Volta is excited to share that Network Membership will reopen August 15, 2018. In April, we announced that Volta would temporarily close Network Membership to allow construction to wrap up on the Lobby level and provide our team with enough time to determine ways we could make positive changes to the program. Our new space […]
Over the summer of 2018 Volta begins its next chapter that is about broadening the Volta Effect on Halifax and Atlantic Canada. This is not about new space but the opportunities that will be created by having more people engaged in a growing community that is optimistic about the future. Our focus at Volta will […]
Volta continues to grow our community of technology startup founders with the addition of two new Resident companies and official welcoming of five startups as part of the Volta Cohort program. Halifax-based startups Side Door and Cribcut joined Volta as Residents. Side Door is an online booking and ticketing platform, giving audiences instant access to […]
One of the best aspects of working at Volta is convenient access to incredible events on a regular basis. This week, Volta hosted our monthly Women Taking Over the World with Tech (WTWT) event. The event was an Angel Investing workshop led by Dawn Umlah, who is a finance and corporate development enthusiast and the […]
Three years ago, I saw an ad for a hackathon here in Halifax. It sounded interesting, but none of my friends wanted to go with me – even with the promise of free food (pizza!) and the opportunity to win amazing prizes (hello CA$H!). I was hesitant to go by myself, figuring everyone would turn […]
Meetings. Some people dread the thought of attending them, while others love them. Either way, you’re bound to end up scheduling hundreds of meetings over the course of your career. Whether you thrive off the exchange of ideas, or prefer to obtain the key information quickly and get back to work, meetings are often necessary […]
Our community is filled with innovative founders and professionals who are creating amazing content and sharing inspiring stories based on their experiences in the technology sector. As tech founders and professionals, there is a lot we can learn from the trials and tribulations they experience on their journey to success. In this blog post, originally published […]
Building an effective team is crucial to achieving startup success. If you’re in the early stages, attracting a team may still seem like a distant dream. But, any viable startup with growth potential requires a team – and you may need one sooner than you think. Many view the founder or CEO as being the […]
Our community is filled with innovative founders and professionals who are creating amazing content and sharing inspiring stories based on their experiences in the technology sector. As tech founders and professionals, there is a lot we can learn from the trials and tribulations they experience on their journey to success. In this blog post, originally […]
Five Atlantic Canadian technology startups were selected to each receive a $25,000 investment from Volta Cohort, a microfund co-founded by Volta Labs, the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, BDC Capital and Innovacorp. The companies will also receive mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs and resources to help grow their businesses. Companies were selected at a pitch event in […]