It’s impossible to ignore the growing debt crisis that so many are facing. Overspending is at an all-time high, which leads to increased borrowing, often at exorbitant rates (30-600%), which leads people into a spiral of debt. Traditional financial institutions haven’t been able to solve this problem, often because they’re not lending to people with […]
Intuit worked with seven early-stage, AI-driven startups from across North America to build upon innovative solutions helping to overcome today’s biggest financial challenges. This year’s Demo Day showcased the impact and accelerated growth that is possible when startups and large corporations collaborate. Highline Beta partnered with Intuit Canada, a global financial platform known for products […]
Across the board we are seeing software speed up and automate clunky, legacy processes. This is happening in insurance, financial services, accounting and many other verticals. As complex processes are simplified by technology, small businesses are often the biggest benefactors, jumping at the opportunity to reduce cost and effort to operate their businesses. Stamped AI […]
Global manufacturing leader launches AD Stretch, a non-dilutive and funded pilot accelerator program focused on solving complex industry problems through global pilots with startups. About the Program As a global materials science leader with extensive experience designing and manufacturing materials for every major industry, Avery Dennison understands the need to collaborate with startups in order […]
We have some exciting news coming from La Belle Province! Station Fintech Montréal, powered by Highline Beta and presented by the TMX Group, has revealed the eight companies that will make up the accelerator’s second cohort. The theme for this session is sustainable finance and environmental, social, and governance (ESG), which attracted startup companies from across Québec, Canada, and […]
Seven AI-focused North American startups to join effort to inspire innovations that power prosperity for consumers and small businesses Highline Beta and Intuit, the global technology platform that makes TurboTax, QuickBooks, Mint, and Credit Karma are proud to present its second cohort of the Intuit Prosperity Accelerator: AI. The new edition expands to North America […]
We are very excited to make the announcement that Nathan Prescott has joined Highline Beta as Head of Growth, Venture Studio. Nathan has incredible experience in marketing, sales and growth, helping many online and traditional businesses scale digitally. Most recently, Nathan ran Vault/Scale Capital, which acquired capital efficient, scalable, defensible digital businesses and grew them. […]
We are thrilled to make the announcement that Valerie Swatkow has joined Highline Beta as Chief Development Officer. Valerie brings a wealth of experience to our growing Executive team, particularly in the arenas of Brand Marketing Development and Client Engagement. She’s built her expertise from within global professional services organizations (Leo Burnett, Cossette) in the […]
Fast Company recently released their 2021 list of best workplaces for innovators, and we’re excited to be recognized for a second year in a row. The last 18 months have been incredibly challenging for everyone, dealing with a global pandemic, working remotely, and navigating a time of real uncertainty. Throughout all of that, the Highline […]
Mental health has been top of mind for all of us amidst the pandemic. Many people, of all ages, have been reporting increased incidents of anxiety, depression and stress. A recent survey shared by KKF notes that 41.1% of adults in the U.S. reported symptoms of anxiety disorder and/or depressive order in January 2021, compared […]
