Why your company needs a chief diversity officer
It’s no secret that Canada’s tech scene is hot. Last year, more jobs were created in Toronto alone than in San Francisco…
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How Hootsuite’s Ryan Holmes beat imposter syndrome
Recently, I was called up on stage at a prestigious university — after dropping out of college nearly 20 years ago — to…
The state of Canadian FinTech in four charts
Last year, we released the first edition of Ferst Capital Partners’ FinTech Map, plotting all FinTechs serving Canadians…
Casa Verde’s Karan Wadhera on how to invest for Snoop Dogg
Now in its second year, Elevate has returned to Toronto, promising to connect the Canadian startup ecosystem and deliver talks…
Ritual’s Ray Reddy on how to scale when everything breaks
Now in its second year, Elevate returns to Toronto September 21, promising to connect the Canadian startup ecosystem and deliver…
Layer 6’s Jordan Jacobs: Canada needs to promote itself as an AI leader
Now in its second year, Elevate returns to Toronto September 21, promising to connect the Canadian startup ecosystem and deliver…
How these 14 Canadian tech companies scale-proof their engineering teams
Unsurprising to us locals, Canada’s tech scene has blossomed in 2018. Toronto has added more jobs in the sector than any…
How I almost died building my tech company
Let me tell you how I almost died—actually, how I almost killed myself. It’s a really long story, but I’ll make it as…
Why you need cultural intelligence to build an inclusive workplace
Consider this: your tech firm has hired a product manager who hails from Southeast Asia. In meetings, she goes on and on in…
When it comes to machine learning, is privacy possible?
We’re seeing the advance of AI everywhere we look—from ordinary applications like our voice-operated virtual assistants,…
How AI and empathy could modernize the role of retail associates
I still remember very clearly back in 2012, when I walked inside Eddie Bauer, nervously dropping off my resume with the assistant…
Canada’s economy needs a second act
This weekend, while celebrating Canada Day with family and friends, and in the midst of a constant stream of news about a growing…
How to design healthcare to be more human
Taking care of your health can be an emotional and stressful experience—you feel nervous about telling your doctor the truth…
When is a tech company no longer a startup?
In this article, six founders share their thoughts on the factors that determine when a company that began as a startup is…
To build Shopify-like healthtech companies, Ontario must create more incentives
As a passionate advocate for a more technologically advanced and sustainable healthcare system that produces better patient…