Liam Martin

Where are you looking for tech jobs in Canada? 🇨🇦 I spend several hours a week giving back and advising great leaders on how to: 1) Define what they're looking for, 📌 2) Position themselves digitally to target these goals, ✨ 3) Map the market of opportunities available in the country's tech network. 🗺️ My goal? To keep great talent in our country and in our companies, of course. It dawned on me today that sharing my tips in one-off calls isn't the most efficient way to scale my impact. So, if you're actively, quietly, or curiously looking for new opportunities in Canadian tech, here are my top recommendations on where to look. 1) Workintech.ca (formerly Prospect) is still the largest startup job board in the country by far. Y'all -- I built this thing and it's STILL GROWING! I proudly handed this product over to Chris Albinson and the team at Communitech in 2021 and it continues to get better every day. Today, it lists over 5,900 jobs at 1,500+ tech companies. https://workintech.ca/ HOT TIP: Don't just search for jobs. Toggle to the "Explore Companies" tab to filter and sort through different industries, company sizes, and business models. Pursue companies that fit your goals, even if they haven't listed a job that matches your criteria. You never know what they haven't listed or what's on the horizon. 2) The Narwhal Project -- I often get asked "who is the next Shopify." Charles Plant developed this list to focus attention on the private Canadian tech companies best poised to become world-class firms. For anyone looking for companies that have surpassed $50M ARR and are post-PMF, this is the best place to start. https://lnkd.in/g_mqhjmC 3) TechTO's Rocketships List -- This one is a bit outdated (2022) but hopefully this post is a nudge to Alex Norman and Jason Goldlist that we need an updated version! It is an excellent summary of top-tier startups across the growth spectrum. https://lnkd.in/g4hfHfyk. 4) MaRS Discovery District -- North America’s largest urban innovation hub is right here in Toronto and they've got their own job board. Plus, Alison Nankivell is at the helm now so great things are on the horizon! https://lnkd.in/gSUAtcXU 5) Accelerators -- Don't snooze on digging into these communities' cohorts, including Creative Destruction Lab, FounderFuel, NEXT Canada, DMZ, and Volta. You can also search for "Canadian participants of" global programs like Y Combinator or Techstars. NOTE: All of these companies are early-stage unless you go back in time and run a "where are they now" analysis on past cohorts. 6) VCs -- While most venture-backed startups will already be listed on Workintech.ca, don't snooze on checking out the portfolio job boards on VC websites, including Golden Ventures, OMERS Ventures, Klass Capital, Inovia Capital, Portage , Panache Ventures. This list goes on! If this post helps just one person find their next role, I'll consider it a success. ❤️

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🌟 Calling All #Montreal GTM Leaders! 🌟 🚀 Exciting news! Our Pavilion community in Montreal is not just growing—it's thriving! And the picture I'll share shows just why. These incredible leaders are the heartbeat of our community (you can see a few of them below🤣), making each meet-up more than just a gathering—it's a powerhouse of insights and camaraderie. 📅 Join us on December 12th at Stay22’s office for an event on - 2025 Planning, Challenges & Insights - 📅 We're almost at full capacity, so secure your spot by emailing me at [email protected]! 🤔 Why join Pavilion? It's not just about what we do—it's about why we do it. It's not merely meetings or networks; it's a belief in building relationships, not transactions. It's about giving before getting, playing the long game, and supporting each other in real, impactful ways. 🔗 Here's why Pavilion stands out: 🌱 We build meaningful connections. 💡 We share freely and support generously. 📈 We're about making a lasting impact, not quick wins. ✨ Imagine being part of a community that aligns with your deepest professional values, one that offers support, growth, and real human connections. That's Pavilion.🔥 👋 If this speaks to you, don't just watch from the sidelines. Be part of something bigger. We're not just building features; we're igniting a movement. #PavilionMontreal #GTMLeaders #Networking #ProfessionalGrowth #JoinUs #CommunityPower 💌 Email now to not miss out on our December gathering at Stay22. Let's make magic happen together! ✨

