TechCrunch

JULY 22, 2021

Continuing our global look into the torrid pace of venture capital investment in the second quarter, today we turn to Canada. While many markets have posted impressive results, like the United States setting the pace for new all-time records in dollars invested into startups, Canada’s numbers stand out.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

GivingTuesday is building on the success of its first year — moving from an grassroots-style event organized on a short time schedule to a global charity movement. Here’s some indicators of the movement’s growing success: Many Partners: GivingTuesday does not belong to a single, top-down command and control organization.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

and Canada Hub at Giving Tuesday , and Cara Dickerson, vice president, Customer Success at Momentive Software , annual awareness around GivingTuesday results in people having the inspiration to be generous and personal reason to give. According to Celeste Flores, director of the U.S. Make it personal.

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

In recent weeks, Meta, Walmart, Target, Ford, and McDonalds are among global companies ending their formal DEI initiatives. And yet, for many employees and global firms, theres a sense that this is an opportunity to rebalance the goals and rethink the strategy by innovating diversity practices to better meet the global business goals.

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Fast Company Tech

APRIL 22, 2025

They wind up in local waterways that connect to the ocean. Samsung Electronics collaborated with Patagonia and the global conservation organization Ocean Wise to launch one in 2023. Deb Patterson proposed a bill this year requiring microfiber filters on new washers sold in that state after she came across the technology in Canada.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 2, 2022

Now a young startup, Emitrr , is aiming to bring the benefits of this model to small and local businesses in the U.S. “We essentially are a business text messaging software and an automation software for local businesses in the U.S.,” The startup also has some small business clients in Australia and Canada.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 18, 2025

to create an active paseo, which hosts local farmers markets and other gatherings. Global firm DLR Group significantly broadened the scope of adaptive reusethe practice of repurposing existing buildings for new usesfinding new lives for buildings like department stores, hospitals, libraries, and even jails.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 18, 2025

Others found ways to expand the opportunities within existing hometown industries: NCBiotech built pathways to bring more local residents into the Research Triangles booming life sciences sector. The citys locally owned Orion Amphitheater , the nexus of the $2.2 The initiative will also benefit local industry by slashing energy costs.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 16, 2011

Canada, Europe and India. These publisher agreements have also included permissions to distribute books outside the United States: most frequently, we are provided global rights. Now, more than 30,000 current copyrighted books are available globally on Bookshare to thousands of users. •

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The Verge

AUGUST 12, 2020

Google-owned navigation app Waze is rolling out a global safety feature that alerts users about upcoming railroad crossings. The feature is not wholly new, and was quietly launched in the US , Belgium , and Canada earlier this year, but Waze says it’s now expanding the alerts to more territories. Image via Waze / Operation Lifesaver.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Partners of DST Global led the Bangalore-headquartered startup’s Series A financing round. The round, which values the 10-month-old startup at $210 million and brings its all-time raise to $65 million, also saw participation from Tiger Global and Alkeon Capital and existing investors Lightspeed Venture Partners and Accel.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

million in a seed funding round led by Global Founders Capital. and Canada. A wning customers are paired with advisors to determine their investment strategy, and Awning’s local agents “qualitatively” review every property. And today, the San Francisco-based real estate brokerage is coming out of stealth with $9.3

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Our questions are simple: Why are Canadian startups seeing their fundraising fortunes rise so sharply, what parts of the AI stack are being attacked, what role does public money play in the rising investment totals, and what impact do local universities have on artificial intelligence work in Canada?

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

It will remain on Bell Media’s CTV Sci-Fi Channel and stream on the Crave in Canada.) As we rapidly expand our global streaming footprint, we are bringing more of our top titles home to ViacomCBS for Paramount+ markets around the world,” Kelly Day, president of streaming for ViacomCBS Networks International, said in a statement. “We

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Tech Soup

JULY 15, 2013

Find your local #nptech tribe by joining a NetSquared Local group. Find your closest NetSquared group on our global map. Toronto, Canada: Summer social. Don’t have a local NetSquared Local group? work, but we can renew our energy to connecting with our peers. This Week’s NetSquared Events.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 17, 2021

This round of funding was led by DST Global, with additional participation from Aspex Management, Reverent Partners and existing investors such as Goodwater Capital, Altos Ventures, SoftBank Ventures Asia, Kakao Ventures, Strong Ventures and Capstone Partners. Canada and Japan. “We Danggeun Market launched Karrot in Canada and the U.S.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 30, 2012

TechSoup Global's new Local Impact Map is a trove of information on what lots of nonprofits, NGOs, and libraries around the world are doing with their TechSoup-procured-IT to further their missions. Childhood Cancer Support in Canada. Here is just a sampling of what we have collected so far. Want to share.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Riiid has said it will continue to fuel its global expansion with the funding. . The exceptional capacity of Langoo in its local business with Riiid Tutor was the main reason for this acquisition,” said co-founder and CEO of Riiid YJ Jang. The company expects to address local remote learning and education in the market.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 17, 2021

The round was led by byFounders with participation from Flash Ventures, Global Founders Capital, Ascension and a group of angel investors, including Index Ventures’ venture partner Stephane Kurgan and Amplo VC founder and CEO Sheel Tyle. and Canada. million in seed funding. The latest round gives the company $5.2

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 13, 2013

The TechSoup Global Network is a treasure trove of fundraising wisdom. We've compiled some of the best articles, blogs, and webinars from our partners in Canada, Australia, and the global NetSquared Local groups. TechSoup Canada. Engaging Your Email List and Measuring Results. NetSquared.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 28, 2014

I just returned from a spectacular week at this year’s TED conference in Vancouver, Canada. I explained Benetech’s efforts to grow the impact of our Bookshare library globally, specifically discussing partnerships with groups in India and Kenya. Of course, we’d have to focus on local language content. What can we do for them?

