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Running away with top votes in 4 out of 5 categories, Red Canary’s 2009 Hot Starts Survey showed that Well.ca (Canada’s Online DrugStore) is one of Southwestern Ontario’s most promising young tech companies.
Kristina hypothesizes what recruiting in the near future might look like. Ostensibly it will be a level playing field, she says, but in truth the companies that offer compelling opportunities and initiate long-term communication with passive candidates will attract the very best.
Primal Fusion had been percolating its Web 3.0 strategy in secret until early this year. Now, with a well-publicized demo, an alpha launch and more products on the way, the company is moving and growing fast. Kristina McDougall caught up with Founder Peter Sweeney and Director of Product Design Robert Barlow-Busch to talk about product strategy, attracting top talent, and the company's future.
The National Angel Capital Organization has made a wealth of information available from their recently concluded summit. Here are some of the highlights.
From his vantage point in San Fran, Canadian entrepreneur Dan Martell has a unique perspective on the strengths and weaknesses of fast-growth tech companies running north of the 49th. He shares both insight and fixes for the startup mistakes he sees most frequently.
Having a great employer reputation is important, says Kristina, but it's only important if top-shelf professionals are the ones who feel good about your company. The trouble with most employer branding she says, is that it focuses on the perks, and not on the quality of the teams or products.
The results are in! Red Canary readers evaluated 16 emerging tech companies from Waterloo Region and the surrounding area. See how they fared.
Anecdotal evidence suggests that more Canadian CEOs come from R&D than their stateside counterparts. What’s your CEO’s alma discipline?
Gerry McGovern looks at Craigslist, the Internet classified phenomenon, and its anti-brand, no-bells-no-whistles approach to design and self-promotion.
Five startups will be chosen to pitch to a wide audience of investors.
Plenty of Canadian content this week, from comparing moon landings to startup creation to silver linings for both small business and job-seeking boomers.
Are SMBs the pistons driving economic recovery? Many say yes -- and just as many say no. The question here is, do you think you'd succeed if you started your own tech company?
It can be hard to let go of a failing enterprise, says Suzie Dingwall, but making emotional decisions is one of the signs that it's time to do that very thing.
A potential buyer wants to see your startup's code before they will dig into their very deep pockets for an acquisition, but you're competing against them for several huge, late-stage deals. What tack do you take?
This free webinar from InnovationCentre.ca will explore funding and financing programs available from Export Development Canada
In this post: Canada third best for entrepreneurial biz. Crunching megadata in minutes. Some senior execs get hired on a whim. Early startup exits -- the new norm? 50 product managers with something to say. Online branding tips for execs.
This startup needs a professional who can build out and run a Project Management Office capable of handling heavy-calibre Business Intelligence projects for blue-chip customers. How much should this person earn?
Can this funded startup find a professional with the experience and intellectual firepower required to build a cloud-based production system? What are they likely to earn? Help solve this (real-world) challenge