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Douglas Tr0n Soltys

@tron

1 year

We had a good run, didn’t we?

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Douglas Tr0n Soltys

@tron

2 years

@Jason @aoscott so you're arguing with a critic about his ranking of 10 different films you haven't seen?

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3 years

Some tech leakers merely adopted the dark. Jon Prosser was born in it, moulded by it.

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8 years

This is a Canadian Heritage Moment. #CBCTheHip #TheHip #HipInKingston

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2 years

@Jason @aoscott but you haven't seen any of the films he thought were better!

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4 years

Hey, look what I got in the mail today. More to come.

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2 years

@lowkeydbjosh No character abilities. Next season: Revenant takeover mode where character abilities are silenced as the ring closes. "What's the matter? You scared?"

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Douglas Tr0n Soltys

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3 years

5 years ago, I jumped off a cliff and founded my own company. With no revenue or guarantees, that first year was fueled by a personal @Borrowell loan as I worked to turn a publication into a business. This week, that loan was repaid in full. Never forget what got you here.

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1 year

Seven years as a founder today. Happy Birthday, @BetaKit Incorporated. Part of my job is to hold tech founders accountable. But I will never underestimate how hard the good ones work, or the burden of their responsibilities (often faced alone). OK, back to work.

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Douglas Tr0n Soltys

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5 years

For the third year, @BetaKit is looking to amplify the voices of Canadian women in tech worth following. We're making additions/updated to this list () but suggestions are very much welcome. Getting out of the TO bubble is a high priority. Tweet us!

80 women and non-binary people in Canadian tech worth following | BetaKit

For International Women’s Day, BetaKit has highlighted some of the many women and non-binary people in Canada’s tech community building strong companies.

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Douglas Tr0n Soltys

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9 months

Breaking #CDNtech news from @BetaKit about @BetaKit . There's so much I want to say about this announcement, but I need you to focus on three things: First, we're hiring. Job posts are live. Come build with us. ⤵️

BetaKit

@BetaKit

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Today marks a new chapter for @BetaKit as we announce our strategic partnership with Good Future to fuel our growth as Canada’s leading startup and technology publication. #CDNtech

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Douglas Tr0n Soltys

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1 year

This week we released our first-ever @BetaKit Podcast video episode. I was very happy to speak with Alberta's own @FoldableHuman about his YouTube career, internet grifts, and why he spends so much time thinking about them. Feedback very much welcome.

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Douglas Tr0n Soltys

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3 years

Last month was the 5th birthday of the company I founded. Today, we launched a foundational step for the next five years of @BetaKit . Let's talk about why.

Support BetaKit and independent Canadian tech journalism | BetaKit

BetaKit wants to elevate the state of Canadian tech journalism. To do that, we need your support. Help keep BetaKit fiercely independent & freely accessible.

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2 months

Holy shit we won.

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4 years

Moving back to Canada from the United States was probably the best single decision I ever made in my life.

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Douglas Tr0n Soltys

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4 years

If you're a 'Canadian' company incorporated in the US for tax purposes, and you're upset that the wage subsidy won't apply to you, consider the path that got you to this point.

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Douglas Tr0n Soltys

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2 months

1yr ago, @skanwar & I met up to catch up on life & @BetaKit . I had no idea why he wanted to meet I was just happy to do so. 1yr later, my life and the business have changed. I love working with this guy so much I’m even willing to post this horrible picture of me. Seriously WTF?

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4 years

OG x Father Stretch My Hands #WeTheNorth

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5 months

After the Good Future news, people kept asking me about my "next thing." As if BetaKit wasn't *the thing*. I'm not going anywhere; we're assembling the squad. Siri is an experienced, mission-aligned leader who will help build BetaKit into the best #CDNtech publication, period.

