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Meet Vigilant AI at ALL IN. Save the date: ALL IN returns to Montreal on September 11 and 12, 2024. 📍 Thank you to Scale AI and ventureLabs for their support and for being named one of the top 100 AI startups in Canada. Following the success of the first edition, which brought together more than 2,300 business decision-makers and AI experts from over 20 countries, ALL IN is thinking big for 2024. Led by SCALE AI | Canada's AI Global Innovation Cluster, co-organized with @Mila_Quebec and @CEIMIA_mtl, and supported by all the players in the Canadian AI ecosystem, this must-attend industry event will bring together more than 3,000 in-person participants & 5,000 online participants - from those who imagine and define AI to those who adopt it. #vigilantai

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Techopia interviewed three serial tech entrepreneurs who have each had more than one local startup success to find out why they chose to stay in Ottawa rather than seek new tech ecosystems to apply their expertise. Read more about Mike Weider, Marc Gingras and Aydin Mirzaee for #Techopia-EY here: #OBJ #Ottawa #tech #entrepreneurship #startup #techecosystem #ottnews https://lnkd.in/emUXke74

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Good Morning All - I’m thrilled to introduce this years C100 2024 #C100Growth and #C100Fellows cohorts! These companies, executives, and founders represent the next wave of Canadian tech opportunity, each poised to make a significant impact in their respective industries. This year we had an incredible applicant pool of hundreds to select from and were blessed to make tough incredible selections. The 12 companies joining our Growth Program exemplify the deep quality of Canadian tech and the incredible repeat innovation that Canada has to offer, with more than half of the leaders being serial entrepreneurs. The cohort comprises pioneers in B2B SaaS, fintech, health tech, cleantech, and AI. This years 26 early-stage companies showcase Canadian ingenuity, technological advancement, and a commitment to social impact - it's also the largest cohort ever – and is characterized by its diversity, spanning B2B SaaS, deep tech, health tech, fintech, legal tech, and more. Congratulations to all and welcome to the C100 family! #CdnTech #Innovation #Entrepreneurship

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How are organizations balancing the benefits and risks of artificial intelligence while ensuring ethical use and privacy? According to Tara Raissi of Canadian Lawyer, as AI becomes more integrated into how businesses operate and interact with customers, there's an increasing focus on making these systems reliable, fair, and safe. From chatbots that process human-like conversations to tools that analyze large datasets for insights, AI's expansion brings both potential and challenges. The article highlights the importance of establishing a framework for the life cycle of AI systems to address legal and regulatory risks. It suggests starting with a risk assessment to determine the need for human oversight and implementing governance, protocols, and training to encourage responsible AI use. What are your thoughts on the balance between innovation and regulation? https://lnkd.in/ePpjpwZi #Ai #ArtificialIntelligence

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If you missed it, Microsoft and Accenture released a report earlier in the summer that named Contextere as an SME that is contributing to Canada's AI potential. Their report highlights the numbers that we can expect by 2030 if we fully adopt AI in every sector. It can be read here: Canadian Chamber of Commerce

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Glad to hear how motivated you are Eric. I have bootstrapped an MVP in a much discussed, niche and would welcome any suggestions for promoting it more widely. I wish our government would offer startups, especially in tech, more assistance. If anyone has suggestions about how to get real help quickly (the competition is not waiting), I would appreciate your advice. Check workforceai.ai for more on this.

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Are you facing a big decision on how to fund your startup? 🤔💡 Dive into a Toronto Business Development Centre guide written by AIO's own Kate Tomen, VP of Business Development & Operations, and uncover the critical differences between crowdfunding and angel investing. This essential read is your roadmap to making an informed funding choice that aligns with your startup's goals and needs. 🚀 Whether it's the expansive potential of angel investment or the community-driven power of crowdfunding, we've got the insights you need to navigate this crucial journey. 🔗 Your next big step is just a click away! https://lnkd.in/eEBGRZnE #StartupFunding #AngelInvestors #Crowdfunding #TBDC #EntrepreneurJourney

