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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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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.      

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: - Two recent rounds and the significance they hold for the community - How new and experienced founders can build and leverage relationships to raise capital 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: www.techto.org/in-real-life-event Don't forget to like and subscribe wherever you're watching or listening to this series. #TechTO #QuickTakes #TechNews #Analysis #Founders #Podcasts

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 return to break down the latest stories from the past few weeks in Canadian Tech. In today's episode, they break down:- Two new acquisitions making headlines- They weigh in on their 2024 predictions and see how they've held up so far- Spellbook raises a second round in less than a year- and more on the latest from Beatdapp and what they're doing for the music industryIf you enjoyed today's episode, like and subscribe and leave us a rating or comment. Share your takes with us and what you'd like to hear us chat through next time. Available wherever you watch or listen to your podcasts - like and subscribe so you never miss an episode. - Look back at our initial 2024 predictions and compare yours here #QuickTakes #TechNews #CanadianTech #Podcasts #Subscribe

Quick Takes is back! Alex Norman and Alexandra Reilly return for the first episode of 2024... and we're offering our predictions (you can hold us accountable).From AI, to Canadian Venture Funding, to the job market and more - we're weighing in on what we think 2024 will look like for Canadian Tech.Make sure to like and subscribe wherever you watch or listen to your podcasts and share your takes on our predictions - we love to hear what you think. New episodes dropping bi-weekly ALL YEAR LONG. Leave us a comment and review and let us know what you want to hear about in 2024!

For the final episode of 2023, Alex Norman and Alexandra Reilly of TechTO team up for one last edition to break down all the news, trends and analysis as we head into the new year. Today, Alex and Alex chat through: - KOHO's news and the optimism it brings for 2024 - Are we finally seeing fundraising return for Canadian startups? - And we run through the hot topics from 2023 and our takes on the trends for the coming year Thanks for listening and sharing your takes with us this year! Make sure to let us know what you'd like to hear more about in 2024! Like and subscribe wherever you're watching or listening. We'll see you in 2024! #QuickTakes #TechNews #Podcast

Alex Norman and Alexandra Reilly of TechTO return with a new episode of TechTO: Quick Takes. In this series, Alex and Alex break down the latest news, trends, announcements, and analysis from the past few weeks in Canadian Tech. In today's episode, we discuss: - How a business can navigate turbulent times - A new strategic partnership for BetaKit - Look ahead to 2024 - And the pillars of success for startups in today's market If you enjoyed today's episode, don't forget to like and subscribe wherever you're watching or listening. Don't forget to share your takes with us on the past few weeks in Canadian Tech. #TechTO #TechNews #Analysis #QuickTakes

Alex Norman and Alexandra Reilly of TechTO return with a brand new episode of TechTO Quick Takes. They are breaking down the latest news, trends, and analysis from the past few weeks in Canadian Tech. Today, Alex and Alex discuss: - How to raise pre-product, and what we can learn from the DeepSky raise - Potential trends for 2024 - Ranking the Canadian banks on the Evident AI Index - Did too many companies go public on the TSX during the boom? - Will we see a trend of more tech companies 'delisting' - And an acquisition we are Certn about If you enjoyed today's episode, leave us a review. Don't forget to like and subscribe so you never miss out on future episodes. Share your takes with us and let us know what you'd like to hear about next! #TechTO #QuickTakes #TechNews

Alex Norman and Alexandra Reilly of TechTO return with a brand new episode of TechTO Quick Takes. They are breaking down the latest news, trends, and analysis from the past few weeks in Canadian Tech. Today, Alex and Alex discuss: - How AI and Robotics are helping to solve the housing crisis - The Hyatt brothers recent investment and why it's significant - Upcoming community events to attend - Benefits of capitalizing on the AI chip shortage If you enjoyed today's episode, leave us a review. Don't forget to like and subscribe so you never miss out on future episodes. Share your takes with us and let us know what you'd like to hear about next! #TechTO #QuickTakes #TechNews

