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Communitech @20: Back where it all began
Waterloo Region, September 29, 1993. It’s early morning when local entrepreneur Yvan Couture begins pitching an idea to a crowd gathered at the University of Waterloo’s William G. Davis Centre for the monthly meeting of the Computer Technology Network. Couture, then founder, President and…
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Primal CTO Ihab Ilyas Awarded Thomson Reuters-funded Research Chair
Thomson Reuters and the University of Waterloo are joining forces to fuel breakthroughs in data science and develop the next generation of global entrepreneurial leaders. The wide-ranging collaboration is valued at over CAD $20 million over the next five years. Their collaboration includes the…
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Primal CEO Yvan Couture featured in Communitech’s 15th anniversary video series
As part of their 15th anniversary celebrations, Communitech decided to check in with a few key entrepreneurs from Waterloo Region’s world-class technology community, including our own CEO Yvan Couture. In this video series, Yvan reflects on the genesis of Communitech and his role in…
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Why a small Waterloo company needs a world-class Board of Directors
You can’t do it alone! Starting and growing a company requires dedicated founders, strong internal leadership, and exceptional employees. But it doesn’t stop there. Having outside advisors and external board members brings vital experience, fresh perspectives, and guidance that’s critical to success. At our…
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A Movember to Remember
Primal’s Mo Bros for 2011. During November each year, Movember is responsible for the sprouting of moustaches on thousands of men’s faces around the world. With their “Mo’s”, these men raise vital funds and awareness for men’s health, specifically prostate cancer. If you’d like…
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Innovation turns brain drain into brain gain
Excerpt from The Waterloo Region Record, Technology Spotlight 2011 By Chuck Howitt, The Record Two years ago Tony Sarris was living the American dream. He was an engineering director for Unisys, a large U.S. information technology company with 37,000 employees worldwide. He lived in…