We’re excited to be part of DiscoveryX 2026, Canada’s premier innovation showcase hosted by Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI). DiscoveryX brings together entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, government, and industry leaders to… Continue reading Altitude Accelerator at DiscoveryX 2026
The problem: For women entrepreneurs, the #1 structural barrier is attracting investment. If you’ve been paying attention, the recent $350Million investment to Adam Neumann, a white male founder, well networked… Continue reading Defying Investment Odds and VC Bias for Underestimated Female Founders
We are all familiar with the phrase “Fail Fast”. The “fail fast” philosophy values extensive testing and incremental development to determine whether the idea has value. The important goal of… Continue reading Founders: Fail Fast and Pivot
The failure of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) flooded our attention this past week. The Twitter Run on the 18th largest bank in the US was followed by a weekend frenzy… Continue reading Silicon Valley Bank – The Fallout and the Silver Lining
We see it time and again. One of the last things companies invest in when they’re starting their company is marketing. The developer is hired before the marketer. The product… Continue reading Every Startup – At Every Stage – Needs a Marketing Strategy
For many start-ups developing a financial model is a daunting task. Why are they necessary? How do I build one? What should it include? Geoff Simonett, Investor, Advisor, Entrepreneur-in-Residence and… Continue reading Making Financial Modeling More Accessible for Start-Ups
In 2022, the state of global venture capital funding reached $74.5 B in Q3 of 2022, minus 34% quarter over quarter loss and the largest quarterly percentage drop in a… Continue reading Uncovering the Equity Crowdfunding Opportunities
Many startup founders have asked us, as investors and accelerators, the path to weathering this economic downturn. We curated a list of US and Canadian seasoned investors to convey their… Continue reading A Down Economy Means Tightening Belts and Being Strategic About How Resources are Allocated
Many startup founders have asked us, as investors and accelerators, the path to weathering this economic downturn. We curated a list of US and Canadian seasoned investors to convey their… Continue reading Protecting Your Startup During an Economic Slowdown: Leading US & Canadian Investors Share How to Navigate Changing Valuations
Despite economic headwinds and investment unease in the global tech community, Collision 2022 was a whirlwind of inspiration, big client wins, and reconnection. By Angela Bourne, Altitude Accelerator Entrepreneur-in-Residence When… Continue reading Altitude Accelerator: Collision 2022 Highlights
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