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By BetaKit June 20, 2022

With opening night, #CollisionConf is just happy to be back

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Paddy Cosgrave Collision

By Douglas Soltys June 17, 2022

Collision’s Paddy Cosgrave talks Shopify, tech downturns, and meaningful connections

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Minister Champagne

By Charles Mandel June 16, 2022

Federal government introduces new legislation aimed at governing privacy, AI

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Mike Katchen Wealthsimple

By Meagan Simpson June 15, 2022

After hiring freeze, Wealthsimple makes staff cuts

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By Meagan Simpson June 7, 2022

Shopify shareholders approve increased voting power for CEO Tobi Lütke, 10-for-1 stock split

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Autodesk alums close $5.3 million CAD to automate building design with Augmenta

by Josh Scott

Construction, real estate players have bought into Augmenta’s vision.

Canadian Startup NewsJune 21, 2022<June 20, 2022

Potloc raises $35 million to expand social media sampling tech across North America, Europe

by Charles Mandel

The consumer research startup claims to have surveyed 36 million people globally.

NewslettersJune 21, 2022<June 19, 2022

S|W: The SaaS Weekly – The UWaterloo experts building quantum-safe cybersecurity

by Douglas Soltys

Plus: Google pays $118 million for underpaying women.

Collision opening night

Canadian Startup NewsJune 20, 2022<June 20, 2022

With opening night, #CollisionConf is just happy to be back

by BetaKit

The vibes were strong and the questions were soft.

Canadian Startup NewsJune 20, 2022<June 20, 2022

Bonsai has laid off around two-thirds of staff over last two months

by Meagan Simpson

The CEO cited market volatility despite Bonsai raising $21 million this year.

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Canadian Startup NewsJune 20, 2022<June 20, 2022

Why VC Deven Parekh doesn’t mind “overpaying” for a good deal

by Stefan Palios

Insight Partners VC values growth sustainability over price.

Canadian Startup NewsJune 20, 2022<June 20, 2022

MaRS, KPMG Canada partner to launch Climate Impact Accelerator

by Charlize Alcaraz

The accelerator aims to connect corporations with cleantech startups to advance climate innovation.

Canadian Startup NewsJune 20, 2022<June 19, 2022

Areto Labs secures $1 million to address online abuse with machine learning

by Josh Scott

Areto Labs aims to help sports teams protect star athletes from social media trolls.

michael katchen wealthsimple

NewslettersJune 20, 2022<June 19, 2022

F|T: The FinTech Times – Wealthsimple, Coinbase, WonderFi make staff cuts

by Douglas Soltys

Plus: Wave CEO Kirk Simpson to step down three years after acquisition by H&R Block.

NewslettersJune 20, 2022<June 19, 2022

Canadian startup news of the week (6/19/22)

by Douglas Soltys

Plus: Inovia raises $420 million CAD for fifth early-stage venture fund.

Canadian Startup NewsJune 17, 2022<June 17, 2022

Startup Luxembourg wants Canadian founders to know its country is a gateway to the European market

by Stefan Palios

Funding, support, and access to the single market are some of Luxembourg’s startup draws.

Canadian Startup NewsJune 17, 2022<June 17, 2022

BBTV reduces workforce by 14 percent following revenue decline in Q1

by Charlize Alcaraz

Layoffs continue to sweep Canada’s tech sector.

cryptocurrency

Canadian Startup NewsJune 17, 2022<June 17, 2022

FTX buys registered crypto trading platform Bitvo to expand into Canada

by Charlize Alcaraz

Bitvo is one of the few Canadian crypto companies registered as a restricted dealer.

Paddy Cosgrave Collision

PodcastsJune 17, 2022<June 17, 2022

Collision’s Paddy Cosgrave talks Shopify, tech downturns, and meaningful connections

by Douglas Soltys

Unpacking a sophisticated global perspective on Canadian tech.

Canadian Startup NewsJune 17, 2022<June 16, 2022

Immigration expert-led Immigrate aims to help Canadian firms bring the talent they need to Canada

by Josh Scott

Immigrate claims to have processed over 1,800 applications to date.

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Anthony Mouchantaf sitting across Douglas Soltys while they record the BetaKit podcast.

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Paddy Cosgrave Collision

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MindFrame Connect

Anthony Mouchantaf sitting across Douglas Soltys while they record the BetaKit podcast.

Doug Ford

Damien Steel, OMERS Ventures

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Collision’s Paddy Cosgrave talks Shopify, tech downturns, and meaningful connections

by Douglas Soltys

Unpacking a sophisticated global perspective on Canadian tech.

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What’s behind the explosion in acquisition entrepreneurship?

by Douglas Soltys

Welcome to the entrepreneurial equivalent of glamping.

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Why Canadian tech founders need better mentors

by Douglas Soltys

Who teaches mentors how to mentor entrepreneurs?

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RBCx’s Anthony Mouchantaf explains why he’s concerned about the (potential) end of VCCI

by Douglas Soltys

Tony Dagger told you so.

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Should politicians use Twitter + Ontario’s election budget

by Douglas Soltys

What can a social media account tell us about our elected representatives?

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OMERS Ventures’ Damien Steel wants you to stop reading tech headlines

by Douglas Soltys

What is the value of a valuation?

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