What The Tech?

Welcome to a very special bonus episode of What The Tech from Boast AI!Today, Boast AI’s own Dana Lee and Asad Ali take the mic for an enlightening #InnovatorsLive session on streamlining your R&D strategy and effortlessly maximizing tax credit claims. 🚀The big takeaway? If you measure and track your R&D it will unlock a bunch of downstream benefits—and tax credits is just one of them. You will have a better handle on tying R&D to business outcomes, and your board conversations around R&D spend will be a lot calmer.Needless to say, this is a can’t miss episode for founders and entrepreneurs of all stripes. This conversation was originally featured as part of Boast AI’s weekly InnovatorsLive series on LinkedIn.I hope you enjoy the show and stay tuned for next week’s regularly scheduled episode of What The Tech featuring innovators from across North America’s tech ecosystem!Boast accelerates the success of innovative businesses globally with software that integrates financial, payroll, and engineering data into a single platform of R&D intelligence. Visit Boast.ai, sign up for our Blog newsletter and follow us on LinkedIn for weekly #InnovatorsLive sessions and the latest news to fuel your growth. Intro and Outro music provided by Dennis Ma whose mixes you can find on Soundcloud at DJ DennyDex.

Today, I’m thrilled to speak with another Boast partner and an exciting innovator in Atlantic Canada, Matt Cooper of Volta, a Halifax, Nova Scotia-based startup community.At Volta, Matt leads an amazing team of professionals dedicated to helping founders and their teams drastically improve the odds of building a high growth startup in Atlantic Canada. One important thing to note about Volta is that they describe themselves as a place of mentorship and community; but not an accelerator. That’s because their focus is on quality and quantity, and not necessarily speed. I’ll leave it to Matt to get into the nitty gritty, and go deeper into what separates Volta from accelerators in this space, and the great work his team is doing today to boost Atlantic Canada’s tech ecosystem. Boast accelerates the success of innovative businesses globally with software that integrates financial, payroll, and engineering data into a single platform of R&D intelligence. Visit Boast.ai, sign up for our Blog newsletter and follow us on LinkedIn for weekly #InnovatorsLive sessions and the latest news to fuel your growth. Intro and Outro music provided by Dennis Ma whose mixes you can find on Soundcloud at DJ DennyDex.

Welcome to a very special bonus episode of What The Tech from Boast AI!Today, Boast AI’s own Curtis Griffith and Joshua Martin address the most commonly asked questions about R&D tax credits. From determining eligibility to mastering documentation techniques, they'll guide you through all the crucial aspects that matter to your business. This conversation was originally featured as part of Boast AI’s weekly InnovatorsLive series on LinkedIn.I hope you enjoy the show and stay tuned for next week’s regularly scheduled episode of What The Tech featuring innovators from across North America’s tech ecosystem!Boast accelerates the success of innovative businesses globally with software that integrates financial, payroll, and engineering data into a single platform of R&D intelligence. Visit Boast.ai, sign up for our Blog newsletter and follow us on LinkedIn for weekly #InnovatorsLive sessions and the latest news to fuel your growth. Intro and Outro music provided by Dennis Ma whose mixes you can find on Soundcloud at DJ DennyDex.

Today we have Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Jane Software Trevor Johnston on the show to discuss his role in creating the Jane App, an incredibly easy-to-use and secure online clinic management software that lets users book, chart, schedule, and invoice from anywhere, anytime. On top of all that, it requires no training, and works in all clinics.I’ll leave it to Trevor to get into the technical nitty gritty and discuss what went into developing this game-changing software. But first, let’s get introductions in order!Boast accelerates the success of innovative businesses globally with software that integrates financial, payroll, and engineering data into a single platform of R&D intelligence. Visit Boast.ai, sign up for our Blog newsletter and follow us on LinkedIn for weekly #InnovatorsLive sessions and the latest news to fuel your growth. Intro and Outro music provided by Dennis Ma whose mixes you can find on Soundcloud at DJ DennyDex.

Welcome to a very special bonus episode of What The Tech from Boast AI!Today, Boast Ai’s own VP of Product John Can Karayel and VP of Engineering Suresh Joshi discuss How AI will Transform R&D, exploring how AI transcends the boundaries of solving individual business problems and will become a catalyst for making ROI-driven R&D decisions.This conversation features our Senior Product Marketing Manager Asad Ali, and was originally featured as part of Boast AI’s weekly InnovatorsLive series on LinkedIn.Throughout, John and Suresh discuss how through AI-driven analytics, organizations will be able to gain the ability to unlock the vast potential hidden within high-quality and extensive data sets. This invaluable resource will equip businesses with the foresight and precision necessary to navigate the intricate landscape of R&D.The conversation also aligns closely with our recently-published eBook, How to Use AI for R&D. You can find the link to download on the podcast website, Boast.ai and pinned on our LinkedIn page. I hope you enjoy the show and stay tuned for next week’s regularly scheduled episode of What The Tech featuring innovators from across North America’s tech ecosystem!eBook: How to Use AI for R&D: https://boast.ai/guides/ebook-how-to-use-ai-for-rd/ Boast accelerates the success of innovative businesses globally with software that integrates financial, payroll, and engineering data into a single platform of R&D intelligence. Visit Boast.ai, sign up for our Blog newsletter and follow us on LinkedIn for weekly #InnovatorsLive sessions and the latest news to fuel your growth. Intro and Outro music provided by Dennis Ma whose mixes you can find on Soundcloud at DJ DennyDex.

