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Level UP: Understanding Your Customer's Reality
2019-07-04 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Work Nicer Coworking (Beaver House), #100, 10158 103 Street ,, Edmonton,, AB, T5J 0X6, Canada
Every Wednesday (6:15 to 8:15 pm) throughout July and August – we will cover business topics from Culture to Cash Flow – during Level Up with ATB and Work Nicer!
We will have ultra cool speakers from Uber, Pogo, Drivewyze and many more, plus fun days like pop up office hours, peer sessions, coaching and exclusive invites to Drink Nicer available to those that sign up for 5 or more sessions!

Aug 21: Understanding Your Customer’s Reality

With Sameer Dhar, founder of SenseAssure

Work Nicer Coworking | Beaver House
10160 103 Street Northwest
Edmonton
AB
T5J 0X6

Calgary's 4th Annual Innovation Rodeo
2019-07-08 11:30 - 2019-07-12 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Bow Valley College, S2009, 2nd Floor - South Campus, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 4V1, Canada
Join 150 like-minded entrepreneurs, innovators, and problem solvers at Calgary’s 4th Annual Innovation Rodeo.
The Innovation Rodeo is five afternoons of keynote speakers, panel discussions with successful entrepreneurs, Innovation Challenges where participants compete for $6,000 in cash, and first-time entrepreneurs compete in a $25,000 pitch competition.
Tickets start at $30 and include a lunch buffet so come for one afternoon or come for them all.
RECEIVE A FREE COPY OF Whale Hunting: How to Land Big Sales and Transform Your Company by Monday’s speaker Barbara Weaver Smith by being one of the first 100 to purchase a ticket.
Learn from speakers and highly successful entrepreneurs how to start or buy a successful business, how to get big customers faster and how to enter new markets sooner.
The Innovation Rodeo connects some of Alberta’s most promising entrepreneurs, brightest innovators newest changemakers and best problem solvers so everyone can exchange ideas, build new skills, establish new relationships, and help each other create and commercialize new products and services.
At the end of each day, promising first-time entrepreneurs compete for $25,000 in cash via a series of regional pitch competitions that culminate with the provincial finals on Friday afternoon.
Looking to start a new company, launch a new product or enter a new market, the Innovation Rodeo is the place to be.
You do not need to attend all three of a day’s events. Feel free to come for lunch and take in the Innovation Challenge or take in the Innovation Challenge and stay for the pitch competition, beverages, and networking.
Proceeds from the Innovation Rodeo go towards 150 Startups which supports aspiring and first-time entrepreneurs in colleges and universities across Alberta.

RainForest LWOL
2019-07-10 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Edmonton) | Amber Cafe, 10166 114 st NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Agenda:

11:45 Check In
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 roomEdm

Level Up: Cash Flow in an Emergency with Russ Dyck, Finovo
2019-07-10 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Edmonton) | Work Nicer Coworking (Beaver House), #100, 10158 103 Street ,, Edmonton,, AB, T5J 0X6, Canada
Every Wednesday (6:15 to 8:15 pm) throughout July and August – we will cover business topics from Culture to Cash Flow – during Level Up with ATB and Work Nicer!
We will have ultra cool speakers from Uber, Pogo, Drivewyze and many more, plus fun days like pop up office hours, peer sessions, coaching and exclusive invites to Drink Nicer available to those that sign up for 5 or more sessions!
July 10: Cash Flow in an Emergency with Russ Dyck, Finovo
Work Nicer Coworking | Beaver House
10160 103 Street Northwest
Edmonton
AB
T5J 0X6

Knowledge Exchange - MeetUP
2019-07-12 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton) | ATB Entrepreneur Centre YEG, 4234 Calgary Trail NW,, Edmonton, Alberta, T6J 6Y8, Canada
Join us for a cup of coffee or tea and participate in a casual conversation with our visiting experts. Come ready with your business questions, and get ready to network with fellow entrepreneurs in the community.Expert Hours will be running at the from 2pm – 4pm. Feel free to drop in anytime during these hours.Please note this is not an opportunity to pitch your idea but rather to get some advice and meet the service provider resources available to you as an entrepreneur.Experts for July include:ATBAlberta Economic Trade And DevelopmentAlberta Women EntrepreneursBusiness Link

