Tag: startup

Posted on: March 30, 2018 Posted by: Spring Activator Comments: 2

Capitalizing on an Employee Stock Option Plan

Employee Stock Option Plans grant stock options to employees of a company and many organizations use them to compensate, retain and attract employees. Stock options give employees a sense of ownership in the company by offering employees the right to buy a certain amount of company shares at a predetermined …

Spring Activator Weekly Idea Roundup
Posted on: March 29, 2018 Posted by: Spring Activator Comments: 0

Weekly Tech Roundup – Mar 29, 2018

The state of the Artificial Intelligence Ecosystem in Canada, how to innovate in your organization, Open Angel, Hootsuite and WeWork are all featured in this week’s Tech Roundup. Get up to date on all the latest tech news with our weekly #TechThursdays! 1. Techstars Amplifies Montreal’s Burgeoning AI Ecosystem Montreal …

Life Lapse
Posted on: March 27, 2018 Posted by: Spring Activator Comments: 0

Member Spotlight: Life Lapse

Meet our Leaders Roundtable member, Sarah Boland and her innovative new video app. Life Lapse provides a new way to story tell & capture your journey. It’s kind of like a time-lapse and isn’t at the same time. Check it out! Sarah, why did you create Life Lapse and what is your …

Spring Activator Weekly Idea Roundup
Posted on: March 26, 2018 Posted by: Spring Activator Comments: 0

Marketing Roundup – Mar 26, 2018

We all know marketing isn’t just about content, this week we look at using automation, new ad products, old-school marketing tactics and key tracking metrics and data that you need to watch closely. #MarketingMondays 1. 6 Automation Rules to Skyrocket Your Email Marketing Performance Email marketing is surely the most …

Posted on: March 23, 2018 Posted by: Keith Ippel Comments: 0

Funding Roundup – Mar 23, 2018

This instalment of the funding roundup includes a couple of big investment centric conferences, an update on grant funding in Canada, and a pitch event for BC entrepreneurs. 1. Big Ideas to Change the world: Meet funders at Katipult Katipult Future Fest 2018 is happening in Oslo May 14-16th. Join this …

How to Meet Influential People
Posted on: March 16, 2018 Posted by: Keith Ippel Comments: 0

How to Meet Influential People

As an entrepreneur, you’re fearless when it comes to your business – you get it done! So why does connecting with successful and influential people seem so daunting? We debunk that myth by breaking down the steps it takes to actually meet that ideal investor, partner or mentor. If there’s …

Spring Activator Weekly Idea Roundup
Posted on: March 8, 2018 Posted by: Spring Activator Comments: 0

Weekly Tech Roundup: Mar 8, 2018

Starting your own business is never easy, this week we highlight articles on how to make your start up eco-friendly, the hurdles of being an entrepreneur and operating as an early stage start-up. This tech roundup also takes a look at Spotify’s billion dollar IPO and a cool new startup, …

Posted on: March 2, 2018 Posted by: Keith Ippel Comments: 0

Top 13 Do’s and Don’ts of Business Introductions

First impressions are crucial for any business and can have a huge impact on your reputation and chance of success. Be memorable for all the right reasons with our top do’s and don’ts for introductions. Put your best foot forwards and make key connections with these guidelines. Keith Ippel, CEO …

Spring Activator Weekly Idea Roundup
Posted on: March 1, 2018 Posted by: Spring Activator Comments: 0

Weekly Tech Roundup: Mar 1, 2018

A collection of real fundraising decks to learn from, a city by city review of startup funding, managing remote teams, creating inclusive workplaces and Walmart’s new grocery delivery service; you’re not going to want to miss this week’s jam packed Tech Roundup. 1. Startup Pitch Decks A collection of real …