Author Archives: Mark Evans
Seriously, Stealth Mode a Silly Concept
I’ve come across a few entrepreneurs over the past few months who are convinced their idea is so good and novel that it can’t be shared publicly. Instead, they operate in stealth mode, making sure their idea is hidden from … Continue reading
This Week in Canadian Startups
With March Break happening, it seemed like the Canadian startup world geared back just a little but there was still lots of news, as well as a steady flow of interesting blog posts and articles from the startup world. – … Continue reading
Snapshot of a VC Deal: ContactMonkey
Who: ContactMonkey, which offers a contact cloud solution that lets people easily share their contact information How Much: $800,000 from Plazacorp Ventures and angel investors. The Quote: “ContactMonkey was born out of frustration. Why do organizations make it difficult for their customers … Continue reading
The Achilles Heel of the Lean Startup?
Here’s a confession: For all the buzz about Eric Ries’ “The Lean Startup”, I’m finding it tough slogging to read. I understand the thesis and the benefits it provides to startups looking to create and evolve products that resonate with … Continue reading
500px Unveils Major Redesign and Marketplace
500px, which has become one of the fastest-growing photo-sharing services, has unveiled a major redesign, as well as a new market that lets people buy and sell photos. To get a better handle on what’s new, 500px co-founder Evgeny Tchebotarev … Continue reading
Does it Feel Frothy…Or Is It Just Me?
Ever since the dot-com boom (the original one!) went bust, I’ve always been cautious about not getting too caught up by the hype machine. As much as enthusiasm and bullishness drives the high-tech and startup worlds, too much of it … Continue reading
