#StartupOpenHouse takes over Vancouver, Toronto, and Montreal this week
This week, Startup Open House is opening the doors of Canada’s startup community to the public. The event — which is…
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Koho raises $8 million from Portag3 as Paul Desmarais III and Mike Katchen join board
Vancouver-based Koho has raised an $8 million funding round from Portag3 Ventures. The company raised its first disclosed $1…
BlueCat’s Michael Hyatt explains why proposed tax changes are an attack on entrepreneurs
On the latest episode of The Disruptors, BlueCat Networks co-founder Michael Hyatt — who exited BlueCat for $400 million…
ScribbleLive acquires ion interactive to expand its content creation platform
Toronto-based ScribbleLive has acquired ion interactive, a Florida-based enterprise SaaS platform. ion interactive allows marketers…
ONRamp launches at University of Toronto to support student entrepreneurs
The University of Toronto and RBC officially launched ONRamp, a 15,000 square foot space dedicated to supporting student entrepreneurs.…
Mark Evans’ Story Spark workshop wants to help entrepreneurs explain what they do
The question “what do you do?” is one that entrepreneurs will encounter several times at networking events. But…
PayPal Canada market development lead Alex Peh joins RBC as VP of innovation
Alex Peh, PayPal Canada’s former head of mobile and market development, has made the move to RBC as its VP of innovation.…
CareGuide taps into Silicon Valley Bank as it eyes more acquisitions
CareGuide is known for its unorthodox approach to growth. After raising its seed funding from over 70 institutional investors…
Startup Canada Podcast: The future of business festivals
From creating prototypes for NASA to facilitating workshops that provide top brands with innovative ideas, Sarah St. Jules…
#ElevateToronto’s #LeanInnovation says scaling companies must think like startups
In Toronto’s tech and business scene, “lean innovation” is more than just a trending topic. It’s a central tenet of…
Right Health acquires Akira to power virtual service for physical healthcare clinics
Toronto-based Akira has been acquired by Right Health. Right Health, which is still in beta, launched in 2016 with the mission…
Nudge.ai hopes artificial intelligence will help build better human relationships
Artificial intelligence is set to transform every industry — including companies that are focused on facilitating better…
#ElevateFinTech says the future of the internet lies in blockchain
If the dialogue at Elevate Toronto is any indication, the future of businesses and technology in Toronto is diverse, driven…
Toronto-Montreal hyperloop plan considered among top 10 in the world
Hyperloop One, an LA-based company that has built a fully-operational hyperloop system, announced the winners of its Hyperloop…
#ElevateAI shares Canada’s AI story: how we led, lost, and are back again
Over the past three days, Elevate Toronto has explored the present and future of industries like FinTech, health, and work.…