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Thursday Night Tradition - TNT with GreenStem Entrepreneurship
2020-04-19 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | AB
About this Event

Startup TNT: Thursday Night Tradition @ Polar Park Brewing has gone Virtual!
We still meet every Thursday night to have fun, make friends, and build companies together. But now we do it on the brand new TNT Discord Channel.
You can have a direct chat; You can join a group chat; you can even instant message your friends like the early days of the internet.
On April 23, we’ll be joined by clean tech entrepreneurs participating in the GreenSTEM Entrepreneurship Program which supports technology-based venture spin-offs from Alberta’s universities and technical institutes, along with members of the Alberta Clean Technology Industry Alliance, which is working to position Alberta as a global leader in this space.
Come find out what’s happening in Alberta’s Clean Tech sectors.
Join us to have some fun, make new friends, and learn about some cool companies sprouting up here in Alberta.

About this Event

Startup TNT: Thursday Night Tradition @ Polar Park Brewing has gone Virtual!
We still meet every Thursday night to have fun, make friends, and build companies together. But now we do it on the brand new TNT Discord Channel.
You can have a direct chat; You can join a group chat; you can even instant message your friends like the early days of the internet.
On April 234d, we’ll be joined by clean tech entrepreneurs participating in the GreenSTEM Entrepreneurship Program which supports technology-based venture spin-offs from Alberta’s universities and technical institutes, along with members of the Alberta Clean Technology Industry Alliance, which is working to position Alberta as a global leader in this space.
Come find out what’s happening in Alberta’s Clean Tech sectors.
Join us to have some fun, make new friends, and learn about some cool companies sprouting up here in Alberta.

We still meet every Thursday night to have fun, make friends, and build companies together. But now we do it on the brand new TNT Discord Channel.
You can have a direct chat; You can join a group chat; you can even instant message your friends like the early days of the internet.
On April 234d, we’ll be joined by clean tech entrepreneurs participating in the GreenSTEM Entrepreneurship Program which supports technology-based venture spin-offs from Alberta’s universities and technical institutes, along with members of the Alberta Clean Technology Industry Alliance, which is working to position Alberta as a global leader in this space.
Come find out what’s happening in Alberta’s Clean Tech sectors.
Join us to have some fun, make new friends, and learn about some cool companies sprouting up here in Alberta.

Angel 101 Session
2020-04-21 16:30 - 17:30 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
About this Event

Valhalla Private Capital is pleased to bring you an Angel 101 Session on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 4:30 MTN/ 3:30 PST as part of our Tuesday weekly afternoon sessions.
Each month we will dive deeper into the world of angel investing. The session will include a short formal portion followed by an interactive Q&A section. The session is targeted at new angel investors or those looking to learn more about the asset class, however, those looking to raise capital may also find it useful. All are welcome!
Join in the discussion. REGISTER and you will receive a ZOOM call link as your ticket to attend.
April 21st Topic: What is Angel Investing?
Other April Sessions: Ask Me Anything, Private Angel Forum, Other
Questions: Contact us at info@valhallaprivatecap.com
Please note that we have a NO SOLICITATION policy on the calls. If you are an entrepreneur joining the call and want to pitch for investment, please submit your application HERE

RainForest Alberta Virtual Networking
2020-04-22 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
Description

Our weekly connection for the tech and innovation ecosystem. Furthering entrepreneurs one conversation at a time.

About this Event

We are offering LWOL online: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/362180671
This week we will be talking about the creative things Alberta startups are doing to adjust to the COVID pandemic.

What is Rainforest Alberta all about?
Curious what’s happening in the innovation ecosystem in Alberta?
Rainforest Alberta is an informal initiative to support Alberta’s innovation ecosystems. The traditional way of doing things simply doesn’t work anymore, and we want Albertan’s to know that they won’t have to move away to invent, prosper, or build an innovative business.
Learn more about Rainforest Edmonton
Every month, Rainforest brings entrepreneurs, investors, service providers and other innovators and changemakers together. These events are a core principle of the Rainforest – creating trust through connections and conversation.
Who should attend a Rainforest event?

