Canadian tech isn’t just what we do—it’s all we do.
Join us as we double-double down on supporting the entrepreneurs, technologies, and talent shaping the future of innovation in Canada.
Nicholas Stoner joins Bond Brand Loyalty as Sr Director, Alliances & Partnerships
Angelo Casanas joins Elevate as Director of Innovation
Krista Campbell joins Mint as Director of People and Culture
Joseph Kim joins Inovia as Director of Talent Acquisition
Chris Potter joins Mosaic Manufacturing as VP Product
Christine Song joins Float as Chief People Officer
Marko Savic joins Welbi as VP Marketing
Jesse Cournoyer joins GitLab as Country Sales Director - Canada
Dave McFarlane is now CISO at Carta
Theeba Chuciyanthan is now Manager, Customer Success (North America) at Deel
Moshe Selfin joins Nuvei as Chief Product Officer
Chad Gerhardstein steps in as Global Chief Risk and Compliance Officer at Nuvei
David Mennie joins Rewind as Chief Product & Technology Officer
Priya Khanna joins Everlink as Director of Software Engineering
Alexander Barclay is now VP Banking at RBCx
Lois Norris is now CFO at NorthGuide
Penny Farinha joins Cordelio Power as SVP People
Ruth Zive joins Voices as CMO
JJ Ethridge joins Avidbots as CEO
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For eight years, Niv Lobo Gajiwala has been a key advocate for DEI and immigrant initiatives at Artemis, efforts that are central to our mission. As she embarks on her next adventure, we honour her contributions by expanding our Humans of Tech series to further elevate diverse voices in Canadian tech.
This month, we’re excited to share Phil G. Joseph’s story. A former sports med pro turned Senior Associate at Real Ventures, Phil is revolutionizing VC norms by founding Rep Matters—a hub for Black founders seeking support and inspiration. From NCAA and NFL locker rooms to venture capital boardrooms, Phil’s journey demonstrates the power of leveraging diverse experiences to fuel innovation. Discover how Phil is reshaping VC strategies in our latest Humans of Tech feature.
Our second annual Give & Receive Salary Survey is still open - and we’ve removed the login requirement, making it even easier for you to share your insights!If you’ve already filled it out, you do not need to again.
Early-stage hiring was the focus at Tech Thursday, where Kristina and Ashley, alongside John Wong, Co-Founder and CEO of Fluid Biomed and Rick Bird, Co-Founder and CEO of Thin Air Labs spoke to these realities with founders, investors, and the Calgary tech ecosystem.
We laughed, swapped tales of resilience, and celebrated Fluid’s recent Series A!
Explore the job descriptions below and reach out to the corresponding Artemis Consultant:
GM-Canada - Automotive Hardware/Public Safety - Alberta/Canada
President - Automotive/EV Hardware Start-up - Ontario (Hybrid or Remote in North America)
Executive Director - Investor/Non-Profit - Edmonton/Western Canada
Email Carly
VP Sales - Airborne Robotics - North America
Email Ashley
CONFIDENTIAL - Principal IoT Engineer - Renewable Energy - Kitchener-Waterloo (Hybrid)
Email Ashley
Coming Soon
Stay tuned for these exciting upcoming opportunities:
Chief Product & Technology Officer - Confidential - Canada (Remote)
Email Leigh
Principal Engineer - AI - North America (Remote)
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The YYC Tech Pickleball Open brought Calgary's tech community together for a fun, friendly competition on February 8 at the Calgary Pickleball Centre.
Hosted by Thin Air Labs, the event featured round-robin matches, coaching sessions, and lunch.
It was a great opportunity for networking and community-building, whether you were a pro or a first-time player.
And yes, Carly and Ashley, the only female team to make it to the playoffs, definitely kicked butt. In Carly’s words: “Ash and I have so much potential.”
Agnostiq has been acquired by DataRobot
TMU researchers influence $2.4B government funding plan to maintain Canada’s AI advantage
Linamar announces over $1-billion investment —including in EV parts manufacturing
Amber French launches Series A/B+ Founders Peer Group in Waterloo
Promise Robotics opens second factory to help increase Canadian housing supply
Prosus to acquire SkipTheDishes parent company JustEat Takeaway in $6.2-billion deal
New government-backed tech hub The Foundry launches in PEI
Former Toronto Raptor Pascal Siakam teams up with DMZ to launch EdTech accelerator
Clio donates $3 million to create new innovation hub at the University of British Columbia
PrairiesCan doles out $6.7 million to help four Edmonton companies scale and expand into new markets
Thomson Reuters launches second Corporate Venture Capital Fund with $215 million
University of Waterloo to open GENESIS, a new blockchain and AI research lab
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From inspiring reads to must-listen podcasts and transformative courses, Artemis Recommends brings you top resources to inform and inspire.
Ashley Recommends: The Hard Part Podcast – Hosted by Calgary’s Evan McCann, this podcast dives deep into the tough decisions and challenges faced by Canadian startup founders. It offers valuable lessons and strategies for overcoming obstacles, making it a must-listen for anyone navigating the startup world.
Carly Recommends: The BetaKit Podcast Channel – A go-to resource for Canadian tech insights, The BetaKit Podcast Channel covers everything from startup stories to trends in the Canadian tech ecosystem. It's an essential listen for anyone interested in the pulse of Canada's tech scene.
Leigh Recommends: The Logic – A leading news outlet for Canadian tech, The Logic provides in-depth reporting on the intersection of business, technology, and politics. It's a crucial resource for anyone wanting to stay informed on the latest developments in the Canadian tech landscape.
KW/Toronto/Canada tech funding powered by briefed.in:
FLiiP - Quebec | Software Development | $4.4M
StackAdapt - Toronto | AdTech | $235.0M
Rayhawk Technologies - Other | Rail Transportation | $3.0M
RetinaLogik - Alberta | Health Diagnostics | $1.1M
Coral - Quebec | Health and Human Services | $4.1M
Hydrostor - Toronto | GreenTech | $200.0M
Glassbox - Toronto | FinTech | $1.6M
Hyperlume - Ottawa | Telecommunications | $12.5M
Reverb Therapeutics - British Columbia | Biotechnology Research | $17.0M
Variational AI - British Columbia | AI | $5.5M
Emtar Technologies - British Columbia | Semiconductor Manufacturing | $18.5M
Paradox Immunotherapeutics - Toronto | BioTech | $10.0M
Dispersa - Quebec | Biotechnology | $5.8M
Opal - British Columbia | Software Development | $1.5M
Variational AI - British Columbia | AI | $7.9M
Tara, Celina, and Alex swapped their Zoom backgrounds with ski hills in Collingwood for TECHSKIS.
The event brought founders, startups, investors, and brands together, allowing our team to connect with leading minds in tech, share insights, and forge new partnerships.
Join us next year?
It’s client love time! 💙
This month, we’re spotlighting EECOMOBILITY, an innovative Hamilton-based company transforming battery testing with their AI-driven platform. Focused on the EV and manufacturing industries, their technology helps prevent battery-related risks like fires. EECOMOBILITY is now seeking a President to lead commercialization and growth.
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