Founders need a good reason to forgo an AI strategy, VCs warn at Startupfest
Investors say proving long-term differentiation is more important than ever as AI saturates the market.
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Most Canadian companies are walking the AI adoption race: report
Canadian execs report uneven efficiency gains from AI and a lack of technical talent, Georgian survey finds.
Clutch races past $1 billion in total cars purchased amid record growth
After taking nine years to hit $1 billion, COO says Clutch is on pace to double it in one.
Toronto tech gets in on the joke at the Tech Roast Show
Comedy show revealed nuggets of truth about the state of Canada’s tech job market.
Meeting people is easy at Toronto Tech Week
What do cold plunging and pickleball have to do with tech? We sent our Chief Fun Correspondent to find out.
Klue lays off 40 percent of staff as startup navigates shifting AI landscape
BC software firm restructures to become “AI-first” amid rising competition from DIY solutions.
This time, Eric Migicovsky won’t let anything get in his way
A decade after the death of Pebble, the company’s founder is still chasing his dream smartwatch.
Why Mastercard is the go-to partner for Canadian FinTech
Canada’s FinTech market demands access, support, and partners willing to move with startups.
The price of admission for Canadian entrepreneurs
Plus: Coinbase Canada’s CEO says country’s digital sovereignty requires a stablecoin strategy.
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Storytime Capital holds $14-million first close of Fund II to back more startups modernizing work
Early-stage Toronto VC firm also appoints Lauren Epstein as partner.
Photonic to open UK quantum R&D centre to aid international expansion
BC quantum computing startup already has backers on both sides of the Atlantic.