Since 2003, Valhalla Angels have collectively completed 270+ investment deals valued at over $70 million. This Western Canada angel network, with chapters in Calgary, Edmonton, Kelowna and Vancouver, is one of the most active groups of its kind in Canada and touts the 2018 and 2019 Angel of the Year recognition within its network. We…
The path to building a successful business can get muddied as you see your startup grow. Whether you’re hoping to add to your team, launch a product into the world, or scale your business, there are numerous funding options available to you. Some options dilute your ownership, and some don’t. But there are strategic reasons…
Southwestern Ontario companies continue to innovate and expand, and we’ve rounded up a list of some of the region’s most exciting opportunities, from game development studios to cleantech ventures. 1Password: Make security simple for internet users everywhere. BetaKit just called 1Password one to watch, so we’d highly recommend taking a look at their Go Developer…
In a recent discussion about the megatrends influencing the next iteration of our world, tech analyst Carmi Levy noted that “Technology always seems to leap ahead, leaving society to catch up.” Over the past decade, businesses and consumers have seen technological advancements automate business tasks and make paces toward an accessible society. With such critical…
Rafael Introvini distinctly remembers being encouraged to seek career success in Canada. What he didn’t realize as an engineering student in Brazil in 2006, was that 12 years later in London, Ontario, he would be embarking on an even longer learning journey. “No matter if you’ve worked before, the reality is that people who…
Carmi Levy of Info-Tech Research Group knows that examining technology isn’t about predicting the future—it’s about understanding the trends that are driving the changes in our global society. As Director of Content Marketing for the world’s fastest growing information technology and advisory company, Levy is no stranger to the technological shifts that have come to…
Whether you’re still in the early stages of your career or are ready to step into a leadership role, there’s an opportunity for you in Southwestern Ontario’s innovation economy. Here are ten companies looking for fresh talent in 2020: Autodata Solutions is transforming complex data into marketing and sales solutions for the automotive industry. They’re…
From TechAlliance’s GROW Accelerator: What angel investors want to know before they invest in your tech startup.
Southwestern Ontario’s game development community showed off their latest projects at this year’s Game Slice showcase. With exhibitors from London and beyond, a diverse range of developers, artists and game enthusiasts put their efforts on display to source user feedback and new ideas from peers. Whether you’re seeking inspiration for your next project or want…
Note: This post was originally written by TechAlliance EIR Colin Macaulay. Sidebar: I have been using my biotech startup experience to encourage new life-science entrepreneurs to develop their own technologies and to avoid some common pitfalls in their startup journeys. Through this mentoring process I have encountered several common issues that I try to explore…