Best Wealthsimple Podcasts (2024)

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Wealthsimple and Koho CEOs talk productivity, competition, and building 31:45

2h ago31:45

31:45

“I think it would be a mistake if we make Canada even less competitive at such an incredibly important moment in time for us to embrace competition and productivity.” Michael Katchen (Wealthsimple) and Daniel Eberhard (Koho) join BetaKit editor-in-chief Douglas Soltys for a wide-ranging conversation on Canada’s productivity, entrepreneurship, and c…

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How Monster Won the Stock Market 24:17

3d ago24:17

24:17

One of the best performing stocks of the past 25 years probably isn’t one you’d expect. On this week's TLDR, a deep dive into Monster, the energy drink company delivering caffeinated returns. Plus, a look at Amazon's distribution network and the disgruntled drivers who power it. And, why the Fed's not cutting rates any time soon and what it might m…

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#Budget2024 emergency pod 1:12:41

5d ago1:12:41

1:12:41

“The reality is this government cannot execute.” Sound the alarm! Matt Roberts (CMD Capital) and Ben Bergen (CCI) join for an emergency #Budget2024 podcast to discuss the capital gains tax increase, Minister Freeland’s Friday meeting with tech leaders, and the level to which politics are intersecting with innovation policy. The BetaKit Podcast is p…

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Why Gold Is Going Up 20:21

10d ago20:21

20:21

Gold prices are soaring and nobody’s totally sure why. On this week’s TLDR, a primer on the gold market and some theories about why it’s so hot right now. Plus: why it’s never been more expensive to own a car, and how Ozempic could transform medicine — and the snack food aisle. This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah Rieg…

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Secrets to Building a Team That Fuels Your Success: What Every Entrepreneur Needs to Know!(With Zach Montroy from The Intention Collective) 36:37

11d ago36:37

36:37

Growing and scaling a small business takes strategy, innovation, and above all, great leadership. Zach Montroy, the Founder & CEO of The Intention Collective—a group of consultants specializing in small business growth and scaling—is a Harvard-educated strategist focusing on organizational psychology and development. In this lively discussion, they…

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What made you first love tech? 58:45

14d ago58:45

58:45

“I think what we're trying to do here is maybe celebrate and acknowledge all pathways into tech. Whatever sparked the inspiration.” Co-hosts Rob and Douglas peel back the curtain to reveal the gadgets, media, and moments that inspired their love of tech. Come, witness the retelling of their Immaculate Tech Conceptions while reliving your own on thi…

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How to Understand This Bull Market 19:59

17d ago19:59

19:59

Congratulations on making it to the end of the fiscal quarter! To commemorate, we explain how markets soared, whether investors are crazed, and what might happen next. Oh, and we bring back the FOMO news quiz. See if you're smarter than our panel of TLDR news experts. And finally: help us win a Webby! Vote for the TLDR newsletter in the Business, T…

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Is Québec Canada’s quantum province? 58:56

21d ago58:56

58:56

“The quantum computer itself, the one that we would classify as sexy … has such a huge disruptive potential that we cannot really comprehend how much of an effect it's going to have.” Fresh off a $20 million fund close, Quantacet managing partner Martin Laforest joins to discuss quantum tech’s “degrees of sexiness,” its path to commercialization, Q…

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The Art of the Meme Stock 20:45

24d ago20:45

20:45

This week on TLDR: Donald Trump’s media company (home of Truth Social) went public last week and the stock price went wild, rising by nearly 60 percent.* So why do investors think $DJT is a good buy? And what happens if Trump tries to sell his shares? Plus: sports betting takes off in Ontario, and the story behind chocolate’s big meltdown. This epi…

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Can video games teach kids math? 55:36

29d ago55:36

55:36

“I deeply want to solve the challenges in education. I think what we have is a current educational system is really not working.” Mobius Math Club co-founder Steven Woods (ex-Eloqua, Oracle, and Benevity) explains how video games are actually a great educational tool, and why taking venture capital won’t help him scale. Presented by Mastercard Cana…

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How to Fix Inflation 23:21

1M ago23:21

23:21

This week on TLDR: What do central bankers actually do? We find out what it takes to make the economy not too hot, not too cold, but just right. Plus, we take a trip to AI Woodstock (aka the Nvidia product launch) and find out what Jensen Huang and Justin Timberlake may have in common. Also, why some realtors may be out of a job soon, and why crypt…

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Cory Doctorow’s new tech crime thriller takes us back to the days of Yahoo! 1:14:16

1M ago1:14:16

1:14:16

“The thing that makes noir fiction noir is the detective is presented as an unlicensed cop who goes to the places the cops can’t go and asks the questions the cops can’t ask to solve the crimes the cops can’t solve. But by the end, he is reminded very forcefully that these were in fact places the cops didn’t want to go.” Canadian journalist and aut…

