Perspectives

Perspectives from
the Northside

News and bold ideas from founder, Alex McIsaac, and the Northside community.

My 2026 Predictions

Ten predictions on how AI, capital, and business models will evolve in 2026, and what those shifts mean for founders and investors. A forward-looking view of where Northside is paying attention.
Alex McIsaac
January 5, 2026
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4 min read

Announcing Northside Ventures $15M CAD Fund I

Northside Ventures has secured final close for Fund I to back Canadian founders at inception.
Alex McIsaac
September 5, 2024
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4 min read

Year One Reflections and Strategies for Emerging Fund Managers

Practical advice for navigating the first year of fundraising.
Alex McIsaac
March 25, 2024
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5 min read

3 Archetypes of Canadian AI Founders

In a year dominated by the meteoric rise of AI we observed the emergence of three founder archetypes.
Alex McIsaac
December 19, 2023
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7 min read