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Top news of the week: 27.01.2023.

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@OMERSVentures shared
On Jan 24, 2023
RT @eugenejylee: One of the things I appreciate about @OMERSVentures is how seriously we take our investments. “We’re not buying a house & trying to get the best price, we’re getting married & we’re going to live in that house with them for the next 7-10 years” @LauraLenz https://t.co/FVewsmNNcQ
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Investor liquidity issues are putting the squeeze on Canadian startups

Investor liquidity issues are putting the squeeze on Canadian startups

While LP liquidity issues are putting the squeeze on some Canadian VCs, the immediate harm is to Canadian startups that are looking to fundraise.

@robinwauters shared
On Jan 25, 2023
RT @jeremyakahn: The inside story of ChatGPT: How OpenAI founder Sam Altman built the world’s hottest technology with billions from Microsoft. My latest cover story for @FortuneMagazine, with reporting help from @mlevram & @jessicakmathews. https://t.co/dUg3pJJWdh
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The inside story of ChatGPT: How OpenAI founder Sam Altman built the world’s hottest technology with billions from Microsoft

The inside story of ChatGPT: How OpenAI founder Sam Altman built the world’s hottest technology with billions from Microsoft

The A.I. future, according to Altman, could be spectacular—unless it goes spectacularly wrong. Why Big Tech giants and business leaders everywhere are losing sleep over generative A.I.

@notionport shared
On Jan 26, 2023
RT @vantechjournal: Director of talent acquisition Michelle Prebble talks about @visier's unicorn status, how it drinks its own software Kool-Aid, and hybrid work. The How (and why) to get a job story series is supported by @GoVanHack. https://t.co/l5UKh3fYk6
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"I’m definitely Visier-blooded." — How (and why) to get a job at Visier

"I’m definitely Visier-blooded." — How (and why) to get a job at Visier

Director of talent acquisition Michelle Prebble on the company’s unicorn status, how it drinks its own software Kool-Aid, and hybrid work.

@cvca shared
On Jan 25, 2023
Exciting news for our next CPCIS cohort! This year’s program begins March 26 and @AliNankivell, VP of Fund Investments and Global Scaling at @BDC_Capital will be one of our featured guest speakers. Learn from the best in private capital: https://t.co/IGjvFnQXxr @IveyAcademy https://t.co/DM7YldfNqN
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Canadian Private Capital Investment School

Canadian Private Capital Investment School

Delivered in partnership with the Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (CVCA), this specialized program prepares emerging and aspiring fund managers, …

@BetaKit shared
On Jan 24, 2023
Armed with $6.7 million CAD in Series A funding and a roster of big-name clients, @traccomplete is ready for the spotlight as it gears up for growth as a “truly independent” firm. #YVRtech https://t.co/G8aAFY2SPD
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Spinout Traction Complete standing on its own with new $6.7 million CAD Series A, big-name clients

Spinout Traction Complete standing on its own with new $6.7 million CAD Series A, big-name clients

With $6.7 million in Series A funding, a trio of products, and a roster of big-name clients, Traction Complete is ready for the spotlight, as the company gears up for growth as an ...

@BCTradeInvest shared
On Jan 26, 2023
@visier, a leading innovator in Applied Big Data cloud technology based in Vancouver, is now expanding to Toronto, Berlin, Paris, Singapore, London and Raleigh. Read the story: https://t.co/3oHobNGEtl
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Visier Is Expanding To The World

Visier Is Expanding To The World

Vancouver tech ecosystem was ranked second in Canada in 2022, and Vancouver-based Visier has expanded their global footprint in Europe and California.

@johnhcook shared
On Jan 26, 2023
Go inside Group14, the $3B startup with a secret tech for better batteries https://t.co/fQ73XeCRcn via @GeekWire
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Go inside Group14, the $3B startup with a secret tech for better batteries

Go inside Group14, the $3B startup with a secret tech for better batteries

Across the highway from battery startup Group14 Technologies is the Maltby Cafe, a decades-old institution dishing up cinnamon rolls the size of dinner plates. The cafe’s exterior is ...

@BetaKit shared
On Jan 25, 2023
After focusing primarily on Western Canada, @penderventures is ready to expand nationally. #CDNtech https://t.co/fPXdjHrse7
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Pender Ventures closes first half of $100 million target for second venture fund

Pender Ventures closes first half of $100 million target for second venture fund

Pender Ventures has secured $50 million in the first close of its second venture fund, marking half of the Vancouver venture firm’s targeted $100 million CAD.