why we need bootstrappers at tech conferences as bootstrappers are not at the table. Bootstrapping is becoming main stream and it is the future of entrepreneurship. We're grateful for initiatives like Techskis bringing something fresh to Canada's tech community. I will be moderating a stellar panel on community discussing with: Megan Rafuse (Shift Collab) Hana…
read moreStartup Documentary film. This is the first-ever Canadian startup documentary focused on founders who are building, growing, and scaling ventures in Canada. At a time when we need more full-time entrepreneurs in this country, this project feels more important than ever. The short film features Mark Bania, Patrick W. Belliveau, Ryan Burgio, Khalil Khamis, Jared…
read moremassive tech meetups do not work. We have to rethink the startup ecosystem in Canada. We took the plunge with our first event and it was an absolute blast. We had three speakers lined up, and here are some crash notes from the event. First Customer Sucks! Mark Bania, who previously exited Contractor Compliance, emphasized…
read morefirst startup documentary film focused on founders in Canada. This was arguably one of the most challenging projects I’ve undertaken with our small but mighty team. The details. The coordination. The scale. This was literally countless hours to put this film together. Going from pre production to production to post production was just insane. Each…
read moreStartup Deals page are designed to drive visibility and interest. Members can list their products or services, offer exclusive discounts, and instantly get in front of a targeted audience that actually cares about startups. This includes other founders, early adopters, and potential partners browsing the page are often in the mindset to try something new…
read moreTop 100 Companies to Watch. This year we partnered up with monday dev to bring you this epic list. This year's batch highlights several incredible startups. The cover this year was dedicated to Friendlier, a startup in the sustainability sector, recognized in the main post for its outstanding growth. Here's the complete break down by…
read more6. Community Gives You Superpower Whatever you’re tackling as a founder, being part of a community gives you superpower because you just can’t build startups in isolation. Community is the place where you can find peace, direction, and clarity in your mission. As you go about navigating your whole journey as a founder, take time…
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