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Canada won’t pursue national semiconductor strategy, AI minister says

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit 1 place · 05/08/2026 13:41 EDT

Canada is the only G7 country without a standalone strategy. Industry groups are urging action. Read more ›

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BenchSci trims headcount citing generative AI, economic conditions

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit · 01/08/2024 15:15 EDT

Several former employees claim the startup reduced its headcount by 17 percent. Read more ›

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Operto to acquire US-based proptech firm Dack, bolster property management platform

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 01/08/2024 14:52 EDT

The acquisition will mark Operto’s third since 2021. Read more ›

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Danielle Gifford on expanding Canada’s investor funnel

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit 1 place · 01/08/2024 06:02 EDT

Early-stage investing needs some demystifying. Read more ›

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F|T: The FinTech Times – US competition is coming for Wealthsimple

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit 3 place · 01/08/2024 05:30 EDT

Plus: HyperVerse's CEO... does not exist? Read more ›

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What’s Mike Katchen’s New Year’s resolution?

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Bianca Bharti @ BetaKit · 01/08/2024 05:00 EDT

Plus: A number of #CDNtech executive changes around the holidays. Read more ›

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Founder resolutions: Six Canadian tech leaders share their goals for 2024

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Jacqueline Loganathan @ BetaKit 1 place · 01/05/2024 17:58 EDT

How the founders of Wealthsimple, Willful, and more are setting goals and sticking to them in 2024. Read more ›

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Untether AI names Intel veteran Chris Walker as its new CEO

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit 1 place · 01/05/2024 15:28 EDT

Walker succeeds Arun Iyengar, who has led the AI chip firm since 2019. Read more ›

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These three Vancouver tech companies are hiring in 2024

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit 3 place · 01/05/2024 14:53 EDT

Trulioo, Piranha Games, and Global Relay are on the hunt for new talent in the New Year. Read more ›

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L-SPARK’s Patrick White on the state of SaaS

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit 1 place · 01/05/2024 06:01 EDT

“Services” doesn’t have to be a dirty word. Read more ›

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Social Finance Fund-backed Realize Capital Partners reveals first nine investments

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit 1 place · 01/04/2024 16:45 EDT

Recipients include Idealist, Maple Bridge, PaceZero, Raven, Relentless, and The51. Read more ›

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Webull launches stock trading app for retail investors in Canada

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit 2 place · 01/04/2024 16:18 EDT

Webull's expansion into Canada brings it into direct rivalry with Wealthsimple. Read more ›

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MedEssist’s Joella Almeida on going slow with AI in healthtech

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit 3 place · 01/04/2024 06:00 EDT

AI’s accuracy problem could spell trouble for patients and practitioners. Read more ›

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Assent CEO talks ESG’s growing impact on stakeholder, customer, and investor relationships

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Stefan Palios @ BetaKit · 01/03/2024 19:18 EDT

ESG needs standards and regular reporting to drive impact. Read more ›

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2024 tech predictions

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Douglas Soltys @ BetaKit 3 place · 01/03/2024 11:08 EDT

2023 was a bonkers year in tech. What comes next? Read more ›

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After 10 years leading Tulip, Ali Asaria steps down as CEO

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit 1 place · 12/22/2023 13:19 EDT

Tulip COO and president Ian Rawlins to replace Asaria. Read more ›

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How to move the “big rock” of inclusion in tech

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Stefan Palios @ BetaKit 2 place · 12/22/2023 11:49 EDT

Companies need talent; creating pathways for underrepresented communities can help fill the gap. Read more ›

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H|T: The Healthtech Times – SmileDirectClub shuts down shortly after declaring bankruptcy

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit 3 place · 12/22/2023 06:00 EDT

Plus: The silly things women's health entrepreneurs hear from male VCs. Read more ›

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Growclass’ Sarah Stockdale on the new rules of marketing

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit 1 place · 12/21/2023 06:02 EDT

In an era of noise, brands need to whisper. Read more ›

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R|T: The Retail Times – Etsy and Bolt make cuts as revenue growth dips

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit 2 place · 12/21/2023 06:00 EDT

Plus: Leav closes seed round for mobile self-checkout. Read more ›

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MaRS names BDC SVP Alison Nankivell as new CEO

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Douglas Soltys @ BetaKit 1 place · 12/20/2023 09:57 EDT

Eight months after Yung Wu announced his retirement, the MaRS Discovery District has announced his replacement as CEO: BDC Capital senior vice president Alison Nankivell. Nankivell comes to MaRS after 10 years of service at BDC, most recently BDC Capital’s SVP of fund investments and global scaling, where she was responsible for commitments into both venture and growth funds, as well as strategic environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives. Nankivell... Read more ›

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