International business expansion can be complicated. Many businesses face challenges throughout the multi-stage process, often unaware of the resources and support that are available to them. Waterloo EDC exists to guide growing companies through the international expansion process ensuring all questions are answered and every decision is an informed one. We do this by providing […]
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LinkedIn’s 15 Startups Where Canadians Want To Work
Starting and growing a company has always been tough, but it’s especially tough right now. As the working world navigates widespread inflation and economic uncertainty, it’s getting more challenging for young companies to get investment and grow quickly. But while it’s a challenging moment, some argue that innovative ideas are born in times of uncertainty. […]
Reflecting On The STEM Industry From ApplyBoard In Kitchener
I’m currently working as a Quality Engineering Manager SDET Lead at ApplyBoard in Kitchener-Waterloo. I’ve always enjoyed my time in the STEM industry and I recommend the field of Science, Technology Engineering and Math to everyone I meet. Why? Because STEM is a huge part of our everyday lives and it will only get bigger. […]
Who Are Canada’s Fastest Growing Tech Companies?
Deloitte has announced the winners of this year’s Technology Fast 50 program. Recognizing the world-class achievements of Canadian technology companies, the Technology Fast 50 program highlights their commitment to innovation, leadership, and rapid revenue growth between 2017 and 2020. This year, the average three-year growth of the Fast 50 winners is 2604%. Traditionally Deloitte has […]
Celebrating STEM DAY with ApplyBoard’s Knajwa Cameron
November 8 is National STEM Day and we’re excited to celebrate. The day is an opportunity to focus on helping kids advance in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math. Statistics show few students pursue expertise in STEM fields—and we have an inadequate pipeline of teachers skilled in those subjects. On the flipside of […]
LinkedIn’s 15 Startups Where Canadians Want To Work
Over the past year and a half, professionals across Canada have been pushed to reevaluate the way they live and work in the wake of the pandemic. With economic recovery starting to happen at different paces across industries, many professionals are looking for something new, asking themselves: “What’s next?” Startups are a natural place to […]
ApplyBoard’s Mission Is To Educate The World And They’re Hiring
Kitchener-Waterloo’s ApplyBoard is on a mission to educate the world by democratizing access to international educational opportunities. In just six years ApplyBoard has grown to be the online market leader in the study abroad industry, helping more than 200,000 students with their application journey. But they won’t stop there. ApplyBoard wants to support millions in […]
Best Practices for Onboarding a Global Team Remotely
Employees with in-demand skills can now work anywhere in the world which places a new challenge for employers trying to attract and retain team members. Virtual onboarding is arguably one of the trickiest parts of the hiring process. When working remotely, it can be difficult to know how well employees are adapting to the new […]
16 Companies That Are Hiring Virtually For Over 800 Roles
Tech Talent Canada is hosting our next virtual job fair on Wednesday, September 15th and it promises to be our best one yet. Companies representing industries from banking to building automation and e-commerce to education will be online hiring for over 800 open roles in Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Montreal, Ottawa, Quebec City, Toronto, Vancouver, Victoria, and […]
Waterloo’s ApplyBoard Now Valued At $4 Billion & Is Hiring
Waterloo’s ApplyBoard has raised a $375 million Series D round and is now valued at $4 billion. The round was led by Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board, through its Teachers’ Innovation Platform. Existing investors Fidelity, BDC, Harmonic, Index Ventures, Garage Capital, and Blue Cloud Ventures also participated in the round. “Education has the power to […]