Calgary-based startup WaitWell is transforming the way people wait in line. By enabling customers to join queues through a mobile device or on-site kiosk—and receive real-time text notifications about their wait time—WaitWell is modernizing service delivery and streamlining operations for organizations. The company was recently selected by the state of Nevada to reduce lineups at […]
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Eight Calgary Innovators Garner PrairiesCan Funding to Bolster Tech, Boost Reach
Calgary is full of fast-growing upstarts. The federal government this week announced that it is supporting some of these Alberta companies through its latest round of financial investment. George Chahal, Member of Parliament for Calgary Skyview, unveiled $13 million in funding for eight local firms. “Calgary has become a hothouse for innovation, attracting talent and […]
WaitWell Propels Service Organizations to New Efficiencies, Serving Over 20 Million Users
Calgary-based all-in-one queuing and booking platform WaitWell has enabled service for over 20 million users in Canada and the United States. The recently announced two innovative features – staff scheduling and payments – to its platform that will further arm service delivery organizations to elevate their customer’s experience. Named one of 10 homegrown Calgary startups to […]
#YYCTechSurge: Celebrating Tech at the Calgary Surge Home Opener
To celebrate the Calgary Surge‘s season opener, Platform Calgary is hosting #YYCTechSurge on May 21st. The collaborative event with the Canada Elite Basketball League (CEBL) basketball team will showcase the innovation, creativity, and vibrancy of Calgary’s tech sector. At the Calgary Surge season opener an entire broadcast-visible section at Scotiabank Saddledome has been reserved for […]
Calgary’s WaitWell To Modernize Queueing and Appointments at Nevada’s DMV
Calgary-based SaaS startup WaitWell is set to launch their queue management software platform at Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) offices across the state of Nevada this month. Named one of 10 homegrown Calgary startups to watch in 2024, WaitWell digitizes service delivery by allowing people to join a line using their mobile device or an […]
10 Homegrown Calgary Startups to Watch in 2024
2023 is in the rearview mirror and we can safely say it was a good year for the Calgary tech community and for Alberta’s tech scene as a whole. Of note, the city has earned a ranking among the world’s top 60 emerging startup ecosystems by Startup Genome, a global policy and research organization. We […]
WaitWell’s Journey Navigating Calgary’s Tech Landscape and Scaling Up
Are you tired of waiting in an ever-growing line for customer service? Well, Albertan power couple Shannon and Steve Vander Meulen, along with co-founder Steve Drew were, too. With previous experience as owners of a motor vehicle registry in Alberta, the startup-savvy trio launched WaitWell at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic in hopes of […]
Five Companies That Are Hiring In Calgary Right Now
LinkedIn recently published their 6th annual Top Startups list, a resource featuring 15 Canadian companies that are rising to the challenges of the moment and continuing to innovate and gain attention in 2024. The list included Albertan startups like innovative fintech Neo Financial and AI pioneer AltaML. While there is no doubt that these startups […]
Calgary Tech Startup WaitWell Replaces Messy Lineups with Efficient Queues
A queue management software startup offering “infinitely customizable” modules is having a strong year. In July, Calgary-based WaitWell secured seed funding from Toronto’s Graphite Ventures and Edmonton’s Accelerate Fund III. Chief executive officer Steve Vander Meulen marked the transaction as a “significant milestone” for his young company, which is using the influx of capital to “expand our […]
CoolIT, Jobber, Neo, and WaitWell Honored at 2023 Start Alberta Tech Awards
The 6th annual Start Alberta Tech Awards took place in Edmonton on October 11th. The awards recognize 12 individuals and organizations for their success and contributions to Alberta’s innovation ecosystem, and for making a significant impact in the province’s tech sector. Calgary’s WaitWell was recognized as the A100 One to Watch. This award recognizes one […]