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Get about 25 Newfoundlanders in a room, myself included, and it's going to be a good time, even at a #pricing workshop! Thanks to Dean MacIsaac for making it happen, and to the founders at the Genesis Centre who brought their A-game with lots of great questions! If spotted, quiz them on: - Why setting up pricing tiers (no matter what you sell) positions you to capture more revenue - How using the 'jobs to be done' framework dictates how many tiers you need and what to include in each - How to align the price you charge to the value you deliver so that customers keep coming back for more What would take the stress out of pricing for you? #startups #pricingstrategy #SaaS

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I’m an introvert, how do I network? I'm going to Launch Party, the ultimate celebration of Calgary’s most promising Tech Startups and the grand finale of Innovation Week YYC 2024. It's going to be an awesome way to meet fellow entrepreneurs and tech enthusiasts including the Top 10 Selection Committee of Haley Jabusch, ✨Joella A. , and Matt Elliott. But when you walk into a conference room full of people, it can be intimidating. Here's what I do... I’m an introvert, how do I network? Introverts (like me) have an advantage in networking because we naturally have the right skills. We’re good listeners, we remember details, we ask good questions, and follow-up. What’s the best way to network at a conference? In short, be prepared. Before the event, find out who’s going, ask your friends, look up the sponsor companies, use LinkedIn to make connections. Then arrange a meet and chat one of the presentation topics - it’s easy to connect over an interesting topic. How do I introduce myself? First, learn about the other person. What are they working on? What are their goals for this year? Now you can relate what you do to what they do. Here’s a framework: “We help (customer) + (with problem) + so they can (benefits)” E.g. “We help founders simplify technology complexity so they can grow revenue”. 👋 Come say "Hi!" and let's have a fun conversation! What's your networking tip? Share below! Want to know more? 🛫 Follow me for Insights on scaling your business. 👟 Make better software decisions, faster. Get my Software Assessment Playbook. Send me a DM. #Innovation #Management #Technology

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Tapping the network for help 🙏: Any tax experts know the full implications of the new budget proposals for Canadian founders looking to exit their businesses after June 25th 2024? A few founders have reached out to ask me and I think this might be important info for the community. Comment below if you know 👇

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It is unfortunate to see so many negative feedback came out of this post and the commenters below. Of course, there is a mix bag of reasons why entrepreneurs feel into a debt hole with BDC. Clearly, the process should involve more education and make sure entrepreneurs understand the repercussion, but at the same time, as young entrepreneurs, when you take on any debt, you should consult with a lawyer. They may cost you some but will save you in the long run. Having said that, though, I’m going that a government ran agency can bring more clarity to the borrowers because BDC is more than just a loan provider. It is what powers the Canadian economy. Entrepreneurs takes on the risk and the reward, and BDC should too. It should reward loan origination in great companies not purely return on investment. In a time when we constantly face pressure from the states who poach our best, the few left in Canada are the ones we have to depend on to build great industries beyond traditional economic pillars like natural resources and manufacturing.

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If you haven’t signed up for our Peer-to-Peer matching, you’re missing out! 📢📢 Just last week, we had over 300 matches! This number is only growing each day 💪 One-on-one chats between immigrants, helping and guiding each other to grow in Canada’s #jobmarket🤝 It’s a very simple process that can bring you BIG results ✅ Let me break it down for you. Watch this explainer video to understand when you need sign up and what you need to do. Immigrants helping immigrants Immigrant Networks - Social Networking Platform Networking to get working💪 #cdnimm #newcomerstocanada #immigrants #jobsearchcanada #jobopenings #Canadianexperience #jobseekers #jobhunting #aijobsearch #ainetworking

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I wrote a short piece about my experience at C2 last week, and it's Anick Beaulieu-approved! 🤩 Curious to hear about others' experiences, let me know if you went! #C2Montreal #Innovation #Entrepreneur #Business #Startup