Dive Into Design Thinking - MeetUP
2019-07-17 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton) | ATB Entrepreneur Centre YEG, 4234 Calgary Trail NW,, Edmonton, Alberta, T6J 6Y8, Canada
Get ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into design thinking, a process used to solve real-world problems with a human centered focus. Jason Eliuk and Lindsay Adrian, consultants with Edmonton Public Schools’ Career Pathways unit, will introduce you to the process through a hands-on experience. You will learn techniques including empathizing with users, identifying point of view, thinking divergently, prototyping and testing solutions.Please note that on Wednesday, July 17 – there will be an opportunity to hang out at the centre for a working session with the facilitators. The time will be offered on an as per needed basis – mark it in your calendar just in case!About your Facilitators:Lindsay Adrian and Jason Eliuk, both trained classroom teachers, work with Edmonton Public Schools’ Career Pathways unit. They work with schools to find innovative ways for students to explore future possibilities. Utilizing the training they received at Stanford University, Lindsay and Jason work to bring students and community members together to solve problems.

RainForest LWOL - Networking
2019-07-17 12:00 - 13:00, 2019-07-24 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | Amber Cafe, 10166 114 st NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Join us every Wednesday to meet 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
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

Level Up: Creating Culture of Innovation with Uber
2019-07-17 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Working Nicer Calgary Red Mile, 1550 5th Street SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2R 1K3, Canada
Every Wednesday (6:15 to 8:15 pm) MST from June 19th to August 27th – we will cover business topics from Culture to Cash Flow – during Level Up with ATB and Work Nicer!
We will have ultra cool speakers from Uber, Xero, Car2Go and many more, plus fun days like pop-up office hours, peer sessions, coaching and exclusive invites to Drink Nicer available to those that sign up for 5 or more sessions!
July 17: Creating a Culture of Innovation with Uber
Work Nicer Coworking | Red Mile
1550 5 Street Southwest
Calgary
AB
T2R 1K3

Level Up: Creating a Culture Of Innovation: Uber: Webcast
2019-07-17 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Edmonton) | Work Nicer Coworking (Beaver House), #100, 10158 103 Street ,, Edmonton,, AB, T5J 0X6, Canada
Every Wednesday (6:15 to 8:15 pm) throughout July and August – we will cover business topics from Culture to Cash Flow – during Level Up with ATB and Work Nicer!
We will have ultra cool speakers from Uber, Pogo, Drivewyze and many more, plus fun days like pop up office hours, peer sessions, coaching and exclusive invites to Drink Nicer available to those that sign up for 5 or more sessions!

July 17: Creating a Culture Of Innovation Webcast
With Ralph Sadowski from Uber. Learn about culture building from the perspective of one of the most capitalized startups in the world.
Work Nicer Coworking | Beaver House
10160 103 Street Northwest
Edmonton
AB
T5J 0X6

RainForest - Connector
2019-07-18 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Edmonton) | Advanced Technology Centre, 9650 20 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton, Alberta, T6N 1G1, Canada
Rainforest Alberta – Connector is an informal get-together for Edmonton entrepreneurs at all stages (from ideation to exiting), small business owners, and ecosystem helpers looking to encourage and promote collisions between people and create connections that will help drive the success of entrepreneurs in Alberta’s innovation system.
Join us to meet new like-minded people, celebrate successes and learn from failures, and build a community that supports and promotes entrepreneurship across the Province.
While in the room, we practice the values expressed in the Rainforest Social Contract.
Agenda:

4:00 PM Check-In
4:20 PM Welcome & Introduction of the Rainforest
4:30 PM Entrepreneur Profile
5:00 PM Roundtable Connections
6:00 PM End

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.

