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BetaKit, TechTO, and Sage have teamed up to host one of the many decentralized tech events taking place in Montréal between Oct. 18 and 24. As part of Open House Montréal (OHMTL), the three organizations will bring together two of the city’s iconic entrepreneurs: Shopify president Harley Finkelstein and DavidsTea founder David Segal. “If you have an established startup, then you fit into some of the moulds, but there are so many people who don’t fit into some of the moulds that are still figuring it out.” Simran Kanda, Elantech The duo will share the lessons, challenges, and pivotal moments…
SecurityScorecard has acquired Toronto startup HyperComply, founded by ex-Vidyard employees Amar Chahal and Cody Wright, to automate vendor security reviews.
Shopify’s COO Kaz Nejatian is leaving for Opendoor as Canadian tech executives shuffle C-suites across the country. Who’s moving and why.
Montréal-based Ssense has reached an agreement with its lenders that will allow the online fashion retailer to continue operations with the support of fresh capital. “With the support of our lenders, we now have the foundation to develop and implement a restructuring plan aimed at securing SSENSE’s long-term future,” Ssense co-founder and CEO Rami Atallah said. “We now have the time, resources, and structure in place to begin the process of rebuilding a stronger SSENSE.” The company said it received approval from the Québec Superior Court on Sept. 12 to move forward with a restructuring plan under the Companies’ Creditors…
OpenAI recently announced parental controls for ChatGPT. It’s good news, but the announcement comes shortly after the company was sued by parents blaming the chatbot for their son’s death by suicide(content warning: the linked story contains distressing details). It also follows Meta being forced to overhaul its chatbot training that guides interactions with minors after it was revealed the platform permitted ‘sensual’ conversations. “There’s a really good chance that a young person’s parents—or even their friends—don’t even know that this individual is building a relationship with these chatbots. And that’s where the danger exists.” Amber Mac Meanwhile, some schools across…
York University’s Schulich Venture Academy has upskilled 200+ Canadian tech founders through three sold-out cohorts. Inside its bigger vision for startups.
Canada’s tech talent grew 5.9% in 2024 vs 1.1% in the US, says CBRE. Toronto took third from New York; Waterloo and Calgary surged.
Two impact-focused tech firms have moved their CEOs to the board as executive changes continue across Canada. “I feel profound comfort in my decision to step down as CEO and pass the baton to Toan Dinh.” Former GoFundMe COO Soraya Alexander will step into the top job at Calgary-based charitable donation management software firm Benevity on Nov. 1. Meanwhile, Toronto-based accessibility tech startup Fable has appointed former Boast chief revenue officer Toan Dinh as CEO. Alexander replaces Christopher Maloof, who will chair Benevity’s board just over one year after he replaced CEO Kelly Schmitt (who now heads Headversity). Benevity founder…
Canadian Business By Ayomikun. O | September 20, 2025 | Updated: September 19, 2026 | No Comments | 5 Mins Read Canadian business news — A Victoria tech holding company just did what hundreds of small Canadian public companies dream about: it left the junior exchange and walked onto the big board. Tiny Ltd. graduated from the TSX Venture Exchange to the Toronto Stock Exchange on October 1, 2025 — and it brought a share consolidation and a buyback plan with it. By the Maplestime Business Desk. Sources: Stockwatch, TradingView, Cantech Letter. Last updated: September 19, 2026. Key Takeaways Tiny…
Toronto-based proptech platform Keypr has partnered with Montréal-based Nesto to add mortgage services as another tool in its digital service for Ontario homebuyers. We’re tech and process people, so we’re automating [everything] other than getting into the house, negotiating, and closing.” John Asher, Keypr CEO Keypr is the consumer-facing online platform for Toronto-based realtor Konfidis, a joint venture between advisory firm FirePower Capital and Feld Ventures. Founder and CEO John Asher told BetaKit that the platform guides buyers through the purchase process, from booking a visit to closing the deal. “We’re tech and process people, so we’re automating [everything] other…