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BetaKit Podcast Network
The BetaKit Podcast Channel features weekly podcasts discussing both Canadian tech and innovation, as well as global tech from a Canadian perspective.
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Sep 6, 2016 • 59min
CanCon Podcast Ep. 32: Uber vs. Google vs. Everybody
On this episode of CanCon, the team prepares for Apple's next tech release, dissects the forthcoming Google vs. Uber battle, and investigates 'shady' startups. Canadian Content music clip (under fair dealing): "Mind Over Matter" by TUNS Ad music: Catmosphere - Candy-Coloured Sky, available under a Creative Commons BY-SA Attribution-ShareAlike license

Aug 29, 2016 • 45min
CanCon Podcast Ep. 31: Canada's startup scalability problem
On this episode of CanCon, the team investigates the dark side of LegalTech, checks in with Apple's Home, and discusses scaling startups in Canada. Canadian Content music clip (under fair dealing): "Patio Lanterns" by The Kim Mitchell Ad music: Catmosphere - Candy-Coloured Sky, available under a Creative Commons BY-SA Attribution-ShareAlike license

Aug 23, 2016 • 53min
CanCon Podcast Ep. 30: How should Canada respond to cyber security threats?
On this episode of CanCon, the team wonders how young is too young for Facebook, whether banks own your data, and if Canadians have thoughts on cyber security. Canadian Content music clip (under fair dealing): "Bobcaygeon" by The Tragically Hip Ad music: Catmosphere - Candy-Coloured Sky, available under a Creative Commons BY-SA Attribution-ShareAlike license

Aug 17, 2016 • 54min
CanCon Podcast Ep. 29: How will Facebook monetize bots?
On this episode of Cancon, the team wonders why people can't choose between paying for things or watching ads, and discusses the merits of a new fund powered by Canadian banks. Canadian Content music clip (under fair dealing): "Ahead By a Century" by The Tragically Hip Ad music: Catmosphere - Candy-Coloured Sky, available under a Creative Commons BY-SA Attribution-ShareAlike license

Aug 9, 2016 • 47min
CanCon Podcast Ep. 28: Should Canada practice startup protectionism?
On this episode of Cancon, the team wonders if Canada should act a lot more like China, and discusses the merits of shorting startups. Canadian Content music clip (under fair dealing): "True Patriot Love" by Joel Plaskett Ad music: Catmosphere - Candy-Coloured Sky, available under a Creative Commons BY-SA Attribution-ShareAlike license

Aug 2, 2016 • 54min
CanCon Podcast Ep. 27: Canada's tech GDP
On this episode of Cancon, the team measures Canada's tech output, and evaluates two very different mobile players: Apple and Facebook. Canadian Content music clip (under fair dealing): "We Did It" by Born Ruffians Ad music: Catmosphere - Candy-Coloured Sky, available under a Creative Commons BY-SA Attribution-ShareAlike license

Jul 25, 2016 • 47min
CanCon Podcast Ep. 26: OK fine, let's talk Pokémon Go
On this episode of Cancon, the team reunites to talk about two different phenoms: Pokémon Go and Elon Musk. Canadian Content music clip (under fair dealing): "End of a Hollywood Bedtime Story" by The Dears Ad music: Catmosphere - Candy-Coloured Sky, available under a Creative Commons BY-SA Attribution-ShareAlike license

Jul 21, 2016 • 56min
CanCon Podcast Ep. 25: Startup Summer Camp
On this episode of Cancon, we hit the road to Montreal for Startupfest. Canadian Content music clip (under fair dealing): "I'll Believe in Anything" by Wolf Parade Ad music: Catmosphere - Candy-Coloured Sky, available under a Creative Commons BY-SA Attribution-ShareAlike license

Jul 11, 2016 • 1h 8min
CanCon Podcast Ep. 24: Is the media wrong about Tesla?
On this episode of CanCon, the team checks the hype on automated driving and Canadian e-commerce. Canadian Content music clip (under fair dealing): "Hype" by Drake Ad music: "Candy-Coloured Sky" by Catmosphere, available under a Creative Commons BY-SA Attribution-ShareAlike license

Jul 4, 2016 • 58min
CanCon Podcast Ep. 23: Are we ready to cede control to automated driving?
On this episode of CanCon, the team asks if VR is a drug and if automated driving is too dangerous (or too scary). Canadian Content music clip (under fair dealing): "Reflektor" by Arcade Fire Ad music: Catmosphere - Candy-Coloured Sky, available under a Creative Commons BY-SA Attribution-ShareAlike license