Startup Podcast: Driving FinTech in Gastown with Beanworks’ Catherine Dahl
Whether you’re running a logistics startup or breaking ground in healthcare wearables, founders need to encourage problem-solving,…
Vancouver
Vancouver Tech Podcast Ep.88: Brittany Whitmore, Exvera Communications
Brittany Whitmore of Exvera Communications joins host Drew Ogryzek to discuss PR in the world of tech, including 3D printing,…
Amazon reportedly closing leasing deals for Toronto and Vancouver offices
Amazon is on the verge of closing leasing deals to open new offices in Toronto and Vancouver, according to a report by The…
Picniic launches data-tracking virtual assistant to help families stay organized
Vancouver-based Picniic, a digital platform that brings families’ activities and data into one single platform, has launched…
Vancouver-based cognitiveVR, Halifax-based Imposium selected to join Verizon Ventures’ Media Tech Venture Studio
New Jersey’s Verizon Ventures, a VC arm of Verizon, and R/GA have announced the eight startups that are participating…
Vancouver-based Koho hiring Toronto team, including VP of Finance and COO
Vancouver-based Koho is hiring a Toronto team. The company is hiring for 18 positions across departments like engineering,…
Today in company updates: thisopenspace brings Shopify POS to pop-ups, SourceKnowledge opens Toronto & LA offices
This week, several Canadian startups have made announcements, launching new features, partnerships, and more. Here’s the…
Mio Global appoints new CEO while founder Liz Dickinson moves to executive chairperson role
Vancouver-based Mio Global, which offers heart rate monitoring wristbands and watches, announced that Peter Taylor has been…
RentMoola raises $5 million to accelerate growth in North America
RentMoola has raised a $5 million funding round led by Calgary-based TriView Capital. The company said the funding will further…
Victory Square announces new venture arm dedicated to personalized healthtech
Victory Square has announced the creation of a new venture arm, Victory Square Health. Victory Square said the new venture…
Slack reportedly raising $250 million with $5 billion valuation
Slack is reportedly raising $250 million USD, according to a report from Bloomberg. The funding round would put Slack at a…
Today in key hires: Sortable begins growth of Toronto team, Vision Critical announces new CRO
Two Canadian startups announced major additions to their teams; BetaKit pulled together this roundup to give you the latest…
viaSport and Microsoft launch Accessibility Sport Hub to make BC sports more inclusive
Vancouver-based viaSport has partnered with Microsoft Canada to develop and launch Accessibility Sport Hub (ASH), an online…
Report: Toronto is the fastest-growing, second-cheapest tech talent market in North America
Toronto is the fastest growing tech talent market in North America, according to a new report by CBRE, a Los Angeles-based…
Vancouver-based Mojio powering Rogers’ first connected car device
Rogers has turned to Mojio to power its first connected car solution. Targeted to its Share Everything customers, Rogers’…