Hanna Zaidi Wealthsimple The BetaKit Podcast
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Wealthsimple’s Hanna Zaidi on the “lack of political will” harming FinTech innovation

Wealthsimple CCO says FinTech startups are a “second-class citizen” when it comes to accessing key infrastructure. Why are things the way they are in…

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Justin Trudea and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland
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CCI laments lack of detail on SR&ED, innovation agency as feds share economic update

Fall Economic Statement indicates projects are underway, but not at a pace the innovation community likes. The new innovation agency? That review of research…

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Bobbie Racette, CEO, Virtual Gurus, 2022
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Solving the lack of access to capital for Indigenous entrepreneurs

Along with my co-host Rob Kenedi, I’m in Montréal for Startupfest. As such, we’re re-airing one our past episodes while Rob and I… network….

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