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A couple of years ago, Andy Parkins reached out to us. He’s the CEO of Six Factor, a Canadian SaaS company, and he wanted his teams to work better together as the company grew. He just needed some insights to know where to start. So, we were able to help him out with PI Design. His employees took our Behavioral Assessment, and Parkins and 17 of his teammates attended our “Discovering Your Team Type” session to uncover their “team type.” (They learned they’re a Producing Team: task-oriented, competitive, and intense.) PI Design also let Parkins get a full visualization of the team dynamics and their strategy, all at once. Because of this complete vision, they could reorganize how they worked to set them all up for success. This is why I think PI Design is so cool—it doesn't tell you if a team is good or bad. It shows you how that team will attack the job to be done and give you actionable feedback to improve the team's performance. Best of all, it builds a level of understanding and trust within the team. From a culture perspective, that’s everything. If you want to chat more about PI Design, drop a comment or send me a DM—I love talking about it. And if you want a proper demo, head to: https://lnkd.in/e66RaSZJ #talentoptimization #teamwork #teams

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As I continue my journey as CTO @ Alto and startup mentor in numerous incubators / accelerators across Canada, I'm excited to share that I’ve launched something new… 🖐🏾 Swift Hands – a freelance initiative focused on providing technology services to startups. I’ve assembled a team of experienced developers and together we build MVPs, enhance existing tech, offer Fractional CTO services, and much more. I’ve been instrumental in building MVPs for numerous companies including Lorax, Vendasta, SkipTheDishes, Hyon, Alto and more. I want to use my experiences to help new founders build their products right the first time.  As a startup mentor, I hear the tales of founders who can’t find anyone locally to get their vision to market. I’ve heard them speak of MVPs they had built that came with a high cost but at the end of the day, didn’t deliver expected functionality, or worse, didn’t work at all! I've been shown existing software that has been abandoned by the teams that built it, leaving the founder with no way to enhance their product. I see founders held hostage to companies that refuse to give them the codebase of the software they already paid for. Swift Hands is here to change that! If you, or someone you know, is looking to transform a vision into a viable product, needs help with existing technology or needs Fractional CTO services, let’s chat. Startups need all the help they can get! 🚀 https://lnkd.in/ghe2Z2wc #Startups #StartupHelp #Innovation #MVP #MVPs #TechLeadership #CTO #FractionalCTO #SwiftHands #SmartSolutions

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Returning from your annual leave to the news of a mass layoff is not easy, even if you have not been impacted directly. While I am sure this decision was not taken lightly and I could not agree more with what our CEO Dax said below about all the people we hired at Lightspeed over the past few years, it will take a while for those of us who are still here to go back to business as usual. Until then I need your support! This is where you all potentially come into play as my LinkedIn network: To my HR & Recruitment connections across EMEA & NOAM (Germany, Netherlands, UK, Belgium, France, USA & Canada) please email our talent directory [email protected] or reach out to me for more information if your company is hiring for various positions across most departments. As a recruiter, it is hard to see folks you hired and worked with being let go, and as a colleague even harder.... To my former colleagues who were impacted, if you need any support with your CV, need an intro email to someone I might be connected with who has an open position at their company or just want to chat, please reach out. ... also please remember you are so much more than your job!

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How to Balance Work and Parenting: Tips for Success Struggling to find the right balance between work and parenting? In this video, we share practical tips and advice on managing your responsibilities while maintaining a strong relationship with your children. Learn how to prioritize, set boundaries, and make the most of your limited time. #WorkLifeBalance #ParentingTips #Prioritization #TimeManagement #WorkingParents #BalancingResponsibilities #EffectiveParenting #WorkParentingBalance #ParentingAdvice #ProductivityTips

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Anyone seeking insights into the tech industry, particularly in Canada, should tune in to my friend Evan M.'s podcast, The Hard Part! Stay informed and stay ahead of the curve. Check out the latest newsletter and podcast - link in the comments 👇 #TechIndustry #Podcast #TheHardPart

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📅 Meet the Organizer Elephant! 📅 Coaches have a lot to keep track of—clients, payments, sessions, emails, events. Temboni's Organizer Elephant makes sure nothing slips through the cracks: - Keep all client info & communication organized in one place 🗂️ - Send payment requests effortlessly 💸 - Schedule meetings and events with ease 📅 All admin work is done for you, so you can focus on coaching! 🐘✅ ✨ What’s your biggest challenge when it comes to organizing your business? #OrganizeYourBusiness #AdminMadeEasy #CoachingTools #TemboniElephants #Efficiency #ClientManagement

