Traction Conference Roundup: growth hacking and other myths (Part 2)
Getting traction for your tech company isn’t easy. You need resources, whether that means bootstrapping or getting a lift…
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Agora Mobile takes top prize as Impact8 graduates third cohort
In an event held at the MaRS Discovery District, Impact8 graduated the third cohort of its eight-week accelerator program.…
Slack now has 1.1 million daily active users
Slack Technologies, the popular team-based communications service, recently raised $160 million in financing which brought…
Doctors around the world zooming in on Molescope’s app
Could your next selfie save your life? Maybe, thanks to the new Molescope iPhone app that’s getting worldwide attention.…
UrtheCast acquires Elecnor Deimos, CEO says it “epitomizes technological and operational synergy”
Vancouver-based UrtheCast was founded in 2010 and has raised $14.5 million to-date. The company is making its mark on history…
Traction Conference Roundup: Wisdom from the Tech Set (Part 1)
How do you get traction for your tech company? Whether we’re talking customer, revenue, funding, branding or a half-dozen…
W|W: The Wearable Weekly – Wearables grow up
Welcome to The Wearable Weekly, your trusted guide to all things wearable tech. If you only have time to read one thing about…
Littlecodr’s Kickstarter excites pint-sized programmers
How early can a child learn to code? Littlecodr’s Kickstarter campaign to teach coding with a fun card game for young kids…
Recon Instruments acquired by Intel
Vancouver’s Recon Instruments, makers of the Recon Jet smartglasses, has been acquired by Intel, according to blog post announcements…
Dun & Bradstreet’s new office keeps your head in the Cloud
As a lifelong entrepreneur, one could say that Mark Cunningham’s head has always been in the clouds. Spending the last few…
Wearables might be the perfect gift for dad this Father’s Day
Getting the right gift for dad is tough. Dads have everything! And they often don’t need anything.BetaKit Senior Editor…
Today in funding: Snug Vest, Milestone Pharmaceuticals, Lending Loop
A first-time entrepreneur and a new startup one year in the making are finally seeing their hard work pay off. Here’s the…
Fatigue Science wins “Canada’s Top Startup” at metabridge
Beautiful Kelowna, British Columbia is where some of Canada’s top startup minds and heavy hitters from around the world,…
Holus Kickstarts a revolution to humanize technology
When you can pick up $50,000 through crowdfunding on Kickstarter, you might be on to something. H+Technology’s campaign for…
Recon Instruments and the Ironman Triathlon of startup success
Getting to the winner’s circle in the tech startup game requires the grit, determination and laser-like focus of an Ironman…