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While I love having conferences close to home, I was really excited to see the news that the Collision Tech Conference , considered to be one of America’s fastest-growing tech conference, is moving to Toronto, Canada in 2019. Toronto, ON M6K 3C3, Canada. MORE
Canada has a huge, near-term competitive opportunity over to the US. . This is a gift to Canada around entrepreneurship, and I’ve already seen the impact of it in many places. Many companies I’m involved in are exploring offices in Canada, especially Vancouver (for the Seattle folks) and Toronto (for the east coast folks) since it’s so difficult to get work visas in the US for employees. I’ve always liked Canada. MORE
Canada regularly tops global rankings of business friendliness, economic stability, and skilled workforce. It has an efficient and transparent regulatory framework that makes the process of opening a company in Canada relatively straightforward. MORE
Canada Forum on Mental Health and Productivity at her offices in Denver on 9/26. Canada Forum on Mental Health and Productivity appeared first on Feld Thoughts. I recently talked to Larissa Herda, the CEO of TW Telecom (in the process of being acquired by Level 3). MORE
I read the announcement today that Canada has just launched a Start-Up Visa Program. By doing so, they are saying to the world “welcome immigrant entrepreneurs – please come start your business in Canada.” While Canada is plowing forward making it easy for immigrant entrepreneurs to move to Canada and start companies, the US efforts are now entirely focused on “comprehensive immigration reform.” Canada is showing real leadership. MORE
Carmen lives and works in Markham, Ontario,Canada. Let’s get the ball rolling… My name is Carmen Tsang, I was born in Hong Kong and move to Canada for good about 10 years ago after I completed my degree in education. MORE
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Canada plans to create a new class of visa for immigrant entrepreneurs, specifically with the goal of attracting those in the technology sector to come to the country and start new companies. Canada then loses that talent to other countries. Canada Entrepreneur News MORE
Jeff lives and works in Musquodoboit Harbour, Nova Scotia, Canada. My name is Jeff Quigley and I live in a small coastal community called Musquodoboit Harbour (pronounced musk-o-dob-it) in Nova Scotia Canada. MORE
It was much harder for a “remote” company in the Mid West, Europe, or Canada to draw any attention to themselves. News Albert Wenger canada marketplaces New York City Point NIne Capital San Francisco Silicon Valley Software as a service Union Square Venture venture capital version one ventures If we look back ten years, the venture world was quite different. Investors weren’t too keen on investing out of town. MORE
Constance lives and works in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In our 12 Questions blog series, we feature interviews with someone from the crowdSPRING community. For these interviews, we pick people who add value to our community – in the blog, in the forums, in the projects. MORE
oi and Cristian Strat, founders of Summify (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Two years ago , Danny Robinson, Maura Rodgers and myself started to lobby for a Startup Visa Canada that would make it easier for foreign (tech) entrepreneurs to start their company in Canada. Mircea Pa?oi MORE
Ann lives and works in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Hi Everyone, My name is Ann Lowe and I am a resident of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, the Nation’s capital city….Yes Sorry Toronto and those of the world that believe that Toronto is the Capital of Canada, it is not! MORE
Co-working life Real Estate basement office business Growth Business Owners Canada contractor documentation equipment expenses home office investing Office overhead Renovation Small Business storage workplace MORE
Onshore immigrant employees in Canada. That’s one reason there’s a growing trend for tech companies to open offices in Canada , as Canada is willing to grant visas to practically any highly skilled worker with a salaried job. For example, Shopify acquired Jet Cooper , one of Canada’s top user experience and design firms. News canada Facebook hiring Jet Cooper Shopify talent Vancouver MORE
They recently sold SiteCondor, website auditing tools for digital agencies and content marketers, to gShift Labs, based in Toronto, Canada. The terms of the deal were not […] The post Austin-based SiteCondor Sold to gShift of Canada appeared first on SiliconHills. Judd Lyon and Sebastian Brocher accomplished what a lot of entrepreneurs strike out to do in Austin. They bootstrapped their startup and sold it for a handsome profit. MORE
Onshore immigrant employees in Canada. That’s one reason there’s a growing trend for tech companies to open offices in Canada , as Canada is willing to grant visas to practically any highly skilled worker with a salaried job. For example, Shopify acquired Jet Cooper , one of Canada’s top user experience and design firms. News canada Facebook hiring Jet Cooper Shopify talent Vancouver MORE
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Favor, an app-based delivery service, is going international with its first delivery service set to launch in Toronto, Canada on Thursday. And the Austin-based startup will rename itself Favour in Canada to adapt to the local culture and customs. in most of the Toronto metro […] The post Favor Launches Internationally with Service in Canada appeared first on SiliconHills. Austin Canada Favor Favour International MORE
With a web hosting company in Canada you know that customer support is positioned in the same country as your business, so those on the other line will better understand your use of the language and they’ll also be aware of issues occurring within networks close by. Others Canada web hosting MORE
