How a dual-track approach to fundraising can open doors for your startup
Look at any business-oriented article or blog these days, and you’ll see that we’re at a critical stage in Canada’s tech…
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Lessons learned attending eight days of tech events for International Women’s Day
My past eight days have been a true whirlwind of launches and activity in the women entrepreneurship space. A big takeaway…
How to set up your startup for remote work
Caution due to the Coronavirus is leading many tech companies, including Twitter, Google and Microsoft, to cut business travel…
Lambda scandal emphasizes need for education industry to innovate responsibly and transparently
Coding bootcamp Lambda School has come under fire in recent days following a report from New York Magazine, which indicates…
Break through the noise: eight tips to help you launch your branded podcast
Since the 1920s, companies have sponsored various types of media to indirectly market their products or services, from newspapers…
Make partners out of your investors and four other tips from successful Canadian founders
When Mallorie Brodie describes the process of preparing for a pitch, I can tell I’m talking to an expert. Bridgit Solutions,…
From ownership to sharing – the evolution of mobility in 2020 and beyond
Canada’s mobility market closed out 2019 on a tumultuous note. The departure of ShareNow (Car2Go) from North America has…
Eight Prairie startups to watch in 2020
In 2019, I put together the first Prairie Startups to Watch article for BetaKit. Last year was a great year for Prairie startups,…
Why investment in Canadian SaaS Startups shot up 200 percent in 2019
It’s a great time to be a software-as-a-service (SaaS) startup. Advances in cloud computing and the need for enterprise-level…
11 Canadian tech companies to watch in 2020
It’s that time of year, again. The time when, thanks to my friends at BetaKit, I get the opportunity to share my thoughts…
Six social responsibility trends for tech companies in 2020
Over the last 15 years, we’ve seen the tech sector come into the spotlight, initially for its positive, world-changing potential,…
The wait is over for women entrepreneurs
Canadian women are tired of waiting. Waiting for pay equity. Waiting for equal opportunities. Waiting for their turn. Sure,…
A cautionary tale of high valuations
Early-stage companies face countless challenges in their journey to success. Attracting talent, overcoming delays, reaching…
Canadian immigration policy meets the 4th Industrial Revolution
It goes without saying that the skills needed to support the Canadian economy 10 years ago are not the same today, nor will…
It’s time to stop calling BC’s tech talent situation a “crisis”
It’s no easy feat to get through a conversation on Canada’s growing tech landscape without someone mentioning the “talent…