TandemLaunch

12/20/2023

🎉 TandemLaunch wishes you and your loved ones a joyous holiday season and a Happy New Year! 🌟✨ May this festive time be filled with warmth, laughter, and cherished moments.

Thank you to those who were a part of our journey in 2023 — we look forward to an even brighter 2024 together! 🚀

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🎉 TandemLaunch vous souhaite, à vous et à vos proches, de joyeuses fêtes de fin d'année et une bonne année ! 🌟✨ Que cette période festive soit remplie de chaleur, de rires et de moments précieux.

Merci à ceux qui ont fait partie de notre voyage en 2023 – nous attendons avec impatience une année 2024 encore plus brillante ! 🚀

12/04/2023

Happy Computer Science Education Week, everyone! 🖥️✨

As we celebrate the power of coding, problem-solving, and innovation, let's empower the next generation of tech leaders by promoting the importance of computer science education. 🌐👨‍💻

At TandemLaunch, we understand the pivotal role that computer science plays in shaping the future. Our team is dedicated to fostering groundbreaking ideas and turning them into reality. And if you're passionate about driving innovation, consider checking out opportunities at TandemLaunch! 🚀

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Bonne Semaine de l'enseignement de l'informatique à tous ! 🖥️✨

Alors que nous célébrons le pouvoir du codage, de la résolution de problèmes et de l’innovation, responsabilisons la prochaine génération de leaders technologiques en promouvant l’importance de l’enseignement de l’informatique. 🌐👨‍💻

Chez TandemLaunch, nous comprenons le rôle central que joue l’informatique dans la construction de l’avenir. Notre équipe se consacre à promouvoir des idées révolutionnaires et à les transformer en réalité. Et si vous êtes passionné par l'innovation, pensez à consulter les opportunités chez TandemLaunch ! 🚀

11/18/2023

Happy International Day of LGBTQIA+ People in STEM! 🏳️‍🌈

🚀 At TandemLaunch, we celebrate diversity and innovation in the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. We're dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive environment for everyone to thrive.

🌐 Join us in breaking barriers, fostering collaboration, and celebrating the unique contributions of LGBTQIA+ individuals in STEM. Together, let's build a future where diversity drives innovation! 🎉

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Bonne Journée internationale des personnes LGBTQIA+ en STEM ! 🏳️‍🌈

🚀 Chez TandemLaunch, nous célébrons la diversité et l'innovation dans le monde de la science, de la technologie, de l'ingénierie et des mathématiques. Nous nous engageons à créer un environnement sûr et inclusif permettant à chacun de s'épanouir.

🌐 Rejoignez-nous pour briser les barrières, favoriser la collaboration et célébrer les contributions uniques des personnes LGBTQIA+ dans les STEM. Ensemble, construisons un avenir où la diversité stimule l'innovation ! 🎉

11/15/2023

Exciting news! TandemLaunch, along with our portfolio companies, is set to showcase groundbreaking innovations at CES 2024. Immerse yourself in the forefront of technology!

Catch us at these booths:
agapyo & Ohmic: 61301
Procero: 61303
echosonic: 61305
Viridox: 61307

To secure a meeting, kindly reach out to our CTO, Omar Zahr.
Don't miss out on the future of tech!

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Nouvelles excitantes! TandemLaunch, ainsi que les sociétés de notre portefeuille, est sur le point de présenter des innovations révolutionnaires au CES 2024. Plongez-vous à la pointe de la technologie !

Retrouvez-nous à ces stands :
agapyo & Ohmic: 61301
Procero: 61303
echosonic: 61305
Viridox: 61307

Pour obtenir un rendez-vous, veuillez contacter notre CTO, Omar Zahr.
Ne manquez pas l'avenir de la technologie !

