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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Golf lab designed to get more women in the game hits a hole in one this season

In the business world, and especially in industries such as construction, golf is a pretty big deal. And that’s why Jennifer Cross started asking herself why more Ottawa women aren’t out on the links.

Business leaders pitch in to support BGC Ottawa programming

Local business leaders stepped up for the Boys and Girls Club (BGC) of Ottawa Thursday morning, allowing the organization to surpass its fundraising goal.

Barrhaven BIA provides free video cameras to businesses to help deter crime

As businesses deal with trash dumping, vandalism and petty theft, the Barrhaven BIA is providing free security cameras to its members in the hopes of deterring some of the issues.

Peter Strom, March Networks CEO, on going global and the appeal of the ‘Canada’ brand

In his more than 20 years with Ottawa software company March Networks, Peter Strom has learned how to keep calm in the face of a crisis.

Ottawa’s Fastest Growing Companies meet and mingle ahead of this year’s award ceremony

Even — or maybe especially — in turbulent times, OBJ’s 2025 Fastest Growing Companies have stayed on top of their game by being ready to adapt to anything that comes their way.

Tech Thursday comes to Ottawa as another networking option for the local tech scene

There’s a new way to connect with people across the tech landscape in Ottawa. Last week, Calgary-based events company Tech Thursday hosted its first networking event in the capital, featuring a panel discussion on Ottawa’s startup support network.

Now’s not the time to panic, says Ottawa Film Office head in response to Trump tariff plans

Sandrine Pechels de Saint Sardos isn’t quite sure what to make of U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to impose a 100 per cent tariff on films produced outside of the U.S. But while the rhetoric is worrying, she said she sees no reason to panic.

Hundreds of hopefuls look to be hired on the spot at Hard Rock Ottawa job fairs

Charge your phone and bring a snack: that’s the advice one Hard Rock Ottawa official has for job-seekers preparing to attend the hotel and casino’s second mass hiring event on Tuesday and Wednesday this week.

You might recognize the fedora, but Jarrod Goldsmith keeps a lot more than that under his hat

Jarrod Goldsmith wasn’t always comfortable donning his now-signature fedora in public. But, he says, ignoring the stares and standing out from the crowd is part of what has allowed him to turn his passion for music into a thriving business.

‘Sens Lot’ proving popular as hockey fans take over various venues throughout the city

The “Sens Lot” has been packed with hockey fans and, according to Alex Sirois, spirits are high and the ByWard Market has been busy as the Ottawa Senators continue their first playoff run since 2017.
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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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