Navigating the Future of International Technology
They say the average person spends five years of their life waiting in line. I’m not entirely sure who ‘they’ are, but if you’ve ever had to wait in line to order at a restaurant in Toronto, it can sometimes feel like an eternity, especially if you’re hungry. The idea for Grabb came to life…
The CanadianFinTechsector is a hot topic, as several Canadian companies have recently launched or raised funding to shift not just the way the financial industry operates, but how we deal with money. Last week on BNN’sThe Disruptors, three such companies, Grouplend, Payso, and Wealthsimple, pitched their attempt at disruption. Recently, Kevin Sandhu, CEO of Grouplend,…
Tech and finance are starting to intertwine in Canada. A few short hours afterShopify opened tradingat the Toronto Stock Exchange, HIGHLINE hosted an event in partnership with the TSX and TSX Venture Exchange Tuesday, aimed at exploring the current tech startup landscape in Canada while putting a spotlight on next generation of Canadian tech companies….
Women’s participation in Canada’s tech sector has remained stagnant over the last decade, and according to research conducted by#MoveTheDialandFeminuityhalf of women surveyed believe tech companies do not want to hire them. “Lots of folks are talking about ‘diversity being our strength,’ but yet, we’re not seeing the rubber hit the road.” The two diversity-focused organizations…
From financial innovation to product development, Wednesday’s #ElevateTechFest had something for everyone. In a packed auditorium at the MaRS Discovery District, some of the best and brightest of Canada’s AI industry came together to talk about strengths, challenges, and what’s next in Canada. Sustaining government support Radical Ventures partner and Vector Institute chair Ed Clark…
If you’re interested in retail and how technology is playing a major part in reshaping it, then you might want to consider heading to an event this week called “The Future of Retail: Building a Bridge Between Startups & Brands.” Toronto-based acceleratorINcubeshas arranged an insightful night that includes an esteem group of individuals that will…
The first round of speakers has been announced for #BCTECHSummit, an annual event organized by Innovate BC and sponsored by Rogers. Thirteen speakers are currently listed to speak at the summit, including Markus Frind, founder of Plenty of Fish, Henrique Dubagras, founder and CEO of Brex, and Mike Silagadze, founder and CEO of Top Hat,…
Hundreds of CEOsof leading Canadian innovation and tech companies have signed an open letter to various Government of Canada departments, calling for stronger supports for the sector amid COVID-19. “The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the landscape – and these same companies need more certainty.” Theletter, developed by MaRS Discovery District, is addressed to Minister of…
COVID-19 is disrupting Canadian business in ways many of today’s founders have never experienced. Startups across the country have been forced to hit the pause button on growth in order to survive this black swan event. “We all are going to get through this. There’s just a lot of tough things you’re going to have…
The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) launched its Community Investment Program (CIP) last year with a goal to make the internet better for all Canadians. A portion of all domain registrations would help various projects come to “measurably improve the Canadian Internet” and CIRA committed to invest up to $1 million, but delivered a total…