Jeffrey Dale

Op-ed: Kanata firms looking to brighten grey landscape with young talent

Ottawa

A few months ago, I spoke with more than a dozen senior executives from high-tech companies in Kanata about one of the biggest issues any

Op-ed: Ottawa’s latest tech boom brings wealth – and a wealth of optimism

Techopia

Each spring, Invest Ottawa brings the capital’s innovators, creators and inventors together for a one-day conference called AccelerateOTT. This event is both inspiring and introspective,

Innovation Centre at Bayview Yards lounge

Opinion: ‘Superclusters’ a super-sized opportunity for Ottawa’s tech sector

Techopia

If last month’s budget is any indication, the federal Liberals are prepared to do much more than just pay lip service to their “innovation agenda.”

Opinion: Regaining our innovative edge

Techopia

One of Canada’s most distinguished former public servants recently gave a speech on the state of innovation in this country that was both inspirational and

Opinion: Bootstrapping the best fit for many startups

Techopia

Over the past couple of years, I have commented extensively about the challenges startups must overcome to be successful. Recently, I wrote about how new

Opinion: Where did Innovation Nation go? Dale examines what Canada needs to do to reclaim its place as a prime source of disruptive R&D

Techopia

I have always thought of Canada as an innovation nation. We have many entrepreneurs with great ideas who start companies and grow them to be

Opinion: The harsh truth about startups: Canada’s incubators and accelerators need to get tougher with new businesses, says Dale

Techopia

A few weeks ago, I had the honour of attending a youth entrepreneurship roundtable with Prince Edward, Ontario Lt.-Gov. Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Ryerson University president Sheldon

Opinion: New generation of Ottawa CEOs not flashy, but effective: Dale

Techopia

Over the past six months, I have tried to encourage debate about Ottawa’s economic future by examining how our economy is changing and how our

Opinion: ‘Startup croquet’ a hard game to win

Techopia

When I was seeking cash to fund a startup in 1999, I mentioned to an investor that “raising money for business is hard.” He turned

Opinion: Commentary: Ottawa’s got talent, but where are the jobs?

Ottawa

On a particularly chilly evening recently, a young man came to my door trying to sell me new TV and Internet services. I was not