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Tech Uncensored, Crucial Analysis in Tech, is a bi-weekly podcast brought to you by Altitude Accelerator. Hosted by Hessie Jones, we explore emerging news, and relevant topics that startups care about. We speak to subject matter experts, founders and advisors in Investment: Venture Capital, Equity Crowdfunding, and across Industry: Clean Tech, Biotech, Generative AI, Blockchain, Web3, Privacy, Security etc. who weigh in on the challenges that startup founders face today, as well as the profo ...
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Lab to Startup

Naresh Sunkara PhD

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Hundreds of thousands of researchers around the world are working to improve life and address imminent threats to humanity. Often, the research ends up in the “Scientific valley of death” in the form of publications and patents that never see the light of the day. Welcome to “Lab to Startup” a podcast aimed at showcasing the effort needed to translate lab research to startups. The show has two main goals: 1. Sharing the stories of those scientists and engineers who have successfully founded ...
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Today's Top Headlines:- Altitude Accelerator Announces New Investor Fund and Award Recipients from Founders and Funders Event: https://tinyurl.com/27kp2sp4- Iran to open new enrichment facility after censure by UN nuclear watchdog: https://tinyurl.com/292pz56e- Boralex Appoints Robin Deveaux as Executive Vice President and General Manager, North Am…
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Today, data privacy is under attack, posing a threat to democracy and each of our individual freedoms. What we’re witnessing today in the rise of illiberalism and a clear cardinal dereliction of our laws which guarantees the fundamental rights for those in democratic societies. The current U.S. administration has moved to deregulate big tech, and s…
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Today's Top Headlines:- Longueuil condamné pour la destruction d’un nid d’oiseau: https://tinyurl.com/2d4gnsm5- Stocks slide, oil and gold jump after Israel strikes Iran: https://tinyurl.com/25jsfdwv- Living Colour opens 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame to honor new inductee George Clinton: https://tinyurl.com/286jsjyu- Protesters urge government to …
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Today's Top Headlines:- Windsor's Sandpoint Beach is closed. Here's why it can be so dangerous for swimmers: https://tinyurl.com/24cesw9c- North Bay police open downtown office to increase its presence in the area: https://tinyurl.com/28og8rj9- Jury makes 22 recommendations in coroner's inquest into death of Windsor man at local jail: https://tinyu…
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Today's Top Headlines:- Homeland Security secretary pledges to carry on with Trump’s immigration crackdown despite unrest: https://tinyurl.com/2cb6lvl9- Lloyd RCMP investigating at 49 Ave. and 41 St. - Meridian Source: https://tinyurl.com/28qjmz5d- Many Albertans continuing to support local despite province lifting ban on American liquor: https://t…
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Today's Top Headlines:- Manhunt is ‘closing in’ on Travis Decker, dad accused of killing 3 daughters: https://tinyurl.com/2dneg6kj- Who is Michael Sabia and why did Mark Carney bring him back into government?: https://tinyurl.com/26auwvs6- Rampant measles spread in northern Alberta prompts another standing exposure advisory: https://tinyurl.com/27q…
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Today's Top Headlines:- One arrested and warrants issued for three others following serious assault in Deseronto: https://tinyurl.com/26z9k9po- Driver suffers ‘potentially life-altering injuries’ in 2-vehicle crash northeast of Kingston, Ont.: https://tinyurl.com/2a6apgsg- Cresco Labs Announces Change of Auditor: https://tinyurl.com/2c76n7k4- Vaugh…
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Today's Top Headlines:- Before crash, Air India spent years attempting a turnaround after emerging from government control: https://tinyurl.com/25lhebud- Is air travel safe? Deadly Air India plane crash renews concerns after a string of other crashes: https://tinyurl.com/22hl55sy- Federal government to cut short study of bill to speed up resource p…
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Today's Top Headlines:- Richmond developer’s latest Steveston townhome project is move-in ready this summer: https://tinyurl.com/22w2bm9y- A JetBlue flight rolled off the runway in Boston, but no injuries: https://tinyurl.com/25hvf46y- J.D. Tuccille: Idiots rioting in L.A. all Trump needs to justify immigration crackdown: https://tinyurl.com/25oqqo…
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Today's Top Headlines:- Canada could gain as global investors rethink U.S. emphasis: BNP economist: https://tinyurl.com/25wr394v- Surrey police advise of large Hells Angels presence in city this weekend: https://tinyurl.com/2cxoay2u- Hells Angels updates: Motorcycle gang members set to ride Thursday: https://tinyurl.com/2ahul5n5- Trump says he offe…
