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At the Slush conference in Helsinki, Osika, the founder of a Canadian quantum computing company, emphasized the importance of staying in Canada to scale his business rather than relocating to Silicon Valley. His startup, Lovable, launched in 2024 and has quickly achieved over $200 million in annual recurring revenue. This move highlights the growing strength and confidence of Canadian startups in the global market. Additionally, DoorDash has made strategic advancements by acquiring Zesty, indicating its expansion in the food delivery sector.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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