Futurist Optimist: why 2017 is the dawn of an amazing world
We’ve experienced some incredible technological and societal changes throughout 2015 and 2016. Circular and sharing economies,…
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Fitbit using Pebble’s software talent and infrastructure to launch app store and smartwatch
It was just last month that Fitbit acquired Pebble, the now defunct wearable startup founded by Canadian Eric Migicovsky, and…
L-SPARK announces latest SaaS companies working to scale in its fall 2016 cohort
L-SPARK’s Fall 2016 Accelerator is officially kicking off this month, with six SaaS and cloud startups making the move into…
Mio Global raises $19 million Series B to accelerate launch of its next generation heart rate trackers
Vancouver-based Mio Global, which offers heart rate monitoring wristbands and watches, announced $19 million CAD in a funding…
How companies can protect their customers’ privacy in an age of oversharing and hacks
If you’re with a company looking to lead in just about any sector, the catchphrase for your business plan is ‘data-driven.’…
The Next 36 hosts Venture Day to mark end of seven-month program
After seven months of mentorship and development in The Next 36, 25 startups pitched for the program’s Venture Day, which…
Awake Labs named winner of The Next 36 Mastercard Challenge
After hosting a pitch challenge that saw five Next 36 companies pitch to Mastercard executives and business leaders, the financial…
Knowledgehook named Business News Network’s Top Disruptor of the season
Throughout the entire season of The Disruptors, there have been 38 startups pitching on the show — from FinTech to wearables…
F|T: The FinTech Times – Stifling innovation
Welcome to the FinTech Times, a weekly newsletter covering the biggest FinTech news from around the globe. If you want to read…
Microsoft HoloLens wants to make holograms part of your reality
Two years ago, I lifted the lid off a box and placed a piece of the future on my face. After I powered up my Google Glass and…
Pebble lays off 25 percent of its staff after raising $26 million over last eight months
Pebble is laying off 25 percent of its total staff this week (about 40 employees). CEO Eric Migicovsky confirmed the…
BCIC-New Ventures Competition accepting applications
For the 16th year in a row, the BCIC-New Ventures competition is accepting applications from the best new ideas and startups…
FAIRVentures director explains why Fairfax chose Communitech on #TheDisruptors
It seems like every other week another traditional institution is trying to cash in on the innovative nature of startups; from…
Wiivv breaks record as most funded 3D printed product in Kickstarter history
Wiivv Wearables, which recently closed a $3.5 million seed round, has broken the record for most funded 3D printed product…
Hamilton-based CareKit Health acquired by Moseda Technologies for $2 million
CareKit Health, a healthtech startup based in Hamilton, has been acquired by Vancouver-based Moseda Technologies for $2 million.…