Mawji Networx
2019-01-25 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | NAIT Campus, 11762 - 106 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T5G2R1, Canada
Description

Many entrepreneurs have achieved success with the help of building a strong professional network, but networking isn’t easy and many people fail here. Developing networking skills is something too easily ignored as it pushes you outside your comfort zone. Join us for a series of sessions where we focus on networking and helping you develop your skills and professional network.
Bring your lunch and let’s get to know each other!
This session to be hosted in CAT 309D.
Location

NAIT CAT Building, CAT 309D
10304-10524 117A Avenue Northwest
Edmonton, AB T5G
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Prelaunch Series - Entrepreneurs Launch Framework
2019-01-29 09:00 - 12:00 | TEC Edmonton, 4rth Floor Enterprise Square, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 4P6, Canada
Description
The Prelaunch Series
Do you have a groundbreaking idea that you’d like to bring to market? This three-part series will be perfect for you. After completing this series, you’ll have all the resources to be able to launch your product to the market. In addition, you’ll receive one hour of one-on-one coaching with Kurian Tharakan (that’s a $250 value!).
1. The Entrepreneur’s Launch Framework
January 29, 2019
Launching a new business, or even a new product, is challenging. How do you know you have a great idea that will guarantee success before you even begin? You don’t need a 100-page business plan to start, but you do need a guide to get you to where you’re going. The Entrepreneur’s Launch Framework is the answer.
The Entrepreneur’s Launch Framework
January 29, 2019. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Please note that this session was previously under the title “Masterminding your next big idea: A rapid start method”
Launching a new business, or even a new product, is challenging. How do you know you have a great idea that will guarantee success before you even begin? You don’t need a 100-page business plan to start, but you do need a guide to get you to where you’re going. The Entrepreneur’s Launch Framework is the answer.
In this 3-hour intensive workshop, you’ll build a one-page framework outlining the path to success for your business. The Entrepreneur’s Launch Framework will summarize what your business does, who it serves, and how it will make money. Gain insight into where to focus, what to avoid, and when to pivot in order to achieve your goals.
You can use The Entrepreneur’s Framework to:

Categorize your assumptions
Classify opportunities, strengths, and weaknesses
Identify common tripwires to success
Determine your customer’s pain and gain points
Clarify your company’s value propositions
Strategically identify your target customer segments
Blueprint how the business will work
And more!

The Entrepreneur’s Launch Framework is the fastest way to get your new business or product idea down on paper, so you can focus on the next step: execution. You’ll walk away from this workshop with a detailed framework of your opportunity that can be used as the foundation of your business plan, pitch deck, marketing strategy, and more.
If you’re ready to bring your next big idea to life and need to design the roadmap to do it, sign up for The Entrepreneur’s Launch Framework now!
NOTE: Refund requests will only be accepted 48 hours prior to this workshop
Location

TEC Edmonton
4th Floor, 10230 Jasper Ave
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4P6
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About the Presenter
Kurian Tharakan
Executive in Residence, TEC Edmonton
Kurian has been a TEC Executive in Residence since 2014, assisting TEC clients with their go to market strategy. Kurian brings over 27 years of sales and marketing experience to his practice. Prior to TEC Edmonton, he founded StrategyPeak Sales and Marketing Advisors, a marketing strategy consulting firm, advising companies in numerous sectors including professional services, manufacturing, distribution, high technology, software, non-profit, medicine, and the life sciences. Preceding StrategyPeak, Mr. Tharakan was a vice-president sales & marketing for an Alberta-based software firm where his team achieved notable wins with several members of the US Fortune 500. Beyond advisory services, a significant portion of Kurian’s work involves teaching and writing on sales and marketing topics.

First Steps - Resources and Market Research
2019-01-29 12:00 - 13:00 | NAIT Campus, 11762 - 106 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T5G2R1, Canada
Description

Business Link Market Research Services
Market research can help you gain insight into your industry, competition, target market and more. Whether you need research to determine if your new business idea is feasible or for developing your business plan, Business Link has got you covered. Attend this session to learn about the various types of market research you can undertake, and the databases and support that Business Link offers to assist you free of charge!
Presenting this session is Kari Morton from the Business Link. Kari helps clients find answers to their burning business questions on a daily basis. She enjoys putting her broad range of interests and experience to work for Alberta’s entrepreneurs. One of her main passions is market research and she greatly enjoys jumping down rabbit holes to help clients find information. She also plays a part in projects to ensure that Business Link runs like a well-oiled machine.
When Kari isn’t out enjoying theatre arts or exploring the world, you’ll find her with her nose in the latest novel or volunteering with Ten Thousand Villages. Her dream business would be a bookstore!
This session is being hosted in CAT 309D.

