Saskatchewan startups turning to AI to start businesses, accelerate growth
Saskatchewan startups turning to AI to start businesses, accelerate growth
https://globalnews.ca/news/11952430/saskatchewan-startups-turning-to-ai/
Publish Date: 2026-07-03 19:42:00
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- Key Realtor Gregg Bamford, involved in the industry for over two decades, faces challenges in managing client relationships, prompting a solution.
- Bamford’s business partner, Caroline Gilmore, developed Rivra, an AI-driven app to streamline client communication, leveraging tools like ChatGPT for coding.
- Initial app development took place within nine months, with the Rivra project gaining support from Co.Labs, a Saskatoon technology incubator.
- Co.Labs’ director, Graeme Jobe, highlights AI’s role in lowering startup barriers and supporting tech startups through AI tools.
- Entrepreneur Jay Maharaj’s sports management app TeamLinkt grew out of Co.Labs, now serving 600,000 users and demonstrating AI’s impact on business efficiency.
- Both Rivra’s creators expect AI to significantly scale businesses faster and inexpensively compared to traditional methods.
- They are launching Rivra later this year and anticipate its impact on client management and business growth.