Mia Jensen

Mia Jensen is a reporter with the Ottawa Business Journal. A graduate of Carleton University's School of Journalism, Mia previously worked as a Local Journalism Initiative reporter for the Sudbury Star covering health, mining, business and the arts. Outside of journalism, she has worked in communications with the Rainbow District School Board, and as a researcher for the Sudbury Symphony Orchestra.
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‘A flawed, beautiful human’: Ottawa businessmen share their struggles with mental health

With this week marking the start of Men’s Mental Health Month, male leaders from across the Ottawa business community gathered for the third consecutive year for a candid and emotional conversation about their own struggles and how they’ve learned to heal.

Stella Luna expands into ByWard Market while Barrio takes over former Pure Kitchen location

Two local eateries are taking over high-profile vacant spots in the ByWard Market area and are expected to be up and running later this month.

VIP Seafood Restaurant takes over at 99 Rideau St. in the ByWard Market

Two years after the closure of the infamous Rideau Street McDonald’s, a new tenant has begun the process of moving in.

Ottawa’s waterways could be the next frontier for developing a nightlife economy, expert says

Germany’s Thomas Scheele says European cities are experimenting with ways to bring community activities to the water and Ottawa has the opportunity to do the same.

People on the Move: Jennifer Cross pursues city-building passion with Chandos Construction

As she starts a new position with Chandos Construction, Jennifer Cross says she’s found a role that fully allows her to embrace her passion for city-building.

What does a rural nightlife economy look like in Ottawa?

As local officials search for ways to bring downtown Ottawa to life after the sun goes down, businesses outside of the city centre are on a mission of their own to create a vibrant rural nightlife scene.

Ek Bar owner Hemant Bhagwani adds experimental Indian cuisine to Preston Street vibe

Renowned restaurateur Hemant Bhagwani has navigated some of the world’s most prestigious culinary hubs, opening dozens of restaurants across the world. While Ottawa may be less glamorous in comparison, Bhagwani said that’s part of what attracted him to the city for his newest restaurant endeavour.

This year’s Fastest Growing Companies and what’s driven their rapid revenue growth

The founders of Prestige Home Improvement knew their company was growing fast, but they didn't realize how...

Ottawa cop makes some big noise selling thousands of LoudCups around the globe

What does a police officer do with too much free time? In Jay Conohan’s case, the answer was, design a bestselling beverage container.

Newly formed Arts Ottawa wants artists to be involved in office conversion discussions

With properties sitting vacant in Ottawa’s downtown core and developers looking for ways to use empty spaces in new ways, Cassandra Olsthoorn wants to bring artists into the conversation.
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The narrative surrounding the Canadian tech sector often focuses on boom-and-bust cycles, brain drain, or the historical demise of past giants. But the numbers tell a different story. Driven by evolutionary waves from telecommunications to software-as-a-service, quantum computing, and artificial intelligence, the national technology ecosystem has quietly produced remarkable long-term enterprise value. New research shows that Ottawa tech unicorns have produced at least one billion-dollar firm every single decade, making it the highest per-capita producer of unicorns in the country. Moreso, local tech ventures account for a staggering three-quarters of all-time wealth creation in Canadian tech history, driving $1.4 trillion in wealth over the past 36 years. In this episode of Techopia Live, OBJ publisher Michael Curran celebrates Ottawa Innovation Week by speaking with tech veteran Sasha Gera, chief operating officer of HealWell AI. Gera shares his research and insights from his newly launched ledger, Unicorn North, highlighting how Ottawa stacks up against other major Canadian cities and why it remains the most productive, distraction-free destination for building sustainable, hundred-year companies. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:22 Introducing Sasha Gera 14:45 Sponsor Segment 17:57 Innovation Week 25:15 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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