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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.

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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
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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)
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.

With Covid-19 In The Spotlight, How Is Big Tech Betting On Healthcare Startups?
2020-06-09 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Edmonton) | Webinar, Canada
Join our Healthcare Analyst, He Wang, on June 9th at 2pm EDT for an overview of the companies and tech that are attracting attention from Facebook, Apple, Microsoft, Google and Amazon.
He will walk you through the findings from our recently published Big Tech in Healthcare Report and demonstrate how you can use the CB Insights Emerging Tech Insights Platform to uncover digital health tech and trends and see the impacts of FAMGA investments in real time.
Join us to hear about:

How FAMGA is leveraging their strengths to attack healthcare
What healthcare initiatives FAMGA companies have started
How are they partnering among themselves to battle Covid-19 and more

Free Webinar on THURSDAY, JUNE 9TH 1 PM EDT

Valhalla Angels Forum
2020-06-09 16:30 - 17:30 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
Valhalla Angesl Private Forum – 4 Companies Pitch for Investment

About this Event

Valhalla Private Capital is pleased to bring you our Private Angel Forum on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 4:30 MTN/ 3:30 PST as part of our Tuesday weekly afternoon session.
Each month we host our angel forum for members and guests in our 4 chapter cities (Calgary, Edmonton, Kelwona and Vancouver) & now we are going virtual. Following the in person format, each month 4 companies will do a 10 minute pitch followed by a