Showing all articles in the Ecosystem category
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Startup office space: Waterloo Region companies seek best places to grow
28 July 2015 | By Trish Crompton in: Ecosystem, Featured, News, Startups, Videos
Finding the right place after moving out of a shared office space can be difficult. Space and tech effect each other greatly in our ecosystem. Read more
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Free space and Google for Entrepreneurs startup resources through Communitech co-working program
27 July 2015 | By Sam Trieu in: Announcements, Ecosystem, Startups
The next Google for Entrepreneurs cohort is soon, and the perks are more than just space. Read more
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Startup ecosystem report highlights need for scale-up growth in Canada
27 July 2015 | By Anthony Reinhart in: Ecosystem, Featured, News, Small to Mid Size, Startups
The 2015 Global Startup Ecosystem Report by Compass was released and Waterloo Region made the top 25, behind Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver. Read more
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Why Waterloo's reputation in Silicon Valley is growing
24 July 2015 | By John Lorinc in: Ecosystem, Featured, News
After the fall of Blackberry, Waterloo Region is internationally seen as a place where innovators have faced disruption up close. Read more
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The conundrum of charitable giving among young people in tech
23 July 2015 | By Melanie Baker in: Ecosystem, Featured, M-Theory, Opinion
Philanthropy is an interesting topic, as much of the older generation engage in it, but many young folks do not. Being charitable is not often discussed as a 20-something, but perhaps the millennials are… Read more
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Entrepreneurial busking: Eventpeeks founders juggle family, work and startup commitments
22 July 2015 | By Kayleigh Platz in: Ecosystem, Opinion, Startups, Tech About Town
Meet the founders of Eventpeeks, they don't quite fit the typical archetype of startup founders in Waterloo Region. What started as a group project, is now a booming company. Read more
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Politics Plug-in: Asked to host a visit? Be gracious and set limits
21 July 2015 | By Faye Roberts in: Ecosystem, Featured, Opinion, Politics Plug-in
Having a relationship with the government is important, but it is important to set limits around the election period. Read more
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Canadian Tire-Communitech partnership an example for Canada: report
15 July 2015 | By Anthony Reinhart in: Ecosystem, Enterprise, Featured, News
A report by the federal government suggested that the partnership between Canadian Tire and Communitech sets an example for our digital economy. Read more
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Politics Plug-in: Advice for young companies from GR veteran Bob Crow
14 July 2015 | By Faye Roberts in: Ecosystem, Featured, Opinion, Politics Plug-in, Small to Mid Size, Startups
Faye Roberts sat down with Bob Crow to discuss government relations in Waterloo Region and entrepreneurs. Read more
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The world’s best startup communities: How to build a Top 20 contender
13 July 2015 | By John Lorinc in: Ecosystem, Featured, News, Startups
Choosing where to set up can be a very important decision for startups. There are key elements to creating the world's best startup communities to attract companies and people. Read more