One of the most commonly misunderstood concepts when getting terminated from a job in Canada is the term “wrongful dismissal”. The law is quite specific as to what constitutes legal dismissal in Canada, but wrongful dismissal is actually based on something altogether different. MORE
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Austin-based SalesVu just released its latest mobile payment application, SalesVu 2.0 for iPhone’s and iPad’s. The new update solidifies SalesVu’s technology leadership position as the only mobile payment solution with centralized cloud-based management, reporting, and social media marketing. Continue reading → News Release MORE
Entrepreneurs in Canada have lots of advantages with its thriving startup ecosystem and government grant support programs. But it’s no secret that having no credit or bad credit can be a huge hindrance in trying to buy a car, especially in Canada. MORE
Starting next week, I will be presenting themes from SAP Nation across the US and Canada as part of the Rimini Executive Briefing series “Unleash your SAP X Factors” (register here). MORE
Photo credit: Canada flag from Shutterstock. One of the countries gaining momentum with the early-stage start-up community is Canada, and for good reason. While I’m now based in Redwood City, our origins 20 years ago started in Calgary, Canada. Immigrating from Canada to the U.S. MORE
Hosting a successful conference starts with choosing the right venue and locale. For Collision, Toronto is building an inclusive type of innovation that brings people together to solve the world's biggest challenges and that's an attractive proposition. . MORE
For Toronto (and most of Canada), diversity is our nation’s identity and pride. The differences are quite clear: Canada Day celebrates confederation, and July 4 th celebrates Independence Day. News Canada Culture Diversity Ecosystem Silicon Valley Toronto MORE
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Freescale announced its acquisition of Ottawa, Canada-based CogniVue Corp. Freescale, a microchip maker based in Austin, is a market leader in making sensor, microcontroller and microprocessor solutions for automotive radar and vision applications. […] The post Freescale Buys Canada-based CogniVue appeared first on SiliconHills. to boost its position in the autonomous vehicles and advanced driver assistance systems market. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. MORE
In the mean time, Canada and the UK are being very forward looking about their immigration policy in the context of immigration. Startup Visa Canada immigration london TechStars Last week TechStars London was approved for the UK Entrepreneurs’ Visa. If you are accepted to TechStars London , you now automatically get the UK Entrepreneurs’ Visa. The approval will allow TechStars London teams from outside of the EU to work in the UK for up to three years. MORE
As part of a series of transformational changes to Canada’s immigration system, the Start-Up Visa Program aims to link international entrepreneurs with private sector organizations in Canada that have experience working with startups to provide essential resources. MORE
The tech job landscape across Canada has continued to grow. In 2018, Canada had a record-low unemployment rate and as a result we are seeing more companies, startups and online-based businesses dedicated to serving the niche-jobs industry. of Canada’s economic output. MORE
Over the past twenty years, Mathieu Chantelois has played an instrumental role in nonprofit marketing campaigns, served as editor for film magazine Famous Quebec during its transition to Le magazine Cineplex, and started the Green Space Festival, a fundraiser for the LGBT community in Canada. MORE
At our firm, ff Venture Capital , we didn’t aim to go to Canada, but ended up there anyway. seed-focused investor with as many investments in Canada. For Americans in particular, the dropping Canadian dollar makes investing in Canada significantly more attractive. MORE
Last week, I wrote a post talking about why Canada Is Going To Be The Next, Great, Entrepreneurial Tech Country. I’ve watched Matt and team build a strong portfolio of companies in Canada and in parts of the US. Investments Canada golden ventures partner funds MORE
News Artificial intelligence Canada Innnovation Rotman School of Management University of British Columbia University of Toronto ScarboroughVery often, start-ups fail at the earliest stages. They might get the wrong advice at a critical point, or they can’t raise the first hundreds of thousands of dollars required to move from prototype to initial product. MORE
And, it’s in this spirit, that I am super proud to see Canada Learning Code go live. Canada Learning Code is a national initiative that works with all sectors to increase access to coding education, computational thinking, and other 21 st century skills across Canada. Launched by the team behind Ladies Learning Code , Canada Learning Code’s mission is to make sure that every Canadian has the opportunity to build technology, not just consume it. MORE
Georgian Partners, based in Toronto, Canada, led the Series B round. Shipwell, which makes an online platform for any business to ship and track freight easily, announced Thursday that it has raised $35 million. MORE
Jeff lives and works in Musquodoboit Harbour, Nova Scotia, Canada. My name is Jeff Quigley and I live in a small coastal community called Musquodoboit Harbour (pronounced musk-o-dob-it) in Nova Scotia Canada. MORE
Just recently the EU reached a more limited agreement with Canada and the entire process took 7 years. Real estate investors active in Europe cheered 2019 because it was an excellent year. MORE
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YoungUpstarts
JULY 16, 2019
The tech job landscape across Canada has continued to grow. In 2018, Canada had a record-low unemployment rate and as a result we are seeing more companies, startups and online-based businesses dedicated to serving the niche-jobs industry. of Canada’s economic output.
