Dikembe Mutombo joins FlipGive as shareholder and ambassador
Toronto-based impact startup FlipGive has announced a major partner in 8-time NBA All-Star Dikembe Mutombo, who is joining…
Events
#FutureofFinTech panel says robo-powered future of financial services still needs people
They say the only certain things in life are death and taxes. If you want success in the FinTech world, that list changes to…
#SpotlightSeries: Michael Hyatt on the three ways a VC can help your startup
During a recent Spotlight Series conversation with Razor Suleman, BlueCat founder Michael Hyatt highlighted the many ways VCs…
Aviva Ventures wants to invest up to $10 million in startups during its Pitch Day
After hosting an Aviva Pitch Day last year, property and casualty insurance group Aviva Canada announced that Aviva Ventures,…
#SpotlightSeries: Why Michael Hyatt turned down $17 million in BlueCat’s early days
Is it better to maintain full control of your company and potentially crash and burn — or bring in renowned talent that promises…
MaRS’ Urban Mobility Design Camp explores why Toronto is well-positioned to become a smart city
A place like the MaRS Discovery District in Toronto is no stranger to hosting events that throw the word “innovation” around…
INNOVATE conference wants to get youth engaged with artificial intelligence, VR trends
On August 13, The Knowledge Society (TKS), a Toronto-based innovation program for youth ages 13 to 17, will host the INNOVATE…
#IdentityNorth panel says there’s “a million opportunities” in Canada’s digital identity and authentication space
While many entrepreneurs look to solve problems in sectors like FinTech and healthcare, there aren’t nearly as many developing…
#SpotlightSeries: Michael Hyatt says VC money is the “most expensive or cheapest” a founder can take
“We got BlueCat to something like $5.2 million in revenue before we would even look at VC money.” Michael Hyatt…
CareGuide’s Alyssa Atkins explains how non-FinTech startups can find growth opportunities in FinTech
Startups can leverage opportunities in FinTech without actually being a financial services company, according to Alyssa Atkins,…
Upbrella Construction wins PwC Canada’s disruptor award
Last week, PwC Canada announced the winners of its Vision to Reality Awards. The Vision to Reality Awards celebrate Canadian…
#C2M17 panel: Universities must change recruitment methods to bring more women into AI industry
Diversity in technology isn’t just about fairness, it’s about bringing together teams that can build the best, most innovative…
Shopify launching A Day with Shopify conference in five cities, including Vancouver
After hosting a successful one-day conference in Bristol, United Kingdom last year, Shopify announced that it is bringing “A…
CEO Lauren Haw shares how past careers prepared her for the acquisition of Zoocasa
At the latest TechToronto, Lauren Haw, CEO at Toronto-based Zoocasa shared how her previous jobs taught her important lessons…
Youth-led startups SpitStrips, Candy Cutlery representing Canada at SAGE World Cup
SAGE Canada, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping teenagers become entrepreneurs, announced the winners of The STAGE…