Alex Norman and Alexandra Reilly return with the latest episode of TechTO Quick Takes. They breakdown the latest news, trends and analysis from the past few weeks in Canadian Tech. Today, Alex and Alex chat through: Vendasta continues to leverage its distribution advantage to raise and grow Procurify lands $50m USD to grow AI tools Reviewing Hiive's recent raise in a secondary market and during tough times Special thanks to our friends at Float for sponsoring today's episode.  Learn more about how Float can support your business and end-of-month process at: www.floatcard.comDon't forget to like and subscribe wherever you're watching or listening. Leave us a rating and don't forget to let us know your takes on the news from the week.  can Subscribe#TechTO #QuickTakes #TechNews

Today's episode is brought to you by Float. Learn more about Float and how they can support you and your business at https://floatcard.com/ Alex Norman and Alexandra Reilly of TechTO are back to break down more of the latest news, trends, and analysis from across Canadian Tech. In today's episode, Alex and Alex discuss: - Tips for raising in today's market- What's been working for founders in terms of gaining traction with investors- How Clearco completely pivoted and showed what it means to be resilientLike and subscribe wherever you're watching or listening and don't forget to share your takes with us! Follow us across social and subscribe to the TechTO Newsletter to get analysis like this, right to your inbox! www.techto.org/newsletter

Alex Norman and Alexandra Reilly of TechTO return to breakdown the latest news, trends, and analysis on this brand new episode of Quick Takes.Today's episode answers burning questions for the rest of the year and offers more clarity and takeaways for the Canadian Tech Ecosystem.Alex and Alex chat through: - The biggest topics for the rest of 2023- Will AI actually take our jobs?- Should we be worried about the slowdown of acquisition news?- What can we expect for the rest of the year?- What startups will emerge on topLike and subscribe wherever you're watching or listening. Subscribe wherever you listen to your news and podcasts.Connect with the team on LinkedIn or leave us your comments below.#TechTO #QuickTakes #News #Analysis #CanadianTech

Alex Norman and Alexandra Reilly of TechTO are back to break down more of the news, trends, and analysis from the past few weeks in Canadian Tech. On today's episode, Alex and Alex discuss:- Why AI startups are thriving - More on the recent Sun Life acquisition of Dialogue- How VCs are adjusting to the current market Plus we chat through our upcoming events and Alex Norman shares his perspective on the current marketLike and subscribe wherever you're watching or listening #TechTO #QuickTakes #TechNews

Alex Norman and Alexandra Reilly of TechTO return to break down the latest news trends and analysis from the past few weeks in Canadian Tech. Alex and Alex chat through: - How the access to tech talent is improving - How the province, and country plan to retain tech talent - Why these two companies are facing headwinds after raising large rounds - A larger-than-normal round of funding news and announcements and what this means for the ecosystem Don't forget to like and subscribe wherever you're watching or listening We'll be back again in 2 weeks with more TechTO Quick Takes.  Don't forget to leave us your thoughts and reviews on what you thought of our takes! #TechTO #QuickTakes #TechNews

Alex Norman and Alexandra Reilly of TechTO return to break down the latest news trends and analysis from the past few weeks in Canadian Tech.Alex and Alex chat through:- A rumour that actually turned out to be true - Data moats are helping vertical AI companies scale- Building on someone else platform can lead to success- And for our Lighting Round they chat through more news and announcements from the past few weeks in techDon't forget to like and subscribe wherever you're watching or listeningWe'll be back again in 2 weeks with more TechTO Quick Takes. Don't forget to leave us your thoughts and reviews on what you thought of our takes!#TechTO #QuickTakes #TechNews

Alex Norman and Alexandra Reilly of TechTO return to break down the latest news, trends, and analysis from the past few weeks in Canadian Tech.  A special guest also joins the podcast today to discuss a recent raise and how it all came together.  Scott Stevenson of Spellbook discusses their recent news and all the learnings and takeaways for the community.  Alex and Alex also chat through:- A large round from Hostaway and the recovery of the travel industry (Marcus Rader of Hostaway spoke at a 2019 TechTO, watch it here: https://lnkd.in/gWVrdRR8)- Today's current market- Events you should keep on your calendar for the coming months- BenchSci's nearly 100m dollar Series D, and what it means for others Learn more about Spellbook at www.spellbook.legal  Don't forget to like and subscribe wherever you're watching or listening#TechTO #QuickTakes #TechNews

