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Now displaying: 2016
Dec 31, 2016

On this episode of CanCon, we answer submitted questions on Canadian tech to ring in 2017.

Music clip (under fair dealing): “In The New Year” by The Walkmen
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Dec 20, 2016

This week on CanCon, the team looks back on a weird and wild 2016, and makes terrible tech predictions for 2017.

Canadian Content music clip (under fair dealing): “We're here for a good time (but not a long time)” by Trooper

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Dec 13, 2016

This week on CanCon, the team provides a eulogy for Pebble, checks in on the Oculus update, and shops at Amazon's futuristic grocery store.

Canadian Content music clip (under fair dealing): “That Don't Impress Me Much” by Shania Twain
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Dec 6, 2016

The CanCon podcast heads to Ottawa for SaaS North, Canada's first-ever national SaaS conference.

Canadian Content music clip (under fair dealing):  “Shake Your Boots” by StillNative

 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

Nov 29, 2016

This week on CanCon, the team evaluates bad startup PR (Equibit), and tries to untangle the tangled Canadian media landscape (CBC vs CRTC vs Netflix vs everybody).

Canadian Content music clip (under fair dealing): “Consequence Free” by Great Big Sea
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Nov 22, 2016

Rob Kenedi returns as the CanCon team discusses his travels to Web Summit and the weird state of video games. 

Nov 14, 2016

This week on CanCon, the team processes the results of the US election, debates the role Facebook played and its responsibilities, and spends some time Daydreaming.

Canadian Content music clip (under fair dealing): “Closing Time” by Leonard Cohen
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Nov 8, 2016

This week on CanCon, the team revives the Mac vs. PC debate, and digs deep into the federal government's announcement of a fast-track permit for foreign workers. With Bloomberg's Gerrit De Vynck and Communitech's Chris Plunkett!

Canadian Content music clip (under fair dealing): “Naveed” by Our Lady Peace
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Oct 31, 2016

On this episode of CanCon, TechTO's Alex Norman guest stars to explain how he brought AngelList Syndicates to Ontario, and the impact of tech on Toronto's economy.

Canadian Content music clip (under fair dealing): “Gravedigger” by Lynne Hanson
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Oct 26, 2016

On this episode of CanCon, the team diagnoses the problem with healthtech in Canada, and apply for the Rogers CEO position.

Canadian Content music clip (under fair dealing): “The Stranger” by Gord Downie
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Oct 17, 2016

On this episode of CanCon, the team evaluates Slack's newest competitor (Facebook) and decides where in Canada to build a tech startup.

Canadian Content music clip (under fair dealing): “German Polka Medley” performed by Walter Ostanek
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Oct 11, 2016

On this episode of CanCon, the team analyzes Google's encroachment on Apple's corner, and stacks up the Canadian-made Sulon Q to the big name VR competition.

Canadian Content music clip (under fair dealing): "Informer" by Snow
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Oct 4, 2016

On this episode of CanCon, the team prepares a eulogy for Shomi and packs its gear for Mars to join Elon Musk.

Canadian Content music clip (under fair dealing): "DVP" by PUP
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Sep 26, 2016

On this episode of CanCon, the team gives Samsung and Yahoo PR advice and then tackle one of the biggest problems facing startups today: the exit.

Canadian Content music clip (under fair dealing): "Ironic" by Alanis Morissette
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Sep 20, 2016

On this episode of CanCon, the team compares notes from a busy Canadian Innovation Week, and talks about recent business decisions made by two major Canadian tech companies: Thalmic, and Hootsuite.

Canadian Content music clip (under fair dealing): "Taking Care of Business" by BTO
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Sep 13, 2016

On this episode of CanCon, the team walks through the process of building a critically-acclaimed chatbot for TIFF, and evaluates all of Apple's recent tech announcements.

Canadian Content music clip (under fair dealing): "Easy Come Easy Go" by Great Lake Swimmers
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Sep 6, 2016

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
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Aug 29, 2016

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
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Aug 23, 2016

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
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Aug 17, 2016

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
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Aug 9, 2016

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
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Aug 2, 2016

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
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Jul 25, 2016

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
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Jul 21, 2016

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
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Jul 11, 2016

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
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