
The BetaKit Podcast Channel features weekly podcasts discussing both Canadian tech and innovation, as well as global tech from a Canadian perspective.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 407 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TechnologyNewsTech News | |||

"My god. Every time I ask you people for questions, I instantly regret it."
What is Canada's most overrated tech company? How do we keep young founders in the country? Is BlackBerry making a comeback? What are Canada's must-read business books?
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"When we talk about sovereignty, we're talking about strategic capacity. Can you govern yourself with the tools that you have?"
What would happen if, overnight, Canada suddenly lost all access to American tech? Canadian Shield Institute managing di... more
"There has never been a more exciting time to found and build a company in Canada."
A *killler* lineup of Startupfest speakers joins for a live recording of The BetaKit Podcast at the Startupfest village in Montréal's Grand Quay. In a rapid-fire ta... more
"I am Tron-pilled: I fight for the user. I want people to be in charge of their technology, not the other way around."
Award-winning Canadian science-fiction author, journalist, and tech activist Cory Doctorow is back with a new book, "The Reverse ... more
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It’s crucial that Canada has a healthy tech ecosystem to build and innovate. The BetaKit Podcast is where you’ll find the latest news on Canadian tech and entrepreneurship, where it sits on the global stage, and a healthy dose of critiques, wit, and basketball references from host, Douglas Soltys, and his diverse range of guests.
I’m an American listener (found the podcast via following Dan Olson). I appreciate this podcast for the in-depth and well-informed conversations around tech, as well as the commentary that is measured and grounded in facts and experience. It’s cool to be able to get a perspective on tech from outside of the US, from people who really know what they’re talking about.
If you are interested in Canada’s tech sector, you better listen to this podcast. Love the interesting perspectives from leading players in Canada’s tech ecosystem from across the country.
Fantastic content - info that keeps me up-to-date on tech in Canada and worldwide. A fun cast of characters - keeps it fun every week!
I am so happy that I (finally)have found a tech podcast from a Canadian perspective. I was getting tired of all the US bull****. CanCon has great guest speakers who know what they are talking about and really help explain the different schools of thought regarding forms of technology. Love it!
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A weekly tech and innovation show with a Canadian lens, covering both domestic and global tech news, policy, and industry trends. Episodes frequently feature founders, policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders discussing AI sovereignty, defense tech, startup funding, and the practical realities of building scaleable tech companies in Canada. Notable elements include candid founder stories, policy context, and high-profile guests from government, academia, and industry, making it a go-to for listeners interested in how Canadian tech fits into broader global conversations and how policy impacts growth and innovation.
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Recent guests on The BetaKit Podcast Channel include:
1. Vass Bednar
2. Johnathan Nightingale
3. Melissa Nightingale
4. Fatima Khamitova
5. Cory Doctorow
6. Eliot Pence
7. Nick Frosst
8. Melanie Woodin
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