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Today's Top Headlines:- These are the best places to stargaze in Ontario this summer: https://tinyurl.com/2dnfpyx2- 'We'll not let you fold into oblivion': 2 Vernon Rotary clubs merge: https://tinyurl.com/28dzpu98- Richmond cadet gets top provincial honour: https://tinyurl.com/23rmccs7- Cinq conseils pour trouver ce qui vous apporte vraiment de la …
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Today's Top Headlines:- B.C. provincial park evacuated, RCMP appeal for information on Squamish wildfire: https://tinyurl.com/2arst9cs- Russia’s military casualties top 1 million in 3-year-old war, Ukraine says: https://tinyurl.com/23uqmmau- Ottawa tow company and 2 drivers facing charges: https://tinyurl.com/29s9nkmx- Chris Kreider waives no-trade…
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Today's Top Headlines:- April Hubbard delayed MAID to accept Governor General's honour: 'Most artists never get a recognition like this in their lifetime': https://tinyurl.com/2y65hzr5- Boeing shares fall 5% after Air India’s Dreamliner jet crashes: https://tinyurl.com/27x7cnzc- Windsor police reveal most dangerous intersection and cause of crashes…
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Today's Top Headlines:- AI-Designed GLP-1 Peptides from ImmunoPrecise Antibodies Surpass Semaglutide in Receptor Activation Studies: https://tinyurl.com/24y9eofc- Unity Selects Optable to Power New Audience Hub, Unlocking Smarter Targeting for Brand Marketers: https://tinyurl.com/27popp5x- enGene Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Pr…
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Today's Top Headlines:- Windsor driver charged for insecure load: https://tinyurl.com/27h97tnj- Family who lost their baby donates a cuddle cot to Timmins hospital to give other families more time to grieve: https://tinyurl.com/2cukcry9- This Christian studies teacher found a new balance, embracing himself as gay and Catholic: https://tinyurl.com/2…
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Today's Top Headlines:- Innovation takes a backseat at small companies as tariffs become a full-time preoccupation: https://tinyurl.com/29wr7whj- When times are tough, practicing gratitude can improve moods in the workplace: https://tinyurl.com/23u6er9m- WSIB Strike Hits Three Weeks as Management and the Ford Government Fails to Act on Mounting Cri…
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Today's Top Headlines:- U.K.-bound passenger flight crashed in Ahmedabad, Air India says: https://tinyurl.com/2av3pnd6- Air India flight bound for London crashes in northwestern India: https://tinyurl.com/26puofay- G7 will be a success if Trump ‘doesn’t have an eruption,’ experts say: https://tinyurl.com/26wq32gq- New Halifax plan examines how down…
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Today's Top Headlines:- Canadians still waiting longer for surgeries than before COVID: https://tinyurl.com/22vgyr9p- York police shoot male who allegedly attacked female in Markham, Ont.: https://tinyurl.com/24pgkurl- Man killed in daytime shooting at Surrey building: https://tinyurl.com/2dgjdlef- Vancouver Fire Rescue fights another blaze at Gran…
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Today's Top Headlines:- WATCH | #TheMoment a N.S fisherman spotted a pod of orcas: https://tinyurl.com/294zwn9g- It's 1 year until the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Is Vancouver ready?: https://tinyurl.com/29xns2vz- Alice Lake Park under evacuation order as Squamish wildfire grows: https://tinyurl.com/2djkjzf7- Makeshift bike lane set up on Wellington Cresc…
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Today's Top Headlines:- It's 1 year until the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Is Vancouver ready?: https://tinyurl.com/29xns2vz- Alice Lake Park under evacuation order as Squamish wildfire grows: https://tinyurl.com/2djkjzf7- Makeshift bike lane set up on Wellington Crescent on anniversary of Winnipeg cyclist's death: https://tinyurl.com/29u8ncvu- 1 dead afte…
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Today's Top Headlines:- Nikayla Small scores, AFC Toronto edges Vancouver Rise 3-2: https://tinyurl.com/24rf47ly- Hudson Pacific Properties Announces Pricing of $600 Million Public Offering: https://tinyurl.com/28c23l3u- DV INVESTOR NOTICE: Doubleverify Holdings, Inc. Investors With Substantial Losses Have Opportunity To Lead Investor Class Action …
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Today's Top Headlines:- UK leads G7 countries in addressing child sexual violence, but ODA cuts are hurting progress: https://tinyurl.com/25tq9gn3- JSW Cement Is Said to Eye Mumbai IPO as Roadshow Begins: https://tinyurl.com/253lak3h- Critical One Makes Strategic Uranium Asset Divestment: https://tinyurl.com/2a6mv3kj- Global Fatty Liver Day 2025: E…
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Today's Top Headlines:- The Indiana Pacers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 116-107 to take a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals: https://tinyurl.com/25mcgxtr- Easyrain Joins NVIDIA Halos AI Systems Inspection Lab To Advance Safety Of DAI Aquaplaning Detection Virtual Sensor: https://tinyurl.com/26uhjn4c- Memorialcare Long Beach Medical Center Recognized By …