11/09/2023

Huge thanks to Scott Walbrun of BMW i Ventures for investing his time and sharing his knowledge with our entrepreneurial community. Scott led an insightful Financial Strategy & Modeling workshop for our portfolio companies, providing invaluable insights that our portfolio companies can apply to optimize their growth trajectories. 🙌

Here's to the spirit of innovation and collaboration! 🌟

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Merci à Scott Walbrun de BMW i Ventures pour avoir investi son temps et partagé ses connaissances avec notre communauté entrepreneuriale. Scott a dirigé un atelier perspicace sur la stratégie et la modélisation financières pour les sociétés de notre portefeuille, fournissant des informations inestimables que nos sociétés de portefeuille peuvent appliquer pour optimiser leurs trajectoires de croissance. 🙌

Place à l'esprit d'innovation et de collaboration ! 🌟

10/18/2023

Attention all recent Masters and Ph.D. graduates! 🎓💻 Are you interested in exploring the possibility of starting your own company?

Join us on November 8th from 5 - 7 PM at the TandemLaunch office. 📅 Meet our CTO & co-founders, learn about our ecosystem, and network over drinks & food.

Don't miss this chance to explore your potential and see how we can help you achieve your goals. See you there! 👋

Register here: https://bit.ly/3tDHUvh

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Attention à tous les récents diplômés de maîtrise et de doctorat ! 🎓💻 Êtes-vous intéressé à explorer la possibilité de créer votre propre entreprise ?

Rejoignez-nous le 8 novembre de 17h à 19h au bureau de TandemLaunch. 📅 Rencontrez nos CTO et co-fondateurs, découvrez notre écosystème et réseautez autour de boissons et de nourriture.

Ne manquez pas cette occasion d'explorer votre potentiel et de voir comment nous pouvons vous aider à atteindre vos objectifs. On se voit là-bas ! 👋

Inscrivez-vous ici : https://bit.ly/3tDHUvh

10/12/2023

We are thrilled to introduce you to the newest additions to our ever-growing family of entrepreneurs. 🌐

Meet the brilliant minds who are ready to revolutionize the tech world: Danyyal Ahmed Khalid, Vahideh Shirmohammadli, Samuel Lantela, Sam Osseiran, Mohammad Esmaeilpour, and Vincent Drouin. Thank you for choosing TandemLaunch. ✨

Our mission is to empower visionary entrepreneurs, providing them with the tools, mentorship, and resources needed to turn their ideas into reality. 🚀

Join our vibrant community and gain access to:
✅ Seasoned mentors who have been there and done that.
✅ A collaborative workspace that fosters creativity.
✅ Access to cutting-edge technology and research.
✅ Funding opportunities to fuel your growth.
✅ A global network of like-minded innovators.

Our upcoming projects:
• Physics-informed neural networks for enhanced robotics controls
• All-acoustic, single-chip radiofrequency signal processing
• Adaptive optics for on-sensor image processing
• Generation of active sound and/or mute zones
• Material/Mechanical Properties recognition system
• Physics-informed neural networks for dynamical reasoning
• Overcoming antenna scaling law
• Acoustic noise suppression

If you're interested in joining us, apply to our openings here: https://bit.ly/3tuZ2Dm

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Nous sommes ravis de vous présenter les nouveaux venus dans notre famille toujours croissante d’entrepreneurs. 🌐

Rencontrez les esprits brillants prêts à révolutionner le monde de la technologie : Danyyal Ahmed Khalid, Vahideh Shirmohammadli, Samuel Lantela, Sam Osseiran, Mohammad Esmaeilpour, et Vincent Drouin. Merci d'avoir choisi TandemLaunch. ✨

Notre mission est de responsabiliser les entrepreneurs visionnaires, en leur fournissant les outils, le mentorat et les ressources nécessaires pour transformer leurs idées en réalité. 🚀

Rejoignez notre communauté dynamique et accédez à :
✅Des mentors chevronnés qui ont été là et ont fait ça.
✅ Un espace de travail collaboratif qui favorise la créativité.
✅ Accès à la technologie et à la recherche de pointe.
✅ Des opportunités de financement pour alimenter votre croissance.
✅ Un réseau mondial d'innovateurs partageant les mêmes idées.

