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Douglas Soltys

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Douglas Soltys is the Editor-in-Chief of BetaKit and founder of BetaKit Incorporated. He has worked for a few failed companies and written about many more. He spends too much time on the Internet.

Lloyed Lobo, Boast.AI and Traction co-founder
PodcastsSeptember 10, 2023<September 9, 2023

How “pirate” entrepreneur Lloyed Lobo kicked his self-destructive habits

Boast.ai and Traction co-founder shares the journey that led him to write his new book on community-led growth.

PodcastsSeptember 4, 2023<September 4, 2023

Parental leave requirements for Canadian entrepreneurs make no sense

Erin Bury (Willful) and Marie Chevrier (Sampler) discuss dumb restrictions and ongoing stigmas.

John Ruffolo, Maverix Private Equity
PodcastsAugust 27, 2023<August 28, 2023

Canadian VCs talk fundraising, “shitty” behaviour, mannequin startups & more

John Ruffolo (Maverix), Michelle Scarborough (Thrive), Chris Neumann (Panache) and more join for a VC extravaganza.

Startupfest AccelerateFest
PodcastsAugust 13, 2023<August 13, 2023

#CDNtech talks VC risk, due diligence, and the AI hype cycle

Tech luminaries brave tornados and beanbag chairs in this interview compilation recorded live at Startupfest.

BetaKit Podcast recording
PodcastsAugust 7, 2023<August 16, 2023

Do Canadian entrepreneurs take risks?

It’s a tech summer vibe check as the BetaKit Podcast answers listener questions.

Jesse Wente
PodcastsJuly 30, 2023<August 16, 2023

Jesse Wente wants Canada to “tax the hell” out of Big Tech, but he’s open to cutting deals

Forget arguments over algorithms: Wente wants the money to build something better.

BetaKit Podcast live at Startupfest
PodcastsJuly 23, 2023<July 30, 2023

The BetaKit Podcast: LIVE from Startupfest!

With: Dr. Theresa Johnson (Airbnb), Harper Reed (General Galactic Corporation), and Neha Khera (2048 Ventures).

Chelsea Fagan, The Financial Diet
PodcastsJuly 16, 2023<July 18, 2023

On the death of the Girlboss with Chelsea Fagan (The Financial Diet)

The Girlboss is dead but the need for better archetypes of entrepreneurship for women—and especially men—remains.

Commissioner of Competition Matthew Boswell on the BetaKit Podcast
PodcastsJuly 9, 2023<November 21, 2023

Canadians want competition. Our Competition Commissioner needs better tools to fight for it.

The Competition Bureau is the last line of defence for enforcing competition law. But our system is designed to keep the line…

Calgary
PodcastsJuly 3, 2023<July 9, 2023

Alberta tech is hungry

James Lochrie (Thin Air Labs) and Brett Colvin (Goodlawyer) provide an Alberta tech vibe check.

Paddy Cosgrave on the BetaKit Podcast
PodcastsJune 22, 2023<August 7, 2023

Paddy Cosgrave is not forcing you to come to Collision

Collision is here for a good time, perhaps not a long time. Web Summit’s CEO is having “a bit of fun” either…

A Collision sign ahead of the start of Collision 2022 in Toronto.
Canadian Startup NewsJune 20, 2023<July 6, 2023

Collision will remain in Toronto for 2024

Tech conference inks one-year extension, but Collision’s long-term future in Canada still unclear.

Apple Vision Pro
PodcastsJune 18, 2023<August 7, 2023

Apple’s Vision Pro won’t make the metaverse happen

Apple wants to strap a MacBook to your face. Is ‘spacial computing’ worth the asking price?

BetaKit Podcast
PodcastsJune 11, 2023<August 7, 2023

The Collision conversation is a microcosm for Canadian tech

People across Canada are asking questions about Collision. The answers say a lot about Canadian tech.

BetaKit Podcast episode on the Canadian health care crisis.
PodcastsJune 4, 2023<August 7, 2023

Canada is in a health care crisis. What’s the prescription?

Brett Belchetz (Maple) and Alexandra Greenhill (Careteam) diagnose the failings of Canada’s health care system.

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