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If memory is cheap, what will we come to value?
06 August 2015 | By Melanie Baker in: Featured, M-Theory, Opinion
"Memory is cheap" can mean a lot of different things to different people. Technology is evolving, changing memory as we know it. Things can last forever, and move faster than we can process. Read more
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Politics Plug-in: Three things that change when the writ is dropped
04 August 2015 | By Faye Roberts in: Ecosystem, Featured, Opinion, Politics Plug-in
The writ is dropping soon, this marks the official start of the election campaign. There are three major changes that come with this. Read more
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More pirates, fewer bankers: Steve Blank's prescription for scale-up funding in Canada
30 July 2015 | By Anthony Reinhart in: Ecosystem, Enterprise, Opinion, Startups, View from the 'Loo
Steve Blank, godfather of Silicon Valley, has lots to say about Canada and our startup funding culture. Read more
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Politics Plug-in: Leaders' debates and the knockout punch
28 July 2015 | By Faye Roberts in: Ecosystem, Featured, Opinion, Politics Plug-in
The first party leaders' debate is soon, as with many debates, this will allow voters to get a read on different parties and how they will handle our future. 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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In depth: Q+A with Igloo Software CEO Dan Latendre, a Waterloo tech veteran
16 July 2015 | By Anthony Reinhart in: Opinion, View from the 'Loo
Communitech News sat down with Igloo Software CEO Dan Latendre to talk about Igloo, and their journey to get here. 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 value of experience : What tech can learn from the guild system
09 July 2015 | By Melanie Baker in: Featured, M-Theory, Opinion
People in tech tend to be more meritocratic, valuing and respecting experience rather than arbitrary hierarchy, similar to the guild system. Perhaps the return of apprenticeships could be valuable. Read more