BetaKit

@BetaKit

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Scoop: Siri Agrell joins BetaKit as its new CEO. Read Satish Kanwar’s ( @skanwar ) official welcome on @BetaKit . #CDNtech

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Douglas Tr0n Soltys

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3 years

I don't tweet much anymore, because life, but I'm just incredibly proud of my team and what we're building at @BetaKit . More to come.

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Douglas Tr0n Soltys

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4 years

Today is a pretty amazing day at @BetaKit : in just 15 days, we have surpassed all of March's monthly traffic. (To any sponsors looking to reach #CDNtech , now is a *great* time to run a campaign)

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Douglas Tr0n Soltys

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2 years

@Jason @aoscott BTW you should definitely see Nope.

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Douglas Tr0n Soltys

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4 years

Recorded in quarantine, @BetaKit has a new podcast to help #CDNtech make it through #COVID19 . Article and some links below. Spotify: iTunes: SoundCloud: RSS:

Introducing the Black Swan podcast by BetaKit | BetaKit

Matt Roberts, ScaleUP Ventures partner, discusses the government's response to COVID-19, and what entrepreneurs can do to ensure their companies survive.

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Douglas Tr0n Soltys

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5 years

It's been 1 day since @BetaKit broke news that Shopify had canned its CMO & merged its marketing into product. You can't find this story in any national pub. Why? Likely because they can't match our reporting but are unwilling to link to us. The state of Canadian media in 2020.

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3 months

Man, BetaKit does dope shit

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1 year

After 3 weeks of silence on the matter, yesterday (!?) I got a phone call from @CollisionHQ & it looks like they now want me speaking on centre stage tomorrow. It won’t be with the panelists I expected, but I am always ready to talk #cdntech & tech from a Canadian perspective.

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4 years

A reminder: (mostly) everyone is trying their best right now.

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3 months

We have people taking redeyes to make it in time for the @BetaKit Town Hall. This little event has some legs. Team is working hard to make it worth it.

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5 years

Some important @BetaKit news: February was our biggest month ever.

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5 years

This is the greatest story @BetaKit has ever published. #TechBet #WeTheNorth

Canada Learning Code receives $117,000 because the Raptors stomped the Warriors | BetaKit

After bringing the trophy to Canada for the first time in NBA history, TechToronto and sf.citi have raised $117,000 for Canada Learning Code through #TechBet.

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Douglas Tr0n Soltys

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5 years

Cool thing at #collisionconf : seeing people you know in hologram form. CC @jodilynnkovitz

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Douglas Tr0n Soltys

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5 years

Yes, I did wear a @FredVanVleet tee shirt today on stage at #ElevateTechFest . Real ones know. #betonyourself

Cassie Ruggiero

@cassruggiero

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Starting my day off at #elevatemoney @ElevateTechFest with two of the first people I interacted with when I started my journey into the #CDNtech ecosystem just over 4 years ago and their two organizations that I interact with on a daily basis.

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Douglas Tr0n Soltys

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5 years

Apparently, yesterday was my five-year @BetaKit anniversary. My, how things have changed.

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Douglas Tr0n Soltys

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9 months

The outpouring of enthusiasm and support BetaKit has received this week has been incredible. For those I have yet to respond to and thank, I hope you now understand the reason why. I am truly excited about the future of BetaKit. Right now, I just miss my friend.

BetaKit

@BetaKit

9 months

The BetaKit team is deeply saddened to share news of the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Charles Mandel. We will have more to share about his legacy soon. For now, memorial donations can be made in his name to Food Banks Canada.

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Douglas Tr0n Soltys

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3 years

Happy to say that November was @BetaKit 's 2nd biggest month of the year (bested only by the truly bizarre STONKS/reddit month). After all the changes we've undergone as a company/publication this year, feels great to close it out on a high note.

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Douglas Tr0n Soltys

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5 years

One of the coolest things about the last 24 hours has been learning about so many baller Canadian women in tech.

