Showing all articles in the category
Showing all articles by author:
-
How to make partnerships your company's superpower
11 March 2020 | By Ian McDonald in: Opinion, The Disruptor
Partnerships can be an innovative solution with strong opportunities. It can also bring a series of challenges and hit a wall. Companies that can successfully partner can receive exponential returns. The… Read more
-
The evolution of tech scouting for strategic advantage
29 November 2019 | By Ian McDonald in: Opinion, The Disruptor
Iain McDonald talks about his scouting approach to finding startup partners and leveraging opportunities on his recent visit to Israel as part of the Communitech global innovation tour. Read more
-
The changing face of corporate-startup partnerships
07 November 2019 | By Ian McDonald in: Enterprise, Featured, Opinion, The Disruptor
In the past the relationship between corporations and startups could be adversary or at least arms-length as corporations feared the threat of disruption posed by startups, today however corporate organizations… Read more
-
GM Canada expansion to boost Toronto-Waterloo Region Corridor
10 June 2016 | By John Lorinc in: Enterprise, Featured, News
General Motors Canada announced an expansion that seeks to bring 750 employees into the Toronto-Waterloo Region Corridor. Read more
-
Mayors join forces to step up promotion of Toronto-Waterloo corridor
11 February 2016 | By John Lorinc in: Ecosystem, Featured, News
Toronto and Kitchener Mayors join forces to promote the Toronto-Waterloo corridor. Read more
-
Why Waterloo's reputation in Silicon Valley is growing
24 July 2015 | By John Lorinc in: Ecosystem, Featured, News
After the fall of Blackberry, Waterloo Region is internationally seen as a place where innovators have faced disruption up close. Read more
-
The world’s best startup communities: How to build a Top 20 contender
13 July 2015 | By John Lorinc in: Ecosystem, Featured, News, Startups
Choosing where to set up can be a very important decision for startups. There are key elements to creating the world's best startup communities to attract companies and people. Read more
-
Charities big winners as ChangeIt lands first big bank
13 November 2014 | By John Lorinc in: Featured, News, Startups
ChangeIt and BMO land a partnership that could lead to millions of dollars going to charity. Read more
-
It's time to brand the whole region,' CityAge delegates told
14 October 2014 | By John Lorinc in: Ecosystem, Featured, News
At a press conference during the two-day event, Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne appeared to agree with Wolfe’s recommendations, noting the province is now looking at the sorts of land use policies, business… Read more
-
Innovation supercluster poses challenges, opportunities
17 September 2014 | By John Lorinc in: Ecosystem, Featured, News
Ali Asaria, CEO of Tulip Retail, is an entrepreneur with a foot in two cities. In the past seven years, the Research In Motion (now BlackBerry) alumnus has launched two tech startups, both based in Waterloo… Read more