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Hot Private Credit Summer? 20:05

1M ago20:05

20:05

This week on TLDR: the team talks TikTok — why the U.S. wants to ban it, and whether a Canadian ban may follow. We also discuss the Squamish First Nation's plans for an ambitious new development in the heart of downtown Vancouver. Plus, why is private credit so hot right now, and can you spot a bubble before it pops? This episode was hosted by Devi…

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Alexis Gay is (still) the funniest person in tech 47:14

1M ago47:14

47:14

"One of the things that's funniest in tech is the complete and utter lack of self-awareness." The BetaKit Podcast is off for March Break. If you're anything like us, right now you might need a welcome distraction from the joys of family. Enter comedian and podcaster Alexis Gay, who joins to share her transition from working in tech to creating cont…

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Unlocking Business Success: How a Punk Rock Lawyer Turned Startup Guru is Transforming 125,000 Businesses(Shane Murphy from Ownr) 41:00

1M ago41:00

41:00

Starting a small business involves various legal considerations, many of which can be conveniently addressed online. Shane Murphy, the CEO of Ownr, brings a legal background to the table and shares his entrepreneurial journey, including successfully starting and later having his business acquired by its major competitor. Ownr, an all-in-one platfor…

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Cathie Wood Is Not Wrong (Source: Cathie Wood) 30:17

2M ago30:17

30:17

This week on TLDR: we talk with Cathie Wood, the controversial CEO of ARK Invest, an investment-management firm that has become synonymous with the most speculative of speculative tech investments. We ask Wood about her investing strategy, the future of AI, and why she sold Nvidia out of ARK’s flagship portfolio as its shares were soaring. Plus, wh…

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Float’s CEO on bridging the spending and software divide 47:41

2M ago47:41

47:41

“The truth is we have a tremendous amount of comfort in the ambiguity of our vision.” Float CEO and co-founder Rob Khazzam discusses the frustrations Canadian businesses face in managing and executing their finances, the harmful effects of stalled financial innovation, and his company’s atypical approach to product roadmapping.…

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Listener, This Is a Wendy’s 22:39

2M ago22:39

22:39

This week on TLDR: The restaurant chain Wendy’s announced a plan to introduce "dynamic pricing" but quickly punted on the idea after the internet had Some Thoughts. We also find out how Stripe -- the privately held e-payments processor -- turned a niche product into a US$65 billion business. Plus, Canada’s favourite pipeline, and why many companies…

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How to fix SR&ED 47:20

2M ago47:20

47:20

"SR&ED's big. SR&ED matters. But it's also a value statement of where we as a country want to go." CCI president Ben Bergen walks through the #CDNtech lobbyist group's proposed policy changes for the $4 billion Scientific Research and Experimental Development tax credit following Finance's recent consultation kick-off (two years after it was promis…

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All-You-Can-Eat the Rich 24:44

2M ago24:44

24:44

This week on TLDR: Red Lobster used bottomless shrimp to get diners in the door — and lost a boatload of cash. Which underscores an important rule of business: never bet against the North American eater. We also find out why stuff like Airbnb and DoorDash suddenly got so pricey, and why that probably hit millennials the hardest. This episode was ho…

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After Ecobee, Stuart Lombard has no regrets 54:07

2M ago54:07

54:07

“There’s a big difference between wanting to be great and being great.” After a 16-year run leading Ecobee, Stuart Lombard has stepped down as CEO and president of the smart thermostat maker. He joins the BetaKit Podcast to discuss lessons learned, building hardware in Canada, and "becoming the smart home company Nest should have been." Sponsored b…

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Zuck's Couch Throwdown 23:57

2M ago23:57

23:57

This week on TLDR: Why fresh inflation data has some investors pushing back their rate-cut timelines. Plus, Shopify's revenue goes up, but it's stock takes a dive, and the typo that cost Lyft investors millions. This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah Rieger, financial educator Kyla Scanlon and former hedge-funder Matthew…

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Koho's CEO on going from challenger bank to actual bank 43:18

2M ago43:18

43:18

"If we had a bank licence today, I'm confident in saying we'd have the highest savings rate in the country." Koho CEO Daniel Eberhard joins to explain why the FinTech startup decided to pursue a banking licence, why it necessitates splitting the company in two, and the potential benefits for Canadians living in a culturally reinforced oligopoly.…

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Unlocking Small Business Potential with IT (With Jeremy Irving from IC360) 45:07

