Andre De Grasse, Michele Romanow, George Sully added as Elevate Festival speakers
byBetaKit will once again program Elevate’s AI and Money stages.
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#CollisionConf AMA: a tech downturn vibe check
byOur voices may have dropped a few octaves.
DOT Mind Unlock wins #CollisionConf 2022 startup pitch competition
byDOT can measure people’s brainwave activity using headsets.
ApplyBoard CEO says market downturn isn’t slowing down international expansion or IPO plans
byCEO says ApplyBoard’s large cash reserves, “counter-cyclical” education market give startup room to grow.
Federal government reveals plans for $443 million second phase of Pan-Canadian AI Strategy
byInvestments include a collective $60 million for Amii, Mila, Vector Institute.
Indigenous tech leaders talk progress at #CollisionConf and “long path ahead”
by“Our ancestors really set the stage for us.”
As Apple moves to kill the password, 1Password CEO says he’s not worried
by“Every time they’ve introduced something our business has gone up significantly.”
With opening night, #CollisionConf is just happy to be back
byThe vibes were strong and the questions were soft.
Collision’s Paddy Cosgrave talks Shopify, tech downturns, and meaningful connections
byUnpacking a sophisticated global perspective on Canadian tech.
Collision unveils 28 Canadian startups shortlisted for pitch competition
byCollision expects to see 35,000 attendees in-person after two years of being online.
Athlete Tech Group aims to demystify tech for Black youth with second Tech Summit Black
byAfter “sparking curiosity” in 2021, second summit wanted to help Black youth build tech skills.
Terramera, Ekona Power, and Active Impact Investments winners at 2022 BC CleanTech Awards
byOther winners include a partner at Pangaea Ventures; Jonathan Wilkinson, federal minister of natural resources.
Co-founder Lisa Zarzeczny named Elevate CEO with in-person festival to return this fall
byRandy Lennox steps down from his role as executive chair.
Vancouver Startup Week postponed, plans for 2023 in-person return
byVSW cancelled as “pandemic rages on globally,” the org said.
Startupfest plans a “fresh start” for in-person event return in July
by“We need fresh starts for founders in Montreal and beyond,” the org said.