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Imagine a Canada without Shopify. What began as a small business now powers millions of entrepreneurial dreams. This is the power of entrepreneurship—it’s not a single moment, but a dynamic journey that transforms industries, communities, and economies. To ensure Canada remains prosperous in the decades ahead, we need to create the conditions that foster and reward entrepreneurial growth. But this journey isn’t just for startups—Canada’s largest and most established companies have a crucial role to play. With the newly launched NACO Canada Angels & Dreams Fellowship Program, we’re clearing the runway for the next generation of Canadian innovators to get lift off. Success is about playing for the long term. Canada’s biggest companies are already getting involved, including senior leaders of industry giants like Amazon AWS, Barclays Canada, Google Canada, Interac, Loblaw Digital, National Bank, Porter Airlines, WestJet, and many others. By supporting the next generation of innovators through this Fellowship, we can help create the structural advantages that drive global competitiveness and transformative growth. Reach out if you want to get involved. Together, we’re building a future where Canada’s entrepreneurs can thrive, innovate, and lead on the world stage. This is just the beginning. #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #AngelsAndDreams #Fellowship #CanadianBusiness https://lnkd.in/gp-dttZT

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In our latest VC interview, we talked to Alex Norman, the Founder and General Partner of N49P Ventures, where they focus on idea to seed-stage Canadian technology startups. Alex is also the Co-founder of TechTO, and the person who brought AngelList to Canada. Alex spoke of his fund and the types of conversations he has with founders in the age of AI. One of the most important topics he brings up with them is the impact that AI is having on SaaS pricing models as we move from a volume-based approach to one focused on outcomes. Read the full interview for more on why SaaS founders should be embracing flexible, adaptive pricing models that align with their AI's impact: https://lnkd.in/gJ5Szx5p #SaaS #AIPricing #VentureCapital

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In a world of rapid change and complexity, founders are facing increasingly daunting challenges on their entrepreneurial journey. Recognizing the need for a fresh approach, we’re thrilled to announce the launch of the #RealFellowship, a novel program designed to connect our portfolio founders with experienced entrepreneurs - whom we call Fellows - that intimately understand the operational, mental, and emotional challenges inherent in the founder journey. The program aims: 🌟 To provide our portfolio founders with monthly support from human-focused entrepreneurial leaders (fellows); 💫 To nurture a community of leaders dedicated to personal growth by hosting a series of annual leadership development retreats lead by world-class facilitators. The Real Fellowship is part of an increasingly expanding founder education and development approach built around the twin pillars of #SelfAwareness and #SystemAwareness. A term we appreciate to describe this type of development is “#RegenerativeEntrepreneurship”. 👇👇👇 Dive into our newest article covering the Real Fellowship program, our inaugural Fellows retreat held in February, the event's discussions, and our reflections on regenerative entrepreneurship. https://lnkd.in/gdfm82Vq

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With #AI being inextricably tied to #IoT and part of #AIoT, what are Canadian federal and some provincial approaches to AI innovation and regulations that affect AIoT innovation, adoption, and its economic impact? Register now for expert insights from Sébastien Labrecque of StrategyCorp Institute about this important and pervasive topic. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/encgPbgp Join us at this AIoT Canada Webinar – the third in the 2024-25 season. Where #ArtificialIntelligence and the #Internet of Things meet. #ArtificialIntelligence #InternetOfThings #DigitalTransformation #DigitalEconomy #webinar #gcdigital

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Navigating funding has never been more challenging for startups, but it's also brimming with opportunities for those ready to adapt. Our very own Chief EiR Alex Thibault speaks to this in his latest article about what Canadian startups should expect. In summary: ▶ Startups are waiting longer to raise their first round, leading to larger initial investments. ▶ Seed rounds have nearly quadrupled in the last decade. ▶ The average time between a startup's first and second raise remains steady at 2 years. ▶ The ratio of 'series A and beyond' rounds to 'seed' rounds has declined. Read Alex's full piece here: https://lnkd.in/e-jCJ-BU

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How does Big Oh Tech reduce the daily escalations for a Canadian healthcare provider? By conducting a 10-day code review sprint, our developers identified major pitfalls- ✔ Missing data caching ✔ Unoptimized and undocumented code ✔ Absence of code quality checks ✔ Poor code reusability ✔ Inadequate infrastructure P.S - Need help in creating 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗳𝘁𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 for your business❓ Reach out to us at 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬@𝐛𝐢𝐠𝐨𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡.𝐜𝐨𝐦. #codereview #performacneoptimization #softwaredevelopment #mobileapps #codequality #devOps

