Social Media
Bluemix and Millennial-Targeting Ingenuity Kickstarted This Startup
MutualMind, a startup using IBM’s Bluemix developer portal, effectively used social listening to attract angel investors.
December 15, 2016Platitudes and PowerPoint Make VCs say “No”
If you want VCs to turn you down, here’s what you do: Sell hard, appear desperate, compare yourself to Uber.
November 23, 2016iTech Vancouver’s Top 5 Takeaways for Cloud and Mobility
The transformational power of cloud computing will encompass AI, infrastructure, security, and large-scale business opportunities.
October 7, 2016Startupfest 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, 2016Pokémon Go Social Media Conversation Surges
The runaway success of Pokémon Go shows how effective mobile together with augmented reality can be for any organization – media, entertainment, or otherwise – trying to boost user engagement.
July 12, 2016Funding & Talent Dominate Twitter Talk Around Techvibes
Techvibes hosts a semi-annual event called Techfest, which underscores the importance of hiring in the startup space. The networking event attracts more than 1,000 attendees and culminates in a series of 2-minute pitches by CEOs, founders and tech executives meant to attract the best employees.
May 18, 2016Montreal’s #Startup Social Media Discussion
Montreal is home to some of Canada’s largest VC firms, including Real Ventures, Rho Canada, BDC Capital and iNovia Capital. The city also made Compass’ list of top startup ecosystems globally.
May 17, 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, 2016What Matters for Startups in Social Media and IRL: Funding
For startups in Canada, raising capital is a major talking point both in social media and in the real world. A funding roadshow and an article by BDC’s…
March 31, 2016Startup Conversation in Social Media Follows The Money To India
Optimism over economic reforms by India’s Narendra Modi give the world’s second most populous country a big presence in social media chatter worldwide.
March 31, 2016