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Ron Spreeuwenberg, co-founder and CEO of HiMama, dishes on his impressive tech, $10-a-day childcare, and why early-years educators deserve more…
Here are 7 Canadian tech companies planting flags in the metaverse
Behold: a new virtual world with the potential to revolutionize all sectors of the economy — and these ventures are…
Profit with purpose: Corporate venture funds look to build a better world
TELUS and Salesforce have invested millions into funds to support startups with social or environmental missions. Will other companies follow?…
How do you get a car to “see” a funny hat? Training autonomous vehicles is harder than you think
While self-driving cars are years away, Canada’s tech ecosystem is already leading the space from the front. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY…
The country’s most-promising companies work in amazing fields — from healthcare to education to mapping the world’s uncharted destinations. Summer’s…
Collision is back in Toronto; everything you need to know about expanding into Europe; and hacking for good with QueerTech….
We know that diversity and networking are crucial to business success. Here’s why combining the two will benefit your perspective…
Every year, homegrown small businesses lose billions to cyberattacks. But the cavalry is on its way. Last October, “next vehicle”…
Oil is on its way out. But electric batteries can also be dirty and dangerous
The good news: A small army of Canadian cleantech companies is developing innovations that are good for both the planet…
Planning for the end is stressful and expensive. These companies want to improve the experience — for you and your…
Canadian retail startups are bringing commerce directly to customers — in their homes, phones and the metaverse. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY…
From the return of in-person conferences at MaRS to a virtual job fair for the queer tech community, the April…
American corporations are scooping up powerhouse ventures from Canada’s cleantech sector. Experts on both sides debate the pros and cons….
How to test would-be doctors for empathy, compassion and moral fortitude
Toronto tech company Altus Assessments goes beyond the C.V., helping schools select candidates for cultural fit. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY MONICA…
MaRS Impact Health returns in person; a top venture dishes on hybrid work; and a rundown on superconductors. The May…
Looking for a new career? Canada’s innovation community is loaded with opportunities. As spring arrives in Canada (for real), so…
Canada can live with COVID — if we protect patients and workers with the right tools
As the coronavirus emergency moves into an endemic phase, the innovation sector is already working to fortify our healthcare system…
Hybrid meetings are rough. Here’s how Canada’s tech sector is fixing them
Virtual coaches, digital whiteboards and tools for empathy — these solutions are making post-pandemic offices more efficient and communal. PHOTO…
Companies need real time data and smart technology to navigate rapidly multiplying disruptions. The past two years have delivered stark…