MedStack’s Simon Woodside: CTOs must only build things customers want
As part of a regular series powered by Microsoft, BetaKit interviews prominent Canadian CTOs speaking earnestly on the biggest…
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Kik investing $12 million towards improving user safety with Kin
Kik has formed a safety advisory board and earmarked $12 million CAD for a safety initiative. Over the next 18 months, Kik…
Yaletown reportedly raises $100 million for growth fund
Vancouver-based Yaletown Partners has reportedly raised over $100 million for its growth fund, according to PE Hub Canada (link…
Analysts say Ontario won’t meet its 2020 electric vehicle target
In 2016, electric vehicles made up less than one percent of all passenger vehicle sales in Ontario. By 2020, the government…
PwC Canada opens hub in Toronto to help traditional industries embrace tech
This week, PwC Canada unveiled its new digital experience centre in downtown Toronto. The centre is meant to be a place where…
Mindbridge.AI named BNN’s Top Disruptor
Business News Network named Mindbridge.AI its top disruptor for season six. Mindbridge’s platform uses AI to help professionals…
Toronto tech community signs open letter to city council urging “fair, equitable” rules on Airbnb
Toronto city council is set to vote on regulations on short-term home rentals like Airbnb tomorrow, and members of the Toronto…
Brookfield Institute report: Canadians account for 4.4 percent of developers globally
The Brookfield Institute has released a new report providing more insight into the scope of Canada’s software developer…
Brightspark raises $6 million to expand team across Canada, accelerate investment pace
Brightspark has closed a $6 million financing round from Kensington Capital Partners to fuel its own growth as a VC firm. Launched…
Botler.AI’s new chatbot analyzed 300,000 court documents to help sexual harassment and assault survivors
Montreal-based Botler.AI has launched a new system today with the hope of empowering survivors of sexual misconduct. The company…
Facebook Live panel says culture is the key to startup security
Last week, in partnership with Microsoft, BetaKit hosted a Facebook live chat on how startups can stay agile when it comes…
Nova Scotia dedicating $2.25 million to expanding Volta Labs
Halifax-based Volta Labs is tripling in size with a $2.25 million investment from the Nova Scotia government. Volta will use…
HomeStars’ Nancy Peterson: Entrepreneurs have to be scrappy to succeed
As part of a regular series powered by Dell, BetaKit asks prominent entrepreneurs to share how technology has evolved since…
Impact Centre launches program to connect Canadian and Chinese entrepreneurs
The University of Toronto’s Impact Centre is working with Diantou.net, a Chinese investment platform, to strengthen the…
Salesforce report: Fifty-six percent of SMBs say they’re not ready for AI
Salesforce released its Small & Medium Business Trends Report and revealed some of the challenges that companies face…