Anyone interested in starting or growing an innovation-based business in Alberta
Former entrepreneurs and business owners looking to share their experience and give back to the community that helped make them successful
Anyone exploring entrepreneurship as a potential career path
Individuals or companies who provide services to entrepreneurs at any stage of growth, from pre-start to growth to succession
Anyone interested in improving the culture of innovation and trust in Alberta, making a meaningful impact on the growth of the emerging innovation economy, or individuals who want to be part of the solution
Researchers, inventors, or makers who are looking for help in making their idea a reality

Ask An Accountant
2020-04-22 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton) | Online Call
Ask an Accountant

Get answers to your small business questions by connecting one-on-one with our Accounting Expert!
Get advice on tax issues, eligible expenses, leasing, record keeping, payroll, business structure issues, buying/selling a business and other accounting matters.
There will be no cost for expert appointments during this time.
Contact via telephone
Accounting Expert: Vartika Satija, CPA, CA
Policies: Registration closes 12:00 pm the day before. Cancellations accepted online 24 hours prior to appointment. Cancellations that occur after this time may result in you being charged for your next appointment.

Ask an eCommerce Expert
2020-04-28 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton) | Online Call
Ask an eCommerce Expert

Get answers to your eCommerce questions by connecting one-on-one with our eCommerce expert!
Thinking of selling online, but don’t have your store set up yet?
Ask your questions about using Shopify to get your business online, what assets you need to get your online store up and running, what email marketing platform to use, how much money to put into ads, how to get your first sale, and more.
Already online and looking for ideas to scale your business?
Ask your questions about email marketing, online ads, third-party apps to help you increase your conversion rate and average order value, and more.
There will be no cost for expert appointments during this time.
Contact via telephone
eCommerce Expert: Ivana Radojevic, Social Lite
Policies: Registration closes 12:00 pm the day before. Cancellations accepted online 24 hours prior to appointment. Cancellations that occur after this time may result in you being charged for your next appointment.

RainForest Alberta - Networking for Startups
2020-04-29 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online

Ask a Lawyer
2020-04-29 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton) | Online Call
Ask a Lawyer

Get answers to your small business questions by connecting one-on-one with our Legal Expert!
Get advice on incorporating, shareholder/partnership agreements, contracts, liability, intellectual property, buying/selling a business, dispute resolution, debt collection and other legal matters.
There will be no cost for expert appointments during this time.
Contact via telephone
Legal Expert: Allison Rudzitis, McLennan Ross LLP
Policies: Registration closes 12:00 pm the day before. Cancellations accepted online 24 hours prior to appointment. Cancellations that occur after this time may result in you being charged for your next appointment.

Trust in Transactions: Security & Digital Currency Exchanges
2020-04-30 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
About this Event

Major security and privacy breaches in the world of digital currency exchanges have cost consumers hundreds of millions of dollars, exposed sensitive information and eroded public trust. However, this emerging branch of fintech is undergoing a necessary transformation towards safer and more trustworthy exchanges with enhanced cybersecurity and new regulatory oversight for laws like AML and KYC. As more people begin to explore the advantages of digital currencies, its markets are becoming increasingly standardized, compliant and secure. A panel of government advisors, exchange owners and experts will explain how the sector is quickly evolving from the Wild West to something much more like Wall Street.

Business Model 101
2020-04-30 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
In this virtual workshop, we’ll use our favourite tool to map out nine key considerations for your business, product or project idea. By the end of the session, you’ll have clear next steps on how to move your idea forward.
This is now a FREE workshop offered twice per week virtually. Upon registration you will receive a calendar invite with the Zoom link to join the meeting virtually. Business model 101 will cover:

A one-page lean canvas plan that will help you iterate on your idea as you learn about your customers.