Alex Norman and Alexandra Reilly of TechTO return to break down the latest news, trends, and analysis from the Canadian Tech Ecosystem.On today's episode, Alex and Alex chat through:- Breaking news as Shopify cuts 20% of global staff- A raise that "may or may not happen"- Super.com has a supersized raise- More bad news (but we promise there's a positive outlook)- Our takes on the recent announcements out of the ecosystem Listen LIVE across the TechTO channels, or catch up later wherever you listen to your podcasts. Don't forget to like and subscribe so you never miss an episode!SPOTIFY: https://lnkd.in/gxWsXrxYOUTUBE: https://lnkd.in/eD-E5RH APPLE PODCASTS: https://lnkd.in/gHKrXu2z#TechTO #QuickTakes #TechNews #CanadianTech

Alex Norman and Alexandra Reilly of TechTO return to break down the latest news, trends, and analysis from the Canadian Tech Ecosystem.On today's episode, Alex and Alex chat through:- The new Canadian consolidators club expands- The benefits of changing trends- Everything you need to know about a "clean room platform"- How to spin technology out of Canadian universities- More raises and announcements making news from the past couple of weeksListen LIVE across the TechTO channels, or catch up later wherever you listen to your podcasts. Don't forget to like and subscribe so you never miss an episode! Today's episode is sponsored by our friends at CPSA: You're passionate about your tech solution, we're passionate about helping you sell it. Learn proven techniques for prospecting, negotiating, pitching and client-relationship to close more business and grow your market share with membership in the Canadian Professional Sales Association.  Start your free trial today (no credit card required). Plus: Listen to Kurtis McBride of Miovision at a past TechTO event: https://youtu.be/hmoNS4C8oEk Learn more about Miovision and check out their product demo here: https://youtu.be/sNIxkjWFT_w Checkout Aspect Biosystems recent conversation at our past TechTO event in Vancouver: https://youtu.be/hg4G3zyzYC0 SPOTIFY: https://lnkd.in/gxWsXrxYOUTUBE: https://lnkd.in/eD-E5RH APPLE PODCASTS: https://lnkd.in/gHKrXu2z #TechTO #QuickTakes #TechNews #CanadianTech

Alex Norman and Alexandra Reilly of TechTO return to break down the latest news, trends, and analysis from the Canadian Tech Ecosystem.On today's episode, Alex and Alex chat through:- The return of Funding news, and the revival of the Funding Market- Tourist investors, the pros and cons - More raises and announcements making news from the past couple of weeks- What's coming up for our communityDon't forget to like and subscribe so you never miss an episode! SPOTIFY: https://lnkd.in/gxWsXrxYOUTUBE: https://lnkd.in/eD-E5RH APPLE PODCASTS: https://lnkd.in/gHKrXu2z #TechTO #QuickTakes #TechNews #CanadianTech

Alex Norman and Alexandra Reilly of TechTO return to break down the latest news, trends, and analysis from the Canadian Tech Ecosystem.On today's episode, Alex and Alex chat through:- The next consolidators in Canadian Tech- A pandemic pivot gone wrong - More raises and acquisitions making news from the past couple of weeks- The glow-up of the travel industry (and why this is great news for you)- Plus: our projections for acquisitions this year 

On today's breaking news episode of Quick Takes - Jared Gordon of TechTO is joined by Andrew Hennigar of BLG, and William Lam of Jeeves to break down what the future looks like after this latest news rocked the tech world. Don't forget to like and subscribe wherever you are listening to your podcasts. We'll be back with a brand new episode of Quick Takes next week on March 23. #TechTO #BreakingNews #TechNews #SVB

