Why Every Canadian EdTech Startup Needs a Teacher
At SXSWedu, my colleague at MaRS, Joseph Wilson and I ran our first-ever “Innovation Bootcamp for Educators.” Ably joined…
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Muse Spotting: UK Store Features Brain-Sensing Headband Ahead of Launch
Now what do we have here? Looks like Toronto’s Muse, the brain-sensing headband, has made its way over the pond and is sitting…
Automotive Photo Community MadWhips is Building on “Above-Average” Engagement
The idea for automotive photography community MadWhips might have started at the University of Guelph where CEO Anthony Carbone…
London Calling: Canadian Wearables Represent at UK’s Largest Wearable Tech Show
The Wearable Tech Show wrapped up it’s two day run in the UK this week. The largest of its kind, the show was jam packed…
One Entrepreneur’s Reflection on the Kitchener-Waterloo Startup Community
Over the past couple of months I’ve been talking to startups in the Kitchener/Waterloo ecosystem. These conversations…
Kickstarter Campaign for “World’s Oldest Toy” Has Now Raised Over 29x Original Funding Goal
It really is amazing what kinds of crowdfunding projects can appeal to people. I suppose this has always been the promise of…
UTChinese Network To Throw EXCITE2014 Conference Saturday
UT (University of Toronto) Chinese‘s EXCITE2014 Entrepreneurship Conference is all set for Saturday. The conference brings…
Video: Extreme Startups Company Dubb Turns Users’ Contacts Into a Discoverable Network
In our third video interview with Extreme Startups, Joseph Czikk chats with Dubb CEO Neven Zeremski at DX3 2014 in Toronto.…
Video: Preo’s New App Ensures You’ll Never Have to Wait In Line For a Drink Again
In the second instalment of our Extreme Startups series, our Joseph Czikk chatted with Preo CEO Richard Liang. The startup’s…
HGTV Host Bryan Baeumler launches Baeumler Reminders, a Mobile App Helping Property Owners Protect their Biggest Investment
Bryan Baeumler, the popular TV Host of multiple shows on HGTV and Toronto-based Fat Dog Media announced the launch of Baeumler…
Waterloo’s Apartmint Is an All-In-One Solution for Landlords and Renters
“I think there’s a lot of problems in this industry in general and I haven’t seen something come forward and try…
Telus & Globe and Mail Bring Back $100K ‘The Challenge’ Contest
Big money is up for grabs for Canadian entrepreneurs once again. Telus and the Globe and Mail are bringing back The Challenge…
How Not to Be Annoying at #SXSW: A Review
Far be it from me to contradict the wise words of Alec Baldwin in Glengarry Glen Ross (“Always Be Closing!”),…
These UofT Drama Grads Have Brought Shakespeare Plays to iOS
Toronto-based startup Shakespeare at Play have released the second version of its iOS app by the same name. The app was created…
Kevin O’Leary and Bruce Croxon Out, Wekerle and Vij In As Dragons’ Den Shakes It Up
It’s with a large disappointment in writing this when I say that notorious dream-crusher Kevin O’Leary is leaving…