How to better leverage SR&ED refunds to accelerate startup growth
byWhen new founders set off to research how to grow and scale their startup, they’ll often come up against the fundraising…
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Digital giants calling Toronto home brings a welcomed competitive edge to our tech ecosystem
byTwo months ago, I tweeted that “Shopify sucking up talent in Canada is going to push local startups to be more aggressive…
Dear Canadian founders, your time is now!
byThere’s a tired talk track in the Canadian startup ecosystem that somehow our system here is broken. That you, as founders,…
My journey to parenthood as a founder and CEO
byIf you told me two years ago that I’d be able to take an extended leave from our business to spend time with my family, I…
Three barriers to innovation in insurance
byInnovation in insurance is a complex, yet invigorating challenge. Canadians living and working in the fast-paced digital economy…
How the CRA is supporting innovation through SR&ED during COVID-19
byIn 2019, I wrote an article on how the CRA had become tougher on SR&ED claims despite the declining number of reviews.…
Why 2021 will be an exciting year for FinTech
byLast year, the world was crippled by COVID-19. But for the FinTech sector, it was just a speed bump. After the initial stun…
11 Canadian tech companies to watch in 2021
byEvery January for the past few years, thanks to the team at BetaKit, I’ve had the opportunity to share my thoughts on some…
Review of 11 Canadian tech companies to watch in 2020
byFor the past few years, thanks to the team at BetaKit, I’ve had the opportunity to share my thoughts on some of the companies…
Virtual events provide opportunity for minority-focused organizations, underserved communities
byThe COVID-19 pandemic forced in-person events to seek out virtual venues. Not that virtual event platforms didn’t exist before,…
Pilots over pitches: how to accelerate growth through corporate-startup collaboration
by“Always be pitching” has been the startup mantra for years, and for good reason. Pitching helps improve and validate ideas,…
How COVID has re-routed Canada’s mobility future
byIn February of this year, I wrote about what mobility could look like in 2020 and beyond, based on trends that had emerged…
Out-collaborate your competition: The growth formula for FinTechs
byThis is the decade where businesses must take on large societal problems. From healthcare, education, climate change, to finance,…
How SAFEs can be dangerous: what early-stage entrepreneurs should know
byAs a VC, lawyer, and entrepreneur, I’ve seen the good, the bad, and the ugly of issuing SAFEs. The Simple Agreement for Future…
Why Canada lags in the global Deep Tech race
byThese are two key questions that my partner, Colin Webster, and I discussed when we were establishing RiSC Capital to make…