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Why scaling requires more than speed

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Trevor Nichols @ BetaKit 1 place · 06/05/2026 16:27 EDT

IDEA Mississauga’s Step-Up Program helps founders build the strategy and systems for growth. Read more ›

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As Bill C-11 passes, YouTube influencers, content creators express concern while Big Tech quiet

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Charles Mandel @ BetaKit 3 place · 04/28/2023 15:38 EDT

Bill C-11, the so-called online streaming bill, passed on April 27. Read more ›

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University of Toronto, Université de Montréal get combined $325 million as part of $1.4 billion federal investment into university innovation

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Meagan Simpson @ BetaKit · 04/28/2023 14:24 EDT

Other projects focus on sustainability, health, and migrants. Read more ›

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CIFAR names eight new AI chairs as part of second phase of federal AI strategy

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Charlize Alcaraz @ BetaKit · 04/28/2023 11:09 EDT

CIFAR also awarded five-year renewals to seven AI chairs appointed in 2017. Read more ›

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How new tools will change the way developers learn to build software

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Stefan Palios @ BetaKit 2 place · 04/28/2023 09:42 EDT

Developers might soon be flying with an AI Copilot. Read more ›

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The51 closes $30 million of targeted $50-million Food and AgTech Fund

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Charles Mandel @ BetaKit 3 place · 04/28/2023 09:00 EDT

LPs include Farm Credit Canada, Alberta Enterprise Corporation, and National Bank of Canada. Read more ›

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H|T: The Healthtech Times – GSK to buy Bellus Health for US$2 billion

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 04/28/2023 05:00 EDT

Plus: GPT-4 will hunt for trends in medical records. Read more ›

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S|W: The SaaS Weekly – Certn targets global expansion, Huawei builds Oracle replacement

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 04/28/2023 05:00 EDT

Plus: Salesforce is working on new generative AI-driven workflow tools. Read more ›

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Reddit says Canada one of its largest and most key markets globally

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Charles Mandel @ BetaKit · 04/27/2023 15:56 EDT

Canada represents Reddit’s third-largest market after the US and UK. Read more ›

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Tentree founders spin out platform to help businesses keep their tree planting promises

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit 1 place · 04/27/2023 14:48 EDT

CEO: "For us, Tentree was never an apparel business that planted trees." Read more ›

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Another round of layoffs hits Amazon employees in Canada

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Charlize Alcaraz @ BetaKit · 04/27/2023 13:08 EDT

Roles have been terminated in Amazon’s PXT and cloud divisions. Read more ›

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Practice Better raises $27 million USD to grow client management software for wellness providers

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Meagan Simpson @ BetaKit 1 place · 04/27/2023 09:00 EDT

Practice Better claims to have more than 10,000 customers in more than 70 countries. Read more ›

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A|I: The AI Times – How AI Drake is testing copyright law and fair use

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit 3 place · 04/27/2023 05:00 EDT

Plus: Google combines its competing AI research units. Read more ›

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Well Health looks to invest $2.5 million into AI companies developing healthcare solutions

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Charlize Alcaraz @ BetaKit · 04/26/2023 17:21 EDT

Well aims to make at least 10 investments of at least $250,000 each. Read more ›

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After “pilot” program in Canada, Google expands cloud accelerator to US startups

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Charlize Alcaraz @ BetaKit · 04/26/2023 16:10 EDT

The accelerator will support startups building AI applications in the cloud. Read more ›

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Canada, France to collaborate on AI, quantum science as part of new joint committee on innovation

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Charlize Alcaraz @ BetaKit · 04/26/2023 12:18 EDT

Both countries recently launched investigations into ChatGPT over alleged privacy breaches. Read more ›

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Neo Financial bets on embedded finance, D2C combo amid tough consumer banking market

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Meagan Simpson @ BetaKit 1 place · 04/26/2023 06:00 EDT

After partnering with Intuit, Neo looks to land more embedded finance deals. Read more ›

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Smart display company E2ip Technologies raises $120 million

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Charlize Alcaraz @ BetaKit · 04/26/2023 06:00 EDT

Export Development Canada and McRock Capital co-led the round. Read more ›

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R|T: The Retail Times – Shopify goes ‘stealth spear-fishing’ for tech talent

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit 2 place · 04/26/2023 05:00 EDT

Plus: General Assembly sells its frozen pizza business. Read more ›

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RenoRun granted court extension in insolvency filing to pursue sale

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Meagan Simpson @ BetaKit · 04/25/2023 16:56 EDT

RenoRun asked for extension amid "a high level" of interest from potential buyers. Read more ›

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US data integration company Boomi plans expansion into Canada, starting with new office in Vancouver

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Charlize Alcaraz @ BetaKit · 04/25/2023 16:04 EDT

Boomi has been building out its C-suite with locally based talent to lead the expansion. Read more ›

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