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Douglas Soltys
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Founder and Editor-in-Chief, BetaKit
Toronto
Beats
technology, monetary policy equity, world newsbusiness, finance
I do not cover sports or entertainment.
Content
By Douglas Soltys Verified| BetaKit Verified After a seemingly endless run-up to the writ, Canada’s snap federal election is almost over, with election day just two weeks away. As expected, special interest groups are attempting to steer the election agenda with public asks, and Canadian tech is no different in making its requests known. Reporter Josh Scott has two such stories for you.
Chamath Palihapitiya, Sanja Fidler among Homecoming headliners as Toronto Tech Week unveils event calendar
By Douglas Soltys Verified| BetaKit Verified Toronto Tech Week has unveiled the speakers for its headline event alongside the official program calendar as the inaugural citywide initiative anticipates more than 10,000 attendees this June. Social Capital’s Chamath Palihapitiya and NVIDIA’s VP of AI research Sanja Fidler will join Shopify leaders Tobi Lütke and Harley Finkelstein at Homecoming, hosted at Toronto’s Evergreen Brickworks on June 24.
By Douglas Soltys Verified| BetaKit Verified This week, we have a doozy of an interview, speaking with Eric Migicovsky, creator of the Pebble smartwatch. Migicovsky recently announced Pebble’s dramatic return in 2025, almost 10 years after its demise in 2016, when the company was sold to Fitbit (which was later sold to Google).
Company Info
BetaKit
BetaKit is a Toronto-based media company that focuses on Canadian startup and technology innovation. Founded in 2012 and becoming independent in 2016, it serves as a key publication for Canada's tech ecosystem, providing daily news, analysis, and investigative reporting. The company is headquartered at 46 Spadina Avenue in Toronto and aims to connect entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals within the tech sector. BetaKit publishes breaking news, feature stories, and in-depth reports on startups, venture capital, and emerging technologies. It also offers a newsletter with curated updates on Canadian tech developments and covers grassroots tech events and major industry announcements. The company emphasizes Canadian-specific tech narratives and operates independently, distinguishing itself from corporate-owned media outlets. Recognized for its journalistic excellence, BetaKit plays a vital role in informing and engaging Canada's digital economy.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Founded: 2012