Students and Start-ups 5 (Tech Edition) is offically SOLD OUT, however don’t despair we have opened up 10 more spots. These spots will be made available to enterprising young students from Algonquin, Carleton and Ottawa U in Engineering, Computer Science and anything software related. After all this is Students and Start-ups 5 (Tech Edition). StealthyContinue reading →

This is a guest post by Jason Kealey of LavaBlast Software. I have gotten to know Jason quite well over the past two years and he is a person I always have time for. Jason is the sort of person that washes his own dishes and often brings milk or cream for the coffee toContinue reading →

. We have five start-ups signed up for Students and Start-ups 5; YOUi Labs, Zeebu Mobile, Blindside Networks, Exocortex and Infonium. All of these companies are hiring NOW or within the next 3 months. This is for Technical Students 8 spots left for students. Note: If you are a biz student expect an announcment nextContinue reading →

Looking for an amazing opportunity to work with great people and cool technology then check out Students and Start-ups 5. Sign up here. The Huston effect prevents us from naming this event after any Start Wars episodes. However, we thought lets have an “Own the start-up podium” event. This is your chance to meet upContinue reading →

Students, start-ups and supporters. Student: If you are a student; SIGN UP HERE If you are a Start-up or supporter: contact ian@thecodefactory.ca for dets. One of our favourite games at TheCodeFactory (yes we like to play) is students and start-ups a fun filled activity packed rollicking romp on the wild side. If you thought; WOW!Continue reading →

My favorite nuggets; Get Started. Make a Decision. Well worth the 2 minutes and 52 seconds it takes to watch. Ian Graham

Nominations end tomorrow. . Done something cool and innovative? . Are you a bootstrapping start-up seeking fame and recognition for your hardwork? . Check out the nomination form at “Bootstrap Awards”. Nominate yourself or a deserving start-up. . Nomination Form . . Ian Graham

. … and TheCodeFactory gets an assist. . We are extremely excited to announce our first confirmed hire from Students and Start-ups 4. . Chris Saunders, student extrordinaire, is employee #1 at Zeebu Mobile a Lead to Win company. . Hey Tony … Dan says only 5 more hires to go meet quota but theyContinue reading →

There was a Tweet awhile ago from Andrew McTeer regarding Dharma, skittles and super models that inspired this post. Why is it that entrepreneurs will work 80 hour weeks, not think twice about contributing part of their retirement savings to keep the business going, working without pay for a year or doing whatever it takesContinue reading →

When I worked at Alcatel one of my favourite companies that were masters of the fast follower strategy was Adtran. Truly a great company with the ability to execute a fast follower strategy better than any others I have come across. This worked well in the telecom market where companies sold basically big chunks ofContinue reading →