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Inside the reborn OneEleven
by Isabelle KirkwoodLess than two years after the Toronto tech hub’s sudden closure and reopening, its managing director says the “turnaround…
Investor liquidity issues are putting the squeeze on Canadian startups
by Kelsey Rolfe and Douglas SoltysIn the worst tech downturn in more than a decade, some LPs aren’t honouring capital calls from Canadian VCs. It’s killing…
How tech leaders like Shopify are TV-ifying the traditional company meeting
by Isabelle KirkwoodIn-house broadcast teams are breathing new life into Zoom fatigue culture.
Canadian VCs caught flat-footed by “insane” changes in US investment regulation
by Isabelle KirkwoodAs the Canadian Venture Capital Association (CVCA) urges United States agencies to exempt Canadian investors from a law that…
What’s stopping Lyft and Uber from coming to BC?
by Isabelle KirkwoodIn the five years that ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft have operated in Canada, British Columbia has yet to see these…
Following Sleep Country acquisition, Endy’s founders want to stay independent and Canadian
by Amira ZubairiLast month, Toronto-based mattress company Endy was acquired by Sleep Country Canada for $89 million. BetaKit recently sat…
Ask an Investor: How do I maximize my time at conferences?
by Sarah MarionWelcome to a BetaKit weekly series designed to help startups and entrepreneurs. Each week, investors tackle the tough questions…
Ask an Investor: What do VCs not care about?
by Sarah MarionWelcome to a BetaKit weekly series designed to help startups and entrepreneurs. Each week, investors tackle the tough questions…
Ask an Investor: How do I prepare for my first board meeting?
by Christian LassondeWelcome to a BetaKit weekly series designed to help startups and entrepreneurs. Each week, investors tackle the tough questions…
Ask an Investor: Do I need insurance for my startup?
by Christian LassondeWelcome to a BetaKit weekly series designed to help startups and entrepreneurs. Each week, investors tackle the tough questions…
Ask an Investor: Can I disconnect over the holidays without upsetting my investors?
by BetaKitWith the rise of technologies making it easier to connect virtually, the pressure to be always accessible to your investors,…
Create more value than you capture: An oral history of Toronto product development
by Elena YunusovWarning: you are now experiencing BetaKit #longform content. TL;DR does not apply. Feature photography: Sanjay Chauhan. CREATE…
Ask an Investor: What are the signs of a bad term sheet?
by Sarah MarionWelcome to a BetaKit weekly series designed to help startups and entrepreneurs. Each week, investors tackle the tough questions…
Ask an Investor: How do I deploy Series A capital?
by Christian LassondeWelcome to a BetaKit weekly series designed to help startups and entrepreneurs. Each week, investors tackle the tough questions…