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What do Verafin, Radian6, Kinduct, Coconut Software, Vendasta, AbeBooks, GranDuke Geomatics and New Horizon Interactive all have in common?

They are all very successful Canadian technology companies that emerged in mid-sized cities, which for the purposes of this article are defined as Canadian census metropolitan areas with anywhere from 50,000 to 500,000 residents.

Image: Downtown Saskatoon across the South Saskatchewan River. Founding a technology business in a mid-sized city is increasingly an attractive option for entrepreneurs. JACQUES BOISSINOT