‘Getting religious’ about AI could be more complicated than it appears
The Golden Rule–treat others the way youâd like to be treated–is often hailed as a moral foundation of the worldâs…
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What to look for in #Budget2018
On Tuesday afternoon â sometime after four oâclock, when trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange has ended for the day â…
Ask @StartupCFO: What makes a good buyout target?
In a prior post, I made the case for why founders (and their investors) should consider a buyout rather than a strategic exit.…
Hootsuite’s Ryan Holmes: We need to get religious about AI before it’s too late
In a memorable scene in Ex Machina, the 2015 thriller on lifelike robots, the CEO of a Google-esque monopoly describes how…
Bruce Croxon’s predictions for the Canadian tech community in 2018
Just three weeks in, 2018 has already proven to be an eventful year for the Canadian technology community. Since the beginning…
10 Montreal tech companies to watch in 2018
When I put together this list last year, I began it by mentioning that 2016 was the worst year ever in terms of politics and…
Sampford Advisors: 95 percent of tech CEOs positive about revenue growth for 2018
Every year, the team at Sampford Advisors surveys tech CEOs from across Canada with regards to how constructive the business…
Ask @StartupCFO: Should I consider a buyout?
Typically, when founders and management teams think about their exit strategy, they are thinking about selling to a strategic…
11 Canadian tech companies to watch in 2018
For the last two years, Iâve had the opportunity to share my thoughts about some amazing Canadian technology companies that…
Kevin Sandhu reviews his 11 Canadian tech companies to watch in 2017
Every January for the last couple of years, Iâve been writing and reviewing Canadian tech companies that I predict to make…
Lessons learned trying to build a profitable company using only Canadian tech
In July 2017, I launched The Great Canadian Tech Experiment. Driving my experiment was a simple question: can I build a profitable…
My tech predictions for 2018
The speed of technological change and innovation is moving faster than ever, disrupting industries and lifestyle routines.…
Six technology trends driving seamless retail in 2018
As we prepare for 2018, e-commerce is thriving and a sharp group of âtraditional retailersâ who have been steadily enhancing…
Views from Web Summit: Founders should see Portugal as a hub for expansion
When the Web Summit made its debut in Lisbon last year, the Trade Commissioners Service of Canada in Portugal led a delegation…
How Canadaâs tech industry should prepare for impending tax changes
Tax changes are in the air. And for the Canadian tech industry, Iâm afraid these changes arenât all good. Starting with…