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.…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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.…
Peekapak, Cisco, and the C100 share advice for Canadian tech leaders who “leave it all on the field”
Startup leaders regularly pivot and evolve in response to both challenges and opportunities, but usually, these challenges…
3 tips for SaaS founders forecasting their next fundraise
Most startup fundraising advice focuses on having the right metrics to convince investors your business has the potential to…
How organizations are pivoting towards a virtual International Women’s Day
As we enter year two of the COVID-19 pandemic, organizations are finding new ways to make virtual what was once in-person.…
How SaaS startups move from seed to scale
After finding initial product-market fit, the next challenge startups face is going from seed stage to growth stage. To grow,…
Why TD let its co-ops lead new product development
In most student co-op placements, students shadow senior contributors and talk generally about career planning. At TD Lab,…
Why Ryerson Venture Zone is building a healthtech hub in Brampton fuelled by pilot programs
Despite the increased interest in telehealth brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, for healthtech startups in Canada, a key…
Shopify VP Loren Padelford on four things e-commerce entrepreneurs need to keep in mind for 2021
The Cisco Designed Small Business Resiliency series shares stories and resources for businesses working to recover from the…
Canadian cybersecurity leaders say ecosystem requires community to grow
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, conversations tend to focus on job losses and skyrocketing unemployment. While it’s true…