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Hosted by Douglas Soltys, The BetaKit Podcast features weekly episodes discussing Canadian tech and global tech from a Canadian perspective.
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Can Canada build its own social network?
Gander CEO Ben Waldman explains his vision for sovereign social media.
Are Canadian entrepreneurs willing to let their old companies die?
Leaders discuss the challenges, opportunities, and pressures of AI adoption at ALL IN.
Tailscale’s CEO has an idea “worth billions” for AI startups
Avery Pennarun is building the air traffic control for AI agents. He needs help to make sure the planes land safely.
Why Canada’s defence tech sector is suddenly exploding
The Icebreaker’s Matthew Lombardi says many of the technologies Canada develops have a dual use in defence.
Amber Mac wants parents to know their kids are talking to AI
A new event focused on digital wellness for teens has launched as the dangers of unsupervised AI use become clear.
Are Canadians ready for AI-powered life insurance?
PolicyMe co-founders Laura and Jeff McKay discuss AI transformation in an industry based on risk, trust, and privacy.
How VCs are navigating the AI era with Ripple Ventures’ Matt Cohen
Unprecedented revenue growth from AI companies has changed startup math.
Can one venture studio stop Canada’s AI brain drain?
With AXL, Dr. Daniel Wigdor plans to help launch 50 AI companies in the next five years and keep them in Canada.
What can talking to AI teach us?
Former DarwinAI CEO Sheldon Fernandez discusses the virtues of being vulnerable with his ChatGPT-4o instance.
How Canada can be a leader in space (and save the world)
Highlights from BetaKit Town Hall: Most Ambitious with NordSpace, Deep Sky, Xatoms, MycoFutures, and Verto Health.
The living history of Canadian tech
Startupfest founder Phil Telio on how Canada’s tech community evolves with each generation.
‘Canada’s edge in applied AI’ with Nvidia and Waabi leaders
Sanja Fidler and Raquel Urtasun discuss new AI frontiers and Canada’s role in reaching them.
Why Canada’s federal government keeps talking about quantum tech with Xanadu’s Christian Weedbrook
A federal push for quantum sovereignty comes at the right time for Xanadu.
‘Ambition made in Canada’ with Shopify, Cohere, and Wealthsimple
Harley Finkelstein, Aidan Gomez, and Mike Katchen dismiss the ‘Valley or bust’ myth.