Prelaunch Series - Will It Fly?
2019-02-05 09:00 - 12:00 | TEC Edmonton, 4rth Floor Enterprise Square, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 4P6, Canada
Description

Will it fly? How to determine if clients will buy before you build
February 5, 2019. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Before building a plane, engineers spend a considerable amount of time testing the aerodynamics of its design. This validation process allows them to understand how external forces will act (and hopefully) lift the aircraft.
The process and mindset is the same for savvy entrepreneurs.
Before you even build your product or service, you can (and should) test your ideas through a variety of methods. Here to share some of those methods with you is TEC Executive in Residence, Kurian Tharakan.
Join us in the heart of Downtown Edmonton to:
1. Learn how to leverage free and paid internet tools to secure market validation such as

Google Search
Google Keyword Planner
Amazon
Facebook / Twitter / LinkedIn
Moz
Buzz Sumo
Surveys and Intercepts

2. Learn quick analysis techniques to determine how your competition is positioning itself
3. Build a product ecosystem model to determine your product’s place and fit
4. Learn from case studies of successful product launches
NOTE: Refund requests will only be accepted 48 hours prior to this workshop
Location

TEC Edmonton
Fourth floor
10230 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4P6
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About the Presenter
Kurian Tharakan

Executive in Residence, TEC Edmonton
Kurian has been a TEC Executive in Residence since 2014, assisting TEC clients with their go to market strategy. Kurian brings over 27 years of sales and marketing experience to his practice. Prior to TEC Edmonton, he founded StrategyPeak Sales and Marketing Advisors, a marketing strategy consulting firm, advising companies in numerous sectors including professional services, manufacturing, distribution, high technology, software, non-profit, medicine, and the life sciences. Preceding StrategyPeak, Mr. Tharakan was a vice-president sales & marketing for an Alberta-based software firm where his team achieved notable wins with several members of the US Fortune 500. Beyond advisory services, a significant portion of Kurian’s work involves teaching and writing on sales and marketing topics.

Business Link -The 6-slide Proposal That Closes Your 6-Figure Deals Every Time Webinar
2019-02-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Business Link, 10150 100 St NW #500,, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 0P6, Canada
“Send me a proposal.” The sweetest words you can hear from a prospect… That is, until it’s time to create it.
What do you put in it?
How should it be delivered?
When does the client ultimately say “yes”?
Delivering a high-value, customized, premium solution doesn’t mean we should send a ton of information that will make it harder for the prospect to say “yes.” Instead, use this 6-slide formula that has consistently been used to close deals from $4,000 to $40 million. And if you’re currently sending your prospect scopes of work, letters of intent, contracts, or other lengthy documents and calling those the “proposal,” this is a MUST ATTEND event. Stop the insanity and create documents that actually sell!
This will be part one of Kim Orlesky’s 2-part webinar series that covers what it looks like to close business! Who doesn’t want more of that?
Register for free today!
Facilitated by: Kim Orlesky, KimOrlesky.com
Please note:
Our expert will address as many questions as possible, but we cannot guarantee all questions will be answered. Questions and answers will be shared with all attendees. This webinar is not recorded.
Fri, 8 February 2019
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM MST
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Prelaunch Series - The Ultimate Product Launch
2019-02-12 09:00 - 12:00
Description
The Ultimate Product Launch
February 19, 2019. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
What if you could harness the same power that giants like Apple, Amazon, and Nike use every day to build excitement and anticipation for their new products? You can, even if you are just starting out or an established company. Every new product or service deserves the energy and sales momentum of a scientific, structured, product launch. Do this properly, and you are more apt to build the anticipation and desire necessary to generate instant demand upon release.
Here is some of what you will learn:

Why the real secret to a powerful product launch is not in the actual launch itself
The top reasons new launches fail
Understanding the core motives of your target market
The purpose of building a lead magnet
How to construct a “tripwire” offer
How to create your value ladder
Creating the launch schedule: tips, tricks, and traps
Executing the Launch
Post Launch – Critical post steps to follow

Workshop length: 3 hours
NOTE: Refund requests will only be accepted 48 hours prior to this workshop
Location

Fourth Floor, Enterprise Square
10230 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4P6
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About the Presenter
Kurian Tharakan
Executive in Residence, TEC Edmonton
Kurian has been a TEC Executive in Residence since 2014, assisting TEC clients with their go to market strategy. Kurian brings over 27 years of sales and marketing experience to his practice. Prior to TEC Edmonton, he founded StrategyPeak Sales and Marketing Advisors, a marketing strategy consulting firm, advising companies in numerous sectors including professional services, manufacturing, distribution, high technology, software, non-profit, medicine, and the life sciences. Preceding StrategyPeak, Mr. Tharakan was a vice-president sales & marketing for an Alberta-based software firm where his team achieved notable wins with several members of the US Fortune 500. Beyond advisory services, a significant portion of Kurian’s work involves teaching and writing on sales and marketing topics.

Business Link - Entrepreneurship
2019-02-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Business Link, 10150 100 St NW #500,, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 0P6, Canada
Have an idea and considering starting your own business?
Join us for an orientation into entrepreneurship. We’ll show you how to take your idea and turn it into a reality. We’ll help you assess whether your idea is viable, as well as provide you with the tools, resources and guidance to help you along the way.
Facilitated by: Audrey Allotey of Business Link
Wed, 13 February 2019
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM MST
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Cost: Free
Register today!

RainForest LWOL
2019-02-27 12:00 - 13:30 | Work Nicer Coworking (Beaver House), #100, 10158 103 Street ,, Edmonton,, AB, T5J 0X6, Canada
February 27th – Colin Bramm of Showbie
Your classroom, connected.
From assignments to collaboration, Showbie helps you bring your classroom together in one simple, easy to use app.
Grab your lunch and join us at the new Work Nicer location in the historic Beaver House building!
You will join other entrepreneurs (both emerging and experienced), investors, researchers, students, and a broad range of ecosystem helpers at this informal gathering of individuals who want help diversify the Alberta economy by supporting innovators like you.
Whether you are new to the innovation ecosystem, are confused about all the services and entrepreneurial supports available, or have it all figured out – you should attend this gathering.
While in the room, we practice the values expressed in the Rainforest Social Contract.
Agenda:

11:45 Check In (bring your lunch!)
12:00 Welcome
12:10 Who is in the Room?
12:25 Entrepreneur Profile
12:45 Networking

You should come prepared to discuss who you are, what interested you in the Rainforest, what you are working on, and how you can help others in the room.
A special thank you to our friends from Work Nicer who have graciously provided the space for LWOL! Learn about how communiity-focused coworking can help your business.

RoundHouse Workshop #2
2019-02-27 14:00 - 17:00 | RoundHouse MacEwan University, 11110 104Ave, Edmontnon, Alberta, Canada
The Changing Nature of Business – February 27, 2019, 2-5 p.m.
There is a growing responsibility worldwide for business to go beyond financial return to shareholders to seek a greater community benefit that prioritizes people and place. As a result, new ways of doing business are emerging. This workshop will explore the changing nature of business and the role of social enterprise and cooperatives to address social issues, for example: energy transition (climate change), housing, food security, local job creation, gender equality and Reconciliation. Facilitated by Leo Wong.

RoundHouse Event Workshop 3
2019-03-27 08:00 - 17:00 | RoundHouse MacEwan University, 11110 104Ave, Edmontnon, Alberta, Canada
Strengthening Systems for Community Economies – March 27, 2019, 2-5 p.m.
Building inclusive community economies often requires systems change to enable more community-based economic development. This workshop will explore the current opportunities to affect policy change towards a more just and equitable society for all. Learn how localizing spending and fostering community ownership build inclusive community economies. Facilitated by Brooks Hanewich.

