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Artemis Update- August 2024

It’s September! Kids are headed back to school and the market is heating up! Here’s a quick peek at some of the exciting trends that we’re seeing: 

  • A general increase in search volume for roles that are net new hires (vs replacements)

  • Candidates being engaged in multiple interview processes and receiving competitive offers

  • More job change announcements, reflecting the dynamic nature of today’s workforce

  • An increase in roles that represent growth across the org chart (product development, go-to-market, and operations)

  • A surge in Head of AI roles – leaders that have a technical background and can innovate on the product roadmap to keep up with the evolving AI landscape.


ALL THE MOVES


Ruth Casselman joins the Accelerator Centre as CEO 

Andrew Baldanza joins AgencyAnalytics as Director of Product Design 

Yunus Tatar joins Voyis as Software Development Manager 

Luiza Salamão joins Katana as Revenue Operations Manager 

Steve Kelly joins Square as Go To Market Lead 

Sean Willson joins 7Shifts as Senior Director, Design + Research 

Meaghan Kay joins myStoria as Head of Marketing 

Andy Woo joins Koru as CPO 

Shawn Mills joins VueReal as VP Engineering 

Terry Stuart joins NorthGuide as Vice Chair 

Heather McManus joins CarltonOne as VP of People & Culture

Jim Chapman joins Clearco as Director of Engineering, Infrastructure & Operations 

Samiksha Khanna joins Cognota as Chief of Staff



JOIN OUR TEAM!


As we continue to accelerate the growth of exceptional Canadian tech companies, the Artemis team is expanding too! We’re looking for our next Executive Recruitment Associate; someone who thrives in the business of tech, is driven by curiosity, and excels at making meaningful connections. If you know someone who is a considerate team player and shares our commitment to delivering value and building long-term relationships, we’d love to meet them. Send them our way! 




As a recruitment partner for North American tech companies, we regularly engage with leaders from high-growth startups and scale-ups. Clients often seek insights on current market compensation trends for specific roles. Leveraging these discussions, we provide valuable advice to help you develop competitive compensation packages or enhance your negotiation strategies.



WHAT WE ARE WORKING ON


Head of Product - SMB SaaS - Canada (Remote) - Email to learn more 

DevOps Manager - PropTech - KW (hybrid) - Email to learn more 

Confidential Product Manager -  Kitchener (Hybrid) - Email to learn more 

Confidential Development Manager -  Kitchener (Hybrid) - Email to learn more 


Coming Soon

Head of AI - MarTech - NA (remote) - Email to learn more 

VP Marketing - eCommerce/MarTech - Remote - Email to learn more




Discover the best in startups and tech with our curated picks! From inspiring reads to must-listen podcasts and transformative courses, Artemis Recommends brings you top resources to inform and inspire! 📚🎧🚀


Ashley recommends: The Diary of a CEO podcast - Join Steven Bartlett as he delves into candid conversations with business leaders and entrepreneurs about their journeys and the lessons they've learned along the way.


Niv recommends: Superhuman AI newsletter - Stay ahead of the curve with insights and updates on artificial intelligence, curated to help you leverage AI in your business and personal life.


Carly recommends: The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers by Ben Horowitz - Get practical advice and wisdom on navigating the toughest challenges in business, straight from one of Silicon Valley's most respected entrepreneurs.



FRACTIONAL LEADERSHIP


Since launching our fractional network, we've built a spectacular roster of leaders from finance, to technology, to sales and marketing, to product, operations, strategy, HR/Talent and more. If you're a founder looking to add top-notch leadership to your team for a fraction of the cost, let's chat. Spotlight: Our Fractional Leader of the Month

Title: Product Leader

Location: BC

Background: A product executive with over a decade of experience helping companies achieve 10x growth across B2B and B2C. Responsible for driving results over $50 million and reaching over 100 million users in his past roles at companies like Humi, Drop, and Roadmunk. He has built and led 0-1 business lines, product-led growth, strategic partnerships, raising capital ($100M+), and annual business planning.


Looking for: Companies (B2B or B2C) with high growth potential, facing strategic challenges, and in need of experienced leadership. Ideal clients are those seeking fractional product expertise 1-2 days a week. This leader also offers clients a focused 2-day onsite session to refine their strategy, build robust roadmaps, and align product and financial goals for long-term success.


Email to learn more Psst. Looking for another skill set? Check out previously featured fractional leaders. From CTOs to CFOs, Customer Experience to Sales/Revenue, Marketing or HR leaders - our roster has exceptional talent across all functions!



