The BetaKit Podcast Channel

Web Summit founder Paddy Cosgrave shares how the Prime Minister and a former diplomat convinced him to bring Collision to Canada; the team ponders how many lives the CryptoKitties have left; is IGTV the new YouTube for the 'gram generation? Canadian Content music clip (under fair dealing): "The Cat Came Back" by Fred Penner Ad music: "Dreams" by Joakim Karud

Patrick returns from E3 and WWDC to talk about the Canadian tech sector that never gets any love from Canadian tech; Erin digs deep into #SportsTwitter PR snafus; Rob is upset at Apple for its lack of innovation. Guest stars: Freelance tech reporters Josh McConnell; the Premier of Bermuda (wait for it). Canadian Content music clip (under fair dealing): "I'm upset" by Drake Ad music: "Dreams" by Joakim Karud

This week: 500 Startups is back in Canada - what does that mean for the ecosystem and is everyone cool with Dave McClure still (kinda) being involved? Why did Microsoft buy GitHub? Plus, Erin provides tech PR tips on when not to "have the D." Canadian Content music clip (under fair dealing): "Spokane" by The Tourist Company Ad music: "Dreams" by Joakim Karud

CanCon interviews BuzzFeed fake news expert Craig Silverman, and Pando Media founder and CEO Sarah Lacy, at True North 2018. Canadian Content music clip (under fair dealing): "O Canada" by Calixa Lavallée (English words by Robert Stanley Weir) Ad music: "Dreams" by Joakim Karud

CanCon's Tech AMA returns, answering the questions: should I unplug my Amazon Echo? How should the government support the Canadian tech ecosystem? Why did the Essential Phone fail? Is wireless charging for real? Will automation replace your job? Canadian Content music clip (under fair dealing): "Money City Maniacs" by Sloan Ad music: "Dreams" by Joakim Karud

This week: Wavefront goes under, requiring a history lesson on CAIP and government tech funding; Erin lectures on influencer marketing; Matt Roberts of SUV joins to talk with Rob about the 'Canadian Series A round'. Canadian Content music clip (under fair dealing): "I will remember you" by Sarah McLachlan Ad music: "Dreams" by Joakim Karud

Harley Finkelstein, Shopify's COO, joins to talk about the company's Unite developer conference. Freelance tech reporter Josh McConnell joins to freak out about Google's Duplex AI demo; old curmudgeon David Crow joins to share his optimism for the Canadian tech ecosystem. Canadian Content music clip (under fair dealing): "Trust Issues" by Drake Ad music: "Dreams" by Joakim Karud

This week: evaluating Facebook's f8 announcements from boring (more video chat!) to creepy (VR dating?); what might happen at the forthcoming Google I/O, including a streamlined roadmap for its messaging mess. Canadian Content music clip (under fair dealing): "Nice to Luv You" by 54-40 Ad music: "Dreams" by Joakim Karud

Josh McConnell and Repable co-founder Heather Anne Ritchie join for a special episode dedicated to understanding the explosion of video game streaming and the toxic culture that might destroy it. Canadian Content music clip (under fair dealing): "Hotline Bling" by Drake Ad music: "Dreams" by Joakim Karud

Snapchat! Spotify! Instagram! We evaluate the recent changes that have users of some of the world's most popular apps up in arms. Plus: "Keeping Pace with Innovation in Toronto" panel from Ensemble, featuring Amber Mac, Alison Gibbins (RBC), Matt Di Paola (Sid Lee), Richard Wong (#paid), and Douglas Soltys.