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Three Student Entrepreneurs Sell Startup in Under a Year

Marissa Principato — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 18:05:01 +0000

In less than a year, three Canadian university students, Evan Ferreira, Joseph Liao, and Hussein Tahan, have successfully sold their startup, Local Reach, to Winnipeg-based advertising technology company Taiv in a cash-and-stock deal. The company, which began as an AI-driven research idea, has quickly transformed the way bars and restaurants optimize entertainment and atmosphere. The […]

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Student venture’s dinosaur diagnostic tool for kids wins Startup Survivor

student — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 19:23:51 +0000

A student team that is developing a dinosaur-shaped diagnostic device to accurately measure children’s hand grip strength won first place and $15,000 at The Forge’s annual Startup Survivor Pitch Competition. The toy-like diagnostic tool, which lights up, will allow clinicians to assess an indicator of health that is currently hard to measure for small hands, […]

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Forging Futures: Meet the Finalists of Startup Survivor 2024!

student — Thu, 16 May 2024 20:17:54 +0000

The newest cohort of McMaster startups is making waves in the world of entrepreneurship and innovation. These bold and visionary entrepreneurs are ready to tackle the thrilling challenges of the four-month Startup Survivor program! After reviewing a record-breaking number of applications, we’ve handpicked the top 10 innovative ideas. This summer, we’re diving in with these […]

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