Canada is at risk of being left behind by AI
Canada is experiencing a tech boom. Annual venture capital funding in the country has doubled since 2014. Montreal has attracted…
Opinion
Bait-and-switch of a Canadian dream
In the game of settler-nation relay, Canada ranks second in the world for largest per-capita immigration rates, one in five…
Canadian medtech needs more early-stage funding
As any startup knows, access to capital is the single most consistent impediment to the incubation and growth of young companies.…
On the government tech trail at #FWD50
On October 11 of this year, Canada relaxed the rules on what it takes to become a Canadian citizen. The new requirements —…
How Quantum Machine Learning will solve problems once thought out of reach
Quantum computers will transform many fields, and the impact on optimization and machine learning (ML) will be among the most…
The power of stories to #MoveTheDial
MoveTheDial is a global movement dedicated to increasing the participation and advancement of women in technology through shifting…
Seven industries being disrupted by VR
Knowing a new technology is going to be important for business is one thing; developing a great use case for it is entirely…
Why your startup needs a community manager
While the role of a community manager isn’t new (online forums have had community managers monitoring conversations for years)…
Anthony Lacavera’s How We Can Win argues Canadians must redefine success for greater national prosperity
Anthony Lacavera is best known for launching Wind Mobile and taking on Canada’s big three telcos (Bell, Rogers, and Telus).…
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…
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…