May 10, 2024 1055 words | 5 mins.By: Randy Gaudreau During the hot summers of Venezuela, it’s not uncommon to see a Chichero drawing a crowd. Often dressed in white robes, these iconic mobile vendors take to the busy city…
In late 2018, one of Corey Shelson’s clients at 44 North Digital Marketing, the full-service digital marketing agency he founded in 205, approached him with a request. Matt Vanos, owner of Mount Brydges-based Vanos Insulations Ltd., had built a piece…
originally published: 2024-04-29 16:42:59 Lastly, Peterson discusses the harsh reality of startup failures, emphasizing that many such failures occur because the financial runway was not adequately planned. Founders often face a critical juncture where they decide whether to continue pouring…
Only a fraction of venture capital funding goes to women-led companies. For the co-founders of Noa Therapeutics, finding the right angel investor helped fuel the development of their biotech startup. As co-founders of the Toronto-based biotech company Noa Therapeutics, Serena…
May 2, 2024 As a seasoned veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces, Mike Nelson intimately understands the potential benefits of leveraging commercial scale and innovation within a military framework. However, it wasn’t until his experience pursuing an executive MBA at…
originally published: 2024-04-30 17:14:08 BREADY The BReady Talent Platform is a virtual marketplace that connects talent with employers, including startups and SMEs, hiring for tech and business roles in Brampton and Mississauga. The platform utilizes an advanced matching algorithm to match…
The results of a new survey highlight tax changes and other challenges faced by Canadian startups — and the need for policies that foster innovation and growth. From massive investments in AI to additional funding for the SR&ED program…
May 1, 2024 When you can see the tulips starting to appear around the Dow’s lake area, you know spring is finally on the way! While the springtime sunshine and colours can definitely put a smile on our face, more…
originally published: 2024-04-29 13:58:44 We are excited to announce Altitude is hiring four students for Summer 2024. If you are between the ages of 15 to 30 years old, you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and you are…
10 PRINT "Lessons from Commodore 64’s legacy "; Gen X founders felt a wave of nostalgia when former Commodore executive Robert Lane visited the Communitech Hub on April 1. Lane worked for the company when it introduced the Commodore 64,…
In a significant move to boost Ontario’s economy, the provincial government has announced an update to the Building Ontario Businesses Initiative (BOBI) to increase public procurement opportunities for Ontario-based businesses. This move will not only break down barriers and provide…
The Business + Higher Education Roundtable (BHER) is pleased to announce nine new work-integrated learning (WIL) partnerships. Thanks to generous support from the Government of Canada, post-secondary institutions and industry organizations will activate innovative approaches to increase access to experiential…
Emily Mercy was a university business student with a background in renewable energy. She had also learned a lot about finance as she approached her fourth and final year of post-secondary education. However, it was a social finance forum in…
A new report suggests First Nations in Canada could add as much as $1 billion to their collective economy if they focused on buying supplies from Indigenous companies. The report, released Thursday from eSupply Canada, found 396 First Nations in…
London’s film and television industry status has seen a surge in activity in recent years, with notable productions such as The Amazing Race Canada, The Changeling, Harbour House, How to Die Alone, and The Green Screen Saga all being shot right here in the city. Among…
After nearly two years of relying on government grants, Tenomix Co-Founder and CEO Saumik Biswas decided in January 2023 that he needed venture capital to take the company to its next stage of growth. The timing wasn’t ideal. Rising interest…
Passionate about Crafting Compelling Web Content? (Summer Intern Role – 37.5 hours/wk) Are you a skilled journalist with a knack for captivating online audiences? Boundless Accelerator™ is on the lookout for a full-time journalist to spearhead its website’s content strategy.…
Why transit is a key element in creating a fair and equitable society. When Jennifer Pennell-Ajie set out to help fix Fort Erie, Ont.’s struggling bus system in 2019, she instantly found herself up against a number of formidable obstacles.…
The51 met with NLPatent Co-Founders Stephanie Curcio and James Stonehill to hear their founding story, learn more about their platform and the team making it happen, and welcome them as one of their Fund II portfolio companies…(Read more)Originally published on…
Reducing our environmental impact and combating climate change requires more than bringing reusable bags to the store or using paper straws. Finding more sustainable alternatives to many of our daily activities, which drive the majority of energy and water usage…
