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Election 2024: Reactions and predictions from innovation leaders

While many critical pieces of the puzzle still must come together before we know what the next presidential administration has in store for businesses, we’ve rounded up some initial predictions and reactions from across the tech and business landscape in response to the 2024 election results. This includes a potential rollback of crucial tenets of 2017 TCJA, such as a possible repeal of the Section174 amortization and capitalization rules introduced in teh first Trump Administration.

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Behind the Tech: Building Index Marketplaces

Building Index Marketplaces requires great collaboration and innovation at Index Exchange. In the second article in our “Behind the Tech” series, Andrew Martel shares how our engineering teams are enhancing our UI, integrating data providers, and scaling our exchange—all to create a more efficient, impactful platform for our customers.

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8 Major Red Flags When Choosing a Lead Investor for Your Pre-Seed Round

"I like what you're building but come back when you've secured a lead investor." Usually means the investor isn't prepared to take on the due diligence, doesn't write big enough checks to move the needle or doesn't understand your business enough to lead with conviction. Whatever the case, here are 8 red flags I pulled together from conversations with "Actual Lead Investors". . . Hope you enjoy it.

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High Performance Founder Focused Tech Event - Techskis

We’re thrilled to introduce Techskis, the ultimate summit for high-performance training tailored for the next generation of founders! Set in beautiful Collingwood this February, Techskis is designed to elevate your founder journey with unique networking, wellness sessions, and powerful opportunities to connect with top investors, brands, and real clients ready for pilot programs. From unforgettable "lift pitches" on the slopes to immersive case studies with industry leaders, Techskis brings together driven founders in a setting that blends business acumen with resilience. Join us to connect, recharge, and grow alongside a community that values innovation, wellness, and high performance. Step into the next chapter of your founder journey with Techskis!

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Tenant Credit Checks: How SingleKey Safeguards Against Rental Fraud

A credit report is one of the most valuable tools in your tenant screening arsenal. Despite all the helpful details a credit report offers though, it’s only beneficial if it contains truthful and accurate information. Unfortunately, fraudulent reports are more common than you may think.

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What The Tech Podcast: Leveling Up with Dennis Chow of Lodestone

On the latest episode of Boast's What The Tech podcast we welcome seasoned product executive and award-winning founder of Lodestone Dennis Chow, where he shares his entrepreneur's journey and path to success in the Canadian tech ecosystem. At Lodestone, Dennis and his team have built a product management software platform that helps busy product teams move faster and get more of their product work done. Ultimately, Lodestone helps teams drive towards comprehensive discovery and successful delivery of the right thing, for the right customers, at the right time.

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Infographic: 2024 State of R&D Benchmarks Report

The team at Boast polled more than 500 CXOs in R&D-focused organizations across North America to baseline how businesses are funding innovation and product development in 2023. As it turns out, many executives have been squarely focused on the essentials for their business in the face of major macroeconomic uncertainties in 2024, while leaving little budget for risk-taking, leading to missed growth opportunities—including non-equity funding through tax credits. Check out this infographic for a primer on the results and the opportunities for teams to capitalize on innovation in 2025.

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This Founder/CEO lost over $100,000 BY THIS ONE COSTLY MISTAKE 🤯

Eric, this was one of my most controversial posts - but it's a post that needed to be said because execs are not getting the fact they're standing in their own way sometimes and it's costing them huge money! I break everything down in dollars and cents. Reducing bottlenecking in the process, and increasing operational efficiency is at the forefront of what we do. Removing all the fluff, and yielding results for companies who are actually serious about getting their technical roles filled. We see execs shooting themselves in the foot all the time because of the issues mentioned in this article. Savant Recruitment is a multi-award-winning, boutique technology recruitment agency. Backed by the brightest Technology SMEs and Partners across North America. We make your organization LEANER & MEANER. We recruit, test, and place top-tier engineers, reducing your time-to-fill up to 50% - taking the heavy lifting of technical recruitment, off your plate.

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Six Tech Leaders on the Future of HR

Six Tech Leaders share their insights on the future of HR.

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SimpliCity Receives Funding Support for Project to Help Streamline Municipal Housing Permit Applications

SimpliCity is pleased to announce it will receive advisory services and up to $90,240 in funding from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) in support of a research and development project to create an integration API solution for Canadian municipal housing permits. Early adopter municipalities who join the pilot can receive 60% off initial implementation and licensing fees.

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ARKI Launches: AI Technology Set to Transform the Construction Industry

Co-founded by architect Natalia Bakaeva and software engineer Mehdi Karamnejad, ARKI is an AI-powered search platform tailored specifically for the construction industry, designed to turn dormant data into actionable insights.

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TikTok Ordered to Shut Down Operations in Canada

Canada has ordered TikTok to shut down its operations in Toronto and Vancouver, citing concerns over national security. While Canadians can still use the app, TikTok’s local offices must close.

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Mastering a Mortgage Renewal: A Guide to Financial Confidence (Calculators Included)

With 80% of mortgages outstanding as of March 2022 and set for renewal by 2024, homeowners are at a crucial point in their financial journey. Monthly payments might increase, so having the right resources is essential to make informed decisions and ensure financial stability. We sat down recently with Bruk Telahun, CEO and Principal Broker of Best Mortgage Solutions, to bring you key tips and tools to navigate mortgage renewals with confidence. -->

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Meet Polar Labs: Pioneering Data Infrastructure for an AI-Driven Future

Toronto-based Polar Labs is on the rise with Pioneering Data Infrastructure for an AI-Driven Future

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What is an R Code? Credit Report Codes Explained

As a landlord, it’s crucial to analyze a rental applicant’s credit report before considering them as your tenant. You may have seen codes like “R2” and “I5” and wondered what they mean. In this guide, we’ll explain the most common credit report codes, what they represent, and why they matter to you as a housing provider.-->

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The Biggest Red Flags When Tenant Screening

While landlords typically scrutinize a prospective tenant’s creditworthiness and previous landlord references, insufficient income and unstable employment history are the most significant warning signs for property managers. Over 45% of landlords from our survey view insufficient income or inconsistent employment history as a red flag that decisively affects whether they approve a rental applicant...

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Your billing platform is bleeding revenue

Learn more about how you can leverage Maple to stop the percentage of revenue cuts and be prepared for any pricing model with any sales motion for your SaaS product.

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How to Find Good Tenants in 5 Easy Steps

Finding your ideal renter can be stressful and time-consuming, especially if you’re new to property management. However, deploying a few proven strategies can significantly increase your chances of acquiring a quality tenant.Follow our step-by-step guide and learn how to find a good tenant. Step 1: Write a rental listing that stands out Step 2: Pre-screen potential tenants Step 3: Use a comprehensive rental application Step 4: Implement a thorough tenant screening process Step 5: Check employment and landlord references

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Questions You Need to Ask in a Landlord Reference Check

In this article, we’ll outline which questions to ask landlords and why it’s crucial to ask them. Question # 1: Can you confirm a few details about the tenant? Question #2: Did the tenant pay rent on time regularly and in full? Question #3: Did the tenant cause any damage to your rental property or violate any terms of their lease agreement? Question #4: Did the tenant give you proper notice of their intention to move out, and do you foresee giving back their deposit in full? Question #5: Is there anything else I should know about the tenant?