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Douglas Tr0n Soltys

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3 years

With the explosion of #CDNtech news right now, it seems like a good time to note that @BETAKIT IS HIRING a full-time reporter! Here's some links to the role: @Jobbio : @gaulinmedia :

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Douglas Tr0n Soltys

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6 years

Always fly direct. Always always always fly direct.

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Douglas Tr0n Soltys

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3 years

The company I founded turns 5 tomorrow. It’ll also be @BetaKit ’s 9th birthday. Tomorrow at 9:00 AM EST @erinbury and I will do an AMA on @joinclubhouse to celebrate. Join us!

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4 years

KYLE FUCKING LOWRY OVER EVERYTHING. PUT RESPECT ON HIS NAME. #WeTheNorth

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6 years

I am so excited for @BetaKit in 2019... 🤯🤖😻

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7 years

It's raining out. Come spend the day inside with us. #betakit150

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3 years

@KCJHoop

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5 years

It’s clear that the elephant in the room of #CollisionConf is Premier Ford. Many of the initiatives/investments celebrated onstage last night and today have been cut by his government. A thread on what I’ve seen/heard so far.

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3 months

It’s crazy that one 500 person event restarted #CDNtech Twitter

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4 years

As of today, @BetaKit 's April traffic has surpassed February and March COMBINED. One of the newsiest news months I've seen in my life.

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7 years

@allinwithchris @chrislhayes @chrislhayes how you got that man on the show is beyond belief. Asking if he had legal counsel was an act of kindness.

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4 years

There is not enough coffee in all the world for 2020.

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Douglas Tr0n Soltys

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2 years

Slowly coming to grips with the idea that *Microsoft-owned LinkedIn* might be the only Web 2.0 social network to make it to the end of this decade. Imagine placing this bet in 2012.

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Douglas Tr0n Soltys

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2 years

It has been a long, hard road the last two years for @BetaKit . But we've come through it stronger and ready to grow. #CDNtech #hiring #journalismjobs

BetaKit is hiring across Canada | BetaKit

The publication of record for Canadian startups is looking for editors and writers in BC, Alberta, and Québec. Apply by January 13th, 2023.

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Douglas Tr0n Soltys

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4 years

This story underscores one of the main components of @whoisjaren ’s original reporting. Namely, the confusion inherent to all the different, often overlapping, branches of WE.

CANADALAND

@CANADALAND

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WE Charity told the CBC they "never paid an honorarium to these individuals for their involvement." Turns out that WE entities actually paid over $350k for speeches by Margaret and Sasha Trudeau.

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3 years

Hey look @shopify is investing in #cdntech companies now.

BetaKit

@BetaKit

3 years

The $22 million CAD round was co-led by Inovia and US-based Forerunner Ventures, with participation from Shopify and existing investors.

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Douglas Tr0n Soltys

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4 years

I don't know who needs to hear it but I'm sure someone reading this does: you can take a night off. It's okay. Shit is really hard right now and you can punt to a new day if you need to.

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Douglas Tr0n Soltys

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7 years

@KennyNorton @Klow7 one of your best ever tweets. #WeTheNorth

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Douglas Tr0n Soltys

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6 years

BREAKING: sources have confirmed to BetaKit that @mattroberts is now engaged. He probably doesn't want me doing this, but he should have expected as much after all the grief he's given me this year. =D

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4 years

BetaKit Bedquarters is packed today.

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7 years

Happy day for @BetaKit as team now has health insurance. Nothing taken for granted amongst startups, especially media startups.

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5 years

BREAKING: @mattroberts has closed another smart long-term investment, marrying @amishahdotca . Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but sources indicated to me it’s of the “till death do you part” variety.

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2 years

This guy gets it. #startupfest

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2 years

It's @BetaKit 's job to connect, inform, and interrogate #CDNtech . Sometimes that can be an absolute bummer. Sometimes it's an opportunity to provide Canadian talent a resource to get re-hired, and work on something other than a layoff story. Check it out.