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Today's Top Headlines:- Pride Toronto links funding woes to Trump’s anti-DEI agenda: https://tinyurl.com/26wnk53m- Ananda Lewis, former MTV VJ who shared breast cancer journey, has died at 52: https://tinyurl.com/22nym4sv- Squamish fire, Vancouver warning?: https://tinyurl.com/2cyngn3y- Trump booed and cheered at the Kennedy Center while attending …
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Today's Top Headlines:- Bombers, starting season without Collaros, hope to collar hometown appearance in Grey Cup: https://tinyurl.com/2d4gwv96- U.S. Judge says government must release Columbia protester Mahmoud Khalil, but has until Friday to appeal: https://tinyurl.com/223wbgey- Another earthquake felt in the Fort St. John region: https://tinyurl…
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Dana Foss and Ross Wilson are the cofounders of Editpep, a biotech startup focused on developing CRISPR-based therapeutics. They are using a proprietary peptide-based delivery platform that enables targeted delivery to specific cell types, particularly for hard-to-reach areas like the brain. While Dana Foss is the CEO, Ross Wilson is also an Assist…
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We are at a critical juncture when generative AI's impact on copyright law is being hotly debated. The ambiguity surrounding AI-generated works' authorship and ownership has led to numerous lawsuits against AI companies. As of late 2024, there were at least 30 major copyright lawsuits against generative AI companies related to image copyright infri…
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AI has gained significant momentum in service professions, especially in the legal sector, has attracting substantial venture capital investment and transforming traditional workflows. In 2023 survey, 73% of legal professionals said planned on integrating AI into their legal work. Lawyers commented that these tools are becoming increasingly signifi…
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At Altitude we support the growth and commercialization of early stage startups. We want to celebrate one company, MyCoFutures, and its founders, Stephanie Lipp and Leo Gillis. MyCo Futures is a materials innovation startup now based in Montreal, Canada. Founded in 2021, MycoFutures specializes in developing a sustainable, mycelium-based leather al…
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In early February 2025, the United States, under Donald Trump, imposed significant tariffs on Canadian imports. Effective February 4, these tariffs included a 25% duty on general goods and a 10% duty on energy resources from Canada. The stated rationale was to pressure Canada to enhance border security and curb illegal drug flows into the U.S. This…
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Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has decided to end its third-party fact-checking program. This move was announced by CEO Mark Zuckerberg in a video titled “More speech and fewer mistakes.” According to Zuckerberg, the decision to remove fact-checking is driven by the belief that fact-checking organizations have been politically …
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There are numerous articles, opinions, and perspectives about how to effectively pitch to investors. What elements should be included? Content is just one side of the equation. However, when you pitch to investors, you only have a short window to create an impression. How you pitch is just as important as what you pitch. Delivering a compelling pit…
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Chandana Haque is the Executive Director of Altitude Lab, a healthcare startup accelerator building a community of diverse entrepreneurs in Utah. Altitude Lab was cofounded in 2020 by Chandana and Chris Gibson, the co-founder & CEO of Recursion in Salt Lake City. They recently announced the launch of a pre-seed venture fund aimed at supporting earl…
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For startup founders, investment is often the key to accelerating growth. But decision to seek outside investment requires careful consideration and preparation. Once a founder decides it's time to pursue external funding, they must be prepared for the demands of the process and know that fundraising requires significant time and resources, outside…
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We’re diving into transfer pricing strategies for startups who want to expand their businesses globally. Transfer pricing refers to the prices charged for goods, services, between related entities within a multinational enterprise (MNE). A Canadian startup with subsidiaries or parent companies in other countries may set transfer prices when trading…
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2024 has been a hard year for startup companies. Access to investment has been lower compared to prior years and many companies have buckled down to try to preserve their cashflow in anticipation of further dry spells. The year began with massive layoffs in the larger tech organizations and in Canada we’ve been left with a glut of highly skilled te…
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As Generative AI adoption soars, so do many opportunities to advance current systems. But we're also seeing is the soaring risks that are uniquely the result of these large language models. According to McKinsey's 2024 Global Survey on AI, overall, AI adoption in enterprise has jumped to 72%, up from 50% in previous years. Implementation Time: Most…
