Because of new legislation and mounting criticism, the number of payday lenders operating in Canada has been on a downward trend. Our client Instant Financial sat down with the The Globe and Mail to discuss its approach to changing the way the world gets paid. theglobeandmail.com/report-on-busi…

#TechTuesday | Vancouver leader in tech and SaaS, @ACLServices, has received a $50 million investment led by the growth equity team at Silicon Valley-based Norwest. Get more details on the strategic investment via BetaKit: betakit.com/vancouver-base…

What does Elon Musk do with his Twitter feedback? Listen, then acts on it! Yesterday he promised to build a pickup truck after hearing a need from customers on social. Get the full story via @techcrunch techcrunch.com/2017/12/26/elo…

New year, same hustle. We couldn’t be happier to ring in 2018 with our expanded team at Talk Shop Media. Big things to come! #2018

2018 is a year for brands to tackle bold issues head-on. Today, Equinox launches its provocative campaign featuring a collection of 7 luxury items inspired by the most committed people on the planet. commitmentcollection.com

A “can you handle it?” attitude has taken over the Vancouver fitness scene. Push yourself this year with NUVO Magazine' s roundup of Vancouver’s most exclusive and one-of-a-kind workouts. nuvomagazine.com/culture/vancou…

Feeling hopeful today. #Globes75 #TIMESUP

From back-flipping robots to gearless actuators, we saw an explosion of artificial intelligence advances in 2017. What can we expect in 2018? Mike Hilton, CEO of @RoboticsGenesis , has some trend predictions via @techvibes techvibes.com/2018/01/22/fiv…

“I think it’s going to be bigger than any other payment system in the world.” - Marc van der Chjis, founder of First Coin Capital, @Hut8Mining and First Block Capital, gives his insights on the fate of #bitcoin in 2018 with Yahoo Finance ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/whats-sto…

Kick your finance skills up a notch with a new radio segment by Dave Graveline, featuring Tim Vipond, CEO of #CFI. Together, they discuss ways to bridge the gap between post-secondary education and the working world. 💸 intotomorrow.com/e-learning-cou…

While cryptocurrencies can offer significant ROI, those investing need to ensure that the right amount of due diligence is done prior to taking the leap. Darius Eghdami, CEO of Block X Capital offers 5 tips for investing in cryptocurrency, via BuzzFeed buzzfeed.com/futurethoughtl…

How does Equinox maintain its position as a global fitness leader? Constant innovation and reinvention, and borrowing some Silicon Valley tactics, like their incubator for fitness. fastcompany.com/40525455/equin…

The jump in coin values has brought a rush of crypto-miners into old industrial Canadian towns. But is digital money anyone’s game? @Hut8Mining CEO Sean Clark gives his take to the Financial Post business.financialpost.com/technology/blo…

Welcome to the future. @RoboticsGenesis is changing the robotics industry – and Forbes is taking notice! Learn how Genesis Robotics' #LiveDrive technology is redefining the way robots move. forbes.com/sites/alexknap…

Get the backstory on the company that is educating the world on finance and career advancement. Check out Thrive Global’s Q&A with Tim Vipond, ex-investment banker turned Internet entrepreneur and CEO of #CFI journal.thriveglobal.com/you-get-to-tra…

"I'm a huge advocate of anything that makes it easier to become an entrepreneur" Michele Romanow, Director of Block-X, Dragon on Dragons' Den 🐉, sat down with Forbes to discuss her journey of inspiration, entrepreneurship, and experience. forbes.com/sites/andrewro…

Be bold. Be strong. Be unstoppable. Learn the radical reason why March 8 is International Women’s Day, via TIME. #IWD2018 time.com/5187268/intern…

.Forbes JAPAN is taking notice of @RoboticsGenesis, whose LiveDrive actuator is giving mobility to the disabled. The breakthrough technology can impact healthcare for decades to come. forbesjapan.com/articles/detai…

#FitnessFriday | A Recent BBC documentary ‘The Truth About Getting Fit’ reveals that just cycling 40 seconds, three times per week can drastically improve fitness. So go ahead, #CommitToSomething. bbc.co.uk/programmes/p05…

The City of Medicine Hat has announced that it will supply #Hut8Mining with 42MW of electric power for their next data centre. This forward-thinking initiative will result in a $100 million investment, generating 100 jobs at its peak. cbc.ca/news/canada/ca…