To reverse the effects of a warming planet, we need to remove more carbon dioxide than we emit. The launch…
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Startups and industry giants are working on innovations that could make buildings and sidewalks stores for carbon. Concrete, the world’s…
We need to talk about the synthetic dyes in our clothes
Artificial colours pollute waterways and harm textile factory workers. Natural dyes made with bacteria could be a safer alternative. Colours…
A compelling narrative can help win customers and land talent. The key is to keep it simple. Brandon Moffatt has…
The former Sears exec has navigated shifting consumer spending patterns to turn his point-of-sale financing company into a powerhouse. Peter…
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Dismantling stigma and improving access to potentially life-saving screenings
“Many newcomers only deal with a health issue once there’s an actual problem. We’re trying to get ahead of that,”…
The Canadian Cancer Society and MaRS are excited to announce the winners of The Colorectal Cancer Early Detection Challenge! Congrats…
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Networks built for downtown commuters are struggling to adapt to shifting work patterns. Several startups think on-demand services could be…
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Skill Squirrel is on a mission to help everyone land their dream job
“Everybody has skills. It’s just about making the right connections,” says Kathleen Webb, founder of Skill Squirrel. Her company was…
To build a strong corporate culture, prioritize employee fulfillment over enforced fun
Workers value personal growth, career progression and individualized experiences over one-size-fits-all socials. The folks at Oakville-based tech venture Prodigy Education…
How AI is transforming healthcare and other key insights from Mars Impact Health
The global tech ecosystem gathered at MaRS to discuss the business of healthcare and explore latest life-saving innovations. Informative, educational…
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The often-overlooked factor in a successful acquisition: compatible cultures
A merger that looks good on paper can quickly come unstuck if the two teams have radically different ways of…
‘There are a ton of opportunities’: Ethical tech leader Ashley Casovan on using AI in healthcare
The growing use of AI offers an opportunity to address historical biases against women and some minorities in medical research…
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At MaRS Impact Health, leading researchers, entrepreneurs and investors explore how new technologies are speeding up everything from diagnosis to…