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Getting Waterloo Region ready for the Future of Work and Learning
20 September 2019 | By Alex Kinsella in: Future of Work, Opinion
Technological change has created a need for lifelong learning. Communitech, Manulife, the University of Waterloo and Deloitte began a conversation on what all four groups – employers, employees, education… Read more
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Doors Open invites us to learn about water in Waterloo Region
18 September 2019 | By Alex Kinsella in: Opinion, Tech About Town
During Doors Open, local businesses and organizations open up their noteworthy buildings and heritage sites, many of which are not regularly open to the public. Tying many of the sites together this year… Read more
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Bestival brings a European street festival vibe to Midtown
11 September 2019 | By Alex Kinsella in: Opinion, Tech About Town
Now entering its third year, Belmont Village Bestival is a festival full of live music, art, and activities. Read more
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Banknotes: How to build a business plan
09 September 2019 | By Basma Hamodi in: Banknotes, Opinion
A sound business plan is the foundation of any business. While previously rigid, the emerging trend is an online pitch deck. A pitch deck is a quick and clear way to explain your company to investors and… Read more
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Banknotes: Eliminating common fundraising mistakes
05 September 2019 | By Ryan McCartney in: Banknotes, Opinion
This issue of Bank Notes talks about the realities of funding a company and the right and wrong ways of doing it, from seeking the right type of funding to being transparent about your business. Read more
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Connecting with your community
04 September 2019 | By Alex Kinsella in: Opinion, Tech About Town
We’re Communitech, your local innovation hub that helps tech companies start, grow and succeed. We also are seriously passionate about helping people connect and building a strong community. Here is a… Read more
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Banknotes: Etiquette when fundraising
09 August 2019 | By Basma Hamodi in: Banknotes, Opinion
Quantitative aspects of your company are not the only factors that play a decision-making role in the eyes of an investor. The impression an entrepreneur gives off when meeting with investors and pitching… Read more
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Banknotes: Leveraging intellectual property
03 July 2019 | By Basma Hamodi in: Banknotes, Opinion
The intangible assets affiliated with IP are misunderstood and underutilized by many. It is estimated that 90 per cent of an S&P 500 company’s assets are considered intangible. The shift from tangibles… Read more
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Banknotes: Calculating the cost of capital
09 January 2019 | By Ryan McCartney in: Banknotes, Opinion
What really is the cost of capital? The price is only part of the sale, and the same is true when financing a company. Read more
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Chamath Palihapitiya wins crowd at Hack the North
15 September 2018 | By Craig Daniels in: Events, Featured, News
Chamath Palihapitiya is one of the University of Waterloo's most successful graduates and this week he sat down to speak at Hack the North, Canada's largest hackathon which is hosted annually at the University… Read more