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A Look Inside Canada’s AI Commercialization Challenge

A Look Inside Canada’s AI Commercialization Challenge

AI and IP | Jun 27, 2024 Can Canada Turn Valuable Research and IP into Market Success? Canada is internationally recognized for its leadership in artificial intelligence (AI) research, with some of the world's best AI talent and institutions. Canada's AI ecosystem is robust, thanks to leading institutions including Amii in Edmonton, Mila in Montreal,


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2 years ago
Selling a home is expensive, too: Homeowners typically spend nearly $55,000, report finds

Selling a home is expensive, too: Homeowners typically spend nearly $55,000, report finds

While buying and maintaining a house can be expensive, it's also costly to sell it, according to a new report. Here's how the money is mostly spent.

2 years ago
Trump and Biden’s first presidential debate: Here's what to expect on taxes

Trump and Biden’s first presidential debate: Here's what to expect on taxes

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will face off on Thursday in the first presidential debate. Here's what to expect for tax policy.

2 years ago
Here's where U.S. rents are rising — and falling — the fastest

Here's where U.S. rents are rising — and falling — the fastest

Asking rents for one- and two-bedroom apartments are up more than 10% in some large U.S. cities since June 2023, according to Zumper.

2 years ago
Strategies for Achieving Product-Market Fit in Web3

Strategies for Achieving Product-Market Fit in Web3

Web3 Innovation | Jun 26, 2024 Strategies for Achieving Product-Market Fit in Web3 To succeed in a tech startup especially in Web3, it's critical to find product-market fit (PMF). The article below integrates excellent insights from a16z and practical insights to help Web3 (and Web2) companies through their journey. a. Understanding the Core Users Start


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2 years ago
Unlocking Web3 – What Every Founder Needs to Know

Unlocking Web3 – What Every Founder Needs to Know

Web 3 | Jun 26, 2024 Closing the Knowledge Gap for Founders Transitioning from Web2 to Web3 As more and more innovators turn to the future of Web3, many Web2 innovators and builders may be feeling a widening gap of Web3 knowledge which confronts founders with a unique set of challenges and opportunities. The transition


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2 years ago
Biden's new student loan relief plan is on pause. Here's what borrowers need to know

Biden's new student loan relief plan is on pause. Here's what borrowers need to know

Student loan borrowers are disappointed and confused after Biden's relief plan is halted. they can stay enrolled in the SAVE plan for now.

2 years ago
55-year-old Americans are 'critically underprepared' for retirement, survey finds

55-year-old Americans are 'critically underprepared' for retirement, survey finds

A survey finds people age 55 are 'critically unprepared' in retirement savings. Gen Xers who expect support in retirement haven’t told the kids yet.

2 years ago
IRS watchdog pushes for transparency on pandemic-era small business tax credit backlog

IRS watchdog pushes for transparency on pandemic-era small business tax credit backlog

With a backlog of about 1.4 million unprocessed employee retention credit claims, the National Taxpayer Advocate is pushing the IRS to expedite legit filings.

2 years ago
The 'funflation' effect: Why Americans are spending so much on travel and entertainment this summer

The 'funflation' effect: Why Americans are spending so much on travel and entertainment this summer

Admission prices for sporting events, movies, theaters and concerts are up year over year.

2 years ago
Your 401(k) is up, and a new report shows increased savings. But Americans need to do more

Your 401(k) is up, and a new report shows increased savings. But Americans need to do more

Returns are up and people are saving more. But account balances for the median 401(k) are too low and Americans are still very reliant on Social Security.

2 years ago
Competition Act Amendments and What It Means for Fintech

Competition Act Amendments and What It Means for Fintech

Regulation | Jun 25, 2024 Here's what fintechs need to know about major amendments to the Competition Act to boost fairness, protect consumers. On June 20, 2024, Canada introduced and implemented important modifications to the Competition Act, taking a critical step toward improving market fairness and protecting consumers. These modifications are intended to solve modern


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2 years ago
Retirement 'super savers' tend to have the biggest 401(k) balances. Here's what they do differently

Retirement 'super savers' tend to have the biggest 401(k) balances. Here's what they do differently

Even as a retirement savings crisis looms, some investors are working to rack up large balances.

2 years ago
Great savers could face a 'tax time bomb' in retirement, advisor says — here's how to avoid it

Great savers could face a 'tax time bomb' in retirement, advisor says — here's how to avoid it

If you have a large pretax 401(k) or individual retirement account balance, you could face a future 'tax time bomb,' advisor says. Here's how to avoid it.

2 years ago
Fortune 100 & 500 Embrace Blockchain, Driving Onchain Growth

Fortune 100 & 500 Embrace Blockchain, Driving Onchain Growth

Report | Jun 25, 2024 Insights from the Coinbase Report on Fortune 500 Blockchain Adoption As blockchain technology continues to evolve, its integration into the operations of Fortune 500 companies marks a significant milestone in the financial industry's transformation. The Coinbase report, "The State of Crypto: The Fortune 500 Moving Onchain," provides a comprehensive analysis


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