I recently had the great opportunity to attend this year's Elevate Conference. There were plenty of talks, workshops, and programs for both startups and corporates. One story that gained significant media attention was the notion of a 'lack of ambition in Canadian tech and startups.' While mainstream channels fueled this narrative by focusing on the perceived shortcomings rather than encouraging...

If you're thinking about building a product, consider building an audience first. Previously, I wrote about how, whenever we have an idea, we tend to dive in and start coding immediately. I vividly remember this from our first startup, where we focused on building "yet another killer feature," which led us nowhere. We had to shift our mentality. The best...

Times on the internet have changed. Getting a website up and running in the 1990s used to cost thousands of dollars, and you needed a large team to make anything functional. Fast forward to today—with the advancement of CMS and popular platforms like WordPress—getting a website up has become incredibly cheap. There are also no-code platforms that are extremely useful...

Getting press for an early-stage startup is an absolute must, but as many founders will tell you, the chances of getting covered are slim unless you’ve raised a big round. Press plays a key role in the growth of a startup, whether it's for gaining more exposure, helping with recruitment, or providing a boost to SEO. Unfortunately, the current press...

With so much potential in Canada to build the next big thing, the country is falling short as talent and founders are leaving. Innovation is declining, and the economy is in free fall. Over the past decade, public sector jobs have skyrocketed, while private sector jobs have decreased. We need an ecosystem that fosters early-stage startups into scale-ups and global...

I always find that startup memes are a good reminder to discover the lighter side of entrepreneurship. These memes are the best way to help you get through your week. As a founder, whether you're putting out fires, onboarding a new client, or tackling unexpected challenges, a little humor can go a long way. The startup journey is often filled...