Recon Instruments’ exit doesn’t mean Dan Eisenhardt is heading for the door
It’s something to dream about, to plan for, and to work your ass off trying get there; but in reality, the big exit either…
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Mogo CEO David Feller on Big Data and Busted Banks
Mogo is in the money. The Vancouver startup recently raised $50 million via IPO for its innovative online credit lending platform,…
SHOES.COM partners with Slyce to make shoe-buying a snap
Vancouver-based SHOES.COM has partnered with Toronto’s Slyce to help shoppers across the country quickly purchase shoes with…
VR-focused Kaleidoscope Festival hitting Canada this fall
With VR headsets like the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift set to their make their way into consumer homes over the year, the era of…
TWG and HIGHLINE just launched a summer camp for designers. Here’s why.
Last Friday, the Designer Adventure Club sent out a few select invites encouraging recipients to ‘mess about in boats’…
Spring Activator co-launching virtual accelerator for impact startups
Vancouver-based Spring Activator and the Seattle-based Fledge accelerator — two institutions focused on fostering startups…
Communitech announces 25 female founders selected for Women Entrepreneurs Bootcamp
Communitech announced today the 25 female founders to be selected for its second annual Women Entrepreneurship Bootcamp. Sponsored…
Today in funding: Sequence Bio, icejam games, Kensington Venture Fund & more
This week, government funding came through for many Canadian startups. Here’s the latest on who raised how much, and from…
Talking IP, IPOs, and big bets with SHOES.COM’s Roger Hardy
Vancouver’s Roger Hardy has moved seamlessly through the head to toe’s of eCommerce. The Internet is filled stories of…
The 4 kinds of product managers your tech startup will hire
Managing a team of specialists on just about any technology project can be a bit like herding cats. Rose Yao made her name…
#Startupfest Chats: Crew knows what real traction is after $10M round
Montreal’s International Startup Festival was a week of sun, fun, and compelling conversation. Here’s one of the…
Smarter cities and savvy citizens make living seamless
How smart is your city? If you’re a resident of Surrey, BC, you’ve already got reason to be proud, with the fastest-growing…
W|W: The Wearable Weekly – Johnny Football
Welcome to The Wearable Weekly, your trusted guide to all things wearable tech. If you only have time to read one thing about…
Snug Vest’s wearable hug gets funding love to tackle U.S. market
Vancouver startup Snug Vest recently gained $500,000 in new funding for its innovative vest that gives people with autism a…
3D printing: The future of art, retail, and outer space
In 2015, the crowd is being given even more power than before. There has been a seismic shift towards engaging and empowering…