Feld Thoughts
APRIL 26, 2018
Canada has a huge, near-term competitive opportunity over to the US. . This is a gift to Canada around entrepreneurship, and I’ve already seen the impact of it in many places. Many companies I’m involved in are exploring offices in Canada, especially Vancouver (for the Seattle folks) and Toronto (for the east coast folks) since it’s so difficult to get work visas in the US for employees. I’ve always liked Canada.
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Version One Ventures
JANUARY 24, 2013
oi and Cristian Strat, founders of Summify (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Two years ago , Danny Robinson, Maura Rodgers and myself started to lobby for a Startup Visa Canada that would make it easier for foreign (tech) entrepreneurs to start their company in Canada. Mircea Pa?oi
The Startup Magazine
NOVEMBER 27, 2018
Entrepreneurs in Canada have lots of advantages with its thriving startup ecosystem and government grant support programs. But it’s no secret that having no credit or bad credit can be a huge hindrance in trying to buy a car, especially in Canada.
The Startup Magazine
JUNE 27, 2019
Canada regularly tops global rankings of business friendliness, economic stability, and skilled workforce. It has an efficient and transparent regulatory framework that makes the process of opening a company in Canada relatively straightforward.
Feld Thoughts
JANUARY 25, 2013
I read the announcement today that Canada has just launched a Start-Up Visa Program. By doing so, they are saying to the world “welcome immigrant entrepreneurs – please come start your business in Canada.” While Canada is plowing forward making it easy for immigrant entrepreneurs to move to Canada and start companies, the US efforts are now entirely focused on “comprehensive immigration reform.” Canada is showing real leadership.
Version One Ventures
OCTOBER 6, 2016
And, it’s in this spirit, that I am super proud to see Canada Learning Code go live. Canada Learning Code is a national initiative that works with all sectors to increase access to coding education, computational thinking, and other 21 st century skills across Canada. Launched by the team behind Ladies Learning Code , Canada Learning Code’s mission is to make sure that every Canadian has the opportunity to build technology, not just consume it.
YoungUpstarts
APRIL 29, 2018
With a web hosting company in Canada you know that customer support is positioned in the same country as your business, so those on the other line will better understand your use of the language and they’ll also be aware of issues occurring within networks close by. Others Canada web hosting
SiliconHills
AUGUST 25, 2015
Favor, an app-based delivery service, is going international with its first delivery service set to launch in Toronto, Canada on Thursday. And the Austin-based startup will rename itself Favour in Canada to adapt to the local culture and customs. in most of the Toronto metro […] The post Favor Launches Internationally with Service in Canada appeared first on SiliconHills. Austin Canada Favor Favour International
ReadWriteStart
MAY 3, 2018
While I love having conferences close to home, I was really excited to see the news that the Collision Tech Conference , considered to be one of America’s fastest-growing tech conference, is moving to Toronto, Canada in 2019. Toronto, ON M6K 3C3, Canada.
YoungUpstarts
JUNE 1, 2019
One of the most commonly misunderstood concepts when getting terminated from a job in Canada is the term “wrongful dismissal”. The law is quite specific as to what constitutes legal dismissal in Canada, but wrongful dismissal is actually based on something altogether different.
Feld Thoughts
MAY 3, 2018
Last week, I wrote a post talking about why Canada Is Going To Be The Next, Great, Entrepreneurial Tech Country. I’ve watched Matt and team build a strong portfolio of companies in Canada and in parts of the US. Investments Canada golden ventures partner funds
The Next Web
JANUARY 24, 2013
As part of a series of transformational changes to Canada’s immigration system, the Start-Up Visa Program aims to link international entrepreneurs with private sector organizations in Canada that have experience working with startups to provide essential resources.
