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Let’s show kids the great big – wonderful – picture of tech
30 April 2015 | By Melanie Baker in: Ecosystem, Featured, M-Theory, Opinion
Melanie Baker discuss tech as a male-dominated field, and how initiatives only shine light on some career paths, but not all, leaving the field unchanged in many ways. Read more
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Network effect draws Vidyard VP back to Waterloo Region
23 April 2015 | By Anthony Reinhart in: Opinion, Small to Mid Size, View from the ‘Loo
Communitech News sat down with Michael Litt and Kris Lawson to talk about Waterloo's ecosystem. Read more
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Hack the Orchestra hopes to rewire old perceptions
22 April 2015 | By Kayleigh Platz in: Ecosystem, Opinion, Tech About Town
Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony launches a hackathon to create solutions for orchestras. Read more
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Small companies and events: How to get bang for your sponsorship buck
16 April 2015 | By Melanie Baker in: Featured, M-Theory, Opinion, Small to Mid Size
Melanie Baker explores how to get the most out of sponsorship as a small company. Read more
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Helping others led Amaris Gerson to find her own path in the tech industry
15 April 2015 | By Kayleigh Platz in: Opinion, Small to Mid Size, Tech About Town
With a background in both recreation and leisure as well as geography, Amaris Gerson tried out different roles to find a fit for her skillset after graduation, before turning a volunteer position at HackerNest… Read more
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Confessions of a startup wife
14 April 2015 | By Michelle Gold-Mire in: Ecosystem, Featured, Opinion, Startups
Michelle Gold-Mire shares her experiences as a wife to a startup founder. Read more
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Waterloo Region's tech sector: a 150-year overnight success
09 April 2015 | By Anthony Reinhart in: Ecosystem, Opinion, View from the ‘Loo
Communitech News sat down with Ken McLaughlin to talk about his book on Waterloo Region. Read more
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When it comes to careers, is there life after tech?
02 April 2015 | By Melanie Baker in: Ecosystem, Featured, M-Theory, Opinion
What will you do after your life in tech? Once you've started a successful company what is there to do next? Retirement can be a tricky step with many not knowing what they will do once they have stopped… Read more
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Put your game face on for TableTop day
01 April 2015 | By Kayleigh Platz in: Ecosystem, Opinion, Tech About Town
Board game cafés have been popping up all over the Waterloo Region. An interesting turn back to childhood actives for some, for others a continued hobby. There is a massive benefit to playing board games… Read more
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Shaunvir Sidhu: iNovia's boots on the ground in Waterloo Region
26 March 2015 | By Anthony Reinhart in: Ecosystem, Opinion, Small to Mid Size, Startups, View from the ‘Loo
Shaunvir Sidhu, iNovia Senior Analyst, discusses the companies focus on the Waterloo Region. INovaia is setting up a permanent presence in Waterloo Region, where it has made several investments. Sidhu… Read more