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October 24, 2019
Toronto Startup News & Events, Oct 24 2019
The Startup Coach has been busy this past week interviewing 4 startups for the CPA Ontario Podcast. We are recoding in the same studio as Paw Patrol, you never know who you will run into. Our series of noon time startup sessions with CPA Ontario Continued with The Seven Deadly Sins of eCommerce with Ryan […]
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October 11, 2019
Startup Drinks Open Pitch Open Bar Oct 2019
It was great to talk to so many startups at Startup Drinks Open Pitch Open Bar. Some of the Toronto cohort of Cooperathon mingling with the community. Several of our mentors were onsite including from Pycap Venture Partners, Naxxar Consulting, and Equivesto inc just to name a few. Thank you to our sponsors CPA Ontario, […]
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October 7, 2019
Startup News and Events Oct 7, 2019
There is always lots going on at TorontoStarts with Social Media Workshop,SEO Crash Course, Feed Your Mind lunch Time lessons – Startup Media, Startup Law, Growth Hacking Crash Course, Startup Open House on Sept 26, and the Swedish incubator pitch event on Sept 30. Startup Talk Podcast is back from summer hiatus with an interview […]
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September 24, 2019
Startup News and Events Sept 24 2019
There is always lots going on at TorontoStarts with Social Media Workshop,SEO Crash Course, Feed Your Mind lunch Time lessons – Startup Media, Startup Law, Growth Hacking Crash Course, Startup Open House on Sept 26, and the Swedish incubator pitch event on Sept 30. Startup Talk Podcast is back from summer hiatus with an interview […]
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September 17, 2019
Startup News & Events Sept 17 2019
There is always lots going on at TorontoStarts with Social Media Workshop, SEO Crash Course, Feed Your Mind lunch Time lessons – Startup Media, Startup Law, Growth Hacking Crash Course, Startup Open House on Sept 26, and the Swedish incubator pitch event on Sept 30. Startup Talk Podcast is back from summer hiatus with an […]
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September 17, 2019
STARTUP TALK EPISODE 21 NUFUUDS
GET THE PODCAST Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSS | More Direct from the Six, world renowned, Canada’s largest city, with Canada’s biggest thinkers, visionaries, and hustlers. This is Startup Talk podcast episode 21 Nufuuds, featuring the founders, funders, innovators, and community leaders who have led Canada’s startup ecosystem right here in Toronto. You’ll hear the challenges, the failures, the […]
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September 10, 2019
Startup News & Events Sept 10 2019
STARTUP DRINKS OPEN PITCH OPEN BAR SEPT 11 At Startup Drinks Open Pitch Open Bar we get entrepreneurs and creative thinkers from all walks of life and age groups. Join investors, community leaders, visionaries, hustlers and incurable hackers, mentors and more for a night of drinks, pitches, and networking. [tcb-script src=”https://www.eventbrite.ca/static/widgets/eb_widgets.js”][/tcb-script][tcb-script type=”text/javascript”] var exampleCallback = […]
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August 28, 2019
CNE Innovation Garage Emerging Innovators Pitch Competition 2019
TorontoStarts was proud to sponsor the CNE Innovation Garage 2019 Emerging Innovators Pitch Competition. We are in some great company with Ryerson University, Ted Rogers School of Management, Insight Legal, Shadow Factory and more! CNE Innovation Garage 2019 Emerging Innovators Pitch sponsors slide “The CNE Emerging Innovators Pitch Competition, isn’t one pitch competition. It is […]
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August 19, 2019
Startup News and Events Aug 19 – The Startup Coach
The Startup Coach is back from Vacation and a bout of the stomach flu (yuk). This week kicks off with The Futurist Conference starting tonight going till Wednesday evening. You can find our table in the community partners area. There are still a few tickets left. Next week the Growth Hacking Crash Course […]
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August 12, 2019
Startup News and Events Aug 12 – The Startup Coach
The Startup Coach is back from Vacation and a bout of the stomach flu (yuk). This week kicks off with The Futurist Conference starting tonight going till Wednesday evening. You can find our table in the community partners area. There are still a few tickets left. Next week the Growth Hacking Crash Course […]
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August 9, 2019
Telus $100k Pitch 2019
It was great to be part of the Telus $100k pitch again this year. From the filming of the promo video that kicked off this years competition the TorontoStarts Community members have had inside access to this amazing entrepreneurial event. So naturally The Startup Coach and Will from OutLoud Speakers School were at the finale […]
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July 9, 2019
Win $25k pitching, Meet Canada’s Self-driving Leader, News & Events … with The Startup Coach
Last year Sobie Systems walked away with $25k for winning the CNE Innovation Garage Emerging Pitch Competition. Friday is the last day to Apply for the CNE Innovation Garage pitch competition. In addition to the $25,000 grand prize each category semi finalist receives $5k and all companies chosen to pitch get a table at the […]
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July 5, 2019
