AuthorSimon B.

This guide was originally written in 2008 by Heri Rakotomalala who founded Montreal Tech Watch a few years ago. It’s 2019, we’re bringing it back and updating it regularly with new resources. Hopefully, it will help you launching a technology startup in Montreal! There are plenty of Startup Creation Guides on the Internet but this one is focussed on creating a startup in Montréal. Why...

It still looks a bit early to buy LSPD.TO but I’m watching. Some call it a small Shopify. If the stock could end up with the same growth Shopify’s stock has had that would be incredible. I personally don’t think comparing Lightspeed to Shopify is really a great comparison but I do love Lightspeed as a company. Their growth story is fabulous. Some call it a small Shopify. If the...

It’s not only earning seasons, it’s IPO season. This year is already seeing a wave of new Tech IPOs. After Lyft, Uber‘s turn is coming. We can consider Uber a technology company for sure and its valuation is straight in line with tech unicorn valuations. In Montreal, after the failure of Teo Taxi, Uber is the only taxi option with a decent app. But don’t despair, Lyft is...