Nos projets à venir :
• Réseaux neuronaux basés sur la physique pour des contrôles robotiques améliorés
• Traitement du signal radiofréquence monopuce entièrement acoustique
• Optique adaptative pour le traitement d'image sur le capteur
• Génération de zones sonores actives et/ou muettes
• Système de reconnaissance des propriétés matérielles/mécaniques
• Réseaux de neurones basés sur la physique pour le raisonnement dynamique
• Surmonter la loi d'échelle des antennes
• Suppression du bruit acoustique

Si vous souhaitez nous rejoindre, postulez à nos postes ici : https://bit.ly/3RUgVWu

09/06/2023

🎙️ Introducing Marie-Eve, one of the brilliant cofounders behind echosonic, an industry-disrupting company at the forefront of microphone innovation. With their groundbreaking approach, echosonic is revolutionizing microphones by integrating Machine Learning capabilities directly into them.

Traditional reliance on the cloud has proven to be a costly affair, causing companies to lose millions of dollars. However, echosonic's technology empowers microphones to process and recognize audio right on the device, eliminating the need for cloud dependency. By bypassing the cloud, echosonic not only ensures enhanced cost-effectiveness but also prioritizes data privacy and security. echosonic's game-changing solution heralds a new era in microphone technology, driving efficiency while ensuring data privacy and security in a more streamlined and cost-effective approach compared to generic purpose on-edge solutions.

🚀 The Cofounder’s Journey

Marie-Eve's entrepreneurial journey was driven by her desire to have a transversal role and create meaningful impact. She shares her inspiring story: "For me, being an entrepreneur is a way to give purpose to every action I take, driven by a strong sense of responsibility. By building a cohesive team which feels a family, we unite under a common vision to build something bigger than ourselves.

From my perspective, curiosity, perseverance, and courage are the attributes that embody the essence of an entrepreneur, transcending origin, academic background, and, undoubtedly, gender."

08/30/2023

🎧 Meet Ladan, cofounder of Waveshaper AI, leveraging AI to revolutionize audio quality & production.

Tired of lackluster audio from cheap mics? Waveshaper's cutting-edge AI technology transforms the sound of your modest headphones into the rich, professional-grade quality of a $10,000 microphone (yes, you read that right!).

But that's just the beginning, their engine can analyze any audio input, identify and optimize signal flaws, and deliver near-flawless results in real time with no delays. From enhancing crackly real-time communication at the drive-through or at a sporting event, to enhancing vintage audio, Waveshaper reshapes any sound wave to your liking using pure AI.

Integrating Waveshaper AI in the automotive sector, especially with the rise of electric vehicles (EVs), offers immense potential. Replacing traditional hardware audio components with Waveshaper AI can reduce vehicle weight and extend battery range—critical for EVs' future. This tech revolutionizes in-car entertainment with real-time adaptive processing for immersive audio experiences. Cloud updates and edge training expand possibilities, marking AI-auto convergence.

🚀 The Cofounder’s Journey

Ladan's journey as a cofounder has been a transformative experience. She shares her inspiring story: "Being a TandemLaunch venture founder feels like earning multiple PhDs. Learning so much in such a short amount of time was particularly challenging for me as a newcomer to Canada and the North American business culture. Fortunately, the excellent mentorship and coaching provided kept my energy levels high.

Being a founder means you need to excel in both soft/business skills and technical ex*****on, which are critical for success in commercializing an innovative technology. On the business side, this has meant learning to craft a compelling business proposition from the nucleus of some academic work and learning to communicate it through various channels: website, in-person pitches, written proposals, demos, etc. On the tech ex*****on side, this has meant rapid prototyping and testing, low-level programming, development of CI/CD processes, building a SaaS backend, and front-end development. As a small team, I’ve had to work on all of these, sometimes working alone. There is no other place I can think of where I could have gained this profound amount of hands-on experience. It is not an exaggeration or hyperbole when I say that this journey has transformed me as a person."

