Report: Data, holding leadership accountable key to bringing more women into leadership
According to a report released by the Canada-U.S. Council for Advancement of Women, many companies across Canada and the US are lacking clear goals…
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Applications open for Connection Silicon Valley women in tech program
Connection Silicon Valley, which helps Canadian startups connect with the Silicon Valley ecosystem, has announced that applications are now open for the Canadian Women’s…
Today in company updates: StackAdapt launches Unbiasify, Kik co-founder launches news subscription startup
This week, several startups have made announcements launching new features and partnerships. Here’s the latest on company updates. StackAdapt launches Unbiasify to tackle bias…
Report: Canada among top 10 countries for marketplace expansion
Canada ranked in the top 10 marketplaces for expansion on Hyperwallet’s inaugural 2018 Marketplace Expansion Index. The global payout platform, which provides organizations with…
Traction on Demand, Axonify among GPTW’s best workplaces in tech list
Great Place To Work, a company that recognizes the world’s best workplaces, announced its 2017 list of Canada’s Best Workplaces in Technology. A few…
Report: Canada’s cleantech sector expected to be worth $18B by 2022; down from previous $50B projection
Canada’s clean technology sector is falling behind international competition, according to a new report. In its 2017 report, Ottawa-based firm Analytica Advisors found that…
FreshBooks to expand product offering by selling a mobile card reader in 2016
Toronto-based FreshBooks today announced it will launch a mobile card reader in 2016. Set to be released sometime in the spring, the device will…
Suretap partners with Toronto-based Points to expand mobile wallet offerings
In June, Rogers expanded Suretap, its mobile wallet client, to be available to Bell, Telus, Virgin Mobile and Koodo customers. The service originally launched in…
Bruce Croxon on Fintech innovation in Canada: just be patient
Fintech startups in Canada are starting to show that they can be major players in an industry dominated by traditional financial institutions. From Mogo…
New Dragons’ Den judges bring young perspective to entrepreneurial institution
It doesn’t seem that long ago that Canada fell in love with the Dragons’ Den original judges — Kevin O’Leary, Arlene Dickinson, Robert Herjavec…
Startup Canada announces regional winners for Startup Canada Awards
Today, Startup Canada announced the regional winners and the runners-up for the second annual Startup Canada Awards. Winners this year included recognizable names like…
Communitech’s pitch competition puts spotlight on female founders
On October 1st, a crowd gathered to watch the Communitech Women Entrepreneurs Pitch Competition, the culmination of Communitech’s intensive six-day program for female founders….
Encycle Therapeutics Raises $2.85 Million to Expand Development Pipeline
Ecycle Therapeutics announced today the close of $2.85 million (CAD) in financing, led by Takeda Ventures, the VC division of Takeda Pharmaceutical, with additional…