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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. For these interviews, we pick people who add value to our community – in the blog, in the forums, in the projects. Plainly – activities that make crowdSPRING a better community. MORE
In Canada, online exchanges and the widespread bitcoin ATMs networks are becoming attention seekers for new investors. In this post, we will show you how you can buy bitcoins in Canada. How Can I Buy Bitcoin in Canada? There are various ways to buy bitcoin in Canada. MORE
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. The announcement was made by Paddy Cosgrave, CEO of Web Summit, and Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada. Here in Canada, we know innovation and inclusion go together and the rest of the world has taken notice. Toronto, ON M6K 3C3, 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. It’s not just because of proximity and market similarity that many US corporations make Canada their first stop of international expansion. 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). Larissa reached out to me through an employee who knows me because of my own struggles with depression. 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
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. but I told myself to give a try while I am still young, so, at that time I bought a one way air ticket, and off I go… til now, 10 years later still residing in Canada. 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 seeks young, ambitious, innovative immigrants who will contribute to Canada’s job growth and further drive our economy,” Alexis Pavlich, Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney’s press secretary, told The Globe and Mail. Canada Entrepreneur New MORE
Discover the best ways to get a job in Canada, as well as how to do so as a permanent resident. . The post Best Ways To Get A Job In Canada appeared first on Young Upstarts. Others Canada finding a job MORE
The post 3 Key Examples of Intellectual Property In Canada appeared first on Young Upstarts. Ensuring your intellectual property is protected is not always the easiest of processes if you are unfamiliar with intellectual property (IP) law. 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. When I was younger and my mom moved us from the East Coast to Ottawa Canada, it was my artistic abilities that helped me avoid the “new kid in class&# stigma, and I quickly made new friends – some of which I still have today. 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. Plainly – activities that make crowdSPRING a better community. Be professional, treat others with respect, help us build something very special, and we’ll take notice. 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. So I was extremely pleased about the opportunity to attend the public launch of Startup Visa Canada in Toronto by Minister Jason Kenney today. 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! I grew up all across Canada; my Father was a Military man. It reminds me of the aboriginal designs that I worked on for Indian & Northern Affairs Canada with the window film. MORE
Are you interested in investing in real estate in Canada? To improve your productivity, here are some tips on how you can learn the latest about real estate in Canada. If the answer is yes, you must have access to information that is reliable from reputable and trustworthy sources. 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
If you are an entrepreneur looking for the perfect getaway home to remove all of your business distractions, the Whalesback Estate in Canada, which once served as a World War II observation tour, will be auctioned in late August. 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
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
If your small business is situated in Canada, choosing a Canadian web host will not only save you money (as you won’t have to worry about conversion costs), but you’ll enjoy more privacy as Canada does not impose the same strict policies as the United States when the threat of a breech or attack is imminent. In Canada however, there is better protection for both individual and business data. 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. Most people automatically assume that this means that there were no grounds for termination and that you were illegally terminated based on the Employment Standards Act, ESA. MORE
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. If you’re looking to qualify for a car loan and buy a car in Canada, there are still many options, even if your credit is less than perfect. MORE
In December 2019 the Food & Drugs Administration (FDA) had issued a notification proposing an amendment in the existing rules that would allow the import of certain prescription drugs from Canada. Several states have already passed laws that allow imports of prescription drugs from Canada. 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. In addition to strong economic growth, low taxes and low business costs, its new Start-Up Visa is the first program of its kind globally, providing immigrant entrepreneurs globally with the opportunity to become permanent residents to start their businesses in 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. . Grow Technology conferences entrepreneurship conferences industry events small business news technology 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 TorontoOn May 26th, I attended the C2 conference in Montreal, joining my good friend Harley Finkelstein (Shopify), along with Magaly Charbonneau (Password Box), Wesley Chan (Felicis) and Eric Boyko (Stingray) on a panel. MORE
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. MORE
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
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. The program is the first of its kind in Canada and is being pitched as “a powerful incentive to attract individuals with great potential.” Canada Entrepreneur News 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. Per the same Randstad article, international tech companies and investors consider Canada as a place to do business. The prediction was that Canada would face a shortage of programmers and IT professionals. 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. His career began when he appeared on Lofters, Canada’s first reality TV series on Life Network and U8TV. I like to think that I bring that ability to Boys and Girls Clubs of 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. Central Canada has many of the assets of other entrepreneurial hubs: a flourishing creative community, an active local VC community , strong engineering talent and quality universities, such as University of Toronto, University of Waterloo and Ryerson University. recruited, trained, and locked up some of Canada’s best engineers. MORE
Over the last few years, Canada’s technology sector has been experiencing a renaissance. Here’s how public venture funding can help build Canada’s tech talent. Where Canada’s Tech Talent Landscape is Today. 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. The post O Canada – Our Investment in Golden Ventures appeared first on Feld Thoughts. Investments Canada golden ventures partner fundsYesterday, we announced our investment in Golden Ventures III , a Toronto-based early stage fund. 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
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. When I was younger and my mom moved us from the East Coast to Ottawa Canada, it was my artistic abilities that helped me avoid the “new kid in class&# stigma, and I quickly made new friends – some of which I still have today. MORE
Investor protection, low corruption, trade freedom, and low corporate tax are some of the benefits businesses enjoy in Canada. In addition to Canada’s stable economy, other perks include its proximity to the United States and its similar business ethics and culture with the U.S, 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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SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
Discover the best ways to get a job in Canada, as well as how to do so as a permanent resident. . The post Best Ways To Get A Job In Canada appeared first on Young Upstarts. Others Canada finding a job
The Startup Magazine
AUGUST 21, 2021
If you are an entrepreneur looking for the perfect getaway home to remove all of your business distractions, the Whalesback Estate in Canada, which once served as a World War II observation tour, will be auctioned in late August.
