4 things Canadian tech learned at #SaaSTR
The SaaS industry is bigger than ever, and nowhere is that more clear than at SaaStr. The annual SaaS conference hosts a global…
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Lyft plans expansion to Ottawa
US-based ride-sharing service Lyft is expanding its Canadian operations. The platform will launch in the Canadian capital of…
Loopio raises $11 million CAD to help enterprises streamline the RFP process
Toronto-based Loopio has raised $11 million CAD from Boston-based OpenView, an expansion stage VC fund. Loopio wants to use…
A|I: The AI Times – Amazon’s AI flywheel
The AI Times is a weekly newsletter covering the biggest AI, machine learning, big data, and automation news from around the…
Startups launch APM program, bringing Valley model to Canadian product managers
In an effort to build up the next generation of product managers in the Toronto-Waterloo corridor, several Toronto tech companies…
R|T: The Retail Times – Walmart’s tech makeover
The Retail Times is a weekly newsletter covering retail tech news from Canada and around the globe. Subscribe to R|T using…
WeChat Pay and Alipay now supported by select Cadillac Fairview malls
After partnering with Tourism Toronto and Tourism Montreal to bring Chinese mobile payments into the market, OTT Pay is now…
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. Hereâs the latest on…
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. Hereâs 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…