Google to Launch Two New Startup Accelerator Programs for Canadian Businesses

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Tech giant Google is expanding access to their accelerator resources with two new accelerator programs for Canadian startups. These programs join two existing Google accelerator efforts in Canada, doubling the extent of the company’s efforts. While one of the new accelerators is an entirely new program, the other already exists in the United States and … Read more

MAIN Quebec to Roll Out $29 Million Coaching Program for Over 300 Quebec Startups

MAIN Quebec to Roll Out $29 Million Coaching Program for Over 300 Quebec Startups The organization Mouvement des accélérateurs d’innovation du Québec is rolling out a new iteration of their PMEit program. The program is set to provide coaching and mentoring for 375 startups across Quebec. The announcement of the move came during their Sommet … Read more

Montreal-Based Lightspeed Streamlines Retail Supply Chain With New Integrated Network

Montreal-Based Lightspeed Streamlines Retail Supply Chain With New Integrated Network Montreal tech company Lightspeed is seeking to improve workflow and reduce supply chain inefficiency for retail businesses with the launch of their new North American supplier network. The company has been providing POS and e-commerce software since 2005, with a focus on giving small businesses … Read more

Questions you should ask when interviewing for a Software Engineering position

Interview questions to ask

Interviewing for a Software Engineer position? Fortunately, the days of one-way interviews are (almost) a thing of the past. It took us some time, but we have finally reached the age of two-way conversations during interviews! Sure, the employer will ask all the necessary questions to assess your technical skillset and the fit with their … Read more

How to resign from your job as a software developer

Quitting job

Need help leaving your current position as you have just accepted another job offer? Resign from your job as a software developer, gracefully! The big day has come! You just signed a job offer from a new employer – congrats!!! Everything about the opportunity seems to be an upgrade from your current arrangement. However you … Read more

3 reasons why you should write a programming blog

Programming blog

Why you should write a programming blog As a junior and sometimes even intermediate programmer, the competition is often fierce compared to what you will experience a bit later in your career, and that is good news. Differentiating yourself from other developers sounds like an impossibly daunting task. Although differentiating yourself WILL be more time … Read more

Montreal’s fastest growing tech companies in 2020

Montreal’s fastest growing companies in 2020 The Globe and Mail has recently released its list of the 400 fastest growing companies in Canada. 16 technology Montreal based companies have made the list this year! The 400 companies list includes but is not limited to the tech industry. To make the list All companies had to be … Read more

Essential Guide to overcoming Imposter Syndrome

What is programmer imposter syndrome? Imposter syndrome symptoms: These symptoms ring true to you? Welcome to Software Development world! You’ll like it here. Here’s the thing, what you’re experiencing is extremely common. Literally everyone has experienced the symptoms you’re going through at a point or another in their career. It’s as important to understand why … Read more

$20,000 CAD grants for Montreal early stage startups

Montreal startup skyline

Grant+ program ditches age restrictions Montreal Inc has just changed its entry requirements to now include entrepreneurs of any age group (over 18) and accept applications for up to $20,000 CAD grants. How to qualify? In order to be eligible to apply for the Grant+ program: RELATED: How to succeed as a programmer at an … Read more