Techopia

Techopia is focused on Ottawa’s technology sector. This multimedia project includes regular online news coverage, a video and audio podcast, private networking events and quarterly reports. OBJ also partners with EY to create an annual magazine called Techopia-EY Insights.

Mitel chasing top spot in unified communications space as monumental 2024 looms

One-size-fits-all approach to office return not always the answer, Knak CEO says

The CEO of email marketing software maker Knak asked all of his Ottawa-based employees to work in the office from Tuesday to Thursday each week beginning in December 2022.

Techopia Live: What AI means for Ottawa’s tech sector

In this bonus episode of Techopia Live, Michael Curran of Ottawa Business Journal and Susan Richards of numbercrunch explore what AI could mean to Ottawa’s technology sector.

My Ottawa: Calian boss Kevin Ford hits all the right notes as a community builder

Whether it’s being a driving force in saving the iconic Rainbow Bistro, raising money for local charities or leading one of Ottawa’s most valuable publicly traded companies, Kevin Ford is always trying to make the National Capital Region a better place to live, work and play.

FanSaves founders revved up about NASCAR partnership

FanSaves’ software allows fans to instantly tap into NASCAR’s online guide and cash in on deals at restaurants, tour operators and other attractions in the Chicago area, driving traffic to businesses and giving a boost to merchants affected by road closures along the race route.

On the move: Solace latest Kanata tech firm to relocate as back-to-office push grows

Riding a wave of record sales growth, Solace is the latest Kanata tech firm to expand its...

Kwesst Micro Systems taps retired general Rick Hillier to oversee strategic planning

As it prepares to ramp up for a multimillion-dollar project with the Department of National Defence, Kwesst...

BlackBerry’s decision to scrap Internet of Things IPO could be boon for Kanata, AV expert says

BlackBerry’s decision to scrap a planned IPO of its connected vehicles software business could pay off for...

Techopia Live: Inside Wesley Clover with Ben Morris

Wesley Clover International occupies a unique role in Ottawa’s technology ecosystem. It’s more than a company. It’s a foundation upon which dozens of technology startups have launched and scaled.

Real estate revival? Even as hybrid work takes hold, some firms look to expand office footprints

While holiday parties are in full swing, a couple of local tech firms hosted celebrations last week...
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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
Techopia: Is Ottawa the country’s biggest tech wealth generator? | Episode 298

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