Our client Rove's exciting success story, Pam's memories of working with Mayor Hazel McCallion, upcoming events and programs, and be sure to check out our popular 30-min Linkedin Live sessions!
Tourism - An Industry Driven by Data Analytics
“Many start-ups fail because they run out of time. Altitude Accelerator helps propel a company’s progression and get through the challenging years faster, essentially increasing the odds of success.”- James Sauter, Partner and Co-Founder of Rove.
We had the pleasure of speaking with James and learning about Rove, a data infrastructure company focused on the travel industry. He candidly spoke about the role that Altitude's Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Geoff Simonett, played in the successful trajectory of Rove especially over the last couple years. Read more about Rove's success here >>>.
If you run a technology startup and are interested in working with industry experts to accelerate your venture,register here.
Executive Director Pam Banks shares how Mayor Hazel McCallion played a key role in launching Altitude Accelerator
On Tuesday, February 14, Valentine’s Day, our community gathered together to pay their respects and celebrate the remarkable life of Mayor Hazel McCallion. Her state funeralwas attended by the highest levels of government and was also open to the public; a fitting tribute to a woman whose political power was as legendary as her unwavering commitment to putting her constituents first.
Mayor McCallion supported Altitude's Executive Director, Pam Banks in 2008 to launch RIC Centre, which would become Altitude Accelerator. Read more about this story here >>>.
"Tech Uncensored" LinkedIn Live Panels
Mark your calendars! We've started regularly hosting 30-min Linkedin Live sessions with industry experts. Unfiltered, unedited, no holds barred conversation on timely topics. And, if you missed the last few sessions, here are links to the recordings:
"Every Startup - At Every Stage – Needs a Marketing Strategy" with Altitude Accelerator EIR, Angela Bourne and Kevin Smith, Founder of The Story Architect Angela Bourne, Kevin Smith, and Hessie Jones, Altitude's Innovation Manager discuss the critical importance of knowing what your customers *really need* to optimize marketing & sales.
"Founders Learning to Fail Fast and Pivot"with Ralph Christian Delos Santos, Chitral Angammana, and Pushkar Kumar Sometimes it is important for businesses to pivot to achieve better outcomes. Ralph Christian Delos Santos, CEO of Biofect innovations as well as Chitral Angammana and Pushkar Kumar, Co-Founders of NanoRial Technologies share their experiences with Samie Husain of Preference Capital.
Have an idea for a LinkedIn Live discussion? Or, would you like to participate in one of our panels as a guest? Please submit this form. We look forward to hearing from you!
CLIENTS IN THE NEWS
Feb. 4, 2023 - Li-Cyclewas featured on Global News for sustainable technology and leadership in the ecosystem of lithium-ion batteries and electric vehicles.Read more>>>
Feb. 18, 2023 - Congratulations to Subskryb for being recognized as one of the Top 6 Corporate Travel Management startups and companies in Canada! Read more>>>
Feb. 23, 2023 - Congratulations to IrisCX for closing a $4.6M USD seed funding round with Arthur Ventures! Read More>>>
Mar. 1, 2023 - ConsidraCare has launched a platform to manage transnational care for loved ones at home and abroad. Read the press release >>>
NEW: 2023 Altitude Program Updates
Incubator 19: Register today to boost your core team's power and scale your company. The program will guide founders and their teams through sales and marketing strategies, HR, legal, and cybersecurity. Applications for our 19th cohort are open.Apply now.
"I would highly recommend this Incubator Program. Thank you to all Altitude team members and mentors for the incredible wealth of business knowledge."- Surbhi Guleria-Joshi, Founder of Poōrna Wellness
Investor Readiness: Fundraising is more critical than ever right now. Altitude will run three Investor Readiness cohorts in 2023. Apply today to be considered for this invite-only program to fine-tune your pitch.
“The Altitude Accelerator Investor Readiness Program was a great opportunity to learn from experts on the topics essential to preparing for investment and establishing a strong business foundation. The team was supportive and compassionate, truly understanding the challenges of early-stage startups. The guest speakers brought great information and working with one of the Entrepreneurs-in-Residence added to the robust, personalized support. I had an excellent experience and look forward to continuing to work with the great team at Altitude!” - Stephanie Lipp, CEO & Co-Founder of MycoFutures North Atlantic
Do you plan to raise money? This program will help founders gain the information required and the know-how for raising capital and resources to transform their good ideas into investor-ready companies.
Opportunities for Startups
Small and medium sized companies may access up to $50,000 in funding to assist with international market development activities. Learn More & Register >>>
GreenCentre Canada’s Advance-ON Program provides unique, high-value services to start-ups and SMEs in the sustainable chemistry and advanced materials sectors, driving their early-stage innovations to market faster so their businesses can raise the investment they need to scale and grow. Learn More & Register >>>
*Job Opportunity* at the newly launched Innovation Hub-IDEA Square One, Mississauga’s base for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Learn More >>>
New Coworking Space Available
Looking for a great co-working space in Peel Region? Altitude's clients can access the co-working space provided by our partner, Brampton Entrepreneur Centre. Learn more and Book Now >>>
Office Hours
Need to brainstorm – or a thought partner to navigate a challenge? Samie Husain, Venture Services Manager can help. Book a 1:1 today.
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