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The power, promise – and fear – of the future, laid bare for all at WINS2017
14 September 2017 | By Bill Bean in: Ecosystem, Event recaps, Events, Featured, News
The Waterloo Innovation Summit 2017 asked important questions about technology, machines, and the future of humanity to academics, students, and entrepreneurs. Read more
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Two firms share $100,000 at Fierce Founders pitch competition
24 August 2017 | By Craig Daniels in: Ecosystem, Events, Featured, News, Startups
Furnishr.com, a Toronto-based home decorating platform, and SomaDetect, a Fredericton, each earn $50,000 and a guaranteed place in this fall’s Fierce Founders Accelerator. Read more
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Two-day 'WEiRED' conference aims to advance role of women entrepreneurs
15 June 2017 | By Craig Daniels in: Ecosystem, Events, Featured, News
WEiRED, Women Entrepreneurs, Innovators, and Regional Ecosystem Development is having a conference that seeks to advance the role of women entrepreneurs. Read more
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The wildcard in a world of Transformative Tech: People
25 May 2017 | By Craig Daniels in: Ecosystem, Enterprise, Event recaps, Events, Featured, News
Transformative Tech – Winners and Losers was an event organized by Communitech and hosted by Steve Patterson, host of CBC Radio's The Debaters. A common theme among the speakers was technology as it relates… Read more
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The time is now for Canadian tech, Chinese VC says
12 May 2017 | By Craig Daniels in: Ecosystem, Events, Featured, News
Dr. Dongsheng Sun, President of Shenzhen Capital Group advises that it's a good time for Canadian startups to break into the Chinese market. Read more
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TLC 2017: McCord and Moneyball and so much more
11 May 2017 | By Communitech in: Ecosystem, Event recaps, Events, Featured, News
The Tech Leadership Conference 2017 had talks from various speakers in the tech community. Read more
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Made in Canada: Q&A with Techstars' co-founder David Brown
10 May 2017 | By Craig Daniels in: Ecosystem, Events, Featured, News
Communitech News sat down with Techstars' co-founder David Brown. Read more
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Trudeau's pledge to Vidyard: 'Standing up for softwood or software'
25 April 2017 | By Craig Daniels in: Ecosystem, Event recaps, Events, Featured, Member news, News
Prime Minister Trudeau visited Vidyard to share their plans on Canada's commitment to technology. Read more
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Author Geoffrey Moore on Canada's 'cloak of invisibility'
19 April 2017 | By Craig Daniels in: Ecosystem, Event recaps, Events, Featured, News
Noted author, and venture capitalist Geoffrey Moore says that Waterloo Region's secret weapon is being a Canadian tech centre and being distinct from the United States. Read more
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How to arm your kids for the tech revolution: Take a pill
20 March 2017 | By Craig Daniels in: Ecosystem, View from the 'Loo
It is best to teach kids to be adaptable and flexible to maintain relevance in their careers, and to learn both creative and analytical skills. Read more