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.
Parental leave requirements for Canadian entrepreneurs make no sense
Erin Bury (Willful) and Marie Chevrier (Sampler) discuss dumb restrictions and ongoing stigmas.
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.
#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.
Do Canadian entrepreneurs take risks?
It’s a tech summer vibe check as the BetaKit Podcast answers listener questions.
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.
The BetaKit Podcast: LIVE from Startupfest!
With: Dr. Theresa Johnson (Airbnb), Harper Reed (General Galactic Corporation), and Neha Khera (2048 Ventures).
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.
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…
Alberta tech is hungry
James Lochrie (Thin Air Labs) and Brett Colvin (Goodlawyer) provide an Alberta tech vibe check.
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…
Collision will remain in Toronto for 2024
Tech conference inks one-year extension, but Collision’s long-term future in Canada still unclear.
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?
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.
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.