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Clean energy isn't just a dream, but it is a thriving reality. We’re standing at a threshold as the global community races against time to meet ambitious climate goals, and with the convergence of new policies, investments and incentives away from fossil fuels, the Canadian government estimates that up to $140 billion in annual investment is needed…
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The next generation of artificial intelligence is taking the world by storm. We’re seeing rampant innovation from the startup communities innovating from the emergence of large language models. Businesses in Canada, however are slower to hop on this band wagon. The adoption of generative AI in Canada varies significantly by industry. Sectors such a…
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Monica Rosoff, the founder and CEO of LBBAL™ Alianza. Prior to launching Alianza, Monica was a partnering executive with roles of increasing seniority at Genentech, Gilead, Kite and Exelixis. Over the course of over two decades, she had the opportunity to lead and participate in a wide diversity of deals, negotiations, diligence exercises, alliance…
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Brian Coleman is the visionary and Founder of Heart2Help. I met Brian at Collision 2024 in Toronto. Recently launched A Heart2 Help, Brian Coleman is the visionary and Founder of Heart2Help. I met Brian at Collision 2024 in Toronto. Recently launched A Heart 2 Help is a revolutionary app that facilitates real-time connections between individuals se…
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Paulo Rosado is the Founder and CEO of low-code leader OutSystems. I met Paulo Rosado at Collision 2024 in Toronto. In our fireside chat we discuss how GenAI and low-code are converging to redefine software development, increase agility, and open new possibilities for innovation and efficiency. He'll share how organizations can use low-code to safe…
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As startups evolve from small, agile teams to growth-oriented organizations, the need for strategic human resources management becomes critical. While startups often focus on product development, market penetration, and financial viability, at the early stages, once they’ve established market viability, people strategy becomes equally important. Wh…
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Enterprise companies face a myriad of critical challenges. Maintaining comprehensive visibility across distributed systems spanning multiple environments has become extremely difficult. The sheer volume of data generated by modern IT systems is overwhelming, with companies struggling to process and make sense of millions of data points and alerts d…
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We’ve all have seen the emergence of AI in the last 8 years, where in this sector, the male voice still dominates: A 2018 World Economic Forum report suggested that only 22% of AI professionals globally were female. A 2019 AI Index Report found that 18% of authors at leading AI conferences were women. LinkedIn data from 2018 indicated that 16% of A…
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Giselle Melo is a Managing Partner at Matr (matter) Ventures, a venture capital fund that invests in deep tech software companies specializing in applied artificial intelligence, automation, machine learning, and computer vision. She is a seasoned tech founder with proven track record in software systems design and engineering across various sector…
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Zack Shildhorn is an investing Partner at venture firm Lux Capital. He played multiple key roles that helped the firm scale from less than $100M to more than $4B in assets under management. After witnessing thousands of pitches, he saw that even the most disruptive startups often struggled to develop effective narratives. Having worked closely with…
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We're shining a spotlight on a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of business: bookkeeping. While it may not be the most glamorous topic, its importance to your company's success can't be overstated. This often-overlooked practice is a secret weapon for thriving startups. Think of bookkeeping as the GPS for your business journey. Without it, you'r…
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We met Kabir Barday, CEO of OneTrust, at Collision, Toronto where we discussed the evolving landscape of data privacy, responsible AI use, and regulatory compliance. OneTrust helps companies responsibly and securely use data and AI with its suite of security, privacy, governance, risk, ethics and compliance solutions. The company recently reported …
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This is one of the video interviews we conducted at Collision, Toronto June 17-20, 2024. Tripian was initially launched in 2016 as a consumer-facing travel app, equipped with trip planning tools available in only five cities. In mid-2018, the company pivoted to a B2B SaaS model, offering its services to the travel industry. Today, Tripian provides …
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