Canadian tech companies continue to hire despite downturn

BetaKit has compiled a list of companies hiring Canadian tech talent despite the economic downturn.

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4 years

Truly sad news. Thoughts with John and his family right now.

OMERS Ventures founder John Ruffolo paralyzed following biking accident | BetaKit

OMERS Ventures founder John Ruffolo has been paralyzed from the waist down following a cycling accident that took place in Markham, Ontario last week.

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Douglas Tr0n Soltys

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2 years

I am physically averse to self-promotion, but this is pretty cool. We've worked hard to turn the BetaKit Podcast into the best #CDNtech podcast this year, and next year we want to go bigger. Come join us.

BetaKit

@BetaKit

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This year, the @BetaKit Podcast was all about gains. Give it a listen and help us keep our numbers up for next year's #SpotifyWrapped .

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4 years

The number of comments we have to keep deleting from this post due to blatant racism should tell you everything you need to know about the value of its content.

The horrifying truth about being a Black woman founder in Canada | BetaKit

Amoye Henry, co-founder of Pitch Better, shares the reality of being a Black women founder in Canada.

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11 months

@FoldableHuman I just assumed it was part of the bit

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4 years

Some new Monday swag. Coming to @BetaKit readers soon.

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9 months

BetaKit is growing our amazing team. If you're amazing, come work with us.

BetaKit

@BetaKit

9 months

Job alert: BetaKit is now hiring a new CEO/general manager and new senior editor on @Jobbio . #CDNtech deserves quality journalism. If you believe this the way we do, come join us.

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5 years

BREAKING: @BetaKit team is looking for a local office dog today for snugs and to give treats to. Any takers? WE WILL WALK THIS DOG.

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3 months

It begins.

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3 years

We thought it was a fun story when local pizza joint of note @ga_pizza_ had raised $13M to scale its new 'pizza subscription' service. The company has now filed preliminary docs to go public on the @tsx_tsxv . @megesimpson has the scoop (slice?).

General Assembly Pizza files preliminary prospectus to go public via the TSXV | BetaKit

Toronto-based restaurant turned pizza subscription service General Assembly Pizza has filed to become a publicly listed company on the TSX Venture Exchange.

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7 years

@MikeIsaac @pkafka @puiwingtam @nytimes @DStanGreenberg @tomstonemayer if your author bio on the jacket has your real face and not the bear, I'm not buying.

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2 months

Canadian tech journalists: the classy choice.

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3 years

BetaKit has effectively cornered the 'founder baby swag' market.

Erin Bury

@erinbury

3 years

Thanks @BetaKit team for the adorable onesies - @tron @lauraemokes I hope you’ll cover her lemonade stand in a few years 👌🏻

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4 years

Smiling Kyle is my heart.

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4 years

The next time someone tells a journalist to “learn to code,” I’m going to kidnap them and explain what it takes to report a story involving five companies, multiple asset sales, and sexual harassment. Reporting is harder than coding because you can’t google the answer.

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Douglas Tr0n Soltys

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4 years

My love is not feeling well (nothing significant, but the mild symptoms fit the profile), so we made the call to quarantine for the next 14 days. Sharing in case anyone else was considering and on the fence. We have three cats, Zelda, & other necessary supplies, so don't worry.

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1 year

Screw it, I'm in.

Paddy Cosgrave

@paddycosgrave

1 year

We cordially invite Canadian conference & event organisers & journalists @dskok of @the_logic , @tron of @BetaKit & @ptelio of @startupfest to speak on Centre Stage at @CollisionHQ about their conferences, events, media & Canadian tech.

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5 years

Uh oh. @JustinTrudeau talking about the need for trains between KW and Toronto. Fireside chat already going off the rails. #CollisionConf #notsorry

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6 years

Oh god, I'm going to get so many tweets about this.

