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

‘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.

Serving up success: How two venerable Ottawa pubs have survived – and thrived – over multiple decades

There is no shortage of places to grab a pint in Ottawa, but what does it take to stand out from the crowd? Two local pubs have found ways to become cornerstones in their community and as a result, they’ll both be celebrating major milestones this year.

City-building panellists push for new measures to kickstart development, promote affordable housing

As housing starts struggle to keep pace with population growth, panellists at a city-building conference in Ottawa this week urged politicians of all stripes to cut red tape that’s hindering development and provide more support for affordable housing.

AI-fuelled startups need ‘clear differentiator’ to make investors take notice, local expert says

Almost all startups are using artificial intelligence in their operations, but those developing their own AI need to do more to set themselves apart if they want to draw the attention of investors, a local business leader says.

Mayor wants ‘clarity’ on potential federal job cuts, pushes for reskilling program if layoffs happen

With the federal election set for next Monday, Ottawa Mayor Mar Sutcliffe spoke about the issues he hopes to prioritize with the next prime minister – who will likely also be an Ottawa MP – and the challenge of getting those issues noticed amid crises of a different scale.

Ottawa’s Lowertown Brewery clears out the parking lot for a unique Sens viewing experience

Get ready for the “Sens Lot.” The cranes are coming out Thursday evening to clear Lowertown Brewery’s back parking lot at 73 York St. near Dalhousie Street, where a 12-foot-six-inch by six-foot-six-inch LED screen will be installed outside.

Ben Morris from Syntronic talks about finding opportunities in tariffs, hybrid work and AI

Even against the backdrop of an uncertain economy, Ben Morris believes there are many dynamics in today’s environment that are leading to new opportunities for tech companies.

Grey’s Social Eatery celebrates opening and the future of the ByWard Market

The past few weeks have been crunch time for the new team at Grey’s Social Eatery, but they got to reap the rewards Friday evening as the restaurant held its grand opening in an area of the city that has struggled in recent years.

People on the Move: Irfan Ahmed joins Procom and Howard Nemiroff named dean at Sprott

Canadian IT recruitment agency Procom is expanding its Ottawa presence and has tapped former Altis executive Irfan Ahmed to lead the effort.
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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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