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…
Three strategies for startups looking for new revenue streams
Revenue growth is the lifeblood of a startup. Growth can get your business out of (most) problems, and gives leaders the runway to figure…
How startups can manage their cash flow
Over one-third (32 percent) of Canadian small business owners rated cash flow as their top source of stress and anxiety, according to a Xero…
7 things startups should know about selling to banks
Startups feed on sales, but selling into banks and financial institutions is a different story. The process could take months, if not years, with…
To become more diverse, cybersecurity experts say industry needs more mentors and problem solvers
In a December 2020 BetaKit Live, Canadian cybersecurity leaders said the ecosystem needed community to grow. But what are you supposed to do if…
Six ways startups can prepare for financial instability before it happens
Despite positive indicators of recovery in the Canadian economy, the COVID-19 pandemic has proven that things can get bad quickly. For startup and small…