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Radical Ventures · Jan 21, 2026
From our latest Radical Talks episode with Vulcan Elements CEO and Co-founder John Maslin Artificial intelligence is advancing at extraordinary speed. Models are scaling, data centers are multiplying, and ever-increasing chip demand dominates headlines. Yet beneath the familiar layers of compute and software sits a quieter dependency –one that rarely less airtime but underpins nearly […]
Radical Ventures · Jan 20, 2026
Listen to this podcast on Spotify From our latest Radical Talks episode with Vulcan Elements CEO and Co-founder John Maslin Artificial intelligence is advancing at extraordinary speed. Models are scaling, data centers are multiplying, and ever-increasing chip demand dominates headlines. Yet beneath the familiar layers of compute and software sits a quieter dependency –one that […]
Velocity (UW Incubator) · Jan 19, 2026
Q&A: How Vena Medical’s breakthrough is giving physicians a new way to see and treat life-threatening conditions
BitBakery Software (Blog) · Jan 19, 2026
The push for AI adoption is driving conversations from boardrooms to watercoolers to Slack channels. However, for leaders in regulated industries, the hesitation to adopt isn't just about technology—it is about risk.According to a recent report from Zapier, only one in four enter…
Velocity (UW Incubator) · Jan 18, 2026
New medical device removes the guesswork from concussion screening in contact sports using only saliva
Velocity (UW Incubator) · Jan 18, 2026
Phantom Photonics’ quantum remote sensing technology offers precision for industries operating in extreme environments
Velocity (UW Incubator) · Jan 18, 2026
Swap Robotics is transforming outdoor work with automation, sustainability and clean energy innovation
Citified · Jan 16, 2026
Let's focus on good things happening in and around Waterloo Region
BetaKit (Kitchener-Waterloo) · Jan 14, 2026
Kitchener firm claims deal with Dutch data collector will put its tech at more than 300,000 global intersections. The post Miovision partners with TomTom to tackle the world’s traffic congestion first appeared on BetaKit.
Radical Ventures · Jan 13, 2026
Inovia Capital · Jan 12, 2026
In case you missed it, watch our Inovia 2025 Wrapped now! Happy New Year! As we step into 2026, we’re energized by the momentum across our portfolio. Thanks to the hard work of our founders and operators, LPs, ecosystem partners, and our team of company builders, the year ahead is set for high velocity. Here…
TL;WR · Jan 11, 2026
Your TL;WR for January 13 to January 19
Radical Ventures · Jan 7, 2026
Radical Ventures · Jan 6, 2026
Listen to this podcast on Spotify The following is from a Radical Ventures AI Founders Masterclass session with Databricks Chief AI Scientist, Jonathan Frankle. Artificial intelligence continues to scale at extraordinary speed, but the questions shaping its future are no longer about capability alone. As models grow larger and more powerful, attention is shifting toward […]
Startup Barn · Jan 5, 2026
Starting the year off with some pitches. Later it the month are some hackathons, AI Tinkerers, and mpre.
Version One Ventures · Jan 5, 2026
Happy New Year! The final quarter of 2025 brought meaningful momentum across the V1 portfolio, with founders closing Q4 strong and building toward an even bigger 2026. We’re excited to carry that progress into the months ahead. Before we fully shift our focus to what’s next, here’s a look back at a few highlights and […]
Velocity (UW Incubator) · Jan 4, 2026
More founders, real scale, and an ecosystem moving past early momentum.
Startup Barn · Jan 2, 2026
Reflections on momentum in Waterloo, and what we’re building this winter. This is a packed update so grab a coffee or tea or warm cup of water. Lets get things set up for 2026!
BetaKit (Kitchener-Waterloo) · Dec 29, 2025
Garage Capital and Chamath Palihapitiya were early Groq backers. The post Groq’s staggering Nvidia deal has strong Canadian connections first appeared on BetaKit.
Citified · Dec 19, 2025
Celebrating local groups offering compassion, connection, and care in our community
Version One Ventures · Dec 18, 2025
After more than 13 years of building Version One, 2025 was easily one of our wildest years—in the best possible way. We made nine new investments (our most in one year ever), spanning six different categories. We also distributed over $25M back to LPs across Funds II and III. And on top of all that, […]
