Uber Turns Passive Data Into Active Earnings

Rumblings about monetizing passive data have been part of the tech sector conversation for years.[...]

Focus, Highlighted

Startupfest Stories About The Past, Present and Future

Startupfest Montréal, which ran from July 14-15 amid intense heat and torrential rain, showcased the best stories from speakers and audience alike.

Funding, Technology

Artificial Intelligence Funding Latest Silicon Valley Gold Rush

After five years, Silicon Valley might be becoming less frivolous following a funding shift away from social media to deep learning.

Focus, Government, Highlighted

Recode Co-Founder Calls Out Silicon Valley Indifference to Social Issues

Silicon Valley startups make billions solving problems for the richest segments of the population while ignoring social and economic problems affecting everyone else. This cycle threatens the future of the city these startups call home, says Recode’s Kara Swisher.

Funding, Highlighted

500 Startups’ Dave McClure Advises Founders at Startupfest

The sobering words from Dave McClure, a respected voice among VCs worldwide, helped bring perspective to Startupfest attendees on the challenges facing founders aiming for Twilio-like success.

Focus, Funding, Highlighted

Shopify Leaders Praise Canada’s Startup Environments

Canada is the best place for a startup to knuckle down and work on a product that they believe in, as long as complacency doesn’t set in, Shopify’s Tobias Lütke says at Montreal’s StartupFest.

Highlighted, TechPORTFOLIO

StartupFest Revs Up For 2016 in Montréal

Canada’s biggest gathering of startups, VCs, angels, and accelerators is happening from July 13th to 16th, and TechPORTFOLIO is going to be there.