Startup

ATB BoostR is always working with new startups to showcase what people are coming up with now. Here is a list of four new companies to watch out for this upcoming year.

Jobber founders Sam Pillar and Forrest Zeisler were recognized for their role in the startup community by the Startup Canada Awards, as they received the award for Entrepreneur of the Year for the Prairies. 

As the number of small businesses in Canada continues to grow, the means of finding funding has also changed. Crowdfunding is one way of accruing funding that has been gaining traction in the last decade.

Apple's newest Apple Watch software, watchOS 5, introduces a new feature that can track daily movements that might be indicative of Parkinson's disease.

Apple's iOS 12 will now allow users to enter two different faces into their devices, catching up to Touch ID, which already allowed multiple users to unlock a phone.

As Calgary continues to grow and diversify, so does the business community and the opportunities for new businesses to develop. In a May 2018 report from the City of Calgary’s Economic Development sector it was stated that Calgary has the…

"There's an app for that!" Common words that chances are, we've either said or heard used by someone else. Well, here it is once again, because now there's an app for users to give back to their favorite charities with purchases they make…

Dubbed as a “party game for horrible people,” Cards Against Humanity has become perhaps one of the best-known party games among teenagers and adults alike. Known for it's hilarious and often uncomfortable subject matter, the popular card…

Let's face it, we all tend to think that our mom is someone who is superhuman and can pretty much make everything better -- and on some level she usually can. Being a mom can be rewarding no doubt, but it can also present it's own share of…

As startup culture continues to spread, more and more support groups are making themselves available for future entrepreneurs. Startup Calgary is one such organization which exists to connect early stage founders. Throughout the year they…

The Health & Fitness Expo was in town this weekend, and we had an opportunity to check out some of 2018’s newest and coolest exhibits that local fitness pros had to offer. OB Organic's An online based High Performance Food Menu, OB…

Most of us have either seen or heard of popular TV series, Dragon's Den, where hopeful entrepreneur's stand before a panel of venture capitalists to pitch their ideas, in the hopes that they may secure financial investing for their…

As entrepreneurial culture continues to spread, it's becoming more common for people to step away from the norm and pursue their ambitions on their own. Startups are the basis upon which successful companies erupt and every year there are…

The long wait will soon be over, Canada is looking to officially make marijuana legal across the nation this summer. For those of you who have been following the media coverage surrounding the current landscape of this process, this isn't…

As presented by Jobber, in Colony Work Space, Katie Pearse, owner of The Maid Mentor, spoke to an audience about how she was able to convert her social media followers into paying customers. With a background in marketing, Katie graduated…

It's St. Patrick's Day! You know what that means, time to break out the green clothes, the green shamrocks, the green beer and the -- weed? Unfortunately, at least for another couple of months, you can't legally bring out the weed just…

Software solution company offering Calgary-based service businesses exclusive meet-ups to provide tips for business growth Jobber, an Alberta-based company that boasts an international client base, has recognized Calgary’s booming…

Canadian entrepreneurs invited to apply with their “half-baked” cannabis business plans to receive capital, business development and mentorship

Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, blockchain; all words that have been circulating throughout social media, and concepts that not everyone understands. Before you can even begin to consider whether or not this is something you're interested in…

A common question that recently seems to be spreading across all social media platforms is "how did they know that's exactly what I was looking for?" Whether or not Instagram and Facebook are listening in to my conversations, the matter…