Learn the ins & outs of building a business model.

Map your next steps.

Two hours of hands-on support and feedback.

All class materials mailed to you in advance.

How does the session help you go from idea to a plan?
If you’re just getting started, the Lean Canvas is the perfect tool to structure your thinking and challenge yourself to think in a new way about your idea. Once you have all your thoughts on paper, the final step is to set priorities to gather real facts on each section before you invest too much time or resources.
How does the session help if you already have a business or product?
If you already have a product or a business, the Lean Canvas is a great tool to reimagine the possibilities of success using a proven startup methodology. Maybe you want to go after a new customer or are considering a pricing change, the one-page tool isolates the opportunity and gives you space and structure to make an exciting change based on facts!

Edmonton Data Science
2020-05-06 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Edmonton) | Startup Edmonton HQ, 301, 10359 - 104 Street, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Edmonton Data Science meetup is a place to learn about data science and network with fellow Data Scientists. The presentations for the upcoming meetup include:
• TBD
Pizza will be provided before presentations and after presentations we will head to a pub for networking!
The meetup is sponsored by AltaML (http://altaml.com/).

Wednesday, May 6, 2020
6:30 PM 8:30 PM

Startup Edmonton301, 10359 – 104 Street NorthwestEdmonton, AB, T5J 1B9Canada (map)

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Edmonton Data Science (EDS) meetups are a platform for data science enthusiasts and professionals to:
• learn about big data techniques and tools
• discuss best practices in big data and data science
• promote big data and data science among university students and the local tech community
• learn about practical applications of data science methods
• learn about companies that use data science as the foundation of their business processes
We are passionate about data science and big data. We hope to create a vibrant data science community that is engaged in sharing and learning different topics in the field.
In these meetups, we intend to a) share best practices and knowledge of data science-based startups and corporations with university students, b) introduce research works on big data and data science to the local tech community. We aim to connect the students to companies and make them more aware of our vibrant local tech community. We also invite professors and researchers to present their work on data mining and machine learning methods to the professional community. Each meetup will include a presentation introducing a company who is using data science techniques, and two presentations about big data, data science and machine learning techniques.

LEARN MORE & RSVP

Edmonton Data Science Meetup
2020-05-06 18:30 - 21:30 (America/Edmonton) | Startup Edmonton HQ, 301, 10359 - 104 Street, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Details

Edmonton Data Science meetup is a place to learn about data science and network with fellow Data Scientists. The presentations for the upcoming meetup include:
• TBD
Pizza will be provided before presentations and after presentations we will head to a pub for networking!
The meetup is sponsored by AltaML (http://altaml.com/).
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Edmonton Data Science (EDS) meetups are a platform for data science enthusiasts and professionals to:
• learn about big data techniques and tools
• discuss best practices in big data and data science
• promote big data and data science among university students and the local tech community
• learn about practical applications of data science methods
• learn about companies that use data science as the foundation of their business processes
We are passionate about data science and big data. We hope to create a vibrant data science community that is engaged in sharing and learning different topics in the field.
In these meetups, we intend to a) share best practices and knowledge of data science-based startups and corporations with university students, b) introduce research works on big data and data science to the local tech community. We aim to connect the students to companies and make them more aware of our vibrant local tech community. We also invite professors and researchers to present their work on data mining and machine learning methods to the professional community. Each meetup will include a presentation introducing a company who is using data science techniques, and two presentations about big data, data science and machine learning techniques.
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
6:30 PM to 9:30 PM MDT
Every 1st Wednesday of the month

The51 Presents: Chantel Cabaj and Sheila Witwicky
2020-05-26 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Online
The next free The51 Presents webinar is happening this Tuesday May 26th at 3:00pm MT, and we certainly hope you can join us. Chantel Cabaj of DirectHer and Sheila Witwicky of National Growth Partners will be presenting “Is your Board Working Effectively? Board Governance by Humans, for Humans” which, as the name suggests, will be a very honest assessment of board effectiveness. Don’t miss Chantel and Sheila’s tips on how, in their words, to “shift your board’s value from 😫 to 😍,” and make sure to come prepared with your questions!

