‘What are the things that come to mind when you hear about Canada?’ I bet when you ask this question to many people, the responses will be ‘cold,’ ‘Drake,’ ‘maple syrup,’ ‘ice hockey,’ and ‘cold’ again. Canada, unlike its neighbor the United States, has been acting as a ‘silent force’ and climbing to the top at a fast pace within the global startup ecosystem. The global success stories of Canada kicked off with Nortel and Bell many years ago. Now new stories are emerging th

Small businesses and early-stage companies exist in an exciting economic landscape that offers a lot of opportunities to ambitious entrepreneurs. Depending on the nature of a business and its demands, there are a number of ways to attract capital. Some startups begin with investments from friends and family until they feel prepared to pursue other sources of capital. Some try crowdsourcing or apply for a small business loan. More still approach angel investors and venture c