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.

Healthy dose of cash: Fullscript raises $300M VC round to fuel North American expansion

The round is among the biggest ever for an Ottawa firm, eclipsing major deals such as Assent Compliance’s $160-million raise three years ago and Shopify’s $100-million series-C round in 2013.

Ottawa-born 3D commerce platform Threekit lands $30M series-B round

Threekit’s software creates ultra-realistic online 3D images of everything from couches to diamond rings, giving e-commerce customers a much better idea of what they're about to buy. 

Capital flowing in to Ottawa-built wellness app Flöka as founder wins $50K SheBoot prize

Mobile app and web portal allow health-care practitioners such as naturopaths, health coaches, dietitians, nutritionists and others to track an array of metrics on a single dashboard. 

How the technology sector can recruit foreign talent

In the latest episode of Techopia Live, OBJ publisher Michael Curran and immigration law specialist Warren Creates...

Considering a career in cybersecurity? Don’t let misconceptions hold you back

While some industries have seen a decline in job prospects over the last 18 months, there’s one sector where job opportunities abound: cybersecurity.

Ten tips for creating a 2022 financial roadmap for your business

It’s likely the last two years did not go according to plan due to the pandemic, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t incredible value in establishing a roadmap.

Telesat posts Q3 loss as customers scale back services

Ottawa-based company generated revenues of $192 million for the three-month period ending Sept. 30, down from $202 million a year earlier.

Kinaxis raises guidance amid surging demand for supply-chain software

Ottawa firm says it’s now expecting revenues of between $248 million and $250 million for fiscal 2021, up from previous projections of $242 million to $247 million.

ProntoForms boasts big customer wins as ‘steady growth’ continues in Q3

Software firm reported total revenues of $4.89 million for the three-month period ending Sept. 30, up from $4.55 million a year earlier.

The Growcer’s hydroponics tech wows customers – and SheBoot pitchfest judges

Co-founder Alida Burke says orders for firm's indoor mini-farms that grow leafy greens and herbs are pouring in as supply chain bottlenecks and surging transportation costs drive up food prices.
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Matt Milton is a hometown guy that made it big. Almost one year ago, Milton stepped into the role of president of Microsoft Canada, a high point in a 25-year career in tech that has taken him to places such as New York, Oslo and Copenhagen. As president, Milton oversees more than 5,000 Canadian employees and has a mandate to help Canada get inspired by artificial intelligence. Microsoft Canada is leveraging its 40-year history and national workforce to lead the generational shift to AI. By collaborating with key partners, such as healthcare institutions like the Ottawa Hospital and the federal government, Microsoft is focusing on inspiration over pure automation. In this episode of Techopia Live, OBJ publisher Michael Curran sits down with Milton to explore his local roots, the federal government's new "AI for All" strategy, and how startup entrepreneurs can navigate disruption by integrating AI to solve meaningful real-world challenges. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:17 Introducing Matt Milton 08:35 Sponsor Segment 25:04 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 Live: Microsoft’s Matt Milton takes an inspired approach to AI | Episode 299

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