Nedic, founder of Pearl’s Choice, which offers Canadians information on senior living resources, talked about her…
Futurpreneur announces 32 founders representing Canada at G20 Young Entrepreneurs’ Alliance summit
Futurpreneur Canada, a non-profit which provides financing, mentoring, and support tools to young business owners, announced…
Here’s a list of Female Founders Hardware Cup semi-finalists competing for $50,000
IDEABOOST and We Are Wearables have announced the six founders who will go on to pitch at the Female Founders Hardware Cup…
Today in company updates: LendingArch, Wealthsimple, mobileLIVE, Traction on Demand
In the past month, several FinTech startups have made announcements launching new features and partnerships. Here’s the latest…
Founder City Project wants to teach entrepreneurs how to execute on diversity policies
When Susan J. Fowler published herfrank account of experiencing sexism and harassment during her employment at Uber, it reignited…