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Big week ahead at Expert Dojo! LA Tech Week is here, packed with investor sessions, growth hacking with Black founders from Canada, and the epic Demo Day LA. Startups and investors, this is your time to shine! Don’t miss out! Brian Mac Mahon Ashutosh Kumar Isabelle Persson Jonathan Ed Stephens #LATechWeek #ExpertDojo #StartupLife

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Shock? Let's see what I've got! 🚀 Stratgyk Consulting Inc. 🚀 teaser out. Website Launch: Oct 4th, 2024 Friends, unwrapping the shock! KT(Kalpesh Thakkar) and I are excited (and a bit terrified) to announce the thrilling chaos of launching our venture, Stratgyk Consulting Inc! 🎈 Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) tried and tested 12 steps to avoid addiction relapse, but what if relapse is the 12th step? What if the real addiction is the relentless pursuit of building something extraordinary —a startup that thrives in chaos, that feeds on sleepless nights, funding hurdles, missed calls, and ignored emails? For KT, and I our addiction is called Stratgyk, and it’s our wild trance state of creation. Stratgyk, is an exhilarating obsession. We’re diving headfirst into strategic M&A, management consulting, and growth management, specifically for small and medium enterprises (SMB/E’s). These are the businesses constantly hustling the turbulent sway—tight markets, political upheavals, cost cuts, AI-Euphoria, and the ever-pressing need to conserve cash. Let me tell you, our journey has been a wild ride! Our ears are ringing, and our heads are spinning from days filled with nonstop brainstorming, client pitches, and negotiations. We’ve faced late-night panic attacks and watched friends ghost us faster than our past clients can ignore our emails! 📩👻 Honestly, if dodging reality and chasing lost connections were an Olympic sport, we’d be gold medalists by now. And the missteps? At this point, we’re practically experts in how NOT to do things! 😅 To those who stuck with us - A SINCERE THANK YOU. 🙏 A massive shoutout to you for the leap, Our Family, our team, clients and partners, your faith runs deep. You didn’t just buy into ideas we spun, You believed in our journey, the battles we’ve won. You believed in the addiction we call Stratgyk. Your trust fuels our passion, a flame burning bright, Grateful and humbled, we embrace the night. To those who doubt. Keep watching. The addiction continues. The trance deepens.  And we’re just getting started.  Let’s toast to the chaos, the struggles we face, Those existential crises that quicken our pace!🍻🙌 Kalpesh Thakkar #Stratgyk #StartupLife #AddictedToGrowth #StrategicConsulting #SMB #GrowthMindset #TranceState #HustleAndGrind #CostTakeOuts #StartupLaunch #ManagementConsulting #GrowthManagement #MergersAndAcquisitions #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #ClientSuccess #TrustTheProcess #EmbraceTheChaos #EntrepreneurLife #BusinessJourney #StartupLife #CheersToGrowth #UnstoppableTogether #SME

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💡 Start Monday with some career tips. When you're young and the labour market is oversaturated, what should you do to stand out? 🥇 Luca Restagno shared a few crucial points for (not only) developers. I am pretty sure the people in my circles have valuable experiences they could share with less-experienced folks who need help. What would you add? 👇💭

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At Tech To The Rescue, our team is always focused on having an *impact mindset.* So, naturally, I was excited when I discovered this report that explores everything from corporate giving to company courage (one of my favorite concepts). But what exactly is an impact mindset? I love how Benevity defines it: “Embedding positive social and environmental impact through an enterprise’s culture, brand, and operations.” This perfectly aligns with why I’m so passionate about our mission at Tech to the Rescue. We don’t just do a good deed and move on. We build systems and habits that embed impact as a continuous and integral part of our daily work. More importantly, we also try to impart that mindset on others, whether tech companies who join our call or people we meet out in the world. We are always on a mission to spread the importance of collaboration. It’s important to recognize that adopting an impact-focused approach isn’t just good for society, it’s a powerful advantage for businesses. As Benevity puts it, “Embracing an impact mindset gives companies the chance to not only meet today’s challenges but to build resilience in their business, culture, and communities.” It’s a critical shift, moving us beyond reactive responses and toward a more strategic, forward-thinking future. If you want to learn more about how businesses can embrace an impact mindset, I highly recommend checking out the report. Link in the comments. #ImpactMindset #TechForGood #CorporateResponsibility

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