Isabelle Kirkwood
@isabelle_kirk
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Freelance tech journalist & writer covering all things #canadiantech. https://t.co/sf0r72aqOE
Squamish, BC
Joined September 2016
Exciting update: my new website is live! On the site, you’ll be able to find a list of my services, bylines, and client testimonials. If you're interested in working together, fill out the inquiry form to connect directly. I’d love to hear from you!.
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I'm a journalist and freelance writer focused on turning ideas and information into compelling stories.
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RT @BetaKit: Are you keeping up with Canadian tech and innovation news? Prove it. Take The BetaKit Quiz, our new weekly challenge, released….
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The BetaKit Quiz, Oct. 11, 2024 - How closely have you kept up with Canadian tech and innovation news this month?
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RT @BetaKit: Introducing “The Comeback,” a new series presented by Motion (@motionapp) chronicles one team’s search for a good problem and….
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Introducing “The Comeback,” a three-part series chronicling one team’s journey from near collapse to hypergrowth.
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RT @BetaKit: .@BetaKit’s pulse check on #CDNtech continues with a stop on the Best Coast, featuring @goclio CEO @Jack_Newton. BetaKit Town….
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RT @BetaKit: The BetaKit team is deeply saddened to share news of the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Charles Mandel. We will ha….
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In the nearly two years since its closure and re-launch, OneEleven has recovered its membership close to pre-pandemic levels, reopened to companies and events, and adapted its value prop to include new programming for post-seed founders. 👇.
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In the nearly two years since its closure and relaunch, OneEleven has recovered its membership, launched new programming, and adapted its value proposition.
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RT @tron: When #iGaming launched in Ontario a year ago, it was predicted to drive $570M in revenue. New numbers released today from @iGami….
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Cutthroat competition and tighter rules on advertising are forcing operators to compete on unique features in Ontario’s $1.4 billion market.
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RT @megesimpson: “Lights, camera, action” may not sound like the typical start to your company’s weekly all-hands, but at some tech compani….
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The post-COVID era has given rise to TV-ifying the traditional video conference, where meetings look less like a Zoom call and more like a high-production show.
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Canadian #FinTech has seen better days, but Koho's CEO told me his company is ready to navigate the rocky waters ahead. Read more on @BetaKit 👇.
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Some experts believe challenger banks are due for a reckoning, but CEO Daniel Eberhard says Koho is well-positioned to ride out impending economic pressures.
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I recently spoke with Bank of Canada's Ron Morrow about Canada's upcoming retail payments regulations and what #fintech companies can expect. 👇. Check it out on @BetaKit .
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Bank of Canada’s Ron Morrow spoke about where the new regulatory framework stands and what tech companies as it comes down the pike.
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Last week I faced my fear of public speaking and went on the @BetaKit Podcast to talk about Canada's slow(er) second quarter for venture funding. Thanks so much to @tron and @rkenedi for inviting me on, this was fun!.
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An ecosystem-by-ecosystem breakdown of Canadian tech venture funding in Q2 2022, how it compares to last year, and what it signals for the rest of the year.
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"The layoffs follow nearly a week after it was revealed that Wealthsimple had enacted a hiring freeze amid changing market conditions.". @megesimpson has the story👇.
Multiple sources have indicated to BetaKit that @Wealthsimple has laid off approximately 13 percent of its staff today. #FinTech #CDNtech
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RT @tron: As @BetaKit continues to staff up our editorial resources, my pride grows for the work we produce. Here's @isabelle_kirk breakin….
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International firms dominating its newest cohort prompts the question: is this what the Toronto tech community expected when it got a Techstars accelerator?
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RT @tron: Investment in #BCtech grew over 300 percent in 2021. That's *a lot*. After worrying for years about what it could be, #YVRtech….
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With nearly $4 billion in venture funding raised last year, British Columbia’s tech sector reached new heights in 2021.
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Big scoop from @tron and @BetaKit. If successful, this would round out a crazy year for #BCtech exits.
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Hootsuite is finalizing its preparation to go public on the TSX before the end of the year with a target to raise $200 million CAD, BetaKit has learned.
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Tai Tuivasa coming out to the spice girls is honestly pretty metal. Barring even the near instant KO. #UFC264.
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So grateful for my time spent as a staff writer at this wonderful publication ❤️ and excited to see what the future has in store!.
So ends @isabelle_kirk's last day as a @BetaKit staff writer. While we will miss her dearly, we are super happy she'll be working with us regularly as a freelancer. Better still is the dogged replacement we found at her recommendation. Looking forward to their shared bylines.
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RT @tron: #edtech is one of the many sectors popping right now. @isabelle_kirk has the latest on paper’s $123M round. .
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Montréal-based EdTech startup Paper has closed $123 million CAD in Series C financing, as the company looks to scale its educational support software.
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Canadian tech has become a hot market for M&A activity in recent months. I spoke to tech sector stakeholders to figure out why these deals are big right now, and where this trend is going. Love doing these kinds of pieces for @BetaKit. Check it out! 👇.
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BetaKit spoke to key members of the Canadian innovation ecosystem to determine why M&A activity is up, and where it’s going.
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