How entrepreneurs can take care of their mental health
Stress is inevitable in the startup world. There is stress to compete, produce, and perform. There is less “down” time and fewer opportunities for…
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AI companies must make trust part of their core mission
We reached the end of an era several weeks ago when the news broke about the Facebook/Cambridge Analytica scandal. Prior to that, most people…
7 questions that will help determine your unique selling proposition
As a business owner or startup entrepreneur, one of your most critical tasks is to identify what sets you apart from your competition; or,…
5 unexpected hiring hacks for small startups entering growth mode
It’s no secret that access to top talent is one of the biggest challenges facing Canada’s tech sector today—and beyond. According to labour forecasts,…
GDPR is coming—here’s what Canadian tech companies need to do
For months, the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has felt like a distant point on the horizon—within sight, but still far away….
Three women technology titans discuss the past, present, and future at the Canadian Cloud Council’s Control
Throughout history, women have had an often overlooked, but crucial role in the development of technology. There are countless examples of women who were…
Five reasons why AI in Canada needs more women
Over the course of the last few years, artificial intelligence (AI) has become recognized as one of the keys to solving some of the…
StartWell’s Qasim Virjee on designing office space for the future of work
Toronto’s burgeoning tech and innovation sector is facing a crisis — not because of the availability of investor dollars, lack of talent available, or…
5 tips to help startups build an inclusive parental leave policy
We call it the “diversity question” at Borrowell. It’s the question that we ask all our candidates in interviews: “What does diversity mean to…
The Canadian Cloud Council examines the future of humanity at enterprise tech Control conference
Anthropocentrism has become our centre of ethical gravity. It is dying a painful and protracted death, but it is most certainly dying. Our cosmos…
Ask @StartupCFO: How do I solve for ‘platform conflict’?
One of the biggest challenges in building SMB SaaS companies is distribution. There are so many small businesses out there. How do you reach…
Kik’s Ted Livingston says the world-changing idea behind bitcoin isn’t what you think
Many people believe that Bitcoin has limited utility and that its high price is based solely on speculation. Others say that the only exciting…
7 things brands need to know about Facebook’s News Feed changes
Facebook recently announced some major changes to its news feed. With Facebook becoming such an important channel for marketers, it comes as no surprise…