WETechAlliance is looking for individuals whose skills, passion, and experience align with our current mission and vision. WETechAlliance’s Mission is to help grow tech innovation-based companies start, sell, scale in Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent. WETechAlliance’s Vision is to…
CEO Vincent Ircandia shares his game plan for turning die-hard spectators into valuable team assets. Just about every entrepreneur stresses the importance of having a winning mindset, but Vincent Ircandia takes that sentiment to heart. The CEO and co-founder of…
Senior Executives from Top Canadian Firms to Represent the Future of Work WINDSOR, ON, April 16, 2024 – Picsume, a Windsor-founded tech company revolutionizing the recruitment process, announced its advisory board today. From diverse industry backgrounds and a broad scope of…
With continued emphasis on well-being to build productivity, engagement and creativity in our regular everyday lives, ventures such as DifferentMatters are presented with endless opportunities to innovate the way businesses, employees and individuals view their workplace culture. In another one of such pursuits, President at DifferentMatters, Todd Attridge and Special Projects…
originally published: 2024-04-15 18:52:00 McCabe mentions the importance of understanding your customer, particularly early adopters of your MVP. These, in large part, will give voice to your product’s robustness against the competition. In addition, he asserts these early adopters will…
Semiconductors are still in the spotlightThe importance of semiconductors became clear during the COVID-19 pandemic, when snarled global supply chains exposed weaknesses in the world’s overreliance on one part of the world for manufacturing of such critical components. Increasing tension…
In the dynamic world of residential sales, the initial connection with potential renters or buyers is crucial. QuickCasa emerged as a groundbreaking solution designed specifically for residential communities. By integrating the power of conversational AI, QuickCasa transforms the initial stages…
(DJ Khaled voice) …and another one! Miovision continued its acquisition streak by purchasing Beaverton, Oregon-based Traffic Technology Services (TTS). The company is Miovision’s second acquisition in 2024, following the purchase of traffic data collection company CJ Hensch & Associates in…
Nadia Ladak met one of the first rules of entrepreneurship by identifying a gap in serving a market – a market that happens to comprise half the world. “It’s an issue that affects half the population yet there had been…
Mar 12, 2024 By: Randy Gaudreau1,375 words – 7 minutes “That’s just the way we’ve always done it.” Even if the quote above isn’t directly attributable to anyone, it’s one that’s commonly echoed by many business owners who are perfectly…
We were lucky to catch up with Stephanie Curcio recently and have shared our conversation below. Hi Stephanie, thanks for joining us today. How did you come up with the idea for your business? Being an intellectual property professional working…
Posted in News, Press Releases Mar 14, 2024 NATO Collaboration Will Fuel New Global Opportunity and Impact in Canada’s Capital, a Global Tech Hub Ottawa, Ontario – March 14, 2024: Area X.O, the R&D complex operated by Invest Ottawa that…
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Mar 20, 2024 1015 words | 5 minutesBy: Amanda Speroni In today’s world, startups are always looking for new ways to accelerate growth and expansion. This year, Invest Ottawa collaborated with the Institut Innovation Gatineau and the Consulate General of…
Expansion projects by four companies will create 153 new, local jobs WINDSOR, ON, April 11, 2024 – The Ontario government is supporting $125 million in investments by four companies to expand local manufacturing capacity in the automotive and food processing…
Congratulations to Stephanie Curcio, CEO & Co-Founder at NLPatent, Sheida Shahi, CEO & Co-Founder at Adaptis, and Laura Gabor, COO & Co-Founder at ecologicca who were recognized in The Peak’s Emerging Leaders 2024…(Read more). Originally published on The Peak Original…
A Q&A with Innovation Factory’s CEO, David Carter On April 2, 2024, Innovation Factory and Haltech Regional Innovation Centre announced their amalgamation. Known for helping entrepreneurs and start-ups launch, build, and scale their businesses, the two organizations have combined their…
Toronto-based fintech company Brim Financial, which provides a digital platform and services for credit card issuance and management, has announced a Series C raise of $85 million. “This funding will accelerate Brim’s growth and fuel our international expansion,” said CEO…
In an interview with CanadianSME Small Business Magazine, Nadia Ladak, the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Marlow, shared her inspiring journey from conceptualizing Marlow during her university days to establishing it as a gender-inclusive, eco-friendly menstrual care brand…(Read more).…
Ottawa innovators are using the cellulose structures found in fruits and veggies to develop plant-based meats. The unusual method also holds great promise for treating spinal cord injuries. Étienne Cuerrier is not someone you’d expect to work in vegan cuisine.…
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