Category Archives: Startups
Five Reasons Startups Are Afraid of Marketing
Earlier this week, I did a post that asked: Where are Canada’s startup marketers? It spawned a flurry of insightful comments, suggestions and thoughts on the startup marketing landscape and what needs to be done to develop more talent. Among the … Continue reading
Where Are Canada’s Startup Marketers?
At the risk of ruffling a few feathers, here’s a question: where are Canada’s startup marketers? We’re teeming with developers but there appears to be a dearth of startup marketers who can help to nurture and grow viable businesses. As … Continue reading
Case Studies Are a No-Brainer for Startups
Case study: ”A documented study of a specific real-life situation or imagined scenario, used as a training tool in business schools and firms.” From the outside looking in, case studies are far from glamorous or sexy. Heck, they sound downright boring. But if you dismiss case studies, you’re making … Continue reading
Snapshot of VC Deals: ClearFit, Vidyard
Who: ClearFit, which makes it easy for organizations of any size to find and hire the best people. Vidyard, which offers a video hosting and analytics platform. How much: – ClearFit: $7 million in series A funding led by GrandBanks Capital, as well … Continue reading
Why Startups Need to Embrace Target Audiences
In creating a new service, startups need to focus on fundamentals such as solving a problem or addressing a need in a new or different way. As important is identifying the businesses or individuals who will buy their product – … Continue reading
This Week in Canadian Startups (March 17, 2013)
How old does a VC need to be? Is 28-year-old too young? In wake of Jared Fliesler being appointed a partner at Matrix Partners, the newest edition of “This Week in Canadian Startups” kicks off with two views: one from Real … Continue reading