08/28/2023

🌟 Exciting News! We're thrilled to spotlight Edgehog, a TandemLaunch portfolio company, for their groundbreaking anti-reflection technology, recently showcased in a feature by La Presse. They have created a glass that's nearly 100% transparent, enhancing energy production in solar panels by 12% and revolutionizing photography by eliminating glare. This incredible innovation is a result of years of research and the dedicated efforts of Edgehog's visionary team.

👉 Read more about their journey and the impact of their technology in the full article: https://bit.ly/45PvPB5

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🌟 Nouvelles passionnantes ! Nous sommes ravis de mettre en lumière Edgehog, une société du portefeuille TandemLaunch, pour sa technologie antireflet révolutionnaire, récemment présentée dans un article de La Presse. Ils ont créé un verre presque 100 % transparent, améliorant de 12 % la production d'énergie des panneaux solaires et révolutionnant la photographie en éliminant l'éblouissement. Cette incroyable innovation est le résultat d'années de recherche et des efforts dévoués de l'équipe visionnaire d'Edgehog.

👉 Apprenez-en davantage sur leur parcours et l'impact de leur technologie dans l'article complet : https://bit.ly/45PvPB5

Chaque lundi, nous vous présentons une entreprise qui innove.

08/23/2023

🌿 Meet Sarah, cofounder of Viridox, a pioneering company dedicated to combating food waste by extending the shelf-life of fresh produce while prioritizing public health.

Startling statistics reveal that 1 out of 6 Americans fall ill each year due to foodborne diseases. The existing methods heavily rely on harsh chemicals, posing a threat to public health. However, Viridox is spearheading a sustainable solution. They are developing an innovative eco-friendly aerosol, revolutionizing the way we disinfect and protect targeted elements such as fresh produce.

Viridox's cutting-edge aerosol technology offers a quick, safe, and highly effective method of disinfection. By harnessing this breakthrough, they not only ensure the preservation of fresh produce but also prioritize public health, eliminating the risks associated with conventional chemical-based practices.

🚀 The Cofounder's Journey

Sarah's journey is rooted in her passion for science and her desire to make a tangible impact on the world. She shares her inspiring story: "Since I was a kid, I was fascinated by science, leading me to become a plasma physicist after studying fluid dynamics and energetics. As much as I loved my career as a scientist, I felt a burning desire to make a concrete impact on the world. This led me to co-found Viridox, where I can leverage my skills to create positive change while staying true to my ecological values.”

To other aspiring female entrepreneurs, Sarah offers words of encouragement: "Don’t be shy, aim high!!!!" Embrace your potential and reach for the stars, as your dreams and innovations have the power to create a brighter and more sustainable future.

08/16/2023

🌟 Meet Nasim, cofounder of Edgehog Advanced Technologies Inc., a company that is commercializing the world’s best anti-reflection technology for green energy and computer vision!

Edgehog’s groundbreaking technology has transformative effects across multiple industries. One notable application is its remarkable ability to enhance solar panel efficiency, revolutionizing the renewable energy sector. Moreover, Edgehog's innovative solution effectively addresses the persistent challenge of glare and flare that often impede camera vision. By eliminating the reflection, Edgehog enables the capture of crystal-clear imagery, even in the most demanding environments. Edgehog's pioneering anti-reflection technology sets a new industry standard.

🚀 The Cofounder's Journey

Nasim's inspiring journey reflects the essence of perseverance, innovation, and the power of a strong team as she shares her story: “Throughout my experience, spanning from my research lab days to co-founding Edgehog, I've encountered a multitude of challenges. However, I've come to realize that every obstacle can be overcome. It's true, finding the perfect market for cutting-edge technologies may initially seem challenging, but it's certainly not impossible. True breakthroughs occur when we explore the market, technology, and implementation paths simultaneously. While the solutions may not be immediately apparent, once they're on the table, new opportunities unfurl.

What truly sets you apart on this path is your perseverance to overcome problems, your ability to embrace your uniqueness, and your courage to exercise your perspectives as innovators…. and of course, let's not forget the importance of a great team. Building the right team from day one is the foundation of success.”