Cancon Podcast

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 Ad music: Catmosphere - Candy-Coloured Sky, available under a Creative Commons BY-SA Attribution-Share Alike license.

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                

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 Ad music: Catmosphere - Candy-Coloured Sky, available under a Creative Commons BY-SA Attribution-Share Alike license.

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

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 Ad music: Catmosphere - Candy-Coloured Sky, available under a Creative Commons BY-SA Attribution-Share Alike license.

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 PayPal ad music: Catmosphere - Candy-Coloured Sky, available under a Creative Commons BY-SA Attribution-Share Alike license.

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 Ad music: Catmosphere - Candy-Coloured Sky, available under a Creative Commons BY-SA Attribution-ShareAlike license

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 Ad music: Catmosphere - Candy-Coloured Sky, available under a Creative Commons BY-SA Attribution-ShareAlike license

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 Ad music: Catmosphere - Candy-Coloured Sky, available under a Creative Commons BY-SA Attribution-ShareAlike license

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 Ad music: Catmosphere - Candy-Coloured Sky, available under a Creative Commons BY-SA Attribution-ShareAlike license

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 Ad music: Catmosphere - Candy-Coloured Sky, available under a Creative Commons BY-SA Attribution-ShareAlike license

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 Ad music: Catmosphere - Candy-Coloured Sky, available under a Creative Commons BY-SA Attribution-ShareAlike license

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 Ad music: Catmosphere - Candy-Coloured Sky, available under a Creative Commons BY-SA Attribution-ShareAlike license

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 Ad music: Catmosphere - Candy-Coloured Sky, available under a Creative Commons BY-SA Attribution-ShareAlike license

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 Ad music: Catmosphere - Candy-Coloured Sky, available under a Creative Commons BY-SA Attribution-ShareAlike license

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 Ad music: Catmosphere - Candy-Coloured Sky, available under a Creative Commons BY-SA Attribution-ShareAlike license

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 Ad music: Catmosphere - Candy-Coloured Sky, available under a Creative Commons BY-SA Attribution-ShareAlike license

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 Ad music: Catmosphere - Candy-Coloured Sky, available under a Creative Commons BY-SA Attribution-ShareAlike license

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 Ad music: Catmosphere - Candy-Coloured Sky, available under a Creative Commons BY-SA Attribution-ShareAlike license

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 Ad music: Catmosphere - Candy-Coloured Sky, available under a Creative Commons BY-SA Attribution-ShareAlike license