Showing all articles in the Opinion category
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Poach talent, strengthen the ecosystem
11 December 2014 | By Anthony Reinhart in: Ecosystem, Opinion, View from the 'Loo
Communitech News sat down with Miovision's Kurtis McBride to talk about poaching talent in the region. Read more
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Take your best shot: New event will showcase great images by local photographers
10 December 2014 | By Kayleigh Platz in: Ecosystem, Opinion, Tech About Town
Tony Reinhart has launched FLASH, and is looking for all photographers to submit an image and attend this fun social event. Read more
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Auvik poised to grow in bright, rejuvenated space
27 November 2014 | By Anthony Reinhart in: Ecosystem, Opinion, Startups, View from the 'Loo
Auvik has now moved into BlackBerry's previous space, and it has been rejuvenated and rebranded. Read more
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Three events show that the holidays aren’t all about us
26 November 2014 | By Kayleigh Platz in: Ecosystem, Opinion, Tech About Town
The holidays are a time to give back and there are many ways to do so in the Waterloo ecosystem. Read more
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Michael Babiak: Warming up the Valley for Waterloo Region startups
19 November 2014 | By Kayleigh Platz in: Ecosystem, Opinion, Startups, Tech About Town
Communitech News sat down with Michael Babiak to discuss the Valley and Waterloo Region. Read more
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D2L makes game developer an offer he couldn't refuse
13 November 2014 | By Anthony Reinhart in: Enterprise, Opinion, View from the 'Loo
Jon Richardson was offered a six month leave by D2L to pursue their passions, with the opportunity to return after their venture. Read more
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Tech campuses: where truth is stranger than friction
12 November 2014 | By Kayleigh Platz in: Ecosystem, Opinion, Tech About Town
Sam Lessin, a former VP who worked at Facebook’s Silicon Valley headquarters wrote a blog discussing what happens when you leave a tech office. He explains how it is like leaving a bubble and learning… Read more
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The rise of geek culture: Why Waterloo needs it now
05 November 2014 | By Kayleigh Platz in: Ecosystem, Opinion, Tech About Town
The Waterloo Region is a growing area for artists. With the region being home to one of the world's fastest-growing tech centers, Miroki Tong sees the region growing in other areas as well. The traveled… Read more
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The most important question to ask a partner
31 October 2014 | By Christian Aagaard in: Opinion
What is the most important question you need to ask when getting into a partnership with someone or a company? Supply partners, Distribution (or channel) partners or Influence partners all have different… Read more
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Home again: Chris Daviau and the Vidyard family
28 October 2014 | By Kayleigh Platz in: Ecosystem, Opinion, Tech About Town
Chris Daviau works as part of the Vidyard team. He’s overseeing an office expansion that will allow the company to grow past 100 people. He seeks out and helps plan things to do in the city so that his… Read more