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Some entrepreneurs want to do right by their communities. For those who do, applying human-centered or community-driven approaches to business is important. The cooperative business
Some entrepreneurs want to do right by their communities. For those who do, applying human-centered or community-driven approaches to business is important. The cooperative business
Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg famously once said, “Move fast and break things,” in 2009. As we all know, much has changed since then. Even Meta, the
Like Lebron James in 2010/1, Ignacio Tartavull took his talents to South Beach. Tartavull is the CEO of Tiny Mile, a Toronto-based tech company that
At Zindi, it’s all about harnessing the power of data for social good. Celina Lee, founder, and CEO of Zindi, once worked in a corporate
Anyone with spare time and internet access can start an online business. A successful online business, however, takes perseverance and care. Whatever your product or
Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg famously once said, “Move fast and break things,” in 2009. As we all know, much has changed since then. Even Meta, the
If you enjoy immersing yourself in a good story or have aspired to become a fiction writer, then you need to know about Wattpad —
Just two decades previously, virtual reality was a thing of science fiction. Some of the most laughably bad pop culture of the ‘90s speculated on
Whether or not you run your own business, the idea sparks excitement and fear for many people, and for good reason. The prospect of getting
James Bateman has had a unique path — he worked in his family carpentry business for 9 years, went back to school to pursue his
The Big Data & AI Conference at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre brought several start-ups, speakers, and presenters this October, to discuss game-changing innovations and
Cookin is a newly launched, homemade food delivery marketplace by long-time friends and business partners Morley Ivers and Michael Baruch. The platform allows emerging and
Black Owned Toronto started as an Instagram directory to showcase Black-owned businesses after Kerin John made a New Year’s resolution in 2020 to support her
Jason Kim has had about a decade of experience in start-ups, having founded Taloflow, a software company backed by the prestigious Y Combinator, before launching
Founding and operating a start-up is far from an easy endeavor, even in the most stable of conditions. Yes, many start-ups are founded every year,
Operating a start-up in Canada has always been tough, but contending with Omicron, the most transmissible strain of COVID-19 to date, added a layer of
Many up-and-coming start-ups can benefit from participating in accelerator programs, through mentorship, industry insights, and, in many cases, financial support. Accelerators are offered in several
Silicon Valley is the Californian home of high-tech giants such as Google, Facebook, and Apple. Named after the silicon-based transistors and circuit chips that are
When one pictures a start-up company, what may come to mind is a large industrial space with ping-pong tables, free food, colourful walls, and maybe
Those who wish to make a difference in the world will never settle until they see their hard work finally paid off. Garry Bahadur is
A start-up ecosystem denotes the network of research and service organizations, incubators and accelerators, advisors and mentors, entrepreneurs, various stage start-ups, funding providers, ideas, and
In the land of ice and snow, there is an almost mythical creature—the sleek, one-horned narwhal. In the world of business, a narwhal is the
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When he’s not surfing on the Great Lakes, spending time with family, or working shifts as an emergency department physician at two busy hospitals, Dr.
When Jerry Chien met Jason Herrington at a conference in London in 2019, it was “instant bromance.” The pair spoke for hours about the problems
There’s no denying the prevalence of apps in our personal and professional lives. New ones come out each month, leading to a super-saturated marketplace. The
Things don’t always go the way we would like or imagine. We all know this and are somewhat prepared for this harsh reality. Start-ups are
The different elements of your brand should support each other to send a cohesive message. Here’s how you can show your customers what your brand really means.
Ninety-nine years after the BAND_AID® brand was formed, the company finally released their iconic product in Black and Brown skin tones—but only in America. Addressing
Luckily, the pandemic hasn’t taken a toll on Black Innovation Programs (BIP), which have been a part of Ryerson’s start-up incubator, DMZ, since 2019. They
Having spent a decade in the meat industry in the US, Jonnel Sloane had a fair idea of what he wanted to do after his
Starting a podcast is a fun and exciting journey where you can explore some of your favourite interests and build incredible connections with people within
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Five Questions to Ask Yourself Before Pitching to an Impact Investor Impact investing is making waves as the new, cool kid on the block that
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Do you want to work for yourself? Demonstrate your own abilities, set your own work hours, have people to work for your company? Then you
Tired of the 9-to-5 routine? Want to be your own boss? If you’re planning to launch your own startup, here are 10 growing industries ripe
In a Garage Amazon.com Noticing the increasing popularity of the Internet, 30-year-old Jeff Bezos decided to start a virtual store in 1994. He settled on
Sometimes, it seems every great idea is already taken. However, your idea doesn’t need to be new for your business to thrive. Successful companies like
With all this talk of climate change and new beginnings with a new decade, companies are finding themselves under more pressure to go green. But
Unicorns have been around since ancient Greek and Roman times. They’re creatures of legend: an animal, typically a pure white horse, with a large spiral
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Earlier this year, Chris Hughes, a Victoria man, was awarded payment from Transport Canada after the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal ruled in his favor, demanding
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In mid-March, Facebook experienced a huge outage that also affected its other apps, Instagram and WhatsApp. For several hours, these social media channels were down.