Tech Roundup #36 - Disruption Magazine Launches “AI For Good”

The latest Disruption issue explores how AI can drive positive change, featuring insights from Sean Stephenson from Treefrog LTD , Peter Swain , and organizations like Edmonton International Airport (YEG) and mitacs itsolutions . Discover emerging AI companies like Simmunome Inc. , hey freya undefined , Inovient Solutions , Mobioos , Capex, Inc. , Qwow Tech and MedReddie in our Startups to Watch and access our AI Resource List for key groups, communities, VCs, and accelerators. Learn how AI is shaping growth and innovation across various industries. View Issue 24?

Here’s what else caught our eye in this week’s #techroundup.

• Ready to take the leap and incorporate AI in your business?? Check out how Sean Stephens helps global leaders transform complex AI concepts into actionable business strategies. Head to Treefrog Coach for more info, a website created using exclusively AI.?
• Accel has launched the fourth edition of its pre-seed program, Accel Atoms 4.0, offering selected startups up to $1M in funding and over $5M in perks. The three-month program targets pre-seed and idea-stage companies, building on the success of previous editions.
• The BC government invests $4M into NPower Canada , Canada's Canadian Tech Talent Accelerator (CTTA to train underrepresented youth in tech skills like data analytics and web development. Over 80% of graduates secure jobs or further education.
• Ren Systems has secured $3.5M in funding to expand its AI-driven relationship intelligence platform. The investment round was led by JLL Spark and included contributions from Camber Creek , ZoomInfo , and CONTOUR VENTURES PRIVATE LIMITED . Founders Canay Deniz and Lionel H. are set to drive the company's growth with this new capital.
• Don't miss the upcoming Pathway to Silicon Valley program, a two-day immersive experience designed for early-stage female #founders seeking to build connections and secure funds in Silicon Valley. Join us on November 19th & 20th, in partnership with @Foley and @five star bank.
• Optalitix , co-founded by Dani Katz and Jonathan Shapiro , raised $3M in a follow-on round led by Calculus Capital , bringing total funding to $8M. The funds will support product innovation and expansion, focusing on digital pricing and underwriting solutions.?
• A new Innovation Saskatchewan report shows the province is on track to exceed its goal of tripling tech employment by 2030. Tech sector jobs grew 109% from 2019 to 2023, with 5,489 workers and 347 companies. Tech worker salaries are significantly higher than the provincial average.
• Wingbits , founded by Robin W. and Alex Lungu , secured $3.5M in seed funding to advance its flight tracking network, with Borderless and Tribe Capital leading the round, along with existing investor Antler . The Stockholm-based startup leverages blockchain to incentivize flight trackers globally, building a unique network.

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