Today, we’ve got a full house on the show, as I’m joined by Boast AI’s own Technical Solutions Manager, Aliya Amershi, who is going to co-host for an interview with one of Boast’s most exciting clients, Natureblocks!Founder and CEO James Davidson as well as CFO Harrison White join us to talk about developing the first blockchain-based carbon offset development platform, and how they’re helping everyone from farmers to auditors understand their carbon footprint.Boast accelerates the success of innovative businesses globally with software that integrates financial, payroll, and engineering data into a single platform of R&D intelligence. Visit Boast.ai, sign up for our Blog newsletter and follow us on LinkedIn for weekly #InnovatorsLive sessions and the latest news to fuel your growth. Intro and Outro music provided by Dennis Ma whose mixes you can find on Soundcloud at DJ DennyDex.

Welcome to a very special bonus episode of What The Tech from Boast AI!The Boast AI team was on the floor for this year’s Collision Conference in Toronto from June 26-29, where we caught up with existing partners, future collaborators, and familiar faces from across the tech ecosystem.It was a jam packed event filled with highlights. To recap their favorite moments from the event, Carlos Coelho and Dan Dumond from the Boast team joined Asad Ali for an #InnovatorsLive session this past Friday to recap the event. This conversation was originally featured as part of Boast AI’s weekly InnovatorsLive series on LinkedIn, where experts from across our team share their thoughts and experiences to help founders and entrepreneurs along their innovation journey.I hope you enjoy the show and stay tuned for next week’s regularly scheduled episode of What The Tech featuring innovators from across North America’s tech ecosystem!Boast accelerates the success of innovative businesses globally with software that integrates financial, payroll, and engineering data into a single platform of R&D intelligence. Visit Boast.ai, sign up for our Blog newsletter and follow us on LinkedIn for weekly #InnovatorsLive sessions and the latest news to fuel your growth. Intro and Outro music provided by Dennis Ma whose mixes you can find on Soundcloud at DJ DennyDex.

Welcome to a very special bonus episode of What The Tech from Boast AI!Today, we’re unpacking some of the findings from a pair of recent court rulings in the United States that emphasize just how much time and money can be wasted when businesses don’t exercise savvy (and scrutiny) when applying for R&D tax credits. This conversation features Boast AI’s own Director of Customer Delivery Ashley Crawford along with our Senior Product Marketing Manager Asad Ali, and was originally featured as part of Boast AI’s weekly InnovatorsLive series on LinkedIn.In both  cases discussed today, titled Little Sandy Coal v. Commissioner and Scott Moore, et al. v. Commissioner, the courts found that taxpayers failed to substantiate certain activities and their associated qualified research expenditures (QREs) due in large part to a lack of proper documentation. Along with being a lesson on the importance of good record keeping, the cases shine a light on several missed opportunities where the taxpayers may have been able to leverage the tax code to their advantage. I hope you enjoy the show and stay tuned for next week’s regularly scheduled episode of What The Tech featuring innovators from across North America’s tech ecosystem!Boast accelerates the success of innovative businesses globally with software that integrates financial, payroll, and engineering data into a single platform of R&D intelligence. Visit Boast.ai, sign up for our Blog newsletter and follow us on LinkedIn for weekly #InnovatorsLive sessions and the latest news to fuel your growth. Intro and Outro music provided by Dennis Ma whose mixes you can find on Soundcloud at DJ DennyDex.

Today I’m thrilled to have a pair of guests on the show to talk about the larger Canadian startup ecosystem and, specifically, FounderFuel. FounderFuel is a four month accelerator program that partners founders with insightful mentors, intensive networking and expert coaching, culminating in Canada’s biggest Demo Day, taking place this year on July 11th. At the heart of FounderFuel is the expertise offered by Real Ventures, Canada’s leading early-stage VC firm dedicated to serving entrepreneurs and nurturing the communities where we thrive. Here to discuss both are Real Ventures Partner and FounderFuel General Manager Katy Yam as well as Real Ventures’ Director of Marketing and People and FounderFuel’s Program Manager Lisa Séguin!Check out this blog to learn more about the 2023 FounderFuel cohort.Boast accelerates the success of innovative businesses globally with software that integrates financial, payroll, and engineering data into a single platform of R&D intelligence. Visit Boast.ai, sign up for our Blog newsletter and follow us on LinkedIn for weekly #InnovatorsLive sessions and the latest news to fuel your growth. Intro and Outro music provided by Dennis Ma whose mixes you can find on Soundcloud at DJ DennyDex.

Today, we’re unpacking some of the findings from Boast AI’s 2023 R&D Trends & Insights Report, which surveyed more than 250 business leaders from across North America to gauge how they’re fueling their product roadmap, the most prevalent tools being used to track R&D and the biggest obstacles for innovation leaders. This conversation was originally featured as part of Boast AI’s weekly InnovatorsLive series on LinkedIn, where experts from across our team share their thoughts and experiences to help founders and entrepreneurs along their innovation journey.2023 R&D Trends & Insights Report: https://boast.ai/guides/ebook-rd-trends-insights-report/ Boast accelerates the success of innovative businesses globally with software that integrates financial, payroll, and engineering data into a single platform of R&D intelligence. Visit Boast.ai, sign up for our Blog newsletter and follow us on LinkedIn for weekly #InnovatorsLive sessions and the latest news to fuel your growth. Intro and Outro music provided by Dennis Ma whose mixes you can find on Soundcloud at DJ DennyDex.