Alex Norman and Alexandra Reilly are back with a brand new episode of Quick Takes, where they break down the latest tech news, trends, and analysis from the past few weeks. In this series, the team chats through all the happenings, chatter, and updates from across the Canadian Tech Ecosystem. Today's episode includes: - GaN Systems Inc. big purchase, and what we can learn from this - More raises and acquisitions we think are notable - 2 repeat Founders make more moves with their newest company Barley - We also chat through the main reasons companies actually get acquired Today's episode is brought to you by CPSA: You're passionate about your tech solution, we're passionate about helping you sell it. Learn proven techniques for prospecting, negotiating, pitching, and client-relationship to close more business and grow your market share with membership in the Canadian Professional Sales Association. Start your free trial today (no credit card required). Don't forget to check out their March 23 free webinar, Close More Business in a Down Economy. Struggling to find predictable sales revenue? Riding a rollercoaster of peaks and valleys? Learn how to create a sense of urgency and increase the size of your deals to generate more revenue with less effort. Sign-up here. Like and Subscribe wherever you are watching or listening and catch up on previous episodes wherever you listen to your podcasts or watch your content. SPOTIFY: https://lnkd.in/gxWsXrx YOUTUBE: https://lnkd.in/eD-E5RH APPLE PODCASTS: https://lnkd.in/gHKrXu2z#TechTO #QuickTakes #TechNews

Alex Norman and Alexandra Reilly breakdown the latest chatter and news from around the Canadian Tech Ecosystem, sharing their perspectives and featuring the shared stories of others from across the industry. You can share your takes with us for future episodes at: alex@techto.org. Subscribe to our 3x weekly newsletter to get these episodes, and more right to your inbox: www.techto.org/newsletter *DON'T FORGET TO LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE WHEREVER YOU ARE LISTENING* Today the team breaks down: FounderFuels return and what that means, the CIC launches in Canada, more raises from across the ecosystem and Alex Norman makes a prediction for 2023. **AS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: FounderFuel is currently accepting applications for their next cohort. Applications close on March 12, 2023 >> APPLY HERE: https://founderfuel.com/apply/

Quick Takes is back, with a brand new episode! Returning on a bi-weekly basis, we launch a new episode every other Thursday featuring the same analysis, news of the week, stories and perspectives you love. Alex Norman and Alexandra Reilly breakdown the latest chatter and news from around the Canadian Tech Ecosystem, sharing their perspectives and featuring the shared stories of others from across the industry. You can share your takes with us for future episodes at: alex@techto.org. Subscribe to our 3x weekly newsletter to get these episodes, and more right to your inbox: www.techto.org/newsletter *DON'T FORGET TO LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE WHEREVER YOU ARE LISTENING* Today the team breaks down: What is happening with D-Wave (and all the rumours), Shopify's latest investment in tech, the biggest raise of the year (so far), and more events and happenings for the ecosystem.

Quick Takes is back, kicking off 2023 with the same run downs, stories and analysis of the latest chatter and news in Canadian Tech. Returning on a bi-weekly basis, we launch a new episode every other Thursday featuring the same analysis, news of the week, stories and perspectives you love. Alex Norman and Alexandra Reilly breakdown the latest chatter and news from around the Canadian Tech Ecosystem, sharing their perspectives and featuring the shared stories of others from across the industry. You can share your takes with us for future episodes at: alex@techto.org. Subscribe to our 3x weekly newsletter to get these episodes, and more right to your inbox: www.techto.org/newsletter DON'T FORGET TO LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE WHEREVER YOU ARE LISTENING Today, the team breaks down: Atomicjar's raise and commitment to build teams in Canada (BIG THANKS to Eli Aleyner of Atomicjar for joining us LIVE) WeCommerce and Tiny join forces Magnet Forensics attracts Private Equity Accord raises $10m USD (they're also TechTO Insiders!) Today's Content: (0:00) A+A kick off the episode and introduce today's topics (1:17) Eli Aleyner of Atomicjar joins Alex for a Q&A and to share more news (15:23) WeCommerce and Tiny join forces. What is the news? (21:24) Why are the companies merging now? (26:22) Need a Co-Founder? Email alex@techto.org and tell us what you're looking for (26:33) Magnet Forensics attracts Private Equity (29:20) Our take on the transaction (33:03) Accord raises $10m USD (34:33) TechTO Events are fast approaching (www.techto.org to learn more and get your tickets) Learn more about Atomicjar here

