Startups
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| Title & Subtitle | Abstract | Contributors | Pages | Year | Purchase |
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From ![]() A Cambrian ExplosionFrom: Unicorn in the Woods |
This chapter explores the chain reactions that were started in the Maritimes by the sale of Radian6 and Q1 Labs. | Gordon Pitts | 15 | 2020 | $1.50 Add |
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From ![]() A Cannabis TimelineA Potted History From: Billion Dollar Start-Up |
A timeline of the Cannabis industry in Canada | Adam Miron; Julie Beun; Sébastien St-Louis | 1 | 2021 | $0.10 Add |
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From ![]() Angels and AnglesFrom: Unicorn in the Woods |
In this chapter, Pitts recounts the founding of Q1 Labs in 2001, its business agreement with UNB, and the nascent company’s relationship with the dean of the faculty of computer science. It … | Gordon Pitts | 15 | 2020 | $1.50 Add |
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From ![]() NEW! At the Epicenter: Tobias LütkeFrom: The Shopify Story |
This chapter highlights Tobias Lütke’s early childhood and career as a computer programmer. | Larry MacDonald | 8 | 2024 | $0.80 Add |
![]() Billion Dollar Start-UpThe True Story of how a Couple of 29-Year-Olds Turned $35,000 into a $1,000,000,000 Cannabis Company |
From early roadblocks and devastating personal and financial setbacks to explosive growth and some of the biggest cannabis deals in global history, Billion Dollar Start-Up not only recounts the … | Adam Miron; Julie Beun; Sébastien St-Louis | 306 | 2021 | View |
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From ![]() NEW! CEO of the YearFrom: The Shopify Story |
This chapter highlights Lütke’s leadership qualities and business strategies that helped increase Shopify’s growth. | Larry MacDonald | 7 | 2024 | $0.70 Add |
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From ![]() Congratulations, You’re Fired!From: Unicorn in the Woods |
In this chapter, Pitts examines the new American CEO of Q1 Labs, Shaun McConnon. | Gordon Pitts | 9 | 2020 | $0.90 Add |
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From ![]() NEW! COVID-19 at Warp SpeedFrom: The Shopify Story |
This chapter outlines how Shopify’s business was able to respond to the increase of new online businesses and shopping demands amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic. | Larry MacDonald | 9 | 2024 | $0.90 Add |
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From ![]() Cyber Cyber EverywhereFrom: Unicorn in the Woods |
In this chapter, Pitt explores the career of Steve Lund, the key driver behind CyberNB, an agency designed to leverage New Brunswick’s homegrown expertise. | Gordon Pitts | 15 | 2020 | $1.50 Add |
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From ![]() NEW! Empowering EntrepreneursFrom: The Shopify Story |
This chapter discusses alternative e-commerce business models and software’s, notably SaaS platforms, which supported entrepreneurship on a large scale. | Larry MacDonald | 6 | 2024 | $0.60 Add |
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From ![]() NEW! Entering the Big LeaguesFrom: The Shopify Story |
This chapter highlights the challenges and competition faced by Shopify as it emerged as one of the largest e-commerce retailer in the U.S. | Larry MacDonald | 7 | 2024 | $0.70 Add |
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From ![]() EpilogueFrom: Billion Dollar Start-Up |
Epilogue | Adam Miron; Julie Beun; Sébastien St-Louis | 13 | 2021 | $1.30 Add |
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From ![]() NEW! EpilogueFrom: The Shopify Story |
This chapter summarizes the major players, events, and decisions that led to Shopify’s growth and success. Authors notes are also included. | Larry MacDonald | 53 | 2024 | $5.30 Add |
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From ![]() NEW! Escape VelocityFrom: The Shopify Story |
This chapter outlines Shopify’s growth opportunities, including their experiences going upmarket and expanding their reach to international markets and new industries. | Larry MacDonald | 11 | 2024 | $1.10 Add |
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From ![]() ForwardFrom: Billion Dollar Start-Up |
Foreword | Adam Miron; Julie Beun; Sébastien St-Louis | 2 | 2021 | $0.20 Add |
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From ![]() From Beaver to PondA History From: Unicorn in the Woods |
This chapter links the entrepreneurial activities of Flood and Newton with another businessman from New Brunswick: Max Aitken, Lord Beaverbrook. It also touches on the historic and current … | Gordon Pitts | 14 | 2020 | $1.40 Add |









