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I sent this letter to the Spark team, to take stock of, and say thank you for what they’ve done over the last 21 months. Dear team, With the year coming to an end, and with our 10-year anniversary approaching, I’ve been reflecting on the last 21 months. If there’s...

If you ask any one of his colleagues, they’d likely describe him as “the salt of the earth”. Case in point: Bradley Bezan, CEO of Spark Lifecare, does not accept awards, even one as prestigious as Ottawa’s Forty Under 40 Award, without recognition of his entire team. “This is not...

A letter from our CEO with an update on COVID-19 to follow. A Letter to Spark from our CEO on COVID-19 To my Spark Family,  During a time like this, it’s only natural to be a bit scared. Scared about your health, the health of your loved ones and the...

Last year, Invest Ottawa celebrated Global Entrepreneurship Week by recognizing entrepreneurs who “hit major milestones during the year and contributed to the city’s startup ecosystem” with the Rising Star award. For this year’s festivities, a panel selected 19 startups from the city, and we were thrilled to be among the...

“Whether it was outlined on the back of a paper napkin, it was financed by your sister’s mother-in-law’s next-door neighbour, or it was a desperation move after you were laid off by a corporation, we want to hear about how your small or medium-sized business got its start.”  That is...