OPPORTUNITIES TO WATCH👀

Google for Startups Accelerator: Canada is back with its next cohort, and Canadian tech founders, this is your shot to level up with Google's heavy-hitting support - no equity asked.

Why It Matters

Picture this: 10 weeks of hybrid intensity where 10-15 Seed-to-Series A startups dive into their toughest tech hurdles alongside Google mentors and peers. Expect AI/ML deep dives, product strategy workshops, and up to $350K in Cloud credits to supercharge your build, plus TPU access for cutting-edge research. It's not just acceleration; it's a launchpad into Google's vast network, complete with Demo Day exposure to investors and execs.​

Who Qualifies

Traction-proven teams (5+ strong, CTO committed) crafting scalable, AI-fueled solutions for massive markets. If you're innovating in Canada with defensible growth, Google wants you, diversity encouraged.​

Act Fast

• Opens: December 9, 2025​

• Deadline: January 22, 2026​

• Kickoff: Mid-March 2026​

• Demo Day: May 2026​

🎧 NEW EPISODE: FOUNDER JOURNEY FT. SALLY DAUB (BORDERPASS)

EPISODE HIGHLIGHT Sally reflects on how her early scrappy ventures shaped her mindset as a founder - and why understanding risk, contracts, and people can be just as important as product or growth.

MORE TAKEAWAYS FROM THE TALK

Entrepreneurship starts early: Side hustles and small bets often teach the most durable lessons.

Law is a founder skill: Understanding IP, contracts, and risk can save years- and millions - down the line.

Talent compounds: Great companies are built by leaders who know how to spot, support, and retain the right people.

Raising capital in Canada is different: Sally breaks down the realities founders face in today’s market.

Why it’s worth your time

This conversation is grounded, honest, and especially relevant for founders navigating complexity - whether that is hiring, fundraising, or long-term strategy.

Sally’s perspective will make you rethink how you approach both risk and growth.

BONUS CONTENT

We pulled a standout clip where Sally shares what she looks for when backing people - and why that lens changed after her exit.

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💼 NEXT BIG GIGS

Check out the next big gigs in tech we think you’ll love:

• Loop Financial is hiring a Finance Manager (Onsite, Toronto) to own day-to-day accounting, treasury, and financial reporting across a fast-growing cross-border banking platform. You will work closely with the Head of Finance and leadership team to support regulated fintech operations, investor reporting, and strategic decision-making. This is a high-impact role inside a scaling FinTech with real complexity, real customers, and real responsibility.

• Strello Health is looking for a Founding Engineer (Hybrid, Toronto/GTA) to help build the core infrastructure behind AI-powered voice agents in healthcare. You will design real-time, low-latency systems, work directly with LLMs and speech services, and make foundational architecture decisions alongside the founding team. Perfect for engineers who want ownership, early-stage impact, and exposure to cutting-edge voice + AI technology.

• B3 Systems is hiring a Data Scientist (Onsite, Toronto) to apply machine learning to real-world industrial and manufacturing data. You will work end-to-end across the data science lifecycle, building production-ready models that drive measurable business outcomes. This role is ideal for applied ML practitioners who want their work deployed, used, and felt in live enterprise environments.

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