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.
By Christine Persaud
Flowers, chocolate, jewelry – they’re all good, and appreciated, gifts for a significant other on Valentine’s Day. But times are changing, and in today’s world, a chic yet high-tech purse or gorgeous smartwatch or can be considered more thoughtful than a dozen roses or yet another pair of cufflinks.
By Yasmin Ranade
Stephanie Ciccarelli, Co-Founder and Chief Brand Officer and David Ciccarelli, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, began their business with their respective voice and audio engineering talent, and borrowed books on how to build a website. Today, their Voices.com now leads as the world’s largest online marketplace for voice over talent.
by Lee Rickwood
One of the world’s most successful women entrepreneurs teamed up with the premier of Ontario to support and encourage women entrepreneurs in Canada, China and elsewhere.
by Lee Rickwood
Surely it is a matter of culture and attitude as much as infrastructure and technology that must change if there’s any chance of eliminating sexual violence at school and on campus.