by Chris Massot | May 26, 2016 | Entrepreneur, Technology
Part I: Seizing Opportunities Starting a company is a daunting task. No one is prepared for the challenges they will face, even if they’ve been an entrepreneur for a long time. Every company is different, every product is different, and every situation is different,...
by Chris Massot | May 20, 2016 | Analysis, Entrepreneur, Innovation, Technology
Vancouver has a strong entrepreneurship ecosystem, and Vancouver’s entrepreneurship ecosystem is especially strong when it comes to sustainable technology or “CleanTech”. Punching well above its weight in its contribution to CleanTech in Canada, the data clearly...
by Chris Massot | May 11, 2016 | Conference, Entrepreneur, Trends
Social Media Camp (SMC) is Canada’s largest social media conference. The 2016 edition came to an end last weekend here in Victoria. Exploring new social media tactics and innovating upon old ones, Social Media Camp attracts delegates from all across North America....
by Chris Massot | May 10, 2016 | Entrepreneur, Investor, Technology
We’re pleased to announce that Ronin8, based in Vancouver, BC, is the latest company to join Alacrity’s Investor Readiness Program (IRP). The company has been accepted into the IRP and will work closely with Alacrity’s advisors and team members to prepare for...
by Chris Massot | May 6, 2016 | Entrepreneur, Investment, Investor, Technology
Business Insider published an interesting article “The Steroid Era of Startups is Over” overnight, the subtext of which is what happens when the boom turns to bust? It is a worthwhile read. However, the best possible lesson learned seems to have been overlooked:...
by Chris Massot | May 4, 2016 | Entrepreneur
Being socially responsible doesn’t mean paying lip-service to problems. It means caring enough to try to help lessen a problem. You may not perceive the impact of what you do to be large, but that’s not the point. A small effort can make a huge difference in the lives...
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