BetaKit - Canadian Startup News & Tech Innovation - Part 1131

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The BetaKit Podcast 2025 tech predictions

By Douglas Soltys December 27, 2024

2025 tech predictions: embrace chaos

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By Josh Scott December 20, 2024

In 2024, Canada struggled to find its place in the global AI race

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By Douglas Soltys December 20, 2024

The biggest tech stories of 2024

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By Alex Riehl December 19, 2024

Clio’s record-breaking funding round explains 2024’s public market exodus

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#CDNtech 2024 executive turnover

By Madison McLauchlan December 18, 2024

The year quiet quitting got loud for tech execs

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By Joseph Czikk January 22, 2014

Hootsuite Acquires Massachusetts-Based Startup uberVU

Thus far in Hootsuite‘s well-documented and successful ride as king of the “social relationship platform”…

By Joseph Czikk January 22, 2014

Federal Government’s CODE Hackathon Officially Has a Date

Back in October MP Tony Clement revealed that the federal government would be sponsoring a new “national open data appathon,”…

By BetaKit January 22, 2014

The BDC Introduces Four New Awards for Canadian Entrepreneurs

The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) has announced a call for entries for four new awards that recognize Canadian…

By Joseph Czikk January 22, 2014

Vancouver’s BuildDirect Raises $30 Million Series B Round

In a home-building market worth $492 billion, Vancouver’s BuildDirect has taken a major step forward. The online supplier…

By BetaKit January 21, 2014

Canadian Man Asks the Internet to Name His Daughter

It could be described as funny, interesting or outrageous, but this story of a Canadian man asking the Internet to name his…

By Joseph Czikk January 21, 2014

Toronto’s The Sandbox Project Gets $450K, Will Launch New Mental Health App

The Sandbox Project, a Toronto-based non-profit organization dedicated to making Canada the healthiest place on earth for…

By Joseph Czikk January 21, 2014

Waterloo’s OpenText to Spearhead $100 Million Fund for Enterprise Apps

The governments of Canada and Ontario weren’t the only ones with an extra hop in their step today at the Communitech…

By Joseph Czikk January 21, 2014

Feds Announce $300 Million Northleaf Venture Catalyst Fund of Funds

Building on the Venture Capital Action Plan (VCAP), Canada’s federal government today has announced the Northleaf Venture…

By Joseph Czikk January 21, 2014

Federal Gov’t + Ontario Premier Wynne to Make Venture Capital Announcement – Live Video Feed here

Kathleen Wynne, Ontario’s Premier, is set to make a big announcement today at Communitech in Waterloo. Joining her will…

By Joseph Czikk January 21, 2014

Piper, The Home Security System that Did Really Well on Indiegogo, Launches Today

In late August we covered Piper, a smart home security gadget and app system that shows people how their homes are doing via panoramic…

By Joseph Czikk January 20, 2014

The Bitcoin ATM Craze Continues in Montreal and Ottawa

The craze for Bitcoin ATMs continues this week as CoinDesk has reported that Ottawa installed a crytocurrency-spitting machine.…

By BetaKit January 20, 2014

Startup Weekend Takes Montreal Next Month

Startup Weekend, the global, grassroots community that put on 54-hour marathon events where entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs…

By Joseph Czikk January 20, 2014

CBC KW Gave One Lucky Listener Bitcoin Over the Airwaves

We’re not positive on this one, but it’s pretty likely that CBC Radio One 89.1 FM in Kitchener-Waterloo today was…

By Joseph Czikk January 20, 2014

Ontario Commits to Innovation: $190 Million Over Six Years

The government of Ontario has committed $190 million over six year to support innovation and create jobs in the province. The…

By John Gray January 20, 2014

Don’t be the Drunken Entrepreneur

Imagine the most important pitch you’ve ever given. Now imagine doing it drunk. If you’ve just put in five, six or seven…

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The BetaKit Podcast 2025 tech predictions

SAAS NORTH 2024

Marie Chevrier Schwartz speaking at SAAS NORTH 2024.

SAAS NORTH 2024 Inovia Chris Arsenault

The BetaKit Podcast 2025 tech predictions

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SAAS NORTH 2024

Marie Chevrier Schwartz speaking at SAAS NORTH 2024.

SAAS NORTH 2024 Inovia Chris Arsenault

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2025 tech predictions: embrace chaos

by Douglas Soltys

AI agents! Political shenanigans! Canadian tech acquisitions! Big Tech breakups!

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The biggest tech stories of 2024

by Douglas Soltys

Plus: Annual grades for Wealthsimple, Shopify, Cohere, and more.

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Lessons in leadership, hiring, and AI from SAAS NORTH 2024

by Douglas Soltys

Also discussed: how to make leather from mushrooms. SAAS NORTH 2024 was crazy.

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The DOJ wants to take Google Chrome away, Rob Kenedi wants to decelerate tech

by Douglas Soltys

After a decade of quiet dominance, the browser space is suddenly filled with uncertainty.

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The story of Sampler (live at SAAS NORTH 2024)

by Douglas Soltys

“I’m using failure with intent today, because I don’t want to be ashamed of saying failure.”

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The state of Canadian software in 2024

by Douglas Soltys

Inovia’s Chris Arsenault came to SAAS NORTH armed with data and perspective.

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