#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…
#BKchats: How can startups keep great talent?
Right now, the Canadian tech ecosystem is bracing for a coming talent gap. Recent reports suggest that as many as 218,000 new…
F|T: The FinTech Times – Are FinTech startups really disrupting banks?
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. 12: Software can’t solve everything
“Because it’s 2015,” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said, in response to questions on his decision to appoint…
F|T: The FinTech Times – Disruption and Diversity
Welcome to the FinTech Times, a weekly newsletter covering the biggest FinTech news from around the globe. If you want to read…
LEAGUE’s Mike Serbinis says get behind the Canadian tech movement or “get out of the way”
LEAGUE CEO and founder Mike Serbinis is known for his candor. Whether speaking at events like #BetaKitIPO, or simply talking…
CanCon Podcast Ep. 11: We solve Canada’s startup hiring problem
There’s a big hiring problem for tech coming in Canada, as the country looks to fill 218,000 new information and communications…
F|T: The FinTech Times – Domo Arigato Mr. Robo-advisor
Welcome to the FinTech Times, a weekly newsletter covering the biggest FinTech news from around the globe. If you want to read…
Borrowell’s April Fools’ joke goes to the dogs as customers freak out
It’s April 1st, which means that many startups have engaged in the time-honored tradition of April Fools’ jokes to make…
500 Startups to launch a $30 million fund for Canada
Dave McClure-founded 500 Startups officially announced its encroachment into Canada today with the creation of 500 Canada,…
Hootsuite acquires Vancouver’s Sales Prodigy
Hootsuite announced today that it has acquired local Vancouver startup Sales Prodigy. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.…
Startup Canada Podcast: Ray Walia talks Vancouver’s startup scene
“You can have an amazing life and have an amazing career under somebody’s umbrella or you can be the one holding the umbrella…