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 […]
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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 […]
Graphite Ventures, Key Funder of Calgary’s WaitWell, Looking West to Invest
Just last month, Calgary-based WaitWell, which sells queue management and service-delivery software, secured seed funding of $1.5 million from Toronto’s Graphite Ventures and Edmonton’s Accelerate Fund III. WaitWell was recognized as one of the top 10 most promising startups at Calgary’s Innovation Week 2022 Launch Party. “Securing the $1.5 million in seed funding is a […]
Calgary’s Largest Startup-focused Showcase Announces Top 10 Startups of 2022
As the signature event of Innovation Week, Launch Party is the largest startup-focused showcase of the year and spotlights some of Calgary’s most promising startups. From nanotech healthcare solutions to personalized digital real estate transactions, 10 Calgary startups are poised to make their mark in the global innovation community. This year’s Launch Party will be the 13th annual pitch […]