Pivoting and Pain Points
2020-05-27 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
Anthony Nagendraraj is the Founder and CEO of local Edmonton startup, Spontivly, a platform that is helping connect people to their community.
Anthony immigrated to Canada from Thailand at a young age – first to Montreal, then to Edmonton. He spent his career in the tech industry, doing both consulting and business analyst work for companies large and small, including IBM, CGI and Alberta Innovates. His background allowed him to see, at a detailed level, how data influenced decisions; he decided to find a way to allow our communities (and the built forms they take on) be shaped by the way people themselves interact on a daily basis.
Join Anthony, as he learned how to pivot his business and adapt to these strange and uncertain times.

Start-Up TNT – Edmonton
2020-05-28 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
Start-Up TNT – Edmonton

May 28 @ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Event Overview
StartUp TNT: Thursday Night Tradition at Polar Park Brewing
A place for entrepreneurs to get together, get to know each other, and have some fun as a community every Thursday evening.
The goal is to help to build that entrepreneur-led community so many of us have been calling for.
Upcoming Events
Every Thursday from 6-9 pm on the TNT Discord Channel
Get your invite to join HERE
Get your BEER delivery HERE from Polar Park Brewery

Vahalla Capital - Angel 101 AMA
2020-06-02 16:30 - 17:30 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
Valhalla Angels: Ask Me Anything – Valuation

June 2 @ 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Ask Me Anything – Valuation
About this Event
Valhalla Private Capital is pleased to bring you an Ask Me Anything Session on the 1st Tues of the month at 4:30 MTN/ 3:30 PST as part of our Tuesday weekly afternoon session.
Each month we will dive into some of the burning questions founders and entrepreneurs may about angel investing. Although targeted at founders, this session will also be very informative to those new to angel investing, looking to learn more. All are welcome!
Join in the discussion. REGISTER and you will receive a ZOOM call link as your ticket to attend.
REGISTRATION

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Inventure$ 2020
2020-06-03 09:00 - 2020-06-04 11:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
INVENTURE$ 2021 – UNBOUND 2020
Due to concerns for the health and safety of our participants, staff and community during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Inventures team has rescheduled this year’s event to 2021 and announced new, virtual programming, Inventures Unbound!
Inventures Unbound 2020

Over 60 speakers with keynote Tali Sharot
Six tracks of content
Pitch competitions
Special year-round programming
And more!

Register now!

C 100 The Future of Higher Education
2020-06-04 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Edmonton) | Webinar, Canada
The Future of Higher Education

Thursday, June 4, 2020
9:00 AM 10:00 AM
Google Calendar ICS

The Future of Higher Education: Join three Ed Tech entrepreneurs to discuss disruption in Higher Education and how changes brought on by the COVID pandemic may be here to stay.
Panelists: Kristen Hamilton, C100 Charter Member, Board Director and Founder and CEO, Koru; Mike Silagadze, Founder and CEO, TopHat; Martin Basiri, Co-Founder and CEO, ApplyBoard.

