EV startup Rivian faces a ‘mountain-like climb’ to success. Here’s how it got a foothold

Despite its relatively short lifespan, much has happened to electric vehicle startup Rivian over the past…

CVCA spotlights women leaders across Canadian venture capital, private equity

The Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (CVCA) has announced the winners of its second…

Top DOE Official to NAM: You’re Critical to America’s Energy Future

The Biden administration sees private-sector partners as essential to the future of American energy policy and…

An incomplete list of Canadian tech programs and organizations supporting women’s initiatives

Each International Women’s Day, BetaKit seeks to highlight and amplify conversations, resources, and individuals in the…

Ten things worth reading on International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day focuses on highlighting the accomplishments of women, as well as the challenges that…

Biden Touts Accomplishments, but Misses the Mark Elsewhere

In his State of the Union address Thursday, President Biden rightly celebrated manufacturing’s accomplishments—but he “missed…

Ontraccr secures $1.2 million for construction management software

Vancouver-based Ontraccr Technologies has closed $1.2 million in seed funding for its construction management software.  Ontraccr…

EV startup Rivian is betting on a cheap(er) new electric SUV to save its business

It’s now or never for Rivian. The startup is betting its future on the success of…

Three MIT alumni graduate from NASA astronaut training

“It’s been a wild ride,” says Christopher Williams PhD ’12, moments after he received his astronaut pin,…

How Moon Beast plans to tap the well of player creators

Most game startups have a tough time marketing their games based on unknown IP. To deal…