The future of education requires smarter admissions decisions (using AI)
When we were in the Next 36, my fellow participants and I all had shared a very similar experience — applying to university.…
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The future of food requires a culture shock
We are currently at a very interesting point in the evolution of our food system. On one hand, more and more people are seeking…
Why Canada is well-positioned to be a global leader in cybersecurity
Cybersecurity: most IT personnel know of it. Even fewer follow up on the latest developments in the industry beyond notifications…
The future of health care is both automated and personal
As the fusion of tech and healthcare continues to grow and evolve, so too do the tools that will allow health care consumers…
Why 500 Canada prefers a KISS from a Unicorn (instead of playing it SAFE)
Now that 500 Startups has got its bearings within Canada, we felt it was time to introduce everyone to our legal documents…
Why is your team so angry all the time?
I learned it by watching you. In the late eighties, there was a reasonably famous anti-drug commercial. Maybe you’ve seen…
Hootsuite’s Ryan Holmes on the best way to keep passionate employees from leaving
A new analysis of LinkedIn data confirms what HR managers have long suspected. Millennials change jobs, a lot: an average of…
If you hate rumour mills, why did you build one?
The math itself is straightforward. In any company with more than two people, there will be times when some people have information…
Actionable feedback, why it matters, and how to get better at giving it
You’re somewhere in Q4 — let’s say it’s the first week of December. If you’re in a startup, chances are good…
Is it worth your time to be excellent?
You’re not where you’re supposed to be. You’re not a failure. You’re actually doing well. You have a way you present…
Hootsuite’s Ryan Holmes says social networks have an “algorithmic responsibility” to users
If you’re reading this article, it’s probably because an algorithm picked it for you. Facebook, for instance, factors in…
Ask @StartupCFO: Are there any downsides to earn-outs?
It’s quite common in mergers & acquisitions for deals to get structured such that some of the price gets paid on closing,…
How to negotiate like a boss
Last week, a friend pinged about an upcoming salary negotiation. In advance of the discussion, she’s talking to lots of folks…
Six months in the Valley: Our crash course in 500 Startups
We live and breathe the story of Toronto as an emerging hotspot for tech growth in North America. We’re proud of our city…
Your new process is no substitute for giving a shit
To be fair, someone at IBM tried. I worked at IBM for a few years after university, and it was clear that someone meant well.…