Shopify’s new Unity Buy SDK lets game developers sell products in-game
Announced yesterday at Shopify Unite in San Francisco, Shopify’s new Unity Buy SDK allows game developers to sell merchandise…
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Shopify hopes “tens of millions” of consumers will use new Shopify Pay within a year
In addition to a new self-designed chip and card reader, Ottawa-based Shopify also announced the launch of Shopify Pay at its…
Shopify announces self-designed PoS card reader to grab US customers from Square
During its Unite conference in San Francisco, Shopify unveiled a string of new features for its merchants — including a chip…
Today in company updates: 500px, Flexiti Financial, EQ Works, Frank + Oak
In recent weeks, Canadian startups have made announcements, launching new features, partnerships, and more. Here’s the latest…
Now an international company, Dax Dasilva explains why Lightspeed is committed to Canada
In 2005, Dax Dasilva saw an opportunity to develop point-of-sale software that would give small retailers a chance to compete…
Hack To Start Ep.143: Jeff Sheldon, founder and designer of Ugmonk
Jeff Sheldon is the designer and founder of Ugmonk. Sheldon started Ugmonk as a side project to serve as his creative outlet…
Startup Canada Podcast: Roasters Pack founder Suneal Pabari on launching a coffee startup
Entrepreneurs run on coffee. To get through the long hours and countless client meetings, fresh and readily available roasts…
COO Harley Finkelstein explains Shopify’s product plans that could help it better compete with Amazon
On the latest episode of The Disruptors, co-host Bruce Croxon sat down with Shopify COO Harley Finkelstein to discuss the company’s…
IBM’s chief innovation officer warns against working in silos at #Dx32017
“As consumer expectations evolve, the ability to innovate well is at the core of business success,” Eric Mercer, director…
Shopify receives petition with 200,000 signatures to drop Breitbart
Despite an open letter penned by CEO Tobi Lütke in early February defending Shopify’s decision to power Breitbart’s…
Here are the startups pitching at #Dx32017’s Retail Innovation Challenge
Back in January, Dx3 announced that it was launching its first-ever Retail Innovation Challenge, giving six startup finalists…
Pinterest’s Eric Edge on bridging the gap between inspiration and action ahead of #Dx32017 talk
People are always scouring the internet for new ideas, whether it’s a recipe, a dream vacation spot, or fun activities for…
35 Canadian startups take centre stage at PayPal’s #Dx32017 Startup Zone
According to Alexander Peh, PayPal Canada’s head of mobile and market development, bigger is better. It’s the philosophy…
Shopify announces $509 million total revenue in 2016, expects up to $785 million in 2017
Shopify has released its financial results for the quarter and full year ending on December 31, 2016. The results were released…
CanCon Podcast Ep. 54: What should Shopify do about Breitbart?
In a time when an entire company can be built off a single idea, the CanCon podcast asks, who owns an idea? And who pays when…