Startupfest 2016
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.
July 21, 2016Artificial 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.
July 19, 2016Recode 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.
July 15, 2016500 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.
July 15, 2016Shopify 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.
July 14, 2016StartupFest 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.
July 8, 2016