Why Cisco Canada wants to give your startup $300k to solve big problems
Whether due to pandemic recovery or the challenge of scaling a business that can keep up with shifting global demands, Canadian tech companies need…
VanHack women in leadership panel offers advice for young women wanting to build a career in tech
Women were disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, facing more layoffs and forced departures to take care of family than men. This unfortunately means…
How virtual care in Canada will change post-pandemic
The pandemic exploded the number of virtual health visits in Canada by 5,600 percent, according to a recent ICES study. And in another study,…
Bessemer’s State of the Cloud report says MT SAAS is coming for FAANG
Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix, and Google – collectively known as “FAANG” – are often described as the most powerful tech companies in the world….
How tech can promote a collaborative, patient-centric approach in healthcare
We take for granted the idea that a doctor can always tell us what’s wrong. But the reality is different: millions of people across…
What to do when over 300,000 people count on your old code for their pension
It’s clear now that the COVID-19 pandemic has been one of the most significant catalysts for digital transformation this decade. Recent studies show that…
Michelle McBane on shrinking the gender investing gap in VC
A recent Crunchbase survey found that 11 percent of all venture capital dollars went to companies with at least one woman on the founding…
Hackers run startups now, too: here’s what businesses need to know
No startup is too small or too new to be a target for cybercrime. Hackers now run startups in their own right, experimenting and…
BBTV CEO Shahrzad Rafati on why ethical business decisions are good business decisions
Startup leaders are increasingly attuned to the impact their business has on the world. It’s no longer enough for many founders to just build…
MaRS’ Yung Wu on the real price of ransomware
Every 11 seconds, there’s a ransomware cyberattack against a business. These types of attacks happen even more frequently to individuals. For Claudette McGowan, Global…
Growth investor Carter Griffin on why the best SaaS companies are obsessive about churn
Fundraising is a numbers game, and many SaaS founders hope their financial metrics will show signs of investment potential. But sometimes SaaS founders focus…
Why startups are easier targets for cybercrime (and what founders can do about it)
Even after big fundraises and significant traction, startup leaders have to focus as much as possible on revenue and growth. In many cases, this…
How Canadian tech is tackling the global problem of food insecurity
Across Canada, more than four million people say regular access to healthy, affordable food is a challenge. In a recent interview for the #CIBCInnovationEconomy…