by Lee Rickwood
Equal pay for equal work isn’t just the right thing to do; the benefits of operating a gender-balanced work environment contribute directly to our bottom line, says a Canadian tech leader working to empower women in business.
by Lee Rickwood
The public library is a great place to get information about digital privacy and online security. Talks, lectures and a full day of digital privacy and online security sessions are being staged in Toronto.
by Lee Rickwood
Today’s information and technology ecosystem is already transforming the way governments, businesses and private citizens live, work and perhaps even think, so “the ethical use of AI and data will be critical not only for our future economy, but how we function as a society.”
by Lee Rickwood
Five female-run cannabis businesses receive scholarships and training at a Cannabis Startup Bootcamp.
Next week, Montréal becomes the start-up capital of Canada. The city already has a successful year-round track record of boosting young entrepreneurs, helping start-up businesses and attracting high-tech investors. But during Startupfest, the city becomes an international magnet for start-up…
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla
The lack of gender diversity during these keynotes has been called out before, but companies have been slow to feature female executives in starring roles.
by Lee Rickwood
Yes, they are colourful and a little bit cutesy, but SmartGurlz robots are serious about encouraging girls to become tomorrow’s computer programmers.
by Lee Rickwood
Social media and e-commerce continue to drive much of the beauty industry’s sales online, and AI-enabled apps like those developed by Modiface recreate the valuable in-store experience of working with a makeup stylist or beautician.