David Sali

Dave is OBJ's senior features writer with two decades of experience in the newspaper industry working for a variety of publications from community weeklies to major dailies. He is a four-time award-winning journalist by the Alliance of Area Business Publishers (AABP). He has received awards for best news feature, best scoop and best overall writer among medium-sized business publications.
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Corel hires Silicon Valley tech veteran as new CEO

Former OpenTable chief executive says Ottawa firm's current suite of products is "a great starting point from which to grow an incredible software business.”

Rewind’s backup plan succeeds as low-key Ottawa software firm earns its time in the spotlight

Rising tech star is a secret no more, thanks to eye-popping revenue growth of more than 1,100 per cent over the past three years.

Ottawa’s MicroMetrics pivots communications platform from hotels to health-care clinics to aid in COVID fight

Company hit hard by economic downturn is offering its service for free to doctors, dentists and other health-care professionals until the end of the year.

New ownership group confident it can reverse Ottawa’s pro baseball curse

Citing the capital’s hefty per-capita income and solid economy, Sam Katz thinks he can succeed where a litany of other owners have failed.

Former Laser Quest GM tags shuttered Ottawa location for new laser-game facility

Philip Aldis says he’s planning to reopen the 10,000-square-foot space at 1800 St. Laurent Blvd. next month under the name LaserMaxx Ottawa.

Armed with fresh funding, fintech firm Veem looks to expand Ottawa operations

Silicon Valley company helps customers send and receive money transfers via blockchain technology.

‘It’s the right time’: Ottawa retail pioneer Gordon Reid steps down as CEO of Giant Tiger

Longtime company executive Paul Wood takes over as head of the national discount chain effective immediately.

Home office remodellers fuelling surge in sales at Ottawa furniture suppliers

Home deliveries of adjustable desks and chairs are keeping crews busy at leading local company.

Ottawa in prime position to become e-commerce hub, Broccolini exec says

Capital's location between Toronto and Montreal makes it a sought-after site for retailers looking satisfy growing demand for same-day deliveries, Anthony Broccolini says.

uOttawa professor steers AI startup toward ‘huge’ opportunity in self-driving car industry

Sensor Cortek's trailblazing AI technology that helps autonomous vehicles detect pedestrians and other cars is capturing the attention of some of the industry's biggest names.
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Matt Milton is a hometown guy that made it big. Almost one year ago, Milton stepped into the role of president of Microsoft Canada, a high point in a 25-year career in tech that has taken him to places such as New York, Oslo and Copenhagen. As president, Milton oversees more than 5,000 Canadian employees and has a mandate to help Canada get inspired by artificial intelligence. Microsoft Canada is leveraging its 40-year history and national workforce to lead the generational shift to AI. By collaborating with key partners, such as healthcare institutions like the Ottawa Hospital and the federal government, Microsoft is focusing on inspiration over pure automation. In this episode of Techopia Live, OBJ publisher Michael Curran sits down with Milton to explore his local roots, the federal government's new "AI for All" strategy, and how startup entrepreneurs can navigate disruption by integrating AI to solve meaningful real-world challenges. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:17 Introducing Matt Milton 08:35 Sponsor Segment 25:04 Closing and What’s Ahead at OBJ For more on Ottawa’s tech and innovation scene, visit https://obj.ca/techopia. Subscribe to Techopia’s weekly newsletter here: https://obj121.activehosted.com/f/5
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