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Douglas Soltys @ BetaKit 1 place · 11/18/2024 05:00 EDT

Plus: Neo’s backers, Wealthsimple’s value, and Shopify’s concerns. Read more ›

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Alida appoints Efrem Ainsley CEO as software firm targets “long-term sustainability”

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit 3 place · 01/09/2024 07:59 EDT

Ross Wainwright departs after four years with the company formerly called Vision Critical. Read more ›

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S|W: The SaaS Weekly – Constellation Software scoops up Conduent subsidiaries for $260M USD

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit 3 place · 01/09/2024 05:00 EDT

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