CEO Mahdi Ansari and his team are tackling one of the biggest pain points in software development—choosing the right components Mahdi Ansari is on a mission to revolutionize modern software development. “I sought to solve a problem I experienced in my past projects,” says Ansari, a Ph.D. candidate in Software Engineering at the University of […]
Campus Buddy Connects Students to a Richer Campus Life
James Mtendamema is helping students tap into a more immersive campus experience. James Mtendamema saw a gap in campus life—and set out to close it. “I wanted to create a platform that makes it easier for students to stay connected, engaged, and informed,” he says. His app, Campus Buddy, is a direct channel for students […]
Maple Scan Helps Canadians Shop Smarter — and More Locally
University of Calgary alum Sasha Ivanov is helping Canadian rethink the way they shop Sasha Ivanov created Maple Scan to help Canadians learn more about the everyday products they buy — all with the snap of a phone camera. “Consumers can take a photo of a product and through the app, understand its Canadian ties,” […]
Bondr Bridges the Gap Between Online and Real-Life Connections
University student’s startup helps people meet through shared activities As the founder of Bondr, Leon Pluns is on a mission to help students and young professionals build real-world connections through shared activities. “I wanted to give people a tool that makes it easier to connect during a social restart, like starting university,” he says. Unlike […]