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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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    • 4.6 • 108 Ratings

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

    Alexis Gay is (still) the funniest person in tech

    Alexis Gay is (still) the funniest person in tech

    "One of the things that's funniest in tech is the complete and utter lack of self-awareness."
    The BetaKit Podcast is off for March Break. If you're anything like us, right now you might need a welcome distraction from the joys of family. Enter comedian and podcaster Alexis Gay, who joins to share her transition from working in tech to creating content that perfectly articulates the absurdities of working in tech.
    Sponsored by DiscoveryX Conference—Ontario’s premier innovation event, April 17 & 18. Also sponsored by the Master of Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MEIE) Program at Toronto Metropolitan University—learn how MEIE can help accelerate your career or bring your startup idea to life.
    Original air date: October 21, 2022.

    • 47 min
    Float’s CEO on bridging the spending and software divide

    Float’s CEO on bridging the spending and software divide

    “The truth is we have a tremendous amount of comfort in the ambiguity of our vision.”
    Float CEO and co-founder Rob Khazzam discusses the frustrations Canadian businesses face in managing and executing their finances, the harmful effects of stalled financial innovation, and his company’s atypical approach to product roadmapping.

    • 47 min
    How to fix SR&ED

    How to fix SR&ED

    "SR&ED's big. SR&ED matters. But it's also a value statement of where we as a country want to go."
    CCI president Ben Bergen walks through the #CDNtech lobbyist group's proposed policy changes for the $4 billion Scientific Research and Experimental Development tax credit following Finance's recent consultation kick-off (two years after it was promised).

    • 47 min
    After Ecobee, Stuart Lombard has no regrets

    After Ecobee, Stuart Lombard has no regrets

    “There’s a big difference between wanting to be great and being great.”
    After a 16-year run leading Ecobee, Stuart Lombard has stepped down as CEO and president of the smart thermostat maker. He joins the BetaKit Podcast to discuss lessons learned, building hardware in Canada, and "becoming the smart home company Nest should have been."
    Sponsored by the Master of Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MEIE) Program at Toronto Metropolitan University—learn how MEIE can help accelerate your career or bring your startup idea to life.

    • 54 min
    Koho's CEO on going from challenger bank to actual bank

    Koho's CEO on going from challenger bank to actual bank

    "If we had a bank licence today, I'm confident in saying we'd have the highest savings rate in the country."
    Koho CEO Daniel Eberhard joins to explain why the FinTech startup decided to pursue a banking licence, why it necessitates splitting the company in two, and the potential benefits for Canadians living in a culturally reinforced oligopoly.

    • 43 min
    Taylor Swift and the Apple Vision Pro are the biggest tech stories of the year (so far)

    Taylor Swift and the Apple Vision Pro are the biggest tech stories of the year (so far)

    “I’m just holding out hope for Nightshade (Taylor’s Version). Arm the Swifties, they’re our only hope.”
    Rob and Douglas play an escalating game of identifying and arguing for the biggest tech news stories: new kit like the Apple Vision Pro, Arc browser, and Nightshade, new (potential) banks like Koho, and yes, Taylor Swift. By the end of this episode, you'll either be fearless or seeing red.
    Sponsored by DiscoveryX Conference—Ontario’s premier innovation event, April 17 & 18. Also sponsored by the Master of Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MEIE) Program at Toronto Metropolitan University—learn how MEIE can help accelerate your career or bring your startup idea to life.

    • 55 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
108 Ratings

108 Ratings

GabrielaGS_ ,

Highly recommend!

If you are interested in Canada’s tech sector, you better listen to this podcast. Love the interesting perspectives from leading players in Canada’s tech ecosystem from across the country.

Alivey1 ,

A “must listen” for startups & tech companies

Fantastic content - info that keeps me up-to-date on tech in Canada and worldwide. A fun cast of characters - keeps it fun every week!

Candidor15 ,

Great CANADIAN Content

I am so happy that I (finally)have found a tech podcast from a Canadian perspective. I was getting tired of all the US bull****. CanCon has great guest speakers who know what they are talking about and really help explain the different schools of thought regarding forms of technology. Love it!

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