
If you’re like most people, you’re risk-averse. Humans are inherently that way – we attempt to minimize uncertainties. It’s risk-aversion that will cause people to sell a stock while it’s still on the rise, or take a job with a big company because of the stability it affords.
While risk-averse decisions were essential to survival in the Stone Age, the stakes aren’t as high today. In modern society, especially in the case of employment, risk-averse options are typically in favour of job security… but the choices that are perceived as riskier, like joining a startup, aren’t exactly a bad alternative.
Did you know there are over 4000 startups in Toronto? In today’s tech industry, there are more opportunities than ever to channel your inner-entrepreneur. Often times, taking the path that looks riskier has benefits that outweigh the risks, especially when it comes to happiness, career longevity, and engagement.
What are you most passionate about? If you’ve got a project on the side – whether it’s an app, a website, a hobby, or simply an idea – it’s time to consider turning it into a full-time gig.
Pick a tab below to explore some of the coolest tech companies in Toronto. Life is too short to waste time doing something you don’t love.
If you want to learn how to connect with some of Toronto’s best tech companies, get in touch with us at Culture+Purpose and we’ll help you turn that passion project into your full-time career.
- FinTech
- Security & Payments
- Health & Wellness
- Travel
- Video Games
- EdTech
- Machine Learning/AI
- eCommerce
- IoT
Ethoca – Quite simply, Ethoca’s goal is to stop fraud in it’s tracks. Their award-winning connection system allow banks and online merchants to conduct secure transactions outside of the regular payment network. With Ethoca’s own network in place, they can ensure you are protected with every swipe of your card.
OANDA – OANDA’s platform is a solution to the high cost of changing money from one currency to another. By becoming one of the first internet-based foreign exchange rate providers, OANDA’s currency converter quotes daily spot prices to help companies and consumers have global access to foreign currencies.
FreshBooks – Supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses by providing them with accounting software to easily manage invoicing, payments, and accounting so they can focus on what’s important – running their business.
Wealthsimple – Wealthsimple is helping millennials manage their money so they can achieve their financial goals. They offer a simple-to-use platform built on the shoulders of a robo-advisor that invests in a diversified mix of ETFs… so you can park your money in one place and not think too much about it.
PayTM Labs – PayTM is one of the world’s largest mobile payment platforms with a user base of over 200 million. PayTM Labs is their Toronto R&D hub. They focus on big data, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to build commerce solutions that integrate with the mainstream economy. Now you can pay your bills, pay your cab fare, or even book a flight ticket through PayTM’s platform.
Clearbanc – Aims to become the bank for the self-employed. They offer an easier and faster method of transferring an entrepreneur’s daily earnings directly into their bank accounts – no holding periods, no hidden fees.