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Founder Asks: Can Sales be Taught?
An interesting young New Brunswicker posed an interesting question on the Headspace for Entrepreneurs Facebook page over the weekend, sparking an interesting discussion.
The subject was a topic dear to the heart of all entrepreneurs – sales.
“What
One Week Till St. John’s Data Event
I’m really looking forward to meeting with members of the St. John’s startup community next Tuesday for a presentation of our data report.
I’ll deliver the presentation at the Emera Innovation Exchange on Nov. 6 at 10:30 am. We’d love you to join
Williams Reflects on Startup Canada Win
Inspired by her Scottish grandmother's determination to live at home, Lisa Williams says that she wants to give every senior the same opportunity.
That was the reason she started Unicare Home Health Care in Miramichi, NB, 10 years ago. The business
Jobs: Aurea, Cribcut, Dash Hudson
We have three Halifax-based postings in our Jobs of the Week column today, spread across a range of industries.
Aurea, which has an opening for a Mechanical Engineer, develops wind turbine technologies for applications where other renewables are
The Evolution of Pre-Seed Funding
One reason that Atlantic Canada will boast record funding in startups this year is the evolution of the pre-seed investment groups in the region.
A back-of-the-envelope estimate of funding by venture capital funds and angel investors so far this
Fitiv Poised to Launch Android Product
After a few years of success in the Apple product market, Fitiv is preparing to launch its first Android product, which should give the company more flexibility in achieving group sales.
Founded by Moncton entrepreneur Sylvio LeBlanc, the company
NBIF Leads Beauceron’s $1.5M Round
Beauceron Security, a Fredericton company that helps clients improve their cybersecurity culture, has closed a $1.5 million round of funding, led by the New Brunswick Innovation Foundation.
The other members of the funding round comprise a range of
Zorbit Lands in NL Classrooms
After getting its Zorbit’s Math Adventure games into elementary classes across Canada and the U.S, St. John’s-based game maker Clockwork Fox has announced success at home.
Schools in the Newfoundland and Labrador English School District (NLESD)
Adaptiiv Lands Clients in 7 Countries
Halifax-based Adaptiiv has announced major new clients in Hong Kong and the U.S. as the young medical technology company expands its customer base to seven countries.
The company – which uses 3D printing technology to improve radiation therapy in
Data Presentation in St. John’s Nov. 6
The Entrevestor fall roadshow will touch down in St. John’s next month with a presentation of our latest data report at the Emera Innovation Exchange on Nov. 6.
As well as producing daily news on Atlantic Canadian startups, Entrevestor gathers and
MTI, Satair Sign Eyewear Deal
Metamaterial Technologies Inc. of Dartmouth has partnered with global aerospace industry supplier Satair to produce goggles that can protect pilots and others from laser attacks.
MTI, which makes special materials that can alter the properties of
SomaDetect Lands Funds from DFA
SomaDetect has raised an undisclosed amount of funding from the Dairy Farmers of America as the AgTech company moves closer to completing its seed round.
The parties have not released the amount invested by DFA. However, Co-Founder and CEO Bethany