YoungUpstarts
MARCH 13, 2019
Over the past twenty years, Mathieu Chantelois has played an instrumental role in nonprofit marketing campaigns, served as editor for film magazine Famous Quebec during its transition to Le magazine Cineplex, and started the Green Space Festival, a fundraiser for the LGBT community in Canada.
YFS Magazine
MAY 1, 2018
Hosting a successful conference starts with choosing the right venue and locale. For Collision, Toronto is building an inclusive type of innovation that brings people together to solve the world's biggest challenges and that's an attractive proposition. .
The Next Web
SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
Canada plans to create a new class of visa for immigrant entrepreneurs, specifically with the goal of attracting those in the technology sector to come to the country and start new companies. Canada then loses that talent to other countries. Canada Entrepreneur News
SiliconHills
SEPTEMBER 10, 2015
Freescale announced its acquisition of Ottawa, Canada-based CogniVue Corp. Freescale, a microchip maker based in Austin, is a market leader in making sensor, microcontroller and microprocessor solutions for automotive radar and vision applications. […] The post Freescale Buys Canada-based CogniVue appeared first on SiliconHills. to boost its position in the autonomous vehicles and advanced driver assistance systems market. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Feld Thoughts
AUGUST 17, 2014
Canada Forum on Mental Health and Productivity at her offices in Denver on 9/26. Canada Forum on Mental Health and Productivity appeared first on Feld Thoughts. I recently talked to Larissa Herda, the CEO of TW Telecom (in the process of being acquired by Level 3).
SiliconHills
SEPTEMBER 4, 2015
They recently sold SiteCondor, website auditing tools for digital agencies and content marketers, to gShift Labs, based in Toronto, Canada. The terms of the deal were not […] The post Austin-based SiteCondor Sold to gShift of Canada appeared first on SiliconHills. Judd Lyon and Sebastian Brocher accomplished what a lot of entrepreneurs strike out to do in Austin. They bootstrapped their startup and sold it for a handsome profit.
The Startup Magazine
JANUARY 28, 2020
Just recently the EU reached a more limited agreement with Canada and the entire process took 7 years. Real estate investors active in Europe cheered 2019 because it was an excellent year.
crowdSPRING Blog
SEPTEMBER 15, 2010
Carmen lives and works in Markham, Ontario,Canada. Let’s get the ball rolling… My name is Carmen Tsang, I was born in Hong Kong and move to Canada for good about 10 years ago after I completed my degree in education.
crowdSPRING Blog
MARCH 6, 2011
Related posts: 12 Questions: Meet Ann Lowe (Canada). 12 Questions: Meet Jeff Quigley (Canada). 12 Questions: Meet Carmen Tsang (Canada). In our 12 Questions blog series, we feature interviews with someone from the crowdSPRING community.
crowdSPRING Blog
MAY 25, 2010
Constance lives and works in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In our 12 Questions blog series, we feature interviews with someone from the crowdSPRING community. For these interviews, we pick people who add value to our community – in the blog, in the forums, in the projects.
crowdSPRING Blog
MAY 11, 2010
Ann lives and works in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Hi Everyone, My name is Ann Lowe and I am a resident of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, the Nation’s capital city….Yes Sorry Toronto and those of the world that believe that Toronto is the Capital of Canada, it is not!
David Teten
DECEMBER 24, 2015
At our firm, ff Venture Capital , we didn’t aim to go to Canada, but ended up there anyway. seed-focused investor with as many investments in Canada. For Americans in particular, the dropping Canadian dollar makes investing in Canada significantly more attractive.
crowdSPRING Blog
APRIL 13, 2010
Jeff lives and works in Musquodoboit Harbour, Nova Scotia, Canada. My name is Jeff Quigley and I live in a small coastal community called Musquodoboit Harbour (pronounced musk-o-dob-it) in Nova Scotia Canada.
crowdSPRING Blog
APRIL 13, 2010
Jeff lives and works in Musquodoboit Harbour, Nova Scotia, Canada. My name is Jeff Quigley and I live in a small coastal community called Musquodoboit Harbour (pronounced musk-o-dob-it) in Nova Scotia Canada.
