May 25The Power of Business Development in the Canadian and North American MarketsIn the dynamic and competitive landscape of entrepreneurship, startups face numerous challenges as they strive for growth and sustainability. Limited resources, including financial constraints, often make it difficult for these young companies to make a significant impact. This is where business development (BD) emerges as a key driver of success…Startup3 min readStartup3 min read
Apr 4Why Dutch-Canadian Collaboration Makes Sense for Healthcare Startups and InnovatorsThe healthcare industry is rapidly evolving, and innovation is critical to driving better patient outcomes and overall healthcare delivery. The Netherlands and Canada are two countries that have made significant strides in healthcare innovation and startups, and collaboration between the two can bring a range of benefits. One of the…Healthcare2 min readHealthcare2 min read
Feb 4, 2022Think like a startup!“We are our choices. Build yourself a great story” from Jeff Bezos. Every person will have their own story so what is yours? Building a start-up is like planting a seed. It would require tireless effort, time, and focus to grow the tree before potentially harvesting its fruits. It might…Startup12 min readStartup12 min read
Nov 8, 2021Dementia: A global health priorityProblem Definition: When you think of the most common health problems, you might think of conditions like heart disease, stroke, or cancer. And you’d be right — these are among the most common health problems in the world, affecting millions of people annually. …Dementia3 min readDementia3 min read
Jul 17, 2021Promising Opportunities in Canada for International InvestorsThe Canadian economy is typically known for its reliance upon the nation’s wealth of natural resources and profitable exports like oil, lumber, and auto parts. The services sector, which makes up over 70% of Canada’s GDP, is largely made up of real estate, education, and healthcare. Though the coronavirus pandemic…Canada7 min readCanada7 min read
Mar 12, 2021Breaking New Ground: A call for discussion from immigrant entrepreneursWhen it comes to succeeding in the technology and start-up landscape, the cards are often stacked against immigrants from minority communities who wish to pursue entrepreneurship, particularly first-generation immigrants. My interest in this topic comes from personal experience. I came to Canada knowing few people, and struggled to build connections…Entrepreneurship4 min readEntrepreneurship4 min read
Jan 31, 2021English as a lingua francaTens of millions of people use apps such as Grammarly and Hemingway Editor to edit their writing every day. Even if you don’t count yourself among those users, you’ve likely at least heard of technologies used to edit language output. There are many such apps to enhance your English writing…Linguistics5 min readLinguistics5 min read
Dec 15, 2020COVID-19 & StartupsThe 2020 coronavirus pandemic has impacted our reality in a countless number of ways, from changing the way people navigate their daily lives to influencing the outcome of national elections. Even before the world was plunged into a pandemic that dramatically shifted how we live and work, the landscape of…Startup3 min readStartup3 min read
Nov 11, 2020Climate Change & the COVID19 PandemicThe complex relationship between humans and the environment has been developing since the early days of the Industrial Revolution, when our species first learned that burning fossil fuels could produce energy. …Covid-194 min readCovid-194 min read
Sep 24, 2020So you’re thinking of building a startup?So you’re thinking of building a startup? Strap in and keep reading for exactly what you need to know before you embark on this journey. A question often asked is what is a startup and how is it different from a small business. The answer here is nuanced but there…Startup5 min readStartup5 min read