Untitled Kingdom

@untitledkingd

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#Cryptocurrency startup @TRON has acquired #BitTorrent for $140M

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3 years

Journalists know the best burger spots. #saasnorth

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3 years

CHALLENGE ACCEPTED

Sam G

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Apparently if every adult in Ontario has 119 drinks on a patio this summer, restaurants can make up for their lost revenue Team work makes the dream work, so giddy the fuck up, folks

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3 years

Half a bottle of champagne in and about to enter a (virtual) escape room. @BetaKit 5th birthday party going pretty well so far.

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4 years

NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE HEART OF A CHAMPION

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4 years

I love my job. I love the people that I get to work with.

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6 years

Anyone who tells you on boarding isn’t a full time job has never done onboarding before. But the @BetaKit team grows ever stronger!

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1 year

Learning a lot about which disturbed individuals are willing to ride this hellsite into the ground with me until its last dank meme breath is finally expelled. I love you all.

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3 years

Free* startup** idea: an app that lets you know if anyone else on the call has their video turned on BEFORE you join.

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2 years

@yayalexisgay The Pokemon Go reference at the end was like coming out for a second encore.

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4 years

Well this fucking sucks. @oneeleven_111 announces it is ceasing operations. #cdntech #covid19

OneEleven announces it is permanently ceasing operations | BetaKit

Toronto-based incubator OneEleven announced it has permanently ceased operations due to economic impacts caused by the current COVID-19 pandemic.

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2 years

Canada’s telecom oligopoly directly contributing to Canada’s payments oligopoly also being unusable across the country is perhaps worthy of a think-piece.

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10 months

So many people I know in #cdntech are suffering from personal loss right now and I have no idea how to help them.

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2 years

Never take calls from @SeanSilcoff before 9am. Because one day he'll call on April 1 and you'll be forced to give him the slow golf clap for a job well done.

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3 years

Guess who's back, back again? Raising stacks, tell a friend. @ruffoloj wants to help build another 10 @Shopify . @megesimpson has the deets.

Nearing the first close of his $500 million private equity fund, Maverix’s John Ruffolo wants to...

Notable Canadian investor John Ruffolo has pulled the curtain off his new venture, Maverix Private Equity, a fund with a target size of $500 million USD.

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1 year

#cdntech is at summer camp this week. @startupfest

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5 years

If I ever do get around to writing a book on entrepreneurship, I think I would call it "how to eat shit with a smile on your face." Applies to founders of companies at all sizes.

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2 years

Shopify CEO: stock price is irrelevant to players on the field and should not influence decision-making. Also Shopify: we must preserve our CEO's voting control, here's a 10 for 1 stock split to boost liquidity and drive price.

Shopify proposes governance changes to protect CEO Tobi Lütke’s voting power | BetaKit

Shopify made moves to protect its founder and CEO Tobi Lütke’s position in the e-commerce company with a proposed change to its share structure.

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6 years

When it’s your last day at @BetaKit , you record a mixtape. Thank you Megan Shay for two amazing years! #BetaKittens

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3 years

Your must-read piece for today is @kelseyarolfe 's deep dive into the glacial pace of Canada's open banking consultations. #FinTech community response ranges from 'less optimistic' to "insecure and terrifying," so you know Kelsey spoke to the right people.

FinTech startups frustrated with glacial pace of Canada’s open banking consultations | BetaKit

Canada’s FinTech startups are still waiting for a framework from the federal government that would lay out the rules of the road for consumer-directed finance.

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3 years

So ends @isabelle_kirk 's last day as a @BetaKit staff writer. While we will miss her dearly, we are super happy she'll be working with us regularly as a freelancer. Better still is the dogged replacement we found at her recommendation. Looking forward to their shared bylines.

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4 years

Attention to #CDNtech : very open to writing some re-hiring stories on @BetaKit right now.

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5 years

I really fucking love my job.

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6 years

New year, new faces at @BetaKit . A lot of new accounts being created today (secured by 2FA and @1Password !). Expect a few more new faces later this month.

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