"2. At least one Canadian IPO. Traditionally, hot Canadian startups are acquired by U.S. tech giants. However, we now have several tech stars with lots of capital, great revenue and growth paths, and no apparent intention of selling. In 2015, at least one Canadian startup will file for an IPO. on a major US stock exchange (and probably dual list here in Canada too). Shopify, Hootsuite and Vision Critical are the most likely candidates." They are going to feel so stupid they didn't list poet.