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Alex Norman and Alexandra Reilly of TechTO discuss the latest in Canadian tech news and what founders, entrepreneurs, innovators, and investors need to know.

  1. 10/21/2024

    The hottest fundraising market | October 21, 2024

    Alex Norman and Alexandra Reilly of TechTO unpacked the latest headlines including: - KOHO's massive raise - Fable continuing to make strides in accessibility with their latest round - and more takeaways for today's Founders on how to fundraise right now Don't forget to like and subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Subscribe to our newsletter so you never miss a minute or a new episode: www.techto.org/newsletter

    34 min

  2. 08/01/2024

    How to raise $900m | August 1, 2024

    Alex Norman and Alexandra Reilly of TechTO are back to breakdown some highlights and top headlines from across Canadian tech. Today they offer insights into some of the top headlines, including: - The biggest Canadian software venture round ever! - How to raise BIG in this market - Is AI in Canada keeping up? - And a pivot and customer-focused approach that helped this company find exponential growth Want to weigh in and share your takes? Like and subscribe and make sure you DM us to leave a comment. We want to hear from you!

    37 min

  3. 07/17/2024

    Back in the headlines again | July 17, 2024

    Alex Norman and Alexandra Reilly of TechTO return to breakdown some of the trends, stories, and headlines from the past few weeks in Canadian Tech. Today, the duo chat and debunk a few headlines including: - The massive shift in Canadian tech talent - 6 transactions that are worthy of conversation - And a company we haven't spoken about in a while is back in the headlines What does this all mean for you? Tune in and listen to the full breakdown. Don't forget to like and subscribe wherever you watch or listen to your news, and make sure you share your takes with us. #QuickTakes #Podcast #Subscribe #CanadianTech

    40 min

  4. 05/30/2024

    Crossing the finish line, announcing rejection and the importance of a great problem solving strategy | May 30, 2024

    Today's episode is sponsored by Humi Alex Norman and Alexandra Reilly of TechTO return to breakdown the top headlines of the past week in Canadian Tech. In today's episode, they chat through an array of topics including: - The importance of disclosing rejection - What it means to stand out in your vertical (FinTech specifically) - Some important raises to highlight in our lightning round Like and subscribe and make sure you share your takes on the news and trends with us. For more information about the events mentioned in this episode, visit our events page at: www.techto.org/in-real-life-event #TechTO #QuickTakes #CanadianTech #News #Analysis

    31 min

  5. 04/12/2024

    AI, death tech, and more companies going private | April 11, 2024

    Today's episode is sponsored by Humi - learn more about their solutions at 15:09 Alex Norman and Alexandra Reilly of TechTO are back to break down some top stories from the last week. In today's episode, they chat about: - The Billion dollar AI package (all hype or the real deal?) - DeathTech is in the news (finally) - Is more privatization coming? If you enjoyed today's episode, don't forget to like and subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. #TechTO #QuickTakes #TechNews More on Eirene: In today's episode, we discuss Eirene's recent raise and how they are re-inventing the funeral industry through a modern, tech-savvy approach. CEO Mallory Greene spoke at a recent TechTO. Watch here to learn more

    32 min

  6. 04/04/2024

    What does Apple and the 'G' in Lasagna have in common? | April 4, 2024

    Today's episode is sponsored by Humi - learn more about them and their special offer for the community at 13:17 of this episode What does Apple and the 'G' in Lasagna have in common? They both move in silence... In today's episode of TechTO Quick Takes, Alex Norman and Alexandra Reilly break down some key headlines from the past month in Canadian Tech, including: - A big announcement from PocketHealth - A silent acquisition from Apple - Breaking news we are very proud of - Plus a rumor in the ecosystem If you enjoyed today's episode, don't forget to like and subscribe wherever you watch or listen to your news and podcasts. Share your takes with on social and let us know what you want us to chat about next. We spoke in today's episode about PocketHealth and Founder Rishi Nayyar. We had the pleasure to chat with him exclusively for our Founders Journey podcast where we asked about his best lessons for Founders and his journey to building PocketHealth. Listen to the full episode here to learn more about his inspiring journey #TechTO #QuickTakes #CanadianTech #TechNews

    23 min

  7. 03/04/2024

    Special Edition of Quick Takes | Ft. Matt Golden of Golden Ventures

    On this special edition of Quick Takes, Matt Golden of Golden Ventures joined the podcast to chat about the recent announcement for Golden Ventures. In this interview, Matt shares more on: - The opportunities they are providing for Founders - The outlook for the Canadian tech ecosystem - The full offerings of Golden Ventures and what's new - What they look for when providing funding and mentorship to Founders Share your takes with us and let us know who you'd like to hear from next. #QuickTakes #Fundraising #Founders #CanadianTech

    16 min

  8. 02/26/2024

    Stay Golden | the good & bad of fundraising, plus more lightning round deals from the last few weeks | February 26, 2024

    Today's episode is sponsored by Humi As a TechTO community member, you can get access to their exclusive offer: 25% off, with no implementation and base fees – plus 30 days free. Learn more about Humi and how they can support your business at www.humi.ca/techto  Alex Norman and Alexandra Reilly of TechTO are back to break down the headlines from the past few weeks in Canadian Tech. Today, the duo chat through: - A lightning round of deals to unpack - The future of Techstars Toronto (and why it may have failed) - Staying Golden with the big news from Golden Ventures - The bright future of Canadian Tech The team also calls upon you (our listeners) to share your thoughts on the series. Comment if you'd like to see us put out episodes once a month with more content, or you enjoy our current cadence.  Aside from the takes and headlines of the week, do you want us to dive into other things? More frequently asked questions, US news, industry-specific topics? LET US KNOW IN THE COMMENTS!You can also email us at info@techtoronto.org to share your thoughts You can also register for all upcoming events mentioned here:  Don't forget to like and subscribe wherever you're watching or listening to this series.

    26 min
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