Boast.AI’s Lloyed Lobo shares the true cost of entrepreneurship
I couldn’t get Lloyed Lobo to sit still. The co-founder of Boast.AI and Traction Conference wouldn’t stay in front of his mic for this…
COVID-19
Despite pandemic challenges, new business creation in Canada was strong over the last year
Despite the many challenges faced by Canadian businesses throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, entrepreneurship and new business creation were strong over the last year, according…
C2 Montréal to host 2021 conference through virtual, in-person model
C2 Montréal, an annual business event, is planning to host its 2021 conference this fall through a hybrid model of a virtual conference and…
Felix Health launches mental health service to meet rising demand during COVID-19
Toronto-based healthtech startup Felix Health has announced the launch of a new virtual mental health service, as it looks to make mental health treatment…
Curatio ramps up COVID-19 response with app launch in India, two new partnerships
In the last month, Vancouver-based healthtech company Curatio has taken steps to accelerate its response to COVID-19, announcing two new partnerships and making its…
Federal government promises $199.16 million to biotech company Resilience Biotechnologies
The Government of Canada today announced an investment of $199.16 million in Resilience Biotechnologies, which is creating a network of high-tech, manufacturing solutions. Resilience…
Launch Academy giving $100,000 in scholarships to aspiring entrepreneurs affected by COVID-19
Vancouver-based tech incubator Launch Academy, and its co-founder and CEO Ray Walia, have announced plans to provide $100,000 CAD in scholarships to up to…
The startup powering pandemic food deliveries explains the rise of ghost kitchens
We’ve all found a new delivery favourite during the pandemic. But is your new favourite restaurant… real? “We’ve seen a lot of restaurants developing…
Following pandemic hit, ChefHero rebrands, refocuses to early success
Toronto-based restaurant supply chain software startup ChefHero has officially rebranded to Notch after executing what it says was a successful pivot during COVID-19. According…
How COVID-19 changed Canada’s biotech sector
Canada’s biotech sector has been exploding, with good reason given the events of the last year. “Innovation and biotechnology was the star of the…
Why won’t the Ontario government help BookJane vaccinate the province?
I’m not going to lie: this will be a frustrating episode to hear if you live in Ontario. Today we speak with Curtis Khan,…
Alida employees build digital COVID-19 vaccine eligibility, search tool for Toronto residents
This week, a group that works for Toronto software company Alida launched Vaccine Finder Toronto, a free online community tool that aims to help…
Federal government looks to “punch our way out of the COVID recession” with #Budget2021
The federal government has published its Budget 2021, which focuses on addressing the third wave of the pandemic and economic recovery. The commitments include…