How to build an authentic network
Has saying “hello” ever changed your life? Let me answer that for you. Yes, it has. You just might have to think…
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Companies building diversity surveys must consider metrics of “belonging”
As Peter Parker (Spiderman) discovers his newfound powers, his uncle, Ben reminds him “with great power comes great responsibility.”…
Startup Culture Diaries: How to build a transparent organization
Knowledge is power. We all know this. If you know of an opportunity before a competitor, you have an edge. But that edge dissipates…
Canadian govt’s tax proposals will make angel investing impractical
We have supported the local tech ecosystem through angel investing since 2014. Many of our portfolio companies have gone on…
How to incentivize employees with stock option plans
When I first started my career in tech, I’d hear the classic stories of employees “striking it rich” after a successful…
Canada’s proposed tax changes will stifle investment in early-stage startups
I am a lifelong entrepreneur, small business owner, and investor. Not once in my 40-year career of making my own way have I…
How the strength of the Canadian dollar impacts SaaS companies
Over the last few years, Canadian SaaS businesses have had a significant benefit from the weak Canadian dollar. This is because…
FinTechs serving Canadians: which verticals are thriving?
When discussing the topic of FinTech, we often hear generalized statements like “Canadian FinTech is growing” or questions…
The rise of Canadian AI requires a few critical components
Venture capital flows are a great source of strategic insights with respect of where certain markets are heading. Tech is one…
The five most important things for encouraging diversity in your company
The topic of gender diversity is having a moment, with no more telling an example than the now-famous quote of our Prime Minister…
How socialbots are the masters of manipulation
No mistake about it, you might be a bot. Responding to the number of likes, retweets, upvotes, and comments can be an impulsive…
How to rock your return to startup after maternity leave
Several months ago, I wrote a post about family planning in a startup. I wrote another post about what it was like to be out…
The centre cannot hold: The shift towards decentralized systems
We all make choices — building companies or products or communities — around how much control and authority each…
What I hear when you tell me your company doesn’t do meetings
I know what you want me to hear. You want me to hear that you’re modern and amazing. You want me to hear that you respect…
Hootsuite’s Ryan Holmes shares a dummies’ guide to startup growth vs. profit
Growth or profit? For tech startups, it’s the million-dollar (and sometimes billion-dollar) question. If you want to expand…