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This Entrepreneur Didn't Pay Himself a Salary for 5 Years After He Started His Business

This CEO talks about having both courage and the ability to leverage your resources and build a business.

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This Entrepreneur Didn't Pay Himself a Salary for 5 Years After He Started His Business

This CEO talks about having both courage and the ability to leverage your resources and build a business.

How This Founder Sold Investors on Her Company's Unconventional Technology

The founder of this brain computing business discusses the importance of persevering.

How Tech-Infused Clothing Has the Potential to Improve Personal Health

Learn how a few clothing startups are creating tools to monitor health habits and problems.

How 3 Words Helped Change This Man's Career

The founder of this biotech company explains how he was able to change careers and pinpoint his passion.

Explaining the Intricacies of Voice Recognition Software

With the rise of voice recognition cropping up in at-home assistants, the more we benefit from understanding the technology.

How a Surprise Round of Funding Suddenly Saved This Company From Extinction

This tech company has now earned millions in investments.

Breaking Down Blockchain's Dramatic Effect on the World

Blockchain's innovative nature has the ability to put data back in the hands of the people.

How a Bill Gates Prediction Helped This Entrepreneur's Company Blossom

This tech entrepreneur discusses how he kept his business afloat with some patience and good timing.

Failure Isn't Fatal: What You Can Learn From Hard Times and How You Can Find a Creative Solution

When facing the entrepreneur's struggle, remind yourself that you can turn things around with resilience and luck.

What Are Some of the Ethical Concerns of Artificial Intelligence?

The future of artificial intelligence depends on who holds the most resources and whose behavior is the most influential.

When This Founder Had to Make One Big Decision, She Realized There Are Multiple Paths to Success

Alyssa Furtado of Ratehub discusses a pivotal crossroads in her business.

How Big Data Can Help Teach Us About Infectious Diseases

Tech's role in tracking infectious diseases is burgeoning.

What Should Your Company Do When Its Funds Are Dwindling?

This founder says you should start thinking of creative compromises.

Why Canada's Unique Position Makes It a Great Starting Spot for Global Expansion

The CEO of Wattpad explains why Canadian startups should try to grow past the United States.

About MaRS Discovery District

MaRS Discovery District is the world’s largest urban innovation hub. Located in the heart of Toronto, MaRS supports impact-driven startups tackling key societal challenges in the health, cleantech, fintech and enterprise sectors.

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