STARTUP SUMMER TENNIS CHALLENGE, COURSES, NEWS, AND EVENTS JULY 5 2019 with the Startup Coach
Summer is in full swing and their is always lots going on at TorontoStarts with new courses, mentoring programs, and now Tennis… The challenge has been made STARTUP SUMMER TENNIS CLASSIC Klippers co-founder Harshil has challenged Shawn Finder co-founder of Autoklose! We’ll have to wait to see if Shawn Finder of Autoklose will accept the […]
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July 3, 2019
Klippers – The Startup List
Klippers is a mobile app creating amazing experiences where a user can book an appointment with their preferred hairstylist through the app and they will come to your home, office or hotel and deliver the services, off course they clean up the mess after the appointment.we also make sure all our hairstylist are background checked […]
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July 1, 2019
JustGotThat! – The Startup List
JustGotThat! is the first and only open marketplace for services where buyers and sellers come together to get things done. From home maintenance and repairs, auto services and more, JustGotThat! is making it easier for people to get the services they need when they need them, while helping service businesses maximize revenue by filling up […]
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July 1, 2019
RATIO.CITY – The Startup List
RATIO.CITY is using technology to transform the traditional Real Estate Development Industry to help build great cities. We are building an online mapping and analysis tool to help unlock development locations quickly and strategically; getting construction projects through the municipal approvals process and out of the ground faster. RATIO.CITY
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July 1, 2019
Peersway Influencer Marketing – The Startup List
Peersway is a word-of-mouth marketing platform helping brands and local businesses create a buzz about their products and services by leveraging the power of peer-recommendations. Peersway
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July 1, 2019
Simply Laundry – The Startup List
Simply Laundry is a laundry delivery platform tailored to both individuals & businesses. We provide dry clean and wash & fold services with free pick-up and delivery from your doorstep or concierge. Simply Laundry
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July 1, 2019
Numo – The Startup List
Numo is a mobile money platform that reduces the cost of getting paid for merchants and increases convenience for their customers. Numo
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July 1, 2019
SEED Learning – The Startup List
At SEED Learning, our mission is to reduce incidents of bullying, suicide and crime and sever the cycle of poverty globally by delivering emotional intelligence training and mental health preventative supports. To do this, we build AI powered voice APPs, wearables, an online community and partner with community services and non-profits to deliver in-person workshops […]
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July 1, 2019
Remitr – The Startup List
Businesses have been stressed with international wire transfer payments for far too long. Remitr replaces age-old wire transfers with a fast and low cost alternative to make payments to foreign suppliers, employees working abroad, and agents / affiliates in any country. Paying a supplier abroad now takes only 1 day and costs only $5 to […]
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July 1, 2019
Paddle HR – The Startup List
Paddle HR helps large organizations match existing talent to new internal career paths. People voluntarily leave their jobs most often because of a perceived lack of opportunities, especially when many organizations are so complex that their employees cannot see the next viable job. By recommending great career options, Paddle HR helps organizations keep top talent […]
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July 1, 2019
ScholarTree – The Startup List
ScholarTree is the first online marketplace for scholarships. Starting a scholarship is a great way to give back to the community, promote your brand, and build a relationship with a student and potential future employee. We are enabling any individual or organisation to start a scholarship program in a matter of minutes. This will allow […]
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July 1, 2019
Mina – The Startup List
Mina is a free financial chatbot which users can connect all their bank accounts or credit cards and ask her questions like “how much have I spent on coffee this month?”Users can chat with Mina on Facebook Messenger, Twitter, Slack, Telegram, Viber, Kik, Line, Skype, or send text messages; or talk on Amazon Alexa, and […]
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July 1, 2019
WatrHub – The Startup List
WatrHub Inc. a fast-growing Artificial Intelligence tech company that predicts water infrastructure needs across the U.S. Not many people realize the magnitude of aging water infrastructures needs across Canada and the United States. Itwill cost $1 Trillion over the next 20 years to replace pipes, pumps, valves, treatment equipment and the software to run our […]
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July 1, 2019
Vacation Fund – The Startup List
For employers who want to reduce employee attrition and increase employee satisfaction, Vacation Fund is an employer-matched savings program specifically for employees’ travel goals. It allows employees to direct a portion of their paycheque into a separate Vacation Fund Account, and allows employers to match a portion of the contribution. This make employees’ dream trips […]
