How Justin Trudeau and a former diplomat convinced Paddy Cosgrave to bring Collision to Canada (CanCon Podcast Ep. 121)
Collision was the talk of Toronto this week, as founder Paddy Cosgrave was in town to prep for the massive tech conference’s…
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RBC launches Reach accelerator with Highline BETA
RBC is launching an accelerator through its new venture arm, RBC Ventures, in partnership with Highline BETA, BetaKit has learned.…
How training to be a circus performer helps Leah Skerry run Squiggle Park
Entrepreneurs have a reputation for spending majority of their time hustling to establish and grow their companies, often leaving…
#HRTechSummit says automation will change HR for the better
Finding the right talent is one of the key factors in scaling a company, but the tools to do that aren’t always at the forefront…
#EmpireFinTech panel says government slowness on regulation leading to loss in blockchain talent
While FinTechs have enjoyed a reputation for disrupting financial institutions, with the rising popularity of blockchain and…
Ask an Investor: Should I move for my startup?
Welcome to a BetaKit weekly series designed to help startups and entrepreneurs. Each week, investors tackle the tough questions…
Announcing the Startup Canada award winners for Ontario
Startup Canada has announced the Ontario Startup Canada Award winners, which recognizes regional entrepreneurs that stand out…
TransPod partners with European companies to develop international hyperloop standards
Toronto-based TransPod, a startup dedicated to creating a hyperloop system, has entered an international agreement with several…
Government names five fund-of-funds receiving portion of $350 million through VCCI
The Canadian government has announced the first round of funds that would receive funding through the Venture Capital Catalyst…
Atomic Reach raises $3.4 million bridge round to help marketers improve copy with AI
Toronto-based Atomic Reach has raised $3.4 million in a bridge round to support its product development, build strategic partnerships,…
Three Canadian companies among 2018 Thiel Fellows
The Thiel Foundation has named 20 people into the 2018 class of Thiel Fellows, including three Canadian Fellows. The Fellowship…
Can’t make the Startup Train to Startupfest? Try the Cannabus instead
For those who can’t make the Startup Train from for Startupfest, Toronto-based cannabis entrepreneurs are in luck: Startupfest…
Report: Software engineering jobs have the highest salaries in Canada’s tech hubs
According to a new report by Indeed Canada, the highest paying jobs in Canada’s major tech hubs are related to software…
How DCTRL creates the foundation for Vancouver’s blockchain companies
On the corner of Pender and Richards streets in downtown Vancouver, an unmarked black door faces the traffic. Sandwiched between…
Advocacy groups call on Canadian government to tackle digital rights in petition
As the globe come to grips with revelations of data and privacy misuse like the Cambridge Analytica scandal, a group of digital…