Quick Takes is back, kicking off 2023 with the same run downs, stories and analysis of the latest chatter and news in Canadian Tech. Returning on a bi-weekly basis, we launch a new episode every other Thursday featuring the same analysis, news of the week, stories and perspectives you love. Alex Norman and Alexandra Reilly breakdown the latest chatter and news from around the Canadian Tech Ecosystem, sharing their perspectives and featuring the shared stories of others from across the industry. You can share your takes with us for future episodes at: alex@techto.org. Subscribe to our 3x weekly newsletter to get these episodes, and more right to your inbox: www.techto.org/newsletter DON'T FORGET TO LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE WHEREVER YOU ARE LISTENING Today, the team breaks down: Radical Ventures riding the AI wave Web3 news and acquisition struggles Nuvei's rapid growth TechTO/ Community Events news (0:00) A+A kick off the episode and introduce today's topics (1:16) Radical Ventures riding the AI wave (4:16) Why is radical unique for the ecosystem? (11:14) Coinsquare backs out of acquisition. What happened? (18:43) Nuvei growing rapidly. What's the secret? (26:52) Upcoming events for our community - check them out at www.techto.org

Welcome to TechTO Quick Takes. Alex Norman and Alexandra Reilly of TechTO meet to breakdown the latest new, trends and analysis from the past week in Canadian Tech. It's Thursday November 17th, 2022 and today we are talking about: The new reality for startups and what this normal means Some major raises were announced recently, and we breakdown why this is big for the Canadian Tech Ecosystem Catch up on past episodes wherever you listen to your podcasts. You can also check out our upcoming events at www.techto.org

It's Thursday September 29th, 2022 - and today we are talking about: Avidbots cleaning up with a $70m USD raise We discuss, is Real Ventures really refocusing on Montreal? And in very exciting news, BDC is putting $500m towards closing the gender gap To make sure you never miss an episode, like and subscribe on our Spotify and YouTube or wherever you listen to your podcasts. **Special thanks to the Smith School of Business for sponsoring today's episode. Visit their website at smithqueens.com/aidegree to learn more about their program

It's Thursday September 15, 2022 and for today's episode, we asked you to share your burning questions! Alex Norman took the time to give his perspective on everything from the current investment market, what VC's are seeing, and even shared what his favourite hot sauce was. To catch the full insights, listen here and don't forget to subscribe to us on Spotify and YouTube so you NEVER miss an episode. **Thanks as well to our friends at Voiceform who enabled to us to gather real time audio feedback that we shared LIVE on the show. Check them out at www.voiceform.com** Special thanks to Smith School of Business at Queen's University for sponsoring this episode. Learn more at smithqueens.com/aidegree to get involved in their program!

It's Thursday September 8, 2022 and here are today's headlines: COVID changes seem to stick enabling LumiQ to raise On the flip side, not all COVID changes stick as Roblox acquires TriplePlay Finally - are embedded tech and e-commerce the future? We discuss Want to make sure you never miss an episode? Give us a follow on Spotify and YouTube. You can also subscribe to the TechTO newsletter at techto.org/newsletter to get new episodes right to your inbox! Give us a shout on social or send us a message and let us know your takes on the week in Canadian Tech! **Special thanks to Smith School of Business at Queen's University for sponsoring this episode. Learn more at smithqueens.com/aidegree to get involved in their program!

It's Thursday July 28, 2022, and here are today's headlines: We chat through more layoff news as Shopify lays off 10% of staff We'll meet another Insider from the TechTO Community And finally, are professional service firms the new acquirers in tech?

