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Digital, Robotic, and Data-Driven: Insights Into the Rapidly Changing Economy
Three trends shaping the future of small businesses in Canada
November 2, 2017As Big Data Gets Bigger, Are Canadian Businesses Listening?
These days, successful businesses are reading customers’ minds
October 23, 2017Toronto Women’s Entrepreneurship Forum: Space for Radical Generosity
The Toronto Women's Entrepreneurship Forum 2017 took a disruptive approach to the entrepreneurial conference model. Instead of talking heads doling out advice, #TWEF17 was about women entrepreneurs entering into a conversation.
June 1, 2017The Cascadia Innovation Corridor: B.C. Tech’s Ecosystem Advantage
The tech sector is taking off on Canada’s West Coast and accumulating a growing number of accolades.
May 15, 2017Medical VR in the Operating Room and Beyond
Far beyond gaming, the vast potential of VR is inspiring innovators from a wide range of sectors. In healthcare, researchers are constantly discovering new applications for VR in everything from pain management to surgical training. Here's a roundup of startups and hospitals that are leading the way.
February 6, 2017Enterprise Does Big Things with the Tiny Raspberry Pi
When the ultra-affordable, credit-card sized Raspberry Pi chip first became available in 2012, its potential quickly became clear. Not just an educational tool or a neat toy for hackers to tinker with, this little computer had a big future: five years (and five versions) later, its potential has been realized.
January 5, 2017The Way Forward: Tech and Developer Stories That Defined 2016 and Will Shape 2017
2016 was a banner year in tech and dev, and 2017 promises to be even more exciting.
January 5, 2017Top 5 Tech Stories of 2016
2016 was a year that saw both steady progress and revolutionary leaps in the tech sector. The Internet of Things came into its own, augmented reality changed the visual landscape of cities, and cognitive computing became a force that is impossible to ignore.
December 21, 2016Tech Sector Sidesteps “Great Reckoning” for Startups
Citing Evernote, Zirx, and Bannerman as examples, The New York Times explains how tech startups have largely responded to alarm bells set off by investors.
August 29, 2016VIDEO: Why Women Leave Financial Advisors
A total of 70% of women change financial advisors after the death of their spouse or divorce.
July 28, 2016Startups Must Pursue Partnerships within Finance and Work from Inside
Even for startups that have found a successful niche, customer access and regulation remain challenging.
July 4, 2016Sponsors & Partners
TechPORTFOLIO works with a number of organizations, startups, accelerators, incubators, funders and academia. In Canada, TechPORTFOLIO's founding sponsor is: Other partners include:
June 30, 2016What Does ‘Profit’ Mean? Apparently, Anything You Want
With increased pressure to perform, startups are scrambling to demonstrate financial viability, even if that means redefining the word ‘profit.’
June 21, 2016‘Life is Good’ For Simpler Startups
While many startups may have a desire to change the world, tackling a small problem can be a simpler, more viable route to success.
June 2, 2016/newsrooms Launches TechPORTFOLIO to Cover Economic Value of Startup Ecosystems
TechPORTFOLIO will use IBM Cloud and cognitive technologies, including data and machine learning, as part of its journalistic approach to deliver insights relevant to the companies, startups and governments involved in the global startup ecosystem.
May 16, 2016Most-Read Stories About Funding for Canadian Startups
Funding for U.S. startups in this year’s first quarter fell 25 percent from the fourth quarter of 2015 to $13.9 billion, the largest quarterly decline on record since the dot-com bust, according to data from Dow Jones VentureSource. Still, the weak patch doesn’t mean the well has gone dry. Here are some of the most-read stories of the past month about funding for Canadian startups.
May 16, 2016When did the Cockroach Crawl into Tech Sector Parlance?
The earliest published reference we could find was from Dave McClure, founding partner at venture fund and seed accelerator 500 Startups in a Wired UK article from 2013. In the piece, McClure calls out entrepreneurs for “trying to build audiences without knowing how to monetise them."
May 2, 2016Where Did the Term Cockroach Come From?
With the glitter of tech unicorns fading, venture capitalists and investors are looking for decidedly less glamorous startups to back — and those companies have a name to…
May 2, 2016Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Technology section cover?
Artificial intelligence, cloud computing, data, cybersecurity, developer tools, health technology and AR/VR, outside of financial services.
Where are technology stories about finance?
Stories where the main subject is financial services are filed under Fintech, even if they are mostly about technology.
Is this section written for developers?
Some stories are. The Developers subsection covers languages, tools and engineering practice; most other stories are written for a general business audience.
Are older technology stories kept?
Yes. Stories from 2016 onward remain available and are labelled with their year.
How do I pitch a technology story?
Email info@techportfolio.net with a short summary and why it matters to Canadian readers.