#Dx32016: How Kik will use chat bots to sell products to teens (and everyone else)
First it was desktop, then mobile, and now, according to Paul Gray, Waterloo-based Kik’s director of platform services,…
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#Dx32016: Pepper the sassy robot dreams of changing retail
Pepper, the first humanoid robot with virtual emotions, went on sale in Japan this summer and is now coming to North America.…
PopRX partnering with Ask The Doctor on its ATD Works platform
After Ask The Doctor announced that it was releasing a virtual healthcare platform for employers in Ontario, it’s clear…
#Dx32016: Entrepreneurs must embrace “quiet voice” of creativity in a tech-obsessed world
Since Dx3 started five years ago, it’s attracted some of the best thinkers in the digital industry. Throughout this time,…
Kensington Venture Partners exceeds target with $306 million Kensington Venture Fund
Kensington Capital Partners, an independent Canadian investor in alternative assets, announced the final closing of its Kensington…
Postmedia acquires social amplification platform Ampifii
Postmedia Network announced that it has acquired Ampifii, a sponsored content amplification platform that helps brands manage…
Lending Loop halts new loan requests amidst talks with “securities regulatory authorities”
Toronto-based Lending Loop posted a notice on its website yesterday stating that the startup has suspended new loan requests…
Startup Next Toronto seeking early and late-stage companies for spring cohort
Startup Next Toronto, an offshoot program powered by Techstars, is accepting applications for its spring cohort. Startup Next…
Influitive raises additional $8.2 million, acquires Ironark software
Toronto-based Influitive, a B2B advocate marketing platform, announced that it has raised an additional $8.2 million in a series…
Do Your Own Mortgage cuts out the middleman to get customers cash back
Everyone’s heard of a DIY project, but not many know that you can also do your own mortgage — and get cash back in…
FreshBooks’ Mike McDerment challenges entrepreneurs to impact the future today
Like many entrepreneurs, FreshBooks CEO and founder Mike McDerment started his company in his parents’ basement — and…
How Statflo helps wireless retailers like Telus stay on top of customer service
As The Disruptors co-host Amber Kanwar put it, most people don’t know too many friends and family members who love dealing…
Top five reasons why the Canadian tech community needs to go to #Dx32016
The Dx3 Canada conference is back again with another impressive lineup of speakers, exhibits, and interactive sessions. Between…
Mike Katchen says BMO tried to build its own Wealthsimple to compete in growing FinTech market
Despite being an 18-month-old company, Wealthsimple has emerged as one of the top FinTech startups that are making the big…
TSX Venture Exchange announces the 2016 TSX Venture 50
TSX Venture Exchange officially announced its 2016 TSX Venture 50, an annual ranking of the top performing companies across…