It's Thursday July 21, 2022 and here are todays headlines: Planned pivots during COVID to emerge with an $18m round We're joined by a TechTO Insider to share more on their culture and hiring goals And lastly, are corporate VCs taking the lead? We also spoke to a TechTO Insider about his current hiring needs at KitchenHub. To learn more about the company and apply for opportunities, visit their careers page here Discount code mentioned: TechTO10 for 10$ off your first order at kitchenhub.com

It's Thursday July 14, 2022 and here are today's headlines: Knixwear defines a category PE's love PointClickCare We introduce a brand new segment on Quick Takes More ways to raise in the current market With Knixwear making news in this episode, we want to showcase more content from the Founder and CEO of the brand Joanna Griffiths. Check out some of her discussions at past TechTO events: How to leverage customer centric design to win faster 5-7 things I wish I knew before starting out We also discuss PointClickCare and Mike Wessinger's Founder journey. He was a guest on our recent Three Comma Club Podcast. You can catch his full episode here

It's Thursday July 7, 2022 and here are today's headlines: With the news of the recent TrackTik acquisition, does this signal the start of vertical SaaS consolidation? More layoff news as Clutch rightsizes for the current environment And finally with the news of Issac Soeweine joining Pender Ventures, does this signify a change in geographic power in Canada?

It's Thursday June 23, 2022 and today we are talking about: Collision week in Toronto Funding and Acquisition news Shopify adds news features How TechTO is supporting our ecosystem

It's Thursday June 16, 2022 and today we are talking about: The layoffs plaguing the tech ecosystem, so what does this mean for Canada? We'll discuss...

It's Thursday June 9, 2022 and today we are talking about Crypto companies continue to raise Penny modernizes direct selling Is no news bad news for Canadian Tech?

It's Thursday, June 2 and today we are talking about: Pine proves that VC's remain attracted to Canadian FinTech Opportunities Introducing our newest podcast series: Three Comma Club We look ahead at what's coming up in real life for our community

It's Thursday, May 26, and today we're talking about: The Federal Government makes a big investment in the local venture ecosystem. Humi proves regulations and taxes can be your friend, and Timing is everything for Toronto-based startup, Moves.

It's Thursday May 19 and here's what happening this week in Canadian Tech: Tasktop gets purchased to consolidate the digital transformation industry Accessibility pays off for Fable Forma AI proves that AI can help incentivize sales people Quicker takes: Round13 launches Digital Asset Market fund ChargeLab raised $15m USD due to a pivot they made a while ago.

It's Thursday May 12, 2022, welcome to Quick Takes. Today, we are talking about: Dapper Labs investing in growing an ecosystem and demand for its Flow blockchain Faire takes the money while the going is good by raising an additional $416m USD Certn's focus on non-technology companies continues to pay off Lightning round: Allen Lau steps down as CEO of Wattpad Zero trust results in $100m for Tailscale

It's Friday, May 6 and today we are talking about: Neo making waves in Canada Shopify officially takes on Amazon Bonsai makes difficult lay-offs, looks ahead to the future

It's Thursday April 21, 2022, and today we're talking about: Breaking the mold when scaling: Sheertex rips a $101m raise Who benefits most?: The Ontario Teachers Pension Plan is tripling down on tech How to out-execute your competition: Vetster Inc. closes a partnership and a B round Quicker take: WonderFi acquires Coinberry for $38.5m

It's Thursday, April 14, 2022, and today we're talking about: Tech enabled is just as good as technology start-ups: Maverix is making its first deal by investing in Viral Nation. Reach for the stars, Canadian start-ups: A16Z's 2022 Marketplace 100 List includes few Canadian start-ups Empowerment & investment: A raise from Uplinq New class of shares: A new cap structure at Shopify, International Growth: Virtual healthcare company, Dialogue's acquisition. Insider company of the week: https://www.ninjadelivery.ca/

It's Thursday March 31, 2022, and today we're talking about: Markets turn and growth at all costs stop: Thinkific and Farmers Edge make layoffs and executive changes Pivot to monetizing other people's content leads to a $14.5m round for Bonsai Canadian Web3 Council is formed to help shape Canada's approach to Web3 and Quicker take: Athennian raises $27m Insider company of the week: http://www.decklinks.com/