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JULY 5, 2020
Investor protection, low corruption, trade freedom, and low corporate tax are some of the benefits businesses enjoy in Canada. In addition to Canada’s stable economy, other perks include its proximity to the United States and its similar business ethics and culture with the U.S,
YoungUpstarts
APRIL 15, 2021
The post 3 Key Examples of Intellectual Property In Canada appeared first on Young Upstarts. Ensuring your intellectual property is protected is not always the easiest of processes if you are unfamiliar with intellectual property (IP) law.
ReadWriteStart
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
Over the last few years, Canada’s technology sector has been experiencing a renaissance. Here’s how public venture funding can help build Canada’s tech talent. Where Canada’s Tech Talent Landscape is Today.
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. Per the same Randstad article, international tech companies and investors consider Canada as a place to do business. The prediction was that Canada would face a shortage of programmers and IT professionals.
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.
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. So I was extremely pleased about the opportunity to attend the public launch of Startup Visa Canada in Toronto by Minister Jason Kenney today. Mircea Pa?oi
YoungUpstarts
APRIL 7, 2016
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. In addition to strong economic growth, low taxes and low business costs, its new Start-Up Visa is the first program of its kind globally, providing immigrant entrepreneurs globally with the opportunity to become permanent residents to start their businesses in Canada. Immigrating from Canada to the U.S.
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. It’s not just because of proximity and market similarity that many US corporations make Canada their first stop of international expansion.
YoungUpstarts
APRIL 29, 2018
If your small business is situated in Canada, choosing a Canadian web host will not only save you money (as you won’t have to worry about conversion costs), but you’ll enjoy more privacy as Canada does not impose the same strict policies as the United States when the threat of a breech or attack is imminent. In Canada however, there is better protection for both individual and business data. Others Canada web hosting
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.
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
Women Entrepreneurs Can
JUNE 28, 2021
In Canada, online exchanges and the widespread bitcoin ATMs networks are becoming attention seekers for new investors. In this post, we will show you how you can buy bitcoins in Canada. How Can I Buy Bitcoin in Canada? There are various ways to buy bitcoin in 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. Most people automatically assume that this means that there were no grounds for termination and that you were illegally terminated based on the Employment Standards Act, ESA.
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. His career began when he appeared on Lofters, Canada’s first reality TV series on Life Network and U8TV. I like to think that I bring that ability to Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada.
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. The announcement was made by Paddy Cosgrave, CEO of Web Summit, and Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada. Here in Canada, we know innovation and inclusion go together and the rest of the world has taken notice. Toronto, ON M6K 3C3, Canada.
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.
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. The program is the first of its kind in Canada and is being pitched as “a powerful incentive to attract individuals with great potential.” Canada Entrepreneur News
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 seeks young, ambitious, innovative immigrants who will contribute to Canada’s job growth and further drive our economy,” Alexis Pavlich, Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney’s press secretary, told The Globe and Mail. Canada Entrepreneur New
Women Entrepreneurs Can
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020
In December 2019 the Food & Drugs Administration (FDA) had issued a notification proposing an amendment in the existing rules that would allow the import of certain prescription drugs from Canada. Several states have already passed laws that allow imports of prescription drugs from Canada.
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.
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. . Grow Technology conferences entrepreneurship conferences industry events small business news technology
The Startup Magazine
JULY 13, 2021
Are you interested in investing in real estate in Canada? To improve your productivity, here are some tips on how you can learn the latest about real estate in Canada. If the answer is yes, you must have access to information that is reliable from reputable and trustworthy sources.
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). Larissa reached out to me through an employee who knows me because of my own struggles with depression.
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. The post O Canada – Our Investment in Golden Ventures appeared first on Feld Thoughts. Investments Canada golden ventures partner fundsYesterday, we announced our investment in Golden Ventures III , a Toronto-based early stage fund.
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
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
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. For these interviews, we pick people who add value to our community – in the blog, in the forums, in the projects. Plainly – activities that make crowdSPRING a better community.
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. Central Canada has many of the assets of other entrepreneurial hubs: a flourishing creative community, an active local VC community , strong engineering talent and quality universities, such as University of Toronto, University of Waterloo and Ryerson University. recruited, trained, and locked up some of Canada’s best engineers.
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. but I told myself to give a try while I am still young, so, at that time I bought a one way air ticket, and off I go… til now, 10 years later still residing in Canada.
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.
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! I grew up all across Canada; my Father was a Military man. It reminds me of the aboriginal designs that I worked on for Indian & Northern Affairs Canada with the window film.
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. Plainly – activities that make crowdSPRING a better community. Be professional, treat others with respect, help us build something very special, and we’ll take notice.
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. When I was younger and my mom moved us from the East Coast to Ottawa Canada, it was my artistic abilities that helped me avoid the “new kid in class&# stigma, and I quickly made new friends – some of which I still have today.
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. When I was younger and my mom moved us from the East Coast to Ottawa Canada, it was my artistic abilities that helped me avoid the “new kid in class&# stigma, and I quickly made new friends – some of which I still have today.
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 TorontoOn May 26th, I attended the C2 conference in Montreal, joining my good friend Harley Finkelstein (Shopify), along with Magaly Charbonneau (Password Box), Wesley Chan (Felicis) and Eric Boyko (Stingray) on a panel.
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
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
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 VictoriaAre you a student looking for a summer job? A chef looking to break into the market with a new signature style?
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.
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