Version One Ventures
MAY 31, 2017
For Toronto (and most of Canada), diversity is our nation’s identity and pride. The differences are quite clear: Canada Day celebrates confederation, and July 4 th celebrates Independence Day. News Canada Culture Diversity Ecosystem Silicon Valley Toronto
The Startup Magazine
DECEMBER 19, 2019
Entrepreneurship Marketing audience Canada corporate culture customer satisfaction market Mistakes operations Relationship reputation service success trust window replacementCustomers are the life blood of any business enterprise.
The Startup Magazine
DECEMBER 17, 2019
Co-working life Real Estate basement office business Growth Business Owners Canada contractor documentation equipment expenses home office investing Office overhead Renovation Small Business storage workplace
Austin Startup
MAY 2, 2012
Austin-based SalesVu just released its latest mobile payment application, SalesVu 2.0 for iPhone’s and iPad’s. The new update solidifies SalesVu’s technology leadership position as the only mobile payment solution with centralized cloud-based management, reporting, and social media marketing. Continue reading → News Release
The Startup Magazine
JUNE 19, 2019
Entrepreneurship Auction budget Business plan Canada Cash flow Craigslist electrical entrepreneurs equipment Facebook Finance Options food truck Government health and safety income Investment motivation planning Restaurant startup supplies Truck vendors Victoria
Feld Thoughts
APRIL 24, 2013
In the mean time, Canada and the UK are being very forward looking about their immigration policy in the context of immigration. Startup Visa Canada immigration london TechStars Last week TechStars London was approved for the UK Entrepreneurs’ Visa. If you are accepted to TechStars London , you now automatically get the UK Entrepreneurs’ Visa. The approval will allow TechStars London teams from outside of the EU to work in the UK for up to three years.
Version One Ventures
OCTOBER 1, 2014
Onshore immigrant employees in Canada. That’s one reason there’s a growing trend for tech companies to open offices in Canada , as Canada is willing to grant visas to practically any highly skilled worker with a salaried job. For example, Shopify acquired Jet Cooper , one of Canada’s top user experience and design firms. News canada Facebook hiring Jet Cooper Shopify talent Vancouver
Version One Ventures
OCTOBER 29, 2013
It was much harder for a “remote” company in the Mid West, Europe, or Canada to draw any attention to themselves. News Albert Wenger canada marketplaces New York City Point NIne Capital San Francisco Silicon Valley Software as a service Union Square Venture venture capital version one ventures If we look back ten years, the venture world was quite different. Investors weren’t too keen on investing out of town.
Version One Ventures
SEPTEMBER 28, 2016
News Artificial intelligence Canada Innnovation Rotman School of Management University of British Columbia University of Toronto ScarboroughVery often, start-ups fail at the earliest stages. They might get the wrong advice at a critical point, or they can’t raise the first hundreds of thousands of dollars required to move from prototype to initial product.
Version One Ventures
OCTOBER 1, 2014
Onshore immigrant employees in Canada. That’s one reason there’s a growing trend for tech companies to open offices in Canada , as Canada is willing to grant visas to practically any highly skilled worker with a salaried job. For example, Shopify acquired Jet Cooper , one of Canada’s top user experience and design firms. News canada Facebook hiring Jet Cooper Shopify talent Vancouver
deal architect
MARCH 28, 2014
Innovation from around the globe Immarsat’s Satellites - UK EV Car dispensing machine – China Chef robots – Portugal Powering agriculture – Uganda The pot at the end of the rainbow – Ireland Google “Climate Change” View – Canada Precision.
deal architect
APRIL 4, 2016
Starting next week, I will be presenting themes from SAP Nation across the US and Canada as part of the Rimini Executive Briefing series “Unleash your SAP X Factors” (register here).
Our Own Start-up
OCTOBER 18, 2019
While it is nice to keep your photos in digital or print form, canvas prints Canada can transform them into art pieces with benefits. Special Feature Benefits of Canvas Printing Canvas Print Canvas Printing What is Canvas Print
crowdSPRING Blog
AUGUST 29, 2012
community Interviews Small biz spotlight Small business Uncategorized Canada dining food gelato restaurant small biz small businessWell, the time has come. The sun is setting earlier and earlier; kids are filtering back into school; summer is ending.
Transformify
DECEMBER 5, 2016
Multitasking with my friends from the coffee shop in Toronto, Canada. Loving this mood
SiliconHills
OCTOBER 24, 2019
Georgian Partners, based in Toronto, Canada, led the Series B round. Shipwell, which makes an online platform for any business to ship and track freight easily, announced Thursday that it has raised $35 million.
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