
Words from our leaders
Mike Chisholm: When Gratitude Leads You to Accept Less Than You Deserve
When CEOs and leaders use executive communication and thought leadership coupled with earned media, the results are impactful.
Mike Chisholm: New laws may muddy the waters on stamping out child and forced labour
In this insightful op-ed, Mike Chisholm discusses the impact of Canada’s new forced and child labour legislation on Canadian businesses. As part of his work with Triple A, a leading executive communications and thought leadership PR firm, Mike’s views on this topic were featured in Canada’s top national media publication.
Robert Morcos: U.S. Healthcare Systems Should Adopt Rapid Innovation Hubs
The creation of innovation hubs in healthcare to rapidly prototype emerging tech in areas like wearables and telemedicine can not only save healthcare systems billions of dollars, but improve outcomes for all involved.
Yvette Wu: Why we need to end ‘mom guilt’ once and for all
Whether you’re a CEO, an employee, or a stay-at-home parent, it’s easy to get caught up in the narrative that finding our own balance negatively impacts our children and our careers.
Charlize Alcaraz: Yield Exchange Raises $700,000 CAD To Simplify Access To Guaranteed Investment Certificates
Yield Exchange won two pitch competitions at SAAS NORTH 2022, taking home $110,000.
Yvette Wu: Raising Funding in a Downturn Isn't Impossible — I Did It (and You Can, Too).
Raising money during a downturn isn't always advisable — investors can be more discerning and terms less favorable. As I close my pre-seed round amidst mass layoffs and a looming recession, I've learned a few lessons anyone could learn from.
Robert Morcos: America’s $52 billion bet on the chips race can’t succeed without small-business innovation
The CHIPS Act earmarks $52 billion to support the U.S. semiconductor industry.
James Matthews: SoleSavy’s new venture will empower creators to enter the sneaker market
The Vancouver-based sneaker community linked up with Philadelphia-based footwear designer and manufacturer Garrixon to help creators launch their own sneakers.
Robert Morcos: Here's How to Build a Successful Tech Startup Without Taking a Dime
As investors lower valuations and tighten purse strings in a down economy, here are a few lessons I've learned in building and scaling a successful tech business without outside capital.
Angela Willard: Why ESG Companies Are Better Equipped to Weather an Economic Storm
During an economic downturn, leaders may be tempted to scale back on ESG efforts, but the temporary savings could hinder a company's long-term success.
Ben Aston: Why staff ‘workcations’ should be in every leader’s 2023 budget
With so many companies now functioning with remote and hybrid staff, this tech founder lays out how corporate retreats can help build cohesive teams.
Ali Adab: The NFT Bubble Has Burst, but the Value For Creators Is Just Heating Up
The start of the NFT craze was primarily driven by the novel discovery that digital assets could be scarce.
Jillian Harris: 3 Lessons in Running a Heart-led Venture From a Former Bachelorette
Following your heart isn't taught in business school — but here's why it's the best advice for entrepreneurs navigating an economic downturn.
Dejan Pralica: Why Verifying User Identities Is a Good Thing For Your Customers and Your Business
Online marketplaces are starting to authenticate users, and it's a key component to creating a safer environment for digital communities to thrive.
Tom Drake: Bitcoin Investing Made Easy, with Mitchell Demeter
Welcome to The MapleMoney Show, the podcast that helps Canadians improve their finances to create lasting financial freedom. Your host, Tom Drake, the founder of MapleMoney, has been writing about all things related to personal finance since 2009.
Mitchell Demeter
Q&A with Mitchell Demeter, Forty Under 40 Winner 2020; President, Netcoins Inc., Age 34
Dejan Pralica: How Big-Name Sneaker Brands Are Racing Into the Metaverse
Web3 is opening up new opportunities for industries to better serve their customers, (specifically companies that specialize in kicks).
Dejan Pralica: 3 Ways to Build Effective Relationships in a Hybrid Workplace
Fostering community is key to creating a healthy work culture in the modern office.
Geoff Weiss: Sneakerhead Platform ‘SoleSavy’ Names Former BBTV Exec Ali Adab Chief Content Officer
SoleSavy, a Vancouver-based online sneaker startup, has named Ali Adab its first chief content officer.
Dejan Pralica: This Is the Next Big Wave in the Sneaker Industry — and It Isn't Resale
As the global sneaker resale market has catapulted into a $6 billion industry, investors have lined up to fund businesses commoditizing sneakers, but there's a flaw in the model: It works against the very consumers the industry was built to serve.