Technical debt: the other innovator’s dilemma
Startups need to make tough decisions and ruthless prioritization of resources is absolutely necessary for survival. Trade-offs are continuously required, and there may actually…
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Canadian tech must embrace Indigenous reconciliation
Content Warning: the following contains discussions of residential schools and the ongoing treatment of Indigenous peoples in Canada. — Boozhoo aanii, Jarret Leaman ndishnikaaz…
Canadian tech is having a moment. How best to seize it?
One cloudy Tuesday in April, a Canadian VC logged on to BetaKit and had his mind blown. The reason for the cranial contusion was…
Access to working capital essential to the success of Canadian small businesses
It’s been a trying time for Canadian small business owners this past year. From restaurants to beauty salons, many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)…
How to better leverage SR&ED refunds to accelerate startup growth
When new founders set off to research how to grow and scale their startup, they’ll often come up against the fundraising wall: what is…
Digital giants calling Toronto home brings a welcomed competitive edge to our tech ecosystem
Two months ago, I tweeted that “Shopify sucking up talent in Canada is going to push local startups to be more aggressive in comping…
Dear Canadian founders, your time is now!
There’s a tired talk track in the Canadian startup ecosystem that somehow our system here is broken. That you, as founders, aren’t ambitious enough,…
My journey to parenthood as a founder and CEO
If you told me two years ago that I’d be able to take an extended leave from our business to spend time with my…
Three barriers to innovation in insurance
Innovation in insurance is a complex, yet invigorating challenge. Canadians living and working in the fast-paced digital economy are looking for products that reflect…
How the CRA is supporting innovation through SR&ED during COVID-19
In 2019, I wrote an article on how the CRA had become tougher on SR&ED claims despite the declining number of reviews. However, the…
Why 2021 will be an exciting year for FinTech
Last year, the world was crippled by COVID-19. But for the FinTech sector, it was just a speed bump. After the initial stun and…
11 Canadian tech companies to watch in 2021
Every January for the past few years, thanks to the team at BetaKit, I’ve had the opportunity to share my thoughts on some of…
Review of 11 Canadian tech companies to watch in 2020
For the past few years, thanks to the team at BetaKit, I’ve had the opportunity to share my thoughts on some of the companies…