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The BetaKit Podcast Channel features weekly podcasts discussing both Canadian tech and innovation, as well as global tech from a Canadian perspective.

  1. Pablo Srugo wanted to be “insanely rich.” It killed his startup.

    3 DAYS AGO

    Pablo Srugo wanted to be “insanely rich.” It killed his startup.

    “This was mine. This was done. I was going to be the next Steve Jobs, I was going to be rich—everything was happening. And now they took it away.” As the young co-founder of Ottawa-based Gymtrack, Pablo Srugo had one goal: “become insanely rich.” Now a partner at Mistral VC, he joins the podcast to share what went wrong and caution founders against becoming their own worst hypebeast. The BetaKit Podcast is presented by Shakepay: Canada’s easy way to buy and earn bitcoin. Visit shakepay.com/betakit and join over 1 million Canadians shaking for bitcoin.

    1h 7m
  2. Harley Finkelstein wants Canadian entrepreneurs to ignore the “bullshit”

    SEPT 8

    Harley Finkelstein wants Canadian entrepreneurs to ignore the “bullshit”

    “Using Canada as an excuse for why you didn’t get funding, you didn’t get to hire the right person … I think that’s b******t.” Shopify president Harley Finkelstein joins for a brand refresh on Canadian entrepreneurship, pushing back against doom-and-gloom narratives before digging into his real issues of concern and offering proactive tips for entrepreneurs looking to scale globally. Presented by AWS Startups: accelerate your innovative ideas with AWS credits of up to $100,000 through the AWS Activate program.

    58 min
  3. AI roundtable: Hugging Face, Zapier, Tenstorrent (and more)

    AUG 31

    AI roundtable: Hugging Face, Zapier, Tenstorrent (and more)

    "Verticalized AI applications right now are available, right now accelerating industry after industry." AI is moving so fast it can be hard to keep up. The BetaKit Podcast has you covered with vantage points on AI from: Dr. Sasha Luccioni (Hugging Face), Reid Robinson (Zapier), Solon Angel (stealth startup), Darian Shirazi (Gradient Ventures), Joella Almeida (MedEssist), Chris Walker (Untether AI), and Eric Duffy (Tenstorrent). Rob and Douglas do their best to keep up. The BetaKit Podcast is presented by Google Cloud: scale your startup faster and smarter with the Google Cloud credits, technical training, startup experts, curated resources, plus AI and Web3-specific benefits. Get up to $350k in cloud credits over two years, plus access to hands-on technical training, mentorship from startup experts, and connections with a thriving community. Visit startups.google.com/betakit to learn more and apply today!

    58 min
  4. CEO roundtable: Shopify, Wealthsimple, Lightspeed, Koho, Ecobee

    AUG 23

    CEO roundtable: Shopify, Wealthsimple, Lightspeed, Koho, Ecobee

    “The world is loopy. Everything is a cycle. Everything is a product of compounding changes.” Summer is almost over, so hear from these Canadian tech leaders as you prepare to get back to work in September. Featuring insights from Michael Katchen (Wealthsimple), Daniel Eberhard (Koho), Dax Dasilva (Lightspeed), Stuart Lombard (Ecobee), and Tobi Lütke (Shopify). Presented by AWS Startups: accelerate your innovative ideas with AWS credits of up to $100,000 through the AWS Activate program.

    42 min
  5. Canadian Web3 regulations & Coinbase’s year in review

    AUG 18

    Canadian Web3 regulations & Coinbase’s year in review

    “I think it's really important for Canadians to speak to their public officials and remind them that this is an important industry. They should be taking it seriously. They should be putting in the time to speak with industry and learn about it.” Live from the Blockchain Futurist Conference, award-winning BetaKit reporter Josh Scott moderates two important conversations: a year in review with Coinbase Canada CEO Lucas Matheson; and a Canadian Web3 regulation check-in with Dan Nuñez Cohen (Crypto.com), Kunal Bhasin (KPMG), Morva Rohani (Canadian Web3 Council), and Suzanne Lasrado (CIRO). The BetaKit Podcast is presented by Google Cloud: scale your startup faster and smarter with the Google Cloud credits, technical training, startup experts, curated resources, plus AI and Web3 specific benefits. Get up to $350k in cloud credits over two years, plus access to hands-on technical training, mentorship from startup experts, and connections with a thriving community. Visit startups.google.com/betakit to learn more and apply today!

    50 min
  6. What Vault’s co-founder learned at Revolut

    AUG 9

    What Vault’s co-founder learned at Revolut

    “If you want to succeed and build an enduring and large business for Canadians, that has to be your focus. Nothing else. If you want to focus on Canada as an additional market or a secondary market, it’s not going to work out.” Three years after its bold expansion strategy, Revolut has a banking license in the UK, but not much to show in the US or Canada. The company’s former North American Head of Strategy & Operations, Saud Aziz, joins the podcast this week to discuss what went wrong and the lessons he’s taking forward with his new FinTech startup, Vault. The BetaKit Podcast is presented by Google Cloud: scale your startup faster and smarter with the Google Cloud credits, technical training, startup experts, curated resources, plus AI and Web3 specific benefits. Get up to $350k in cloud credits over two years, plus access to hands-on technical training, mentorship from startup experts, and connections with a thriving community. Visit startups.google.com/betakit to learn more and apply today!

    45 min
  7. What feels true for VCs and founders with Sand Hill North’s Ryan Henry

    AUG 4

    What feels true for VCs and founders with Sand Hill North’s Ryan Henry

    “If you're an emerging manager on your first or second fund, you need to find winners. But realistically, the vast majority of funds here in Canada are still emerging managers.” Sand Hill North Partner Ryan Henry joins to share his family office’s unique perspective on deal activity on both sides of the border, before unpacking what feels true for Canadian VCs and founders, and how far those feelings are from reality. Presented by AWS Startups: accelerate your innovative ideas with AWS credits of up to $100,000 through the AWS Activate program.

    1h 2m
  8. Why has developer hiring slowed? (AMA episode)

    JUL 28

    Why has developer hiring slowed? (AMA episode)

    “It was a seller's market during the pandemic … They were staffing up in the anticipation of growth that never actually materialized. It's now a buyer's market.” For our 350th episode (!) of The BetaKit Podcast, the gang once again attempts to survive an overstuffed mailbag of listener-submitted questions regarding: the fediverse, federal cleantech tax credits, disappeared Alberta investor tax credits, and interesting Indeed job numbers. Presented by Carbon6. In the face of mass layoffs and long hiring cycles, Carbon6 wants to attract candidates with stability. Learn more about their hiring drive here.

    1h 7m
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The BetaKit Podcast Channel features weekly podcasts discussing both Canadian tech and innovation, as well as global tech from a Canadian perspective.

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  • Creator
    BetaKit Podcast Network
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2024
  • Episodes
    357
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright BetaKit Incorporated 2012-2021. All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    The BetaKit Podcast Channel

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