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Kitchener entrepreneur builds tech startup to connect Black clients with trusted hair care

Kitchener entrepreneur Aileen Agada created BeBlended to make it easier for Black clients to find hairstylists who truly understand their hair. Her beauty-tech startup is empowering Black stylists, celebrating culture, and redefining what inclusive beauty looks like across Canada.

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In the ecosystem

Wednesday, July 09, 2025

Waterloo’s Cobionix just raised US$3M to bring its AI-powered medical robot, CODI®, into hospitals. Built…

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eleven-x celebrates 11 years in business and lands its biggest deals yet

Tuesday, July 08, 2025

Eleven-x celebrates 11 years in business with record-breaking smart parking deals across North America.…

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Turning Composting Innovation into a Scalable Business with ElevateIP

Friday, May 30, 2025

Lila is reimagining what home composting can be. While many countertop composters use heat to dehydrate…

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Founder stories

Kitchener entrepreneur builds tech startup to connect Black clients with trusted hair care

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Friday, July 11, 2025 

Kitchener entrepreneur Aileen Agada created BeBlended to make it easier for Black clients to find hairstylists…

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From Panels to Patents: How Axe Buildings is Solving Housing Affordability—And Protecting the Blueprint

Category: Founder story 
Friday, May 30, 2025 

When Xavier Toby founded Axe Buildings, he wasn’t chasing trends—he was trying to crack one of the most…

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From EV Charger Headaches to Scaling with Confidence: How SWTCH Energy Used IP to Fuel Their Growth

Category: Founder story 
Friday, May 30, 2025 

SWTCH Energy Inc. is on a mission to make EV charging accessible for everyone—especially in places where…

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Learn

Winning the smart way: Alchemy’s growth story with Outposts

Wednesday, July 09, 2025 

Alchemy had the product, market opportunity and the urgency, but with a lean team and limited internal…

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Why Canadian companies should look to the UK for expansion opportunities?

Wednesday, July 09, 2025 

So, your company is gaining traction. You’ve nailed product-market fit, your team is growing, and you’re…

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Why APAC is a Growth Powerhouse – and Why You Must Tread Strategically

Friday, May 23, 2025 

The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region has emerged as one of the most dynamic and opportunity-rich markets in…

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Tech News

Global delivery startup makes it easier to send gifts and flowers across borders

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By: Rosie Del Campo | Friday, June 27, 2025 

Send flowers and gifts across borders, in any language or currency. Flomaru is building the world’s first…

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RideShark helps organizations and cities improve commuter access, cut parking costs and reduce GHG emissions with its smart platform

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By: Rosie Del Campo | Wednesday, June 25, 2025 

You’ve likely used this Canadian tech without realizing it. RideShark is changing how cities and companies…

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Kitchener-based Fairly AI acquires Swedish startup Anch.AI to help companies build regulation-ready AI

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By: Rosie Del Campo | Friday, June 20, 2025 

Fairly AI acquires Sweden’s anch.AI to launch Asenion, a platform helping companies build safe, regulation-ready…

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