Canadian startups had a tough Q3, and AI’s popularity isn’t making a big difference
Funding to Canadian startups declined by 57% to $808 million in Q3 2023 from the previous quarter, per Tracxn’s Geo Quarterly report.
ALS stole this musician’s voice. AI let him sing again.
There are tears in the audience as Patrick Darling’s song begins to play. It’s a heartfelt song written for his great-grandfather, whom he never got the chance to meet. But this performance is emotional for another reason: It’s Darling’s first time on stage with his bandmates since he lost the ability to sing two years…
A former TikTok employee is building a social app for content creators to network and ‘spill the tea’
Canopy is a new peer-to-peer social networking app for content creators to connect, crowdsource information and, for lack of a better term, “spill the tea.” The company announced today the launch of its pilot program, with plans to onboard 1,000 influencers. Canopy hopes that the program will help “build critical mass on the platform in […]
Salespeople Have Some of the Highest Turnover Rates — But Here’s How You Can Retain Them.
In today’s age of sales, it’s important to ensure your hiring process is solid. The goal is to always seek high-quality, qualified people to work for your company or teams. Spending time in this process has been the key to my success through the years, so let’s dive into some key points I have used for success.
A Florida Man’s Wife Had Her Rare $200K Purple Rolls Royce Stolen. He Used a Plane Banner to Find It.
The Rolls Royce owner, Bob Benyo, is known for using his company, Aerial Banners, to send unusual messages.
This U.S. City Is One of the Most Desirable Places to Retire — and No, It’s Not in Florida
A recent ranking conducted by Moody’s Analytics broke down the top spots for retirees.
Meta Quest 3 takes a step closer to mainstream AR/VR
However this all plays out, 2023 will almost certainly be regarded as a pivotal year for AR and VR. After years of waiting for the category to have its iPhone moment, Apple finally unveiled the Vision Pro during WWDC back in June. It was everything we’ve come to expect from the company: big, boisterous and […]
Is Someone Using Subtle Power Moves on You? Here’s What You Need to Know — and How to Regain Equal Footing.
Sometimes, it can be hard to figure out a person’s intentions, especially if you’ve just met them.
This Ex-Facebook Designer Co-Founded an Accelerator for Indigenous People. Here’s What She Wishes They Knew About Pursuing a Career in Tech.
Danielle Forward, CEO and co-founder of Natives Rising, realized early on that tech could change the lives of Indigenous people in the U.S.
2 Metal Stocks to Buy Today, 1 to Watch Closely
Despite the current challenges clouding the metal industry’s growth prospects, it looks well positioned to grow in the long run due to the growing investments in infrastructure and the ongoing…
The AI race, crypto doldrums, and the future of fake fish
Hello, and welcome back to Equity, the podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. Our Monday show covers the latest in tech news from the weekend and what’s making headlines early in the week. This time ’round we had a bit of a theme. See if you […]