CanCon Podcast Ep. 19: Do Canadian entrepreneurs lack a sense of urgency?
Another morning CanCon podcast leads to a coffee-fueled conversation on the difference between our wants and needs. Canadian…
F|T: The FinTech Times – Major raises
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How a co-op student growth hacked CareGuide into new funding from 500 Startups’ DistroFund
In the past, CareGuide has excelled at securing funding using unconventional methods. For example, raising funding from the…
Startup Canada Podcast: David Alston on turning Atlantic Canada into a startup cluster
When David Alston travelled to Estonia two years ago to film the documentary Code Kids, he saw a country decades ahead of its…
CanCon Podcast Ep. 18: What can Canada learn from other tech countries?
Tech is often focused on what can be, but perhaps some time must be spent focusing on what should be. Canadian entrepreneurs…
F|T: The FinTech Times – Social footprints
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BetaKit panel one of many #SMWiTO highlights (along with that @norm guy)
Social Media Week returns to Toronto in just over a week, as part of the SMWi independent cities program. Starting June 6th,…
CanCon Podcast Episode 17: Do you give a whut about VR or is it all a Daydream?
After weeks on the road, the CanCon Podcast returns home just as the summer heats up with a variety of tech news. First up,…
With new sponsorship, WeTeachStartup bootcamp now free to attend
Last week, BetaKit posted a special contest in partnership with WeTeachStartup, a new bootcamp for entrepreneurs taking place…
F|T: The FinTech Times – Stifling innovation
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AquaMobile founder Diana Goodwin shares secrets for success as Telus Small Business Challenge deadline draws near
Telus’ Small Business Challenge is currently accepting entries, offering entreprenuers oodles of prizes – including…
#BKchats breaks through the stigma of entrepreneurs talking about their mental health
Earlier this month, coinciding with the Canadian Mental Health Association’s annual Mental Health Week, BetaKit teamed up…
Startup Canada Podcast: Entrepreneur Michael Legary on repping Winnipeg
When he was just 17 years old, Michael Legary knew he wanted to be an entrepreneur — he says he was born to be one. Now,…
CanCon Podcast Ep. 16: Startups get political on the Hill
With a new government and a new mandate, Canada’s Innovation Economy is top of mind. But, despite recent inroads, the…
F|T: The FinTech Times – Apple Pay is here (for real)
Welcome to the FinTech Times, a weekly newsletter covering the biggest FinTech news from around the globe. If you want to read…