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Build Back Better After COVID-19: Why Corporations Need a Radical Redesign
2020-06-05 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | AB
Join Rotman’s Interim Dean Kenneth Corts as he welcomes Professors Sarah Kaplan and Soo Min Toh as they discuss what it means for organizations to build back better after COVID-19. They will discuss the inequalities in the current workforce highlighted by the crisis. They will then demonstrate how organizations who can commit to creating a more equitable and socially responsible workplace will improve their resilience over the long term. Exploring the road to economic recovery as an innovation challenge, they’ll outline how you can lead your organization to invest in a better future of work.
We’re pleased to invite you to this month’s offering in our Managing Uncertainty webinar series and look forward to your attendance. If you missed any of our previous discussions, you can catch up here.
Please join us for:
Build Back Better After COVID-19: Why Corporations Need a Radical Redesign
Thursday, June 11, 1 – 2 pm EDT
Please register here to join us for this free webinar.
Join Rotman’s Interim Dean Kenneth Corts as he welcomes Professors Sarah Kaplan and Soo Min Toh as they discuss what it means for organizations to build back better after COVID-19. They will discuss the inequalities in the current workforce highlighted by the crisis. They will then demonstrate how organizations who can commit to creating a more equitable and socially responsible workplace will improve their resilience over the long term. Exploring the road to economic recovery as an innovation challenge, they’ll outline how you can lead your organization to invest in a better future of work.
About the presenters:
Sarah Kaplan, Ph.D., is the Director of the Institute for Gender and the Economy, Distinguished Professor of Gender & the Economy and Professor of Strategic Management at Rotman. She has been widely published in major media outlets and has authored best-selling books including her recently published, The 360° Corporation: From Stakeholder Trade-offs to Transformation. An innovation scholar, her current work focuses on applying an innovation lens to understanding the challenges for achieving gender equality. Prior to Rotman, Kaplan was a professor at the Wharton School, where she remains a Senior Fellow, and a consultant and innovation specialist for nearly a decade at McKinsey & Company.
Soo Min Toh, Ph.D. is Associate Professor of Organizational Behaviour at the University of Toronto Mississauga and the Rotman School. Her research primarily seeks to understand how our natural tendencies to stick with familiar ways of interacting with others and perceiving our environments cause us to miss important opportunities for leadership, cooperation across groups, and building success and well-being for individuals, organizations, and nations. She is lead investigator of a federally-funded research project examining the physical and mental health of post-secondary students and working adults and their families. Her research has been published in premier academic and practitioner journals in the disciplines of management and psychology and frequently featured in popular media, including the Harvard Business Review, the Financial Times, New York Times, and the Globe & Mail.
Kenneth Corts, Ph.D. is the Interim Dean of the Rotman School of Management. He is Professor of Economics Analysis and Policy and he holds the Marcel Desautels Chair in Entrepreneurship. Through his widely published research and teaching, Professor Corts applies advances in industrial organization economics, game theory, and competitive strategy to a wide range of problems and industries. His work addresses topics in pricing, network economics, technology adoption, organizational economics, and competition policy. Before joining the Rotman School, he was Assistant Professor and then Associate Professor in the Competition and Strategy area at Harvard Business School.
We hope you’ll join us!
Stephanie Hodnett
Executive Director
Rotman Executive Programs

Virtual networking: how to turn leads into customers
2020-06-05 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Edmonton) | Webinar, Canada
ATB Entrepreneur Centre YYC
Thursday, June 11 at 10:00 AM
Details

PLEASE NOTE: In order to receive the link to the session you will need to REGISTER using the link provided once you RSVP to this session.
Every small business understands the importance of lead generation. In “normal” times, attending mixers and networking events is a mainstay for many businesses as they build their connections and seek new customers. But how can you generate leads when attending virtual events? Lance Johnson, founder of Amplomedia, will teach you how to mine virtual events for the lead gold that they are. Plus, he’ll explain how to nurture those leads into customers after the event is over. Never have an empty sales pipeline again!
Throughout this discussion, Lance will touch on:
– The benefits of having a chatbox
– The importance of following up
– How to nurture your prospects with a drip campaign
About your facilitator: Lance Johnson, Amplomedia
Lance has entertained audiences as a keynote speaker and trainer across three continents and numerous countries on the topics of business strategy, marketing, and entrepreneurship. He is the founder and president of Amplomedia, a video first digital agency based in Edmonton. Amplomedia creates and executes video marketing strategies for clients in Canada, the USA, and the UK. By leveraging the power of engaging videos, Amplomedia’s clients generate more leads, nurture those leads into qualified prospects, and convert prospects into paying customers, all at an ROI that surpasses non-video campaigns.
