Here’s a list of Canadian tech initiatives for international women’s day
For international women’s day, several Toronto-based startups have announced initiatives that remove barriers to women…
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W|W: The Wearable Weekly – Wearables aren’t dead but Fitbit risks losing its lead
Welcome to The Wearable Weekly, your trusted guide to all things wearable tech. If you only have time to read one thing about…
Leadership is not about your good intentions
I don’t honestly remember which Mike it was. But early in my life as a manager I remember Mike, (or maybe Mike, or Mike,…
Startupfest launches program allowing 100 global startups to spend the summer in Canadian accelerators
Startupfest has launched a new program giving 100 international startups the chance to work at a Canadian accelerator or coworking…
Startup Canada Podcast: Fulton Inbound Marketing founders on building brands and putting people first
Sometimes startups get stuck in the weeds with strategies, plans, and everyday operations. Chris Kowalewski of Fulton Inbound…
Vanedge Capital closes $161 million second fund
Vancouver-based Vanedge Capital has closed its $161 million second fund. Participants in the fund include BDC Capital, Export…
W|W: The Wearable Weekly – VR porn is coming
Welcome to The Wearable Weekly, your trusted guide to all things wearable tech. If you only have time to read one thing about…
How do Canadian companies recruit talent to Go North? (Facebook Live chat)
There’s no question that talent remains a hot topic of conversation in Canadian tech. With the upcoming fast-track visa…
W|W: The Wearable Weekly – eSight’s 20/20 wearables vision
Welcome to The Wearable Weekly, your trusted guide to all things wearable tech. If you only have time to read one thing about…
The key to Luxury Retreats’ exit to Airbnb was optionality
Earlier this week, Airbnb finalized its rumoured acquisition of Montreal-based vacation rental startup, Luxury Retreats. iNovia…
Ask an Investor: How many months should I budget between funding rounds?
Welcome to a BetaKit weekly series designed to help startups and entrepreneurs. Each week, investors Roger Chabra and Katherine…
Sulon CEO says the evolution of computing starts with mixed reality
At its most recent meetup, TechToronto invited Sulon CEO Dhan Balachand to explain the differences in augmented reality (AR),…
Bridgit’s co-founders on mentorship & getting comfortable with “trying and failing” (#BetaKit1on1)
Many of our past #BetaKit1on1 videos have been with established founders: those who have jumped back on the entrepreneurship…
Report: Canada ranked second best country for social entrepreneurs
A recent poll conducted by the Thomson Reuters Foundation, in partnership with the Deutsche Bank, UnLtd, and the Global Social…
Report: Canadian companies take ten years to raise what US companies raise in four
Many founders have been vocal about the lack of growth stage funding in Canada, as well as the challenges of scaling. The Impact…