Communitech Corporation - Company Research Report

Company Overview

Name: Communitech Corporation

Mission of the Company

Communitech’s mission is to help tech founders start, grow, and succeed by providing support at every stage of their journey.

Year Founded and Founders

Communitech was founded in 1997 by a group of tech founders who saw the need for a supportive community for Canadian tech.

Key People

Chris Albinson - President & CEO

Kevin Tuer - Chief Technology Officer

Jennifer Gruber - Chief Financial Officer

Joel Semeniuk - Chief Strategy Officer

Headquarters

151 Charles Street West, Suite 100, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, N2G 1H6

Number of Employees

Approximately 100

Revenue

No information is available

Company Known For

Communitech is known for being Canada’s tech supercharger™, aiding founders with access to talent, capital, market expansion, and building a supportive community.

Products and Services

Communitech Hive

A dynamic leadership development platform designed for Canadian tech teams, offering individual programs and custom team sessions.

Key Features:

Leadership Development Programs

Custom Team Sessions

Community Building Activities

Communitech Tenancy

Provides flexible workspace solutions within the Communitech Hub.

Key Features:

Meeting Room Rentals

Hot Desks

Dedicated Team Spaces

Suites for companies of all sizes

Communitech Fast Track

Facilitates connections between tech founders and large customers for idea validation and solution exploration.

Key Features:

Partner Collaboration

Idea Validation

Networking Opportunities

Good AI Program

Supports tech founders in navigating the world of artificial intelligence responsibly and ethically.

Key Features:

AI Education

Strategy Development and Implementation Support

AI Talks Webinar Series

Expert Resources and Coaching

Recent Developments

VueReal’s Expansion: VueReal, a member of the Communitech community, announced a major expansion and new production line for microLED displays, influencing automotive and consumer electronics sectors. (29 August 2024).

City of Kitchener Investment: The City of Kitchener has committed to making a significant investment in downtown innovation through a renewed funding partnership with Communitech. (23 April 2024).

Six Canadian Tech Firms Selected: Communitech held pitching events where six Canadian tech companies were chosen to present their supply chain solutions. (9 April 2024).

Team True North New Members Celebration: Communitech celebrated the addition of new members to Team True North. (30 January 2024).

New Products Launched

No information is available

New Features Added

No information is available

New Partnerships

AI Partnership for Public Trust: A notable AI partnership was established to prioritize public trust in AI implementations. (24 July 2024).

Leadership and Board of Directors

Senior Leadership Team

Chris Albinson - President & CEO

Kevin Tuer - Chief Technology Officer

Jennifer Gruber - Chief Financial Officer

Joel Semeniuk - Chief Strategy Officer

Board of Directors

Peter Barr - Chief Strategy Officer, AltaML

Martin Basiri - Founder and CEO, Passage

Bill Currie - Vice Chair, Retired, Deloitte

Michael Doughty - President & CEO, Manulife Canada

Michael Eubanks - Senior Vice President, Operations Support and Chief Information Officer, goeasy Ltd.

Bogdan Frusina - CEO & Founder, Dejero Labs Inc.

Debbie Gamble - Chief Officer, Innovation Labs and New Ventures, Interac

Catherine Graham - CEO of commonsku, Chair of the Board, Communitech

Amy Hastings - General Counsel, Secretary of the Board, Communitech

Andrew MacLeod - President & CEO, Postmedia Network Inc

Erin Stephenson - Co-Founder & CMO, DOZR

Contact Information

Address: 151 Charles Street West, Suite 100, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, N2G 1H6

Phone: +1 (519) 888-9944

Email: front.desk@communitech.ca

Communitech remains a pivotal organization in providing support and fostering growth within Canada's technology sector, serving as a model hub for innovation and collaboration.