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

Join our global tweet chat on September 18 to discover the latest in social media best practices. Find your closest NetSquared group on our global map. Victoria, Canada: The Art of Digital Storytelling - A NetSquared Victoria Panel. Surrey, Canada: Fall Fundraising: Planning your Year-end Campaign. Tuesday, September 17.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Noissue , a New Zealand-based global packaging platform, wants to make sustainable packaging accessible to businesses of all sizes. intends to use the funds to grow its global team, invest in the technology that powers its platform and localize its supply chain, according to Josh Bowden, CEO and co-founder of noissue.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 14, 2012

We've compiled a list of resources including articles, blog posts, webinars, and case studies on best social media practices from our global network. Additionally, representatives from local nonprofits shared their experiences with social media at the various forums. TechSoup Canada. TechSoup.org. TechSoup for Libraries.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 17, 2013

We are deep into June already, but NetSquared Local isn’t taking a vacation! In fact, we’re excited to announce that our new chapter in the the popular holiday destination of Victoria, Canada is holding their first meetup this week ! We challenge you to join a NetSquared Local group or start your own ! Event Reports.

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Tech Soup

JULY 29, 2013

Find your local #nptech tribe by joining a NetSquared Local group. Find your closest NetSquared group on our global map. Peterborough, Canada: Tech for Social Good. Don’t have a local NetSquared Local group? What have NetSquared Local groups been up to recently? Don’t be afraid!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 30, 2020

It is convening groups to work on a comprehensive global standard-setting process to provide AI with a strong ethical basis that protects human rights and dignity. It envisions this as an ethical guiding compass and a global normative bedrock allowing to build a strong respect for the rule of law in the digital world.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

-based, Memmo was founded in Stockholm, and Lundberg Toresson said its strategy is both global and localized — the company is currently operating localized marketplaces for Sweden, Germany, Finland, Norway, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy and Canada, as well as a general global market.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 17, 2021

We are brainstorming a new solution to a widespread challenge in many countries: How to develop a self-sustaining, independent local tech ecosystem. We propose that governments should systematically support funding for their diaspora founders, not just founders locally. Many countries’ governments (Canada, France, etc.)

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Today, the company, which is building an “all-in-one expense management platform” for global startups, is announcing that it has raised a $57 million Series B at a $500 million valuation. The startup’s offering was live in Mexico and Canada and today launched in Colombia, the United Kingdom and Europe as a whole. .

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The Verge

AUGUST 19, 2021

Apple does not offer a complete list of banned phrases by region, but analysis by CitizenLab found that the company filters 1,045 keywords in China, compared to 542 in Hong Kong, 397 in Taiwan, 206 in Canada, 192 in Japan, and 170 in the United States. In China, that could include expression of political dissent.

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Charity Village

AUGUST 11, 2023

Janssen Global invites healthcare-related nonprofit organizations to submit requests for charitable donations, sponsorships, or support for community initiatives. Healthcare-related nonprofits include those that benefit patients and/or have a meaningful impact on local communities and the healthcare ecosystem in Canada.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 17, 2021

People’s Action Institute is a national network of state and local grassroots power-building organizations united in fighting for justice. For the past two years, Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Canada has promoted its annual Day of Care on Slack. In the 2020 U.S. Slack helps companies bring employees together around a shared purpose.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Local car owners in all major cities, including Sydney, Perth, Melbourne and Brisbane, can join the waitlist on Turo’s website if interested. Turo plans to put the 20 million registered cars in Australia to better use and expand access for local car owners to a global network of guests,” said Rossanis.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2021

For example, Greenpeace Canada and No Kid Hungry : Story Highlight Covers. Geotagging on Instagram is especially beneficial to localized nonprofits. For example, Helping Rhinos links to registration information for their 2021 Global Gala for Rhinos in their bio and asks people to register by visiting “the link in their bio.”

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 6, 2025

Many of them consistently draw larger audiences on Audiomack than on Spotify or Apple Music , largely due to the platforms strong presence in local markets. As Western markets reach saturation, most future streaming growth will come from Global South regions, of which Africa is an important part, she argues. We’re No.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 17, 2012

From the TechSoup Global Network. From TechSoup Global. Use our newly launched Local Impact Map to learn how organizations are using technology products and knowledge to further their missions. TechSoup Canada. TechSoup Canada is growing and looking forward to 2012. From NetSquared. TechSoup Asia.

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