SAAS NORTH will feel a little different this year
Unlikely pairings and unfiltered conversations will take over the BetaKit Keynote Stage on November 5 and 6.
AI
Provision raises $7 million USD to build AI co-pilots for pre-construction estimates
Toronto startup wants to help firms like EllisDon “gut check” pre-construction work.
Kaz Nejatian brings his former Shopify “second-in-command” to Opendoor
Giang LeGrice, Shopify’s VP of operations, joins Nejatian’s leadership team.
How CTK Bio uses R&D support to compete on cost
With SR&ED support from Boast, the BC startup keeps sustainable plastic alternatives moving from lab to market.
1Password holds $100 million secondary sale, inks deal to deepen AI focus
Cybersecurity company partners with Browserbase to secure AI-enabled web browsing.
Shopify promotes Jess Hertz to COO as chief revenue officer departs
Changes to executive team come after Kaz Nejatian left COO role for Opendoor.
Spellbook raises $50-million USD Series B led by Khosla Ventures
St. John’s-founded legaltech company hits $350 million USD valuation.
Ex-Cohere execs Sara Hooker and Sudip Roy unveil new AI startup
Adaption Labs will focus on novel approaches to efficient AI.
“Stay tuned”: OpenAI teases Canadian office
ChatGPT maker cites Canadian AI talent, capacity, and capital as advantages in global expansion.
Canadian cloud providers unite to launch sovereign cloud offering for government
ThinkOn, Hypertec Group, Aptum, and eStruxture team up to keep data under Canadian control.
Mila exploring venture fund to commercialize AI research
Former Circle K Ventures managing partner will advise on fund strategy as corporate VC fund winds down.
AI takes centre stage on Elevate’s opening night
From job loss to mental health, innovation leaders unpack the human impact of AI.
Radical Ventures holds $650-million USD final close for new early-stage AI fund
Fund backed by $75-million USD contribution from The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board.
The Hinton Lectures return as AI’s safety cracks widen
The lectures will probe what it takes to keep increasingly powerful models in check.
Swiirl teams up with former Raptors star Jerome Williams for 40-city student tour
Shooting for Peace tour will pair basketball with lessons in financial literacy and mental health.