Women and Color launches to address underrepresentation of women and POC at tech events
Thanks in large part to social media, the voices of women and people of colour calling out racism and sexism in many spheres…
Toronto
#SMWiTO to celebrate Toronto’s “thriving” digital media industry
Social media can be a confusing world to navigate for businesses; if it’s not done right, a business can look like it’s…
Google Canada gives Toronto YouTubers access to resources with new creator space
Google today announced the opening of a new YouTube creator space, giving the video platform’s Toronto-based content makers…
Transpod wants to bring its Canadian-made hyperloop to the world
Since Elon Musk put forward the concept of a fifth mode of transportation — known as the hyperloop — to the public, teams…
MaRS adds Square to its roster of FinTech partners
Last year, MaRS launched its FinTech cluster to address the need for FinTech startups and financial institutions to work together.…
Tony Lacavera says Canada can be a leader in quantum computing at Canadian Club Toronto panel
Canadian founders aren’t shy about expressing the fact that Canada is a great place to grow a business; with business support…
Wattpad launches multi-channel network to co-produce Wattpad stories for film
With 45 million unique users and an average of 30 minutes of engagement within its mobile app, Wattpad has established itself…
Startup Canada Podcast: Wattpad’s Allen Lau on the importance of perseverance
While serial entrepreneur Allen Lau knows first-hand how difficult it can be to build a startup, he also knows how rewarding…
Decentral launches initiative to encourage collaboration in building Canada’s FinTech ecosystem
Toronto-based Decentral, which acts as a hub for disruptive technologies by offering blockchain consulting services and FinTech…
TeaBot’s Rehman Merali says good hardware companies don’t just sell hardware
The razorblade business model — where companies don’t sell an actual product on its own, but make revenue off the refills…
Cubbyspot removing the headache from daycare wait times on #TheDisruptors
When it comes to finding daycare services in major cities like Toronto, many parents share the same complaints — finding…
TranQool hosting startup mental health workshop in Toronto on May 3
Working in the startup community can be rewarding for those excited about taking on a lot more responsibility on a small team,…
Kanetix partners with ClientDesk to build up insurance digitization platform
Kanetix, an online insurance marketplace for consumers seeking insurance rates, has announced a partnership with Toronto-based…
Startup jobs of the week: AquaMobile, Shopify, Sortable, Idea Couture, Hubba
Every day, Canada’s best startups post the latest job opportunities on the BetaKit Job Board; from early stage to series…
TubeMogul explains how it solves advertising fragmentation on #TheDisruptors
In the past few decades, advertisers could rely on television to reach across demographics video viewing options like video…