ALL THE NEWS & STUFF YOU SHOULD KNOW


The Federal Government has announced $25M in funding as part of the VCCI initiative to Vancouver-based Raven Indigenous Capital Partners and Pender Ventures, Toronto-based Amplify Capital and StandUp Ventures, and Montréal-based TandemLaunch Inc. Read More Here


Edmonton-based Drivewyze is acquired by Bestpass-Fleetworthy Solutions. Read More Here 


AI-Focused VC Radical Ventures Nears $800 Million Fundraise.Read More Here


A documentary feature is set to focus on the dramatic highs and lows for the BlackBerry smartphone. Read More Here 


BC-based cleantech company Svante has received a $137-million CAD financing commitment from the federal government’s cleantech-focused Canada Growth Fund (CGF).Read More Here



IMMIGRANTS OF TECH

AYUSH KUMAR


Meet Ayush Kumar! Ayush is a fintech Group Product Manager leading a $60M+ business, father of 2 boys, and a proud newcomer to Canada. Here he shares his story, his take on the local product landscape and advice for newcomers looking to get into the Canadian tech industry.




It’s client love time, where we highlight one of our incredible clients: what they do, why we’re excited to partner with them, the good they’re putting into the world, and what we're working on together! We’re excited to be partnering with Wagepoint in their search for a VP Product.




ARTEMIS RECOMMENDS

Discover the best in startups and tech with our curated picks! From inspiring reads to must-listen podcasts and transformative courses, Artemis Recommends brings you top resources to inform and inspire! 📚🎧🚀


Carly recommends: Standout Startup Brands hosted by Amrita Gurney - Dive into insightful conversations about building impactful brands in the startup world.

Steph recommends: Powerful: Building a Culture of Freedom and Responsibility by Patty McCord - Learn from the former Chief Talent Officer of Netflix about creating a high-performance culture.

Kristina recommends: Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino Wickman - Discover practical tools and strategies to strengthen your business and achieve growth.



Our very own Ashley Gallant will be a panelist at Calgary's Tech Thursday on September 5th! 



FUNDING NEWS


KW/Toronto/Canada tech funding powered by briefed.in:

Clutch - Toronto | Marketplace | $10.0M

Polystyvert - Quebec | CleanTech | $16.0M

Zema Global Data Corporation - British Columbia | data analysis | -

Sanctuary AI - British Columbia | AI | -

Point Laz Expertise Laser Minière Inc. - Quebec | Mining Technology | $1.2M

MedReddie - East Coast | MedTech | $782K

Ceragen - Waterloo Region | AgTech | $2.7M

RainStick - Toronto | Hardware | $2.6M

ReliON - Quebec | information technology , Trade | $3.0M

Artificial Agency - Alberta | Software Development | $17.0M

Planned - Quebec | SaaS | $35.0M

Acel Power - British Columbia | Maritime Transportation | $13.6M

Ethica Channel Enablement - Toronto | information technology | $2.3M

Cohere - Toronto | AI | $687.0M

Clio - British Columbia | SaaS | $1.24B

Protexxa - Toronto | SaaS | $10.0M

Workstaff - Quebec | Software Development | $1.6M

Gumloop - British Columbia | Technology, Information, Inter | $3.1M

Aurora Hydrogen - Alberta | CleanTech | $4.0M

Bionic Power - British Columbia | Medical Device | -

RetiSpec - Toronto | HealthTech | $13.8M

Afynia Laboratories - Other | MedTech | $2.0M

WorkJam - Quebec | CyberSecurity | $20.0M

Layer2 - Toronto | financial services | $10.7M

Tracktile - East Coast | Software Development | $575K

Noze - Quebec | AI | $5.0M


OUR PARTNERS


COMMUNITECH


Hop over to Communitech on September 19th for breakfast with a side of insights on navigating the VC and investor landscape, including how to build strong investor relationships and strategies for successful fundraising from Janet Bannister, Managing Partner at Staircase Ventures, and Caitlin MacGregor, CEO and co-founder of Plum. Register Here


Get ready to clink steins and make some meaningful connections, because Techtoberfest is near! This isn't just any event—it's a Communitech tradition that brings the entire tech community together. We’re talking founders, partners, community members and investors from throughout the Toronto-Waterloo Corridor all in one place. We’re excited to see you there on October 10th! Register Here



ACCELERATOR CENTRE

Join the Accelerator Centre, Catalyst Commons, Communitech, MIX, Velocity, WINC, and StartUp Lab for an evening of innovation, collaboration, and connection at the Tech Connect Mixer located at Den 1880!

Date: Thursday, September 12th, 2024Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PMLocation:  Den 1880, 14 Erb St. W. Waterloo, ON, N2L 1S7



CATALYST COMMONS

Join us on September 26th for another SheTalksTech event at Catalyst Commons! In this session, distinguished panelists will share their experiences, insights, and strategies for overcoming barriers and fostering a supportive environment for the next generation of women in STEM. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a crucial conversation about empowering women in technology and shaping a future where everyone can thrive. Register Here



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