NAIT Mawji Centre: Wrap Up & Networking Skills
2019-04-11 16:00 - 17:30 | NAIT Mawji Centre, CAT Building, CAT309A - Third floor of the Centre for Applied Technology, Edmonton, Alberta, T5G 2R1, Canada
Thu, April 11, 2019
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM MDT
Many entrepreneurs have achieved success with the help of building a strong professional network, but networking isn’t easy and many people fail here. Developing networking skills is something too easily ignored as it pushes you outside your comfort zone. Join us for a series of sessions where we focus on networking and helping you develop your skills and professional network.
For this wrap-up event we will include some local business leaders to help you further grow your network.
Refreshments and snacks provided!
This session to be hosted in CAT 202 (The Glass Box).
NAIT CAT Building, CAT 202
10304-10524 117A Avenue Northwest
Edmonton, AB T5G
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UofA Eric Geddes Series: Cannabis - 6 Months After Launch
2019-04-18 11:30 - 13:30 | Matrix Hotel, 10640 - 100 avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
April 18, 2019 Eric Geddes U of A Luncheon Series
11:30 AM – 1:15 PM
11:30 AM — Registration
11:45 AM — Lunch
12:15 PM — Panel discussion / Q&A
1:15 PM — Event conclusion
Matrix Hotel
10640 100 Ave NW, Edmonton
It has been six months since the legalization of cannabis. Join our panel of experts for lunch as they discuss how the retail cannabis industry has done in the first six months: the challenges they were and weren’t expecting, cannabis shortages, and what is in store for the future.
Forward to a friend
Meet the Speakers:

Jesse Cheetham, VP, Human Resources, Fire and Flower
Katrina Ingram, Chief Operating Officer, Cannabis at Work
Audrey Kronewitt, District Manager, Canopy Growth & Lead for the development of the Tokyo Smoke retail banner in Alberta and Saskatchewan

Singularity U Canada Summit
2019-04-23 - 2019-04-24 | Shaw Conference Centre, 9797 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 1N9, Canada
Connect to the Exponential Future
April 23rd to April 24th 2019

Image Credit: Singularity U Canada
Singularity U empowers a global community to develop and implement solutions that harness and advance exponential technology. Building on the success of the first SingularityU Canada Summit, we are expanding the conversation and sharing the best of Canadian and international technology. Learn about the transformative impact that technologies like artificial intelligence, nanotechnology, and digital medicine will have on our lives and our world.

Host City and Venue

Edmonton Convention Centre (MAP)
9797 Jasper Ave
Edmonton, AB
T5J 1N9
We’re coming out West! This year, we are working with a diverse group of strategic partners to host the SingularityU Summit in Edmonton, AB. Located in the heart of western Canada, Edmonton is Alberta’s capital city and is home to 1.3 million people. While various cities in Canada have been recognized for their innovative initiatives, Edmonton is one that is leading the way in AI, big data and healthcare. The city is made up of like-minded, enterprising business people, who are technologically driven and entrepreneurial-fuelled.

RainForest LWOL: Colin Bramm, Showbie
2019-04-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Work Nicer Coworking (Beaver House), #100, 10158 103 Street ,, Edmonton,, AB, T5J 0X6, Canada
Agenda:

11:45 Check In (bring your lunch!)
12:00 Welcome
12:10 Who is in the Room?
12:25 Entrepreneur Roundtables and Sharing Success Stories

12:45 Networking

You should come prepared to discuss who you are, what interested you in the Rainforest, what you are working on, and how you can help others in the room.
April 24th – Colin Bramm. CEO of Showbie
Showbie is used by hundreds of thousands of teachers and students in classrooms worldwide. Proudly based in Edmonton, Canada, our growing team is comprised of people who are passionate about empowering educators as they use technology to redefine and improve their classrooms

RoundHouse Workshop #4
2019-04-24 14:00 - 17:00 | RoundHouse MacEwan University, 11110 104Ave, Edmontnon, Alberta, Canada
Reconciliation and an Inclusive Economy – April 24, 2019, 2-5 p.m.
Faced with growing income inequality and stubbornly high levels of poverty in communities across Canada, Reconciliation offers a new perspective on building the local economy. In this workshop, learn how Indigenous worldview intersects with community-based economic development and the opportunities to build a shared understanding that creates jobs and builds communities. Facilitated by Jacquelyn Cardinal.
