Post-Vaccine and Post-Omicron: What is the State of Start-Ups?
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
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
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
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
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
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
With COVID-19 impacting the economy and causing two lockdown periods, many enterprising souls have found creative ways to earn a few extra dollars within unique
Your business thrives when innovation meets the market. You continuously work to improve your internal operations and develop new products. Here is a quick guide
In 2017, serial entrepreneur Ariel Mashiyev took over a small three-year-old company that had developed a simple visitor sign-in app for businesses. Three years later,
Between 2013-2018, two-of-the-top three fastest-growing tech markets were Toronto and Vancouver (one and three, respectively). Canada’s strong university system and immigration policies attract high-skilled immigrants,
What marketing campaign would be best suited for your business? It’s a question that eventually comes up for any entrepreneur and there isn’t a one
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
Millennials – people between the ages of 24 and 39 – now make up the largest age group in Canada, surpassing even the number of
Family – they have your back when times are bad and are there to cheer you on when times are good. When done correctly, people
When building your business, there’s no one better to learn from than the very best. Whether your business is small or medium-sized, you have probably
If the lure of exploring the world while working from anywhere that has WiFi sounds appealing, you’re not alone. According to recent estimates, 17 million
Thanks to the internet and TV shows like Shark Tank and Dragons’ Den, we now better understand an investor’s thought process and why some businesses
Wouldn’t it be nice to quit your day job to start a business? Maybe you’re already working on your new endeavour as a side-hustle, but
The Crowd has Spoken We all know there is strength in numbers. Crowdfunding – a fundraising technique whereby a venture or project raises small amounts
A wise man once said that failure is a stepping stone to success. Becoming an entrepreneur is not an easy task, but one thing that
Anyone with spare time and internet access can start an online business. A successful online business, however, takes perseverance and care. Whatever your product
You’ve been waiting for years for a brilliant business idea to come to you, but with no luck. Your creative muse seems to have