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June 30, 2019
One Body Village Canada – The Startup List
At One Body Village Canada we bring hope and freedom to vulnerable children in Vietnam and Cambodia that have been sold for sex. In partnership with the USA and Australia, we provide them shelter, education, medical care and psychological counseling, and vocational training so that they can go on to heal, grow and achieve their […]
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June 30, 2019
Meraki Design House – The Startup List
The goal of Meraki Design House is to re-design lesser known traditional crafts from around the world to fit into the life and style of the modern woman. Meraki Design House
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June 30, 2019
Cartly – The Startup List
Cartly is an online grocery delivery service that is exclusively designed for Indian, Pakistani, Bangaldesh & Sri-Lankan community based grocery buyers to save their time and effort!Cartly shoppers are trained professional grocery pickers who ensure to select the groceries as per customer needs. Cartly
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June 30, 2019
In Situ Plants – The Startup List
In Situ Plants helps your organization take advantage of the benefits of indoor plants through the installation and maintenance of singular, spectacular interior landscapes. In Situ Plants
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June 30, 2019
WerkApp – The Startup List
WerkApp is bringing temporary staffing into the digital age. The platform allows employers of temporary staff to customize requests to their unique business needs. Requests for temporary staff are filled in real-time, as the platform collects worker schedules in advance so that pre-vetted workers and employers can get to working as soon as possible. Temporary […]
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June 30, 2019
Joggo Apparel – The Startup List
Joggo Apparel is an activist brand that believes in the power of brands to drive social change. We design contemporary fair trade bags and with each purchase fulfill our vision of educating refugee kids around the world by contributing 10% of sales to this cause. Joggo Apparel
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June 30, 2019
Fint.Cloud – The Startup List
Fint.Cloud is a Cloud Accounting Practice: Specializing in accounting for startups and hip businesses! Fint.Cloud
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June 30, 2019
Habit8 – The Startup List
habit8 is a cloud-based application for property and condominium managers. We pull-out the Rules & Regulations and Bylaws that govern the use of the property, and makes these accessible to tenants via an SMS chat-based interface (DOG) that fetches the information that tenant is looking for and serves it up in bitesized and accessible pieces. […]
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June 30, 2019
hungrhub – The Startup List
hungrhub is a food delivery platform that connects Toronto’s offices to some of the city’s best restaurants. hungrhub started in 2015, and delivers food exclusively to offices who usually order daily meals from their city’s top restaurants. hungrhub
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June 30, 2019
Beaconforce – The Startup List
MANAGEMENT IS BROKEN! There are over 40 years of behavioral science research that shows how people are motivated and most businesses use none of it. Beaconforce measures people’s intrinsic motivation, trust and Flow in real-time, gives these insights to managers and provides automatic alerts and recommended actions to take to manage people in the right […]
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June 30, 2019
Sponsor Finder – The Startup List
Sponsor Finder is an app for alcoholics whose lives are falling apart and who desperately want to get and stay sober. We help to put you on the road to recovery by partnering you with a sobriety sponsor, offer suggestions for daily living, and, most of all, give you hope. Sponsor Finder
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June 30, 2019
indiefilmTO – The Startup List
indiefilmTO is an art incubator that teaches artists (primarily filmmakers, but not limited to) how to make a living with their craft — without the feelings of “selling out” that most artists have when itcomes to thinking business-minded. Founded by Curt Jaimungal, a filmmaker in Toronto who worked briefly in Silicon Valley, the organization is […]
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June 30, 2019
Vidal Home Care – The Startup List
Vidal Home Care helps to alleviate the stress of care for family members caring for elderly loved ones. Our mobile app connects family carers with qualified and vetted caregivers.All caregivers are certified personal support workers, First Aid and CPR certified, police and vulnerable sector screened, and insured for general and professional liability.Family carers will be […]
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June 30, 2019
Wantboard – The Startup List
Wantboard is an online marketplace that lets you buy items that aren’t available in your country. So for example, if there’s a new gadget or pair of shoes that you want to buy, but it’s only available in the Tokyo, we’ll match you with someone who lives there, they’ll buy the item for you on […]
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