Large Language Models (LLMs) have dramatically transformed software development since their launch three years ago, enabling rapid prototyping from simple…
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Opportunities for Startup Funding in AI and Manufacturing
On St. Patrick’s Day, I attended a breakfast event featuring Honourable David McGuinty, Canada’s Minister of National Defence, who delivered…
The Master of Management of Innovation (MMI) program at the University of Toronto is seeking employers to partner with top-tier…
In 2023, a team of engineering students from the University of Toronto—Yifei Yan, Yvonne Liu, and Aleisha Cerny—founded Serenity Power,…
As founders embark on the often hectic journey of securing funding, they might inadvertently view intellectual property (IP) as a…
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Creating AI Products with Privacy Built In
In the ongoing discourse surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) and privacy, Patricia Thaine, Cofounder and Chair of Private AI, emphasizes that…
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Altitude Accelerator Recognizes Andrew Opala with Board Excellence Award for Outstanding Leadership
Andrew Opala, former Chairman of the Board of Directors for Altitude Accelerator, is being honored with the Altitude Accelerator Award…
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Oh, Canada 2026: Will Startup Innovation Prosper During a National Reset and AI Boom?
The Canadian startup ecosystem faces significant challenges amid economic fluctuations exacerbated by U.S. tariffs and a shifting political landscape. Despite…
As startups increasingly incorporate large language models and autonomous systems into their products, the focus is shifting from mere technical…
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Oh, Canada 2026! Can Startup Innovation Thrive Amid a National Reset and an AI Bubble?
The Canadian startup ecosystem has survived the economic headwinds introduced by U.S. tariffs earlier this year and the ensuing disruption…
Launched in 2023, the organization formerly known as Brampton Angels has officially transitioned to Altitude Angels. This rebranding reflects an…
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What Happens when Drug Delivery Is Designed for Real Lives: Latchmi Raghunanan of Maman Biomedical
In North America, infertility affects one in every five couples. Despite the scale of this challenge, the current standard of…
Talent, People Management Value Proposition
Build for Strength: How Founders Use Data + Judgment to Assemble Teams that Scale
Why Team Composition Should be a Founder’s First Systems Problem Building a startup is rarely just about having a strong product or…
Digital Media and ICT Entrepreneur Stories
Ask a Founder: AI Readiness Part II – Developing Autonomous Models: Privacy and Regulatory Challenges
The post titled “Ask a Founder: Part II AI Readiness: Building Agentic Models: Privacy and Regulatory Considerations,” from Altitude Accelerator,…
Founders face a constant balancing act when making decisions about their ventures, with trade-offs among time, capital, and conviction. In…
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Creating Collaborative Systems: Amir Feizpour on the Evolution of Agentic AI Past, Present, and Future
The launch of ChatGPT by OpenAI in late 2022 marked a significant turning point in the accessibility of artificial intelligence,…
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Promising Startup Companies to Keep an Eye on in 2026: Medtech, Cleantech, and Software Innovations
Altitude Accelerator proudly acknowledges the innovative spirit of Canada’s startup ecosystem in 2025. It celebrates a select group of 12…
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Harnessing AI and IoT for Sustainable Energy: Behdad Behrami and Edgecom’s Vision
Leveraging AI & IoT in Energy – Behdad Behrami and Edgecom’s Vision for Sustainability In the landscape of energy management,…
Digital Media and ICT Education
Founder Spotlight: Manny Narayanan of PathtoCareer – Merging AI and VR for Career Growth
Ask a Founder: Manny Narayanan of PathtoCareer – Integrating AI and VR for Professional Development Manny Narayanan, founder of PathtoCareer,…
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Founder Insights: Mehdi Rahman of Talent Samurai – From Visionary Concept to Investor-Ready Startup
Summary of ‘Ask a Founder: Mehdi Rahman of Talent Samurai – Journey from Vision to Investor-Ready Venture’ Mehdi Rahman, the…