2M ago45:07

45:07

Small businesses should not shy away from new technology, but rather use it as a secret tool to drive employee and customer satisfaction and engagement. Jeremy Irving is the Managing Director and Senior Technical Analyst of IC 360 Solutions, a technology firm that helps small businesses. He is also a certified PMP (project management professional) …

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How Temu Won the Super Bowl 23:01

2M ago23:01

23:01

This week on TLDR: We discuss the ascendant shopping platform Temu, which, suddenly, seems to be everywhere, partly thanks to a half a dozen or so ads it ran on Sunday. We explain what exactly Temu is, plus Uber’s big rebound, Canada’s not-so-bad-actually unemployment rate, and one very profit-hungry Caterpillar. This episode was hosted by Devin Fr…

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Taylor Swift and the Apple Vision Pro are the biggest tech stories of the year (so far) 55:30

3M ago55:30

55:30

“I’m just holding out hope for Nightshade (Taylor’s Version). Arm the Swifties, they’re our only hope.” Rob and Douglas play an escalating game of identifying and arguing for the biggest tech news stories: new kit like the Apple Vision Pro, Arc browser, and Nightshade, new (potential) banks like Koho, and yes, Taylor Swift. By the end of this episo…

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How Sweatpants Won the Stock Market 22:19

3M ago22:19

22:19

This week on TLDR: Is it just us, or does the entire economy now seem geared toward people who live entirely on DoorDash food? We unpack how introverts became a mega market force (and sparked a public-health epidemic). Plus: if you think Meta is lame, maybe you didn’t see their earnings report last week. How Zuck’s 20-year-old company is crushing 2…

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Untether AI’s new CEO is here for global scale 58:05

3M ago58:05

58:05

"To compete in any field of technology, and especially AI, you have to be global." Like many Canadian tech companies, Untether AI started 2024 with a new CEO. Former Intel leader and Untether AI president Chris Walker explains why he came out of retirement for the role, and how he intends to capitalize on the company's "scaling moment." Sponsored b…

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Dawn of the Apple FaceTV 27:56

3M ago27:56

27:56

This week on TLDR: Apple’s new Vision Pro goggles are already sold out. Why are people (finally) getting excited about virtual reality headgear? Plus, Tesla’s not-so-great news, what Alberta and Texas have in common (hint: it’s not oil or cattle), and we talk Oscar snubs, streaming, and the business of movie making with a Hollywood insider. This ep…

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The war against tech enshittification 44:50

3M ago44:50

44:50

“We kinda want to leave the internet.” Inspired by Canadian science fiction author and journalist Cory Doctorow, the BetaKit Podcast articulates all the ways we find the internet getting worse. Sponsored by the Master of Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MEIE) Program at Toronto Metropolitan University. Learn how MEIE can help accelerate…

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We Can't Quit You, Mr. Rogers 23:02

3M ago23:02

23:02

This week on TLDR: The latest on the Rogers family drama. Plus, puffy coats and hot air at Davos, Jamie Dimon gets a $36mm present, and why your mortgage is hoping 2024 is the new 1948. This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah Rieger, financial educator Kyla Scanlon and former hedge-funder Matthew Karasz. Follow us on othe…

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Maybe the Rogers-Shaw merger won’t lower prices after all 39:38

3M ago39:38

39:38

“How often are they going to increase prices before Canadians say ‘that’s enough?’” Did Rogers (now #1 in consumer complaints) finally cross a line with a price increase so shortly after its merger with Shaw? Will Canadians (and our elected representatives) finally be riled into action? MobileSyrup telecom reporter Nida Zafar joins to discuss. Don’…

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The 10 Most Important Days for Investing 22:23

3M ago22:23

22:23

This week on TLDR: Why good investing comes down to a few days a year. Plus Bitcoin gets boring, Boeing gets a little too exciting, and is it time for an American Psycho reboot? This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah Rieger, finance educator Kyla Scanlon, and former hedgefunder Matthew Karasz. Follow us on other platform…

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Wealthsimple’s radical employee experience (with Gren Austin from Wealthsimple) 40:44

3M ago40:44

40:44

Employee retention is crucial for small businesses, and providing beneﬁts to alleviate ﬁnancial worries can be instrumental in avoiding turnover. Gren Austin serves as the Head of Wealthsimple Work, overseeing the day-to-day operations of Wealthsimple's Group Retirement Business. In a conversation with Eric, Gren delves into the distinctions betwee…

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The biggest tech questions of 2024 48:44

3M ago48:44

48:44

"We are so back." BetaKit reporter Josh Scott joins to play the most dangerous game: trying to beat his boss in identifying the biggest tech questions that will define 2024. With no answers given, no tech question is off the table. Sponsored by the Master of Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MEIE) Program at Toronto Metropolitan Universi…

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