OneEleven Continues Relationship with Loblaw Technology & Analytics to Drive Innovation in Canadian Tech

Toronto, ON [April 30] – OneEleven, the renowned scaleup hub for technology companies, is thrilled to announce the continuation of its relationship with Loblaw Technology & Analytics, the technology function behind Loblaw Companies Limited – Canada’s largest retail organization and a leader in Canada’s digital retail landscape. This strategic collaboration underscores a shared commitment to revolutionizing the way Canadians shop, and to leveraging digital technology to enhance customer experiences.

At OneEleven, strategic partnerships are a major catalyst for propelling our scale-ups to an unprecedented level of success. “Our collaboration with Loblaw is an opportunity to share ideas and develop solutions for our sector. Our scale-ups benefit from the insights and outcomes that come out of partnerships like this,” said Chris Greenfield, Managing Director at OneEleven.” Through this collaboration, we aim to inspire innovation, excite the ecosystem, and elevate industry standards – ultimately, magnifying the success of our members.”

“Loblaw is at the forefront of transforming the retail industry. We’re leveraging AI, customer insights, data and analytics, automation, and machine-learning to optimize products and services, all in an effort to better serve Canadians,” said David Markwell, Chief Technology & Analytics Officer with Loblaw. “We’re excited to continue this relationship with OneEleven, which we see as an important opportunity to support the AI and technology community generally, and to further the innovation cycle in Canada specifically.”

In addition to their collaboration with Loblaw, OneEleven offers unparalleled support and resources for rapidly scaling tech companies. From programming for founders and employees at all levels, to a first-of-its-kind talent upskilling program for emerging people managers, to large-scale networking events and quarterly investor showcases and health & wellness initiatives – OneEleven provides a comprehensive support network tailored to the unique needs of tech entrepreneurs.

“OneEleven’s bespoke programming, access to community peer groups, and curated mentorship opportunities are designed to help companies scale and navigate the challenges of growth,” added Hiten Makim, Vice President, Finance, Operations and OneEleven, at the Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI). “We’re committed to fostering the local technology ecosystem and empowering Canadian tech companies to thrive on a global scale.”

About OneEleven:

Led by the Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI), OneEleven is a scaleup hub for technology companies, providing unparalleled support and resources for rapidly scaling tech entrepreneurs. With programming for founders and employees at all levels, OneEleven offers a comprehensive support network tailored to the unique needs of tech entrepreneurs. From bespoke programming to access to community peer groups and curated mentorship opportunities, OneEleven empowers Canadian tech companies to thrive on a global scale. To learn more, visit: https://oneeleven.com/

About Loblaw:

Loblaw Companies Limited is Canada’s food and pharmacy leader, as well as its largest retailer and private sector employer. With over 1 billion transactions each year in its unmatched network of 2,500 stores and national e-commerce options, Loblaw brings food, pharmacy, beauty, apparel and financial services to customers through many of Canada’s favourite and most-trusted brands: President’s Choice, No Name, Loblaws, Shoppers Drug Mart, No Frills, Real Canadian Superstore, T&T, Joe Fresh, PC Express and PC Financial. The Company’s loyalty program, PC Optimum, has more than 16 million active members and is one of Canada’s largest and best-loved reward programs.

Loblaw’s purpose is to help Canadians live life well. It makes good food affordable, health, beauty and wellness accessible, saving for the future possible, and essential style achievable.

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