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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
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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
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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
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Communitech golf lottery 2014 is now open!
02 April 2014 | By Meghan Kreller in: Uncategorized
Communitech's annual golf tournament will take place April 16 at 4:00pm. To ensure everyone gets an equal opportunity to golf we are once again holding the Communitech golf lottery. Read more
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A look at the impact of VentureStart on entrepreneurial success
21 March 2014 | By Meghan Kreller in: Startups
Since the launch of the VentureStart program in 2012, it has served more than 200 entrepreneurs and has received funding of up to $7.5 million through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern… Read more
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Techtoberfest adds rock-star keynotes to lineup
27 September 2013 | By Meghan Kreller in: Featured
Find out more about the lineup of the Techtoberfest 2013, the two-day celebration of entrepreneurship Read more
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Garry Tan is ready for a smackdown … are you?
17 September 2013 | By Meghan Kreller in: Startups
Startup Smackdown is an ever-popular startup competition in the Waterloo Region. It’s a fast pitch competition, where startups are called to the ring to pitch in front of a panel of judges. They will critique… Read more
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Startup Weekend returns to the Region!
06 August 2013 | By Meghan Kreller in: Featured, Startups
Startup Weekend hosted by Communitech is back in Waterloo Region. It is a global movement that you can be a part of. Read more
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Level Up with Guy Kawasaki and Shannon Deegan
16 April 2013 | By Meghan Kreller in: Small to Mid Size
Guy Kawasaki and Shannon Deegan will be coming to Waterloo Region as part of Communitech’s Level Up series. On May 24 and June 26, join us for high-energy power sessions focused on real business challenges… Read more
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Miovision, Sweet Tooth and Communitech among JA award recipients
06 November 2012 | By Meghan Kreller in: Small to Mid Size
Junior Achievement of Waterloo Region gave out their Business Spirit Awards to six organizations that embody the spirit of JA. Read more