The BetaKit Podcast Channel
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.
Episodes
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Jun 27, 2016 • 1h 3min
CanCon Podcast Ep. 22: Canada's got (tech) talent?
On this episode of CanCon, the team is joined by special guest Bruce Croxon to catch up on Apple's latest software-focused announcements, Canada's talent level, and discuss what not to do when your startup is in trouble. Canadian content clip (under fair dealing): "Where have all the good people gone?" by Sam Roberts
Jun 22, 2016 • 54min
CanCon Podcast Ep. 21: Will social bots 'break the Internet' or save it?
This episode of CanCon features audio from our recent #SMWiTO panel: AI, Bots, and Social Media, Oh My. Canadian content clip (under fair dealing): "Citizens of Tomorrow" by Tokyo Police Club.
Jun 13, 2016 • 1h 5min
CanCon Podcast Ep. 20: Is there life on MaRS?
On this episode of CanCon, the team discusses MaRS' forthcoming change at the top, BlackBerry's complicated relationship with law enforcement, and the conditions for a smart city. Canadian content clip (under fair dealing): "Fight the Good Fight" by Triumph
Jun 7, 2016 • 47min
CanCon Podcast Ep. 19: Do Canadian entrepreneurs lack a sense of urgency?
On this episode of CanCon, the team discusses Paul Singh's comments about Canadian entrepreneurs and compare our wish lists for Apple's WWDC. Canadian content clip (under fair dealing): "Working for the weekend" by Loverboy
May 30, 2016 • 58min
CanCon Podcast Ep. 18: What can Canada learn from other tech countries?
On this episode of CanCon, the team discusses what we can learn from Israel about entrepreneurship, the new Pebble lineup, and which Canadian billionaire will be the first to sue BetaKit. Canadian content clip (under fair dealing): "Vancouver Divorce" by Gord Downie
May 25, 2016 • 60min
CanCon Podcast Ep. 17: Do you give a whut about VR or is it all a Daydream?
On this episode of CanCon, the team tackles the expansion of Apple Pay in Canada and major announcements from Google I/O, including Daydream and Google Home. Canadian content clip: "Money City Maniacs" by Sloan
May 16, 2016 • 58min
CanCon Podcast Ep. 16: Startups get political on the Hill
On this episode of CanCon, we take the podcast to the nation's capital to speak with MP Bardish Chagger and a host of Startup Canada Day on the Hill attendees. Canadian content clip: "Kill Count" by The Balconies (under fair dealing)
May 5, 2016 • 1h 3min
CanCon Podcast Ep. 15: Let's talk startups and mental health
On this special edition of the CanCon podcast, we talk about the perils of entrepreneurship and mental health.
May 2, 2016 • 1h 17min
CanCon Podcast Ep. 14: What's the deal with IoT?
On this episode of CanCon, the team is joined by a few special guests to tackle recent Telus reports on IoT in the home and business. Canadian content clip: "Neighborhood #3 (Power Out)" by Arcade Fire (under fair dealing)
Apr 20, 2016 • 1h 23min
CanCon Podcast Ep. 13: Should the Canadian government pick winners?
On this episode of CanCon, the team tackles the revelation of BlackBerry's role in RCMP investigations and discusses a recent study on Ontario's innovation investments. Canadian content clip: "Cause = Time" by Broken Social Scene (under fair dealing)
