In September 2019, Shopify, the Canadian e-commerce giant, announced that it was acquiring 6 River Systems, a Boston-based robotics startup. The acquisition, which was valued at $450 million, marked Shopify’s largest acquisition to date and highlighted the company’s commitment to building a more efficient and streamlined fulfillment network for its merchants. In this blog post, we’ll explore the background of…
Startups in 2019 have a staggering 90% failure rate, about 21.5% fail within the first year, and 30% after just two years. Surviving post the 3rd year is the ultimate litmus of survival. There are many reasons why startups fail to grow, and many of these concern what the entrepreneur may lack. Whether it’s the industry know-how, the right marketing…
Over the past few years, Canada has seen an influx of tech giants establishing a presence in the country. Companies like Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Facebook have opened offices and invested in the Canadian tech scene. In this blog post, we’ll explore the background of the arrival of tech giants in Canada, the current changes resulting from their presence, and…
As of 2023, Canada has a thriving startup ecosystem that offers a range of funding resources for entrepreneurs. These resources are designed to help startups at different stages of growth access the capital they need to build their businesses. In this blog post, we will explore some of the top startup funding resources available in Canada. Venture Capital Firms Venture…
Books are an essential part of our lives. They entertain, educate, inspire and broaden our perspectives. Over the years, we collect a large number of books, but there are some that stand the test of time and become lifelong treasures. Here are the top 5 books that you should keep on your bookshelf for as long as you live, and…