Pancake Breakfast and Business Event
2019-07-19 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Edmonton) | Craft Beer Market, 10013 - 101A Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta, AB T5J 0C3, Canada
Join us as we celebrate K-Days and entrepreneurship with our 3rd Annual Pancake Breakfast!
Stop by Craft on your way to the K-Days parade to meet, greet, and eat with small business service providers dedicated to helping your business succeed.
Breakfast is complimentary and we will be accepting donations for Suit Yourself, a not for profit organization that strives to increase the confidence and self-esteem of disadvantaged women searching for employment or making a transition into the workforce through the collection and distribution of quality items.
Monetary donations as well as new women’s toiletry items are welcome! Please contact Suit Yourself to schedule an appointment if you have clothing to donate.
Give back and eat pancakes with our partners from…
AMA
ATB Entrepreneur Centre
BDC
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs – AWE
Edmonton Chamber of Commerce
Work Nicer Coworking
Roundhouse
and our Business Link team!
We would also like to thank Acme Meat Market and of course the team at Craft Beer Market for helping us bring the event to downtown YEG this year!
We are thrilled that Martin Kerr will be joining us for breakfast this year. He will also be sharing some of his lively music while you enjoy your pancakes!
Building his career from the streets, one passer-by at a time, Martin Kerr has been able to make a living as an independent musician for the last 10 years. Kerr is no stranger to taking his guitar, along with his busking amp, and setting up his CD store anywhere he could gather an audience. “To connect with people who left the house that morning not expecting to hear live music in the street, for a song to stop them in their tracks on their way get groceries or run to the bank, is a really special thing.” says Kerr. It has been these connections that have enabled him to build a fan base of loyal supporters who he refers to as more of a family.
Business in the front, pancakes in the back on Rice Howard Way!

The Cloud Landscape & Free DAIR Cloud for Canadian Startups
2019-07-24 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Edmonton) | TEC Edmonton, 4rth Floor Enterprise Square, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 4P6, Canada
Cloud computing has revolutionized the way businesses function. Without the need for onsite infrastructure, cloud technologies enable tech entrepreneurs to build, test, prototype, and commercialize their products and services to easily scale globally. In this session, attendees will learn about the latest developments and trends in the cloud landscape and will also learn how they can benefit from CANARIE’s DAIR Cloud program, a free, federally-supported program for Canadian startups. More than 1,200 startups have already used the DAIR Cloud, saving themselves operating and capital expenses as they developed and tested their new ideas on the service.
Attendees will also hear about the latest developments in the DAIR Program, including a service that allows them to benefit from the expertise of experienced Canadian startups in key emerging technologies to minimize learning in a cost-free environment.

Info Session: The Cloud Landscape & Free DAIR Cloud for Canadian Startups
2019-07-24 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Edmonton) | TEC Edmonton, 4rth Floor Enterprise Square, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 4P6, Canada
Info Session: The Cloud Landscape & Free DAIR Cloud for Canadian Startups
July 24, 2019. 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Cloud computing has revolutionized the way businesses function. Without the need for onsite infrastructure, cloud technologies enable tech entrepreneurs to build, test, prototype, and commercialize their products and services to easily scale globally. In this session, attendees will learn about the latest developments and trends in the cloud landscape and will also learn how they can benefit from CANARIE’s DAIR Cloud program, a free, federally-supported program for Canadian startups. More than 1200 startups have already used the DAIR Cloud, saving themselves operating and capital expenses as they developed and tested their new ideas on the service.
Attendees will also hear about the latest developments in the DAIR Program, including a service that allows them to benefit from the expertise of experienced Canadian startups in key emerging technologies to minimize learning in a cost-free environment. Visit https://canarie.ca/cloudfor more information.
About the Presenter – Tom Vitez, Senior Director, Technology Innovation, CANARIE
Tom has led a 25+ year career in the technology sector and joined CANARIE in May, 2017 as the Senior Director of Technology Innovation. In this role, Tom is accountable for services that support private sector innovation and strengthen identity and access management in higher education. Tom regularly participates in conferences and events to ensure that CANARIE’s programs and services align with the evolving needs of this community. Prior to joining CANARIE, Tom fulfilled many roles and responsibilities for a software consulting startup, Headwall Software, which was acquired in 2012 by BackOffice Associates. Prior to this, Tom held various positions at startups and Fortune 500 companies, including Avaya, Hummingbird/OpenText, Cognos/IBM and March Networks. In his spare time, Tom enjoys spending time with his family and is an avid sports and music enthusiast.

Level Up - Cash is King
2019-07-24 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Working Nicer Calgary Red Mile, 1550 5th Street SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2R 1K3, Canada
Every Wednesday (6:15 to 8:15 pm) MST from June 19th to August 27th – we will cover business topics from Culture to Cash Flow – during Level Up with ATB and Work Nicer!
We will have ultra cool speakers from Uber, Xero, Car2Go and many more, plus fun days like pop-up office hours, peer sessions, coaching and exclusive invites to Drink Nicer available to those that sign up for 5 or more sessions!
July 24: Cash Is King!
Work Nicer Coworking | Red Mile
1550 5 Street Southwest
Calgary
AB
T2R 1K3
