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
Welcome to the FinTech Times, a weekly newsletter covering the biggest FinTech news from around the globe. If you want to read…
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…
F|T: The FinTech Times – Investing in Canada
Welcome to the FinTech Times, a weekly newsletter covering the biggest FinTech news from around the globe. If you want to read…
CanCon Podcast Ep. 15: Let’s talk startups and mental health
72% of entrepreneurs report being affected by mental health conditions, and a third of them claim to be affected by two or…
With new seed funding, Hockeystick looks to compete with CB Insights for startup data
Raymond Luk agrees with my conceit that Canadian entrepreneurs have a natural predisposition towards building B2B companies.…
#BKchats: Let’s talk about startups and mental health
72% of entrepreneurs report being affected by mental health conditions, and a third of them claim to be affected by two or…
CanCon Podcast Ep. 14: What’s the deal with IoT?
The CanCon podcast returns, as not even a rampant case of the flu can keep us from delivering hot, fresh pod goodness to Canadians…
F|T: The FinTech Times – VC appetites
Welcome to the FinTech Times, a weekly newsletter covering the biggest FinTech news from around the globe. If you want to read…
CanCon Podcast Ep. 13: Should the Canadian government pick winners?
When Apple stood up to the FBI a few weeks ago, we discussed the global implications of the tech leader’s fight for the…