Tag: opinion
New research surveys competitive intensity in Canada’s banking and payments sector
The task of Canada’s financial regulators is not enviable – but not impossible. As Canada finds itself in hard economic times, it’s easy to…
It’s never been more important to address diversity in AI
Artificial Intelligence continues to be one of the most exciting technological developments of our times. With a significant talent base in Canada, AI’s market…
Why founders need to rethink how to scale alongside how to give back
Canadians are more likely to support businesses that are mission-driven. Being a founder in 2022 means that you have an obligation to both scale…
Willful’s Erin Bury shares how to prepare for parental leave as a founder
The key is to provide confidence that the company will thrive while you’re away. During my four-month maternity leave, my company, online will platform…
Three trends defining the future of cybersecurity
Lack of cyber readiness is a constant threat. As Covid-19 enveloped the world in early 2020, Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), one of the…
With Canadian tech IPOs on pause, private markets face a higher bar
The pendulum swings back to the private market. It wasn’t that long ago that the “pandemic effect” helped drive a record-breaking IPO boom among…
Siri Agrell explains why she’s embracing tech (but not Twitter) in her run for public office
Some politicians avoid social media because they don’t know how to use it. Agrell doesn’t think they should use it. I remember writing a…
Cybersecurity certifications are the prenups of the business world
Before saying ‘I do,’ orgs need the right certification to guarantee a match made in heaven. In a recent webinar I hosted, André Boucher,…
What businesses are getting wrong about SR&ED tax credit claims
Mistakes and lack of planning cost businesses hundreds of millions of dollars a year. The Canadian Government Scientific Research and Experimental Design (SR&ED) program…