"The next time they interview for a job they’re going to ask the company how they dealt with their employees during COVID."   Canadian tech companies are on pins and needles waiting for a support package from the federal government. As of this podcast, they’re still waiting. Which means senior leaders face tough decisions, and a lot of people are worried about their job.   Nora Jenkins Townson, founder of Bright + Early, joins to discuss the human side of business decisions.   Produced with support from TWG.

"Everything that happened over a four to five-month period in '08 has happened in a four-week period this time around." The Canadian tech ecosystem is facing a black swan event: extremely rare and extremely severe. BetaKit spoke with Matt Roberts, partner at ScaleUP Ventures, about the federal government's response to support Canadian businesses, and what entrepreneurs can do to ensure their companies survive.  Hosted by Douglas Soltys & Rob Kenedi. Edited by Kattie Laur. Produced with support from TWG.

Patrick provides a recap of his first-ever Consumer Electronics Show (CES), and then the team dives into their 2019 tech predictions. The results may surprise you! Canadian Content music clip (under fair dealing): "Kids" by PUP Ad music: "Dreams" by Joakim Karud

Sage Franch (Crescendo) and Rohan Nair (Highline BETA) join to explain why the recent (and continual) Facebook revelations have the two developers so upset - and why they don't know what to do about it. A special conversation about developer ethics ensues. Canadian Content music clip (under fair dealing): "Everything You've Done Wrong" by Sloan Ad music: "Dreams" by Joakim Karud

CanCon provides the top list of tech you should be asking for this holiday season... or giving to others, if that's your thing. Plus: Shopify takes a big slice out of Black Friday as Canadians transition away from Boxing Day shopping. Plus plus: Douglas' Black Friday 'horror story'.

Erin Bury lists the grants Canadian entrepreneurs could and should be using (with some pro tips). ScaleUP Ventures partner Matt Roberts joins to answer the question 'when is it wrong for an investor to ask a company to sell?' following BetaKit's exclusive on the curfuffle around EVP and Uken Games. Canadian Content music clip (under fair dealing): "Canada in my Pocket" by Michael Mitchell / "Coins" by Tri Angels Ad music: "Dreams" by Joakim Karud

200 of those Canadians were part of a tech delegation to Web Summit. BetaKit tagged along. Hear from delegates from Jauntin', RBC, and the City of Toronto on why heading to Lisbon was so important, and what it means for Collision in Canada in 2019. Canadian Content music clip (under fair dealing): "Flying" by Bryan Adams Ad music: "Dreams" by Joakim Karud

Two Canadian wearable tech companies - InteraXon and Thalmic/North - have survived the tech hype cycle to release new products. Wearables expert Tom Emrich joins to explain why hardware startups are the hardest startups. Canadian Content music clip (under fair dealing): "Quite Like You" by Andy Shauf Ad music: "Dreams" by Joakim Karud

HelloFresh has acquired Chefs Plate. Ritual has raised the cash to go big-time. Can Canada compete at food tech? Urbery founder Mudit Rawat joins to answer the question. Plus: our favourite food apps! Canadian Content music clip (under fair dealing): "A Thousand Ways" by Steve St. Pierre Ad music: "Dreams" by Joakim Karud

USMCA is the new NAFTA, raising old concerns about Canadian tech as a 'branch plant' economy. Why is everyone angrily yelling in The Globe and Mail? We provide three reasons (no, it's not all about IP). Canadian Content music clip (under fair dealing): "Valley Boy" by Wolf Parade Ad music: "Dreams" by Joakim Karud