Wattpad’s Allen Lau on surviving the dot-com bubble, SARS, and the financial crises
Quite a few people asked me what these previous crises looked like. I am fortunate enough to experience all four crises as…
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Coping ‘the right way’ during COVID-19
While every individual’s specific circumstance is unique, all of us are experiencing a variety of emotions right now including…
SR&ED claims reduced due to federal COVID-19 assistance
A week ago, CEO of Venbridge Garron Helman wrote an article on how the recent government incentive programs could affect SR&ED…
Saskatchewan’s startup ecosystem will not bounce back like mature tech markets
Let me preface this post with the following: all opinions are my own; I’m optimistic Saskatchewan’s tech ecosystem will…
How counselling changed my life as a startup founder and CEO
As a startup CEO and co-founder, your drive and passion help you convey a vision in such a compelling way that audiences do…
How COVID-19 is highlighting the need for Canada to embrace digital signatures
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every aspect of our lives, from how we spend our time, to how we run our business, to how…
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…
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…