Atlantic Canada’s startup ecosystem, undoubtedly, is evolving at an incredibly fast pace. Less than 20 years ago, for example, the infrastructure, agencies and support systems that are now in place to empower startups, were more an idea than a reality. The Internet was just becoming mainstay, and as a result, tech-enabled companies – let alone […]
Despite our global connectivity, the world is not “flat.” That’s according to Fiona Murray, Associate Dean of Innovation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Co-Director of MIT’s Innovation Initiative, who spoke at Volta’s inaugural Innovate Atlantic conference last year. Murray – referencing Thomas L. Friedman’s book “The World is Flat” – explained that […]
You’ve probably heard the story before; a driven founder eager to fund their company is rejected by hundreds of venture capitalists before finding one that will take a chance on them. Through it all, perseverance and the willingness to turn rejection into resilience propels them forward. In business, the road to success is often paved […]
In the startup world, speed is everything. New ideas are, well, rarely ever new. The odds are that dozens of entrepreneurs around the world are working on a similar concept as you. So the faster and more efficient you are at making progress, the more likely you are to surpass your competitors to achieve product-market […]
New client leads, brand exposure and unique marketing opportunities are just some of the mutual benefits organizations can expect when they engage in corporate partnerships. But, what Grant Thornton didn’t anticipate when it launched its partnership with Volta back in 2018, is the impact it has had on the accounting and advisory firm’s younger employees. […]
In the best of times, funding can fuel a startup’s growth, increase employee counts and boost productivity. But in the worst of times, when money is tight and uncertain, a lack of funding can fuel a founder’s anxiety. Not knowing when your next investment round will close, or if you have enough runway to make […]
You have what it takes to launch a successful business – a great idea, some subject matter expertise and the drive to overcome barriers – but how do you turn that idea into a real company? Wondering where to begin, you probably hop online and start researching resources for entrepreneurs in your area. Hundreds of […]
We’ve all spent a little too much on frivolous items and didn’t think much about it at the time – $5 lattes, sneakers we don’t really need, or a bunch of clearance items that, at the time, were a “good deal.” Then, the bill comes in at the end of the month, and start to […]
Business is winding down for the season. As co-workers, suppliers, partners and other key stakeholders prepare for vacations, projects are pushed to the fall, deadlines become less frequent, and you find yourself with more free time than usual. Summer is here, and what better way to spend your spare time than earning a few extra […]
It’s been a long, difficult road of ideation, product development, endless fine-tuning, and working into the wee hours of the night. Now that the hard work has paid off and you’re in-market with a product you’re proud of, the next round of stress begins: reaching customers in a way that is true to your brand, […]