Aquatic Informatics CEO Ed Quilty on why entrepreneurs should fake it till they make it
One look at a polluted river turned Ed Quilty into an entrepreneur. While completing his undergraduate degree at the University of Victoria, Quilty was…
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As the first COVID holiday shopping season approaches, what role will Canadian tech companies play?
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the global economy, consumer behaviour continues to be driven by new personal circumstances, such as changes in…
Four startups share how they’ve adapted to remote work during COVID-19
The Cisco Designed Small Business Resiliency series shares stories and resources for businesses working to recover from the economic impact of COVID-19. The COVID-19…
How Bridgit’s co-founders tapped into a market ignored by tech
Entrepreneurship taught Bridgit COO Lauren Lake to never assume she knows more about a problem than someone living it every day. In a recent…
Willful, Cisco, and The Canadian Shield share how to lead with empathy and flexibility
Only 28 percent of Canadian small businesses have been able to maintain or exceed normal revenues during the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s a problem when…
Bessemer Venture Partners shares the six things every SaaS finance leader needs to know
Whether fundraising or spending for scale, startup finance leaders are critical members of the team. While titles might be different depending on the size…
Why 7shifts founder Jordan Boesch fired the majority of his customers
Jordan Boesch wants his customers to absolutely love what he builds for them. When he launched 7shifts in 2014, it was to help his…
BetaKit Live: Willful and The Canadian Shield explain how to survive and thrive in 2020
It has been one trying year for startups and small businesses in Canada. Since the COVID-19 pandemic struck, only 28 percent of Canadian small…
Takara Small shares what she learned exploring small-town tech in new podcast
If you’re not a denizen of Ontario, you could be forgiven for not having any clue where the city of Innisfil is located. The…
How startups can build resilience into their business models
The Cisco Designed Small Business Resiliency series shares stories and resources for businesses working to recover from the economic impact of COVID-19. Startups are…
Lightspeed CEO Dax Dasilva on the five types of leaders
Dax Dasilva thinks a lot about leadership. In the below video interview for the #CIBCInnovationEconomy series (recorded in December 2019), the CEO of Canadian…
What today’s tech founders can learn from companies that survived the 2008 financial crisis
The Cisco Designed Small Business Resiliency series shares stories and resources for businesses working to recover from the economic impact of COVID-19. The 2008…
The digital health market map showcases Canadian disruptors
It’s undeniable: COVID-19 has changed the way care is being delivered in Canada. The pandemic has put immense pressure on those in our health…