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massive 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…

The Founders Press. Betting on yourself is the starting point. But what happens after you put your product out there? That’s where the real test begins listening to paying customers. Prioritize Feedback from Paying Customers In Dumpling Queen, we see this when she sells dumplings and one customer gives feedback. That feedback matters because it…

Startup 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…

The FoundersPress: to tell the stories that the mainstream overlooks. Here’s how we’re doing things differently: Editorial focus on bootstrapping founders: We highlight growing companies that are building without outside funding. Female founder spotlight: We actively feature women founders and leaders who deserve more recognition. Wide range of founder stories: From bootstrapped startups to growing…

bootstrapping a startup in Canada went viral and for good reason. Because here’s the truth: bootstrapping and scaling a startup in Canada is absolute hell. Here’s what most founders deal with: Zero Press Coverage No one’s telling the stories of early-stage builders. That’s exactly what we’re changing with

Startup Competitions List and

Top 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…

write a response here, which went viral on number of startup accelerators, but we lack the funding to back it up. These two tweets by Canadian tech founders sum it up well. 2. Better Press This is exactly why we launched