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Are you a Canadian Business Owner? We want to buy software businesses with $1 million or more in revenues before June 25, 2024. If you own a Canadian business, there’s a BIG reason why you should consider selling. By June 25, the capital gains tax on the sale of your business will increase!! Canadian Federal government is increasing the capital gains inclusion rate from 50% to 66.67% on June 25, 2024. At Awesome Motive, Inc. we have no problem finalizing a transaction before the June 25 deadline. We move FAST and can often close deals within 30 days. I have a portfolio of over 40+ software companies that are trusted by over 25 million websites. My focus is acquiring software businesses and holding them for long-term while ensuring that all teams and customers are well taken care of (unlike private equity who's mostly looking to flip your business). If you're interested fill out the form here: https://lnkd.in/esxjuB7p All details you share will be completely confidential. We don't discuss any deals with consultants, bankers, etc. Awesome Motive is fully bootstrapped :)

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Can big corporations innovate like fast-moving startups? Aucctus, a Toronto-based #AI startup, believes it's possible. With a $1.5 million seed investment, Aucctus has developed an AI-powered platform designed to turn every employee into a potential innovator, ready to bring the next big idea to their company. This platform identifies new ideas, aligns them with market trends and corporate strategy, proposes financial models, identifies target customers, and validates key assumptions. These streamlined workflows enable teams to launch initiatives more rapidly and reduce time to market. https://lnkd.in/eNciUVbw #sredforstartups #Canadianstartups #AICanada #innovation #canadianbusiness

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🚨 If you haven't heard, we're hosting our first ever Smart City Ottawa event on May 2nd at Hub350 in the Kanata Tech Park. Organized with the support from the Mayors Innovation Table, this event aims to spearhead innovation in Public Health by digitally transforming compliance management and Zendelity is leading this initiative, starting with pool safety, as a crucial first step towards evolving city-wide compliance.     By bringing together local businesses, we intend to showcase how innovation can enhance safety measures, ultimately contributing to making Ottawa a safer and more vibrant place for residents, workers, and businesses alike. 💪 If you're a general, operations, property, facility, or pool manager (or anyone else interested in how this might apply to your business), you don't want to miss this exciting discussion where you can learn more about the gaps in pool compliance, how they are impacting risk, efficiency, and worker buy-in for operations, and what safer, efficient compliance actually looks like. There is limited seating available so RSVP any of the following ways: 1. RSVP on the event page and we'll connect to send you a direct calendar invite. 2. Email [email protected] with your interest in attending. 3. Click and customize the pre-filled RSVP link in the attached flyer to quickly send your interest (view in accessibility mode). Visit the event page here: https://lnkd.in/eUhsWZH4 Transform safety and compliance across Ottawa today, right from your own operations! 🚀 #smartcityottawa #poolcompliance #SCONGPC #compliancemanagement #safety #risk #innovation #regulations #propertymanagement #facilitymanagement #operationsmanagement #riskmanagement

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Exciting Partnership Announcement: SmiForce and CDW Canada Join Forces for Digital Transformation! We are thrilled to announce a strategic partnership between SmiForce Inc. and CDW Canada, paving the way for a new era of digital and business transformation. 💼🚀 At SmiForce Inc., we specialize in AI-powered Data Analytics and SIEM solutions that empower organizations to harness the full potential of their data. Our platform seamlessly integrates with CDW Canada's solution needs, offering a comprehensive suite of tools that drive actionable insights and proactive security measures. Here's how our partnership benefits you: 1. AI-Powered Data Analytics: SmiForce's cutting-edge analytics capabilities, from automatic data ingestion to customized visualization, help unlock hidden patterns and trends in your data, fueling informed decision-making. 2. AI-Powered SIEM: Our Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solution provides real-time threat detection, response, and compliance management, ensuring your digital assets are protected around the clock. 3. Seamless Integration: With CDW Canada's IT solutions and services expertise, our integration ensures a smooth and efficient deployment tailored to your unique business requirements. 4. Digital Transformation: Together, SmiForce Inc. and CDW Canada enable you to embark on a transformative journey, leveraging data-driven insights and fortified cybersecurity measures to drive innovation and growth. Join us in embracing the future of digital excellence and security. Let's unlock the full potential of your business together! #DigitalTransformation #AI #DataAnalytics #Cybersecurity #SmiForce #CDWCanada #BusinessPartnership

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“Total VC capital invested in Canada dropped from $15.7B in 2021 to $7.1B, dropping more than 50% in less than two years.” Thomas Park, Partner and Lead of BDC Deep Tech Fund Read the op-ed by Thomas and discover how Canadian deep tech startups can adapt to the current funding landscape: https://lnkd.in/gdAQJJei

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