Episode
The ‘valley of death’ for Canadian businesses
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- The Decibel
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- Jun 25, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 1613
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- https://www.theglobeandmail.com/podcasts/the-decibel/
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Summary
Canadian businesses don’t have an innovation problem – they have a growth funding problem. Small- and medium-sized businesses often find themselves in what’s known as the ‘valley of death’ – the crucial time when a business is ready to grow, but can’t access the funding they need to get to the next level. Jameson Berkow reports on capital markets for the Globe. He joins the show to talk about why it’s so hard for Canadian startups to access funding they need to grow, and with a Senate report expected soon, what solutions are being considered.