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WeWork debacle exposes why investing in a charismatic founder can be dangerous
WeWork wanted to be a lot more than a shared workspace. rblfmr/Shutterstock.comWeWork went from unicorn darling with a nearly US$50 billion valuation to a cautionary tale for gullible investors worth...
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It takes an ecosystem to raise a successful start-up
ShutterstockThe geography of entrepreneurship is “spiky”, meaning that from region to region there are significant variations in rates of start-ups and, in particular, “scale-ups” – new businesses that...
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Co-working demystified: Behind the working world revolution
Co-working spaces have become an innovative way to work away from a central office without necessarily being alone at home.(Shutterstock)Co-working spaces have been growing in all the world’s major...
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Sustainable start-ups should consider corporate venture capital first
Sustainable ventures can markedly contribute to Canada’s economy and employment with the right investor strategies to help them grow to medium and large size.(Shutterstock)Urgent issues like the...
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Coronavirus bailouts won’t save startup workers from layoffs
With millions newly unemployed, it's unclear what the prospects of former startup employees will be.(James Yarema/Unsplash)As financial markets tumble, investors are pulling funding from startups....
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How business support can boost startup diversity in uncertain times
Stronger together.ShutterstockBusiness accelerators are programmes which offer various types of support, including training, mentorship, access to workspaces and investment, to early-stage businesses...
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A survival guide for startups during the coronavirus pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic is affecting businesses differently and startups are especially vulnerable.(Shutterstock)Until the COVID-19 pandemic is over, survival has to be the imperative focus for...
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Startup founders help each other weather the COVID-19 crisis
Staying in touch with other entrepreneurs via video calls during COVID-19 builds a sense of community among startup founders, research has shown.(Chris Montgomery/Unsplash)Anna (a pseudonym), a startup...
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Canadian startups need to focus on corporate governance to grow and thrive
Good governance is critical for growth. But Canadian startups haven't yet got a handle on the importance of governance when seeking investors.(Ravi Roshan/Unsplash)To help recover from our current...
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Ayn Rand-inspired ‘myth of the founder’ puts tremendous power in hands of Big...
Ayn Rand compares entrepreneurs to Atlas, the Greek god who holds up the world. AP Photo/Richard DrewCoinbase’s plan to go public in April highlights a troubling trend among tech companies: Its...
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Contrary to popular belief, middle-aged entrepreneurs do better
insta_photos/ShutterstockBill Gates was 21 when he and Paul Allen registered Microsoft. Steve Jobs was 22 when he and Steve Wozniak launched Apple. Mark Zuckerberg started Facebook in his Harvard...
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How business accelerators can help new startups succeed after COVID-19
Innovation and entrepreneurs will be essential for economies to recover and build resiliency following the pandemic. Business accelerators, a mechanism to support and grow new ventures, will need to...
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More older New Zealanders are starting businesses — and they’re motivated by...
www.shutterstock.comYou’re never too old to become your own boss, it seems. All over the world there has been an increase in people aged 50 and over setting up their own businesses.In the United...
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What are microschools? 5 questions answered
Microschools gained in appeal to some parents during the pandemic.Complexio/E+ via Getty ImagesSince COVID-19, some parents in search of educational alternatives for their children have turned to...
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Entrepreneurship learning: All university students can benefit
Learning to create value in environments of uncertainty with limited resources is something that can help all young people build their futures, especially amid the uncertainty of COVID-19. (Telfer...
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The untold story of Canada’s journalism startups
The Conversation Canada is celebrating its fifth anniversary. It's one of dozens of digital news organizations that has found a niche in the changing media landscape in Canada.(THE CONVERSATION), CC...
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Market research is essential for entrepreneurs who want their businesses to...
Secondary market research is the first key step in developing good marketplace intelligence.(Shutterstock)According to the U.S. research and consulting firm CB Insights, most entrepreneurs fail because...
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Why the job you apply for may not be the job you get
Sometimes job duties evolve between the time when an employer decides to hire someone and the actual hiring itself.(Shutterstock)When most people apply for jobs, they expect the job description on...
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What’s the difference between a startup and any other business?
Between 2012 and 2021, funding to U.S. tech startups jumped to $344 billion.gorodenkoff/iStock via Getty ImagesCurious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an...
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How Canada can make its startup ecosystem more inclusive
Increasing inclusivity in entrepreneurship will foster more equitable economic participation across the board.(Shutterstock)The global pandemic caused devastating economic impacts, including high...
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