Food Waste, Plastic Pollution, e-commerce waste problem, water crisis- it’s easy to dismiss them as someone else’s problem. It’s easy to tell ourselves that someone else is taking care of this. But who is this ‘someone else’? And where are they?

♂️Not My Problem is an effort to shine a spotlight on these startups and founders who are solving these problems in their own ways.

Every week, I share stories of startups across the world that are tirelessly working on solving it.

Ghostlab is a software development and UX/UI design agency that specializes in financial technology (fintech) solutions. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on creating user-friendly software to enhance the functionality and accessibility of modern financial services. With a small team of 1-5 employees, Ghostlab emphasizes innovation in digital product strategy, particularly for startups and growing companies.

The agency offers services in software development, delivering tailored fintech solutions that streamline financial operations. They also provide UX/UI design, focusing on usability and modern aesthetics for digital products. Additionally, Ghostlab collaborates with clients to strategize and implement scalable digital solutions, especially for fintech applications. Their offerings center on custom software development aimed at optimizing financial workflows and enhancing customer-facing platforms.

We help organizations get from point A to point B by providing creative digital solutions to obstacles through technology and data. Our approach is led by performance, we create the best product for your organization through testing, optimization and deployment. Our services include but are not limited to, marketing strategy, marketing automation, data science and web development. Our team consists of experts across these subject matters that can be deployed at competitive rates.

Introducing The Breathing Engine, the first AI-powered real-time breathing monitor and digital biomarker extraction solution designed for diverse professional applications.

The Breathing Engine effortlessly captures breathing patterns and extracts digital biomarkers in real-time using only a standard headphone or a VR headset with a built-in microphone.

Our solution, featuring a multiplatform SDK that seamlessly integrates, finds applications in various fields—ranging from simulation and training to clinical therapy, health, and wellness.

Tejo.ca is a Canadian technology company based in Toronto, specializing in AI-powered skin diagnostics and virtual makeup try-on solutions for the cosmetics and beauty industry. Founded in 2017, Tejo aims to simplify makeup and skincare selection by offering personalized product recommendations through advanced facial analysis technology.

The company develops software tools that analyze skin characteristics using any camera-enabled device. Their core offerings include an AI-powered skin scan that assesses skin conditions and recommends suitable cosmetic products, as well as virtual makeup try-on technology that allows users to visualize products on their own faces. Tejo also provides comprehensive solutions for spas and cosmetic retailers, including customer data management and e-commerce integration, enhancing customer engagement and boosting sales.

Tejo is recognized as an Indigenous-Owned, Women-Owned, 2SLGBTQIA+-Owned, and Neurodivergent-Owned company, reflecting its commitment to diversity and inclusion in the tech and beauty sectors.

Evora Technologies, is a cutting-edge Work Management, Sales & Operations Planning, and Quality Management tool designed for the Global Cannabis Industry. It provides full lifecycle information capture for cultivation, production and sales.

Developed by seasoned Cannabis experts from both the operational and technology side. We are your one stop shop for:

Document Management, Production Planning, Real Time Batch Record’s,
Standard Operating Procedures, Compliance Reporting, Scheduling, Paper-Less Compliance, Document Change Control, Auditing.

Features include but not limited to:

Quality Document Taxonomy, Single Sign-on for Azure, CAPA Software,
Centralized- Secured System, Dashboards and Reporting, HR Training Module, Real Time Batch Record, 365 Cannabis Integration, E- Signature, Asset Management, Configurable Controls, Web-Based

The Cannabis industry as a-whole has changed and continues to evolve. Efficiency, compliance, safety and quality are paramount. Evora will ensure you are meeting your goals.

Toursys is the perfect solution for travel agencies, tour operators and small hotels everywhere. With its easy-to-use design, low cost, speedy implementation and fast performance you will create quotations quickly, make reservations easily and operate efficiently.

Shirah Technologies is a technology-driven service provider specializing in Canadian immigration and settlement support. The company offers a modern alternative to traditional immigration services, focusing on efficiency and minimizing trial-and-error experiences for applicants.

Their core services are centered on relocation and settlement in Canada, utilizing technology to streamline immigration processes. The platform is designed to assist with documentation, application procedures, and settlement planning. Shirah Technologies serves thousands of individual applicants seeking Canadian immigration, particularly those looking for a more effective solution than conventional providers.

Key features of Shirah Technologies include a dedicated technology platform tailored for immigration, a customer-centric approach that aims to reduce application errors, and a focus on comprehensive settlement support beyond basic immigration processing.

We created an AI Budtender® that helps shoppers find the best cannabis product for them. Shoppers love to find their ideal product, and average cart sizes increase by 23%.

We integrate very easily onto retailer websites without requiring any changes to your POS or e-commerce software. Join the 100+ dispensaries helping their customers shop online and get a risk-free demo.