BBTV CEO Shahrzad Rafati on why ethical business decisions are good business decisions
Startup leaders are increasingly attuned to the impact their business has on the world. It’s no longer enough for many founders…
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MaRS’ Yung Wu on the real price of ransomware
Every 11 seconds, there’s a ransomware cyberattack against a business. These types of attacks happen even more frequently…
Growth investor Carter Griffin on why the best SaaS companies are obsessive about churn
Fundraising is a numbers game, and many SaaS founders hope their financial metrics will show signs of investment potential.…
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It has been an eventful 15 months for Canadian startups. Across the country COVID-19 has had a tangible impact, accelerating…
Why startups are easier targets for cybercrime (and what founders can do about it)
Even after big fundraises and significant traction, startup leaders have to focus as much as possible on revenue and growth.…
How Canadian tech is tackling the global problem of food insecurity
Across Canada, more than four million people say regular access to healthy, affordable food is a challenge. In a recent interview…
Three strategies for startups looking for new revenue streams
Revenue growth is the lifeblood of a startup. Growth can get your business out of (most) problems, and gives leaders the runway…
Access to working capital essential to the success of Canadian small businesses
It’s been a trying time for Canadian small business owners this past year. From restaurants to beauty salons, many small…
How to better leverage SR&ED refunds to accelerate startup growth
When new founders set off to research how to grow and scale their startup, they’ll often come up against the fundraising…
How startups can manage their cash flow
Over one-third (32 percent) of Canadian small business owners rated cash flow as their top source of stress and anxiety, according…
7 things startups should know about selling to banks
Startups feed on sales, but selling into banks and financial institutions is a different story. The process could take months,…
To become more diverse, cybersecurity experts say industry needs more mentors and problem solvers
In a December 2020 BetaKit Live, Canadian cybersecurity leaders said the ecosystem needed community to grow. But what are you…
Here’s why M&A activity is surging in Canada’s tech sector
The global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has given rise to new market conditions in the Canadian tech sector that require…
Six ways startups can prepare for financial instability before it happens
Despite positive indicators of recovery in the Canadian economy, the COVID-19 pandemic has proven that things can get bad quickly.…
BetaKit Live: Diversity in Cybersecurity
In our last BetaKit Live on the subject, Canadian cybersecurity leaders said the ecosystem required community to grow. But…