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October 26, 2026
Toronto & Ontario Startup News Roundup: October 19–25, 2026
Tyce and Hive announced financing, Dayforce agreed to acquire Ribbon AI, and Ontario teams launched data and cybersecurity tools. Six stories and three directory discoveries.
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October 13, 2026
Toronto startup news: Revolve Surgical, BrandMo Tech and KOHO
A surgical robotics milestone, a Toronto adtech launch and KOHO’s banking ambitions: what changed, when it happened and why founders should pay attention.
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April 10, 2025
10x Revenue Exit
Discover actionable insights for achieving a 10x Revenue Exit through strategic scaling, profitability, and smart bootstrapping. https://torontostarts.com/2025/04/10/10x-revenue-exit/ Apple -> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/startup-talk/id1763804003 Spotify -> https://open.spotify.com/show/1siJMILILidHAiAsrX2VBU YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj4v-RoA7A-jxV5FHs5e61oIsuvUJYmT_&si=LYegRe5GYLKNQ7xL Flowgrammer Apple -> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/flowgrammer-podcast/id1804155588 Spotify -> https://open.spotify.com/show/0wv3feR00iaVpE8zn7niNf Flowgrammer.ca -> https://flowgrammer.ca/ AI News and Resources -> https://flowgrammer.ca/resources/ Silicon Scoop Silicon Scoop Podcast - https://torontostarts.com/silicon-scoop/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/silicon-scoop/id1758711826 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5bAzF0MwV6TtLhJAhvHayI YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj4v-RoA7A-gT62vrEYqh1zCv-0Hj-o5J Startup Investor Drinks Toronto - https://startupdrinksto.com/ Toronto’s Startup Community - https://torontostarts.com/
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April 8, 2025
Product Market Fit with Lauft
Product Market Fit with Lauft Welcome to Episode 217 of the Startup Talk Podcast, where we explore Product Market Fit in a conversation with Graham Wong, Founder and CEO of Lauft. Listen in as the Startup Coach uncovers how Lauft transformed a personal need into a thriving flexible workspace solution and discovered exactly what their […]
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April 6, 2025
Know Yourself – Unlocking Entrepreneurial Potential
Discover how to Know Yourself as an entrepreneur to unlock your potential and overcome challenges in today's startup world. https://torontostarts.com/2025/04/06/know-yourself-unlocking-entrepreneurial-potential/ Apple -> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/startup-talk/id1763804003 Spotify -> https://open.spotify.com/show/1siJMILILidHAiAsrX2VBU YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj4v-RoA7A-jxV5FHs5e61oIsuvUJYmT_&si=LYegRe5GYLKNQ7xL Flowgrammer Apple -> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/flowgrammer-podcast/id1804155588 Spotify -> https://open.spotify.com/show/0wv3feR00iaVpE8zn7niNf Flowgrammer.ca -> https://flowgrammer.ca/ AI News and Resources -> https://flowgrammer.ca/resources/ Silicon Scoop Silicon Scoop Podcast - https://torontostarts.com/silicon-scoop/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/silicon-scoop/id1758711826 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5bAzF0MwV6TtLhJAhvHayI YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj4v-RoA7A-gT62vrEYqh1zCv-0Hj-o5J Startup Investor Drinks Toronto - https://startupdrinksto.com/ Toronto’s Startup Community - https://torontostarts.com/
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April 5, 2025
Bootstrapping Startups: Growing Without Outside Funding
Discover actionable strategies for bootstrapping startups to grow organically without external funding on Startup Talk https://torontostarts.com/2025/04/05/bootstrapping-startups-growing-without-outside-funding/ Apple -> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/startup-talk/id1763804003 Spotify -> https://open.spotify.com/show/1siJMILILidHAiAsrX2VBU YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj4v-RoA7A-jxV5FHs5e61oIsuvUJYmT_&si=LYegRe5GYLKNQ7xL Flowgrammer Apple -> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/flowgrammer-podcast/id1804155588 Spotify -> https://open.spotify.com/show/0wv3feR00iaVpE8zn7niNf Flowgrammer.ca -> https://flowgrammer.ca/ AI News and Resources -> https://flowgrammer.ca/resources/ Silicon Scoop Podcast - https://torontostarts.com/silicon-scoop/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/silicon-scoop/id1758711826 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5bAzF0MwV6TtLhJAhvHayI YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj4v-RoA7A-gT62vrEYqh1zCv-0Hj-o5J Startup Investor Drinks Toronto - https://startupdrinksto.com/ Toronto’s Startup Community - https://torontostarts.com/
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April 3, 2025
Exploring Ethical AI
Ethical AI, highlighting how robust guardrails ensure ethical AI remains aligned with business and engineering values. https://torontostarts.com/2025/04/03/exploring-ethical-ai/ Apple -> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/startup-talk/id1763804003 Spotify -> https://open.spotify.com/show/1siJMILILidHAiAsrX2VBU YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj4v-RoA7A-jxV5FHs5e61oIsuvUJYmT_&si=LYegRe5GYLKNQ7xL Flowgrammer Apple -> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/flowgrammer-podcast/id1804155588 Spotify -> https://open.spotify.com/show/0wv3feR00iaVpE8zn7niNf Flowgrammer.ca -> https://flowgrammer.ca/ AI News and Resources -> https://flowgrammer.ca/resources/ Silicon Scoop Silicon Scoop Podcast - https://torontostarts.com/silicon-scoop/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/silicon-scoop/id1758711826 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5bAzF0MwV6TtLhJAhvHayI YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj4v-RoA7A-gT62vrEYqh1zCv-0Hj-o5J Startup Investor Drinks Toronto - https://startupdrinksto.com/ Toronto’s Startup Community - https://torontostarts.com/
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April 1, 2025
Work-life Freedom for Entrepreneurs
Work-life Freedom for Entrepreneurs In Episode 214 of the Startup Talk Podcast, host The Startup Coach engages in a compelling discussion with Graham Wong, founder and CEO of LAUFT, on achieving work-life freedom for entrepreneurs. The conversation delves into the importance of valuing time and maintaining balance while building a startup. Key Takeaways: About LAUFT: […]
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March 31, 2025
Paradox Of Expectations
Paradox Of Expectations Welcome to the Startup Talk Podcast episode, Paradox Of Expectations, where Ujwal Arkalgud—a cultural anthropologist and tech entrepreneur—shares his unique journey from building and selling businesses to uncovering the hidden cultural dynamics that shape startup success. Guest: Ujwal Arkalgud, Cultural Anthropologist & Tech Entrepreneur Ujwal Arkalgud is a Canadian cultural anthropologist turned […]
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March 30, 2025
Launching and Scaling
Launching and Scaling: Insights With Richard Nilsson, CEO/Founder of MyPetGo Launching and Scaling is at the heart of this episode as we explore the dynamic journey of Richard Nilsson, CEO/Founder of MyPetGo. In this episode of the Startup Talk Podcast, Richard shares how his approach to Launching and Scaling has evolved from his digital publishing […]
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March 29, 2025
Office Worker Generational Differences
Office Worker Generational Differences: Insights and Trends from Startup Talk Podcast IntroductionIn this episode of the Startup Talk Podcast, we dive into Office Worker Generational Differences and explore how various generations view and engage with office environments. The conversation examines survey data revealing that Gen Z, Millennials, and Gen Xers each have distinct attitudes toward […]
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March 27, 2025
Lauft Co-Working: Redefining Urban Workspace Ecosystems
Lauft Co-Working: Redefining Urban Workspace Ecosystems IntroductionIn this episode of Startup Talk Podcast, we explore the dynamic world of Lauft co-working as a transformative element in urban planning and workspace innovation. Our conversation delves into how integrating flexible office spaces within urban developments fosters community and stimulates economic growth. The Lauft Co-Working Vision Our speakers […]
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March 25, 2025
Mastering Startup Growth: Identifying Misalignments
Mastering Startup Growth: Identifying Misalignments Welcome to this episode of the Startup Talk Podcast, where we explore the art of Identifying Misalignments that can hinder early growth and create obstacles in the sales process. In this episode, our Startup Coach and Ujwal Arkalgud dive into strategies for founders to realign their approach by truly mastering […]
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March 24, 2025
MyPetGo Long Term Vision
MyPetGo Long Term Vision In this episode, we explore MyPetGo long term vision with CEO Richard Nilsson as he outlines an ambitious plan to transform pet care through innovation and strategic partnerships. Richard dives into how focusing on the longevity program, health markers, and behavior traits can establish a robust ecosystem, ultimately uniting pet owners, […]
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March 23, 2025
Fostering Purpose Led Teams: Creating Meaningful Work Experiences at iQ Offices
Fostering Purpose Led Teams: Creating Meaningful Work Experiences at iQ Offices Show Notes:In this episode of the Startup Talk Podcast, we dive deep into the mindset and practices behind purpose led teams at iQ Offices. Kane Willmott, Co-Founder & CEO, explains how his team creates amazing days at work by emphasizing service, care, and immediate […]
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March 22, 2025
Minimum Sellable Product vs Minimum Viable Product
Minimum Sellable Product: Why It Beats the MVP Approach Minimum Sellable Product is the focus of this episode, where we dive deep into why the Minimum Sellable Product approach outperforms the traditional MVP. In this discussion, our Startup Coach and tech entrepreneur Ujwal Arkalgud explore how shifting from an MVP mindset to a Minimum Sellable […]
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March 20, 2025
AI Business Transformation in the Next 5 Years
How AI is Going to Transform Business in the Next 5 Years – Startup Talk Podcast Ep. 211 AI Business Transformation: The Future of Work and Automation AI business transformation is happening at an unprecedented pace, revolutionizing industries, automating processes, and reshaping the entrepreneurial landscape. In this episode of Startup Talk Podcast, the Startup Coach […]
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March 18, 2025
Strategic Partnerships with Graham Wong
Strategic Partnerships with Graham Wong Welcome to Episode 210 of the Startup Talk Podcast, where we explore Strategic Partnerships with Graham Wong, founder and CEO of Lauft. In this insightful discussion, the Startup Coach dives into how a mutual understanding of each partner’s needs, combined with trust and respect, can lead to transformative opportunities for […]
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March 17, 2025
Tension Alignment Framework
Tension Alignment Framework: Unlocking Growth Barriers for Entrepreneurs In this episode of the Startup Talk Podcast, we dive into the Tension Alignment Framework to explore how entrepreneurs can identify and resolve growth barriers in their businesses. Through real-world examples and strategic insights, listeners discover how aligning market expectations with innovative solutions can transform challenges into […]
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March 16, 2025
AI Pet Care: Transforming Veterinary Services
AI Pet Care: Transforming Veterinary Services Welcome to our latest episode where we explore AI pet care and its revolutionary impact on pet health and veterinary diagnostics. In this conversation with Richard Nilsson, CEO/Founder of MyPetGo, we dive into how cutting-edge technologies are bridging the gap between pet owners and veterinary professionals. Guest: Richard Nilsson, […]
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