#CollisionConf AMA: a tech downturn vibe check
Our voices may have dropped a few octaves.
Events
DOT Mind Unlock wins #CollisionConf 2022 startup pitch competition
DOT can measure people’s brainwave activity using headsets.
ApplyBoard CEO says market downturn isn’t slowing down international expansion or IPO plans
CEO 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
Investments include a collective $60 million for Amii, Mila, Vector Institute.
Indigenous tech leaders talk progress at #CollisionConf and “long path ahead”
“Our ancestors really set the stage for us.”
PitchBook projects VC deal value to drop, deal count to stay high as market cools
VC market shifts from founder-friendly “game of winning” to “game of picking.”
As Apple moves to kill the password, 1Password CEO says he’s not worried
“Every time they’ve introduced something our business has gone up significantly.”
With opening night, #CollisionConf is just happy to be back
The vibes were strong and the questions were soft.
Collision’s Paddy Cosgrave talks Shopify, tech downturns, and meaningful connections
Unpacking a sophisticated global perspective on Canadian tech.
Collision unveils 28 Canadian startups shortlisted for pitch competition
Collision expects to see 35,000 attendees in-person after two years of being online.
Venus Williams to headline Elevate, Startupfest shares lineup as both tech events prep for in-person 2022 returns
Waabi founder among Elevate’s speakers, while Startupfest’s lineup includes Phoenix Fire co-founders, Paper CEO.
Athlete Tech Group aims to demystify tech for Black youth with second Tech Summit Black
After “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
Other winners include a partner at Pangaea Ventures; Jonathan Wilkinson, federal minister of natural resources.
NACO names Claudette McGowan, Mohamad Fakih among ‘Nation Builders of the Year’
The inaugural award highlights business leaders who are “driving positive change” in Canada.
New Ventures BC opens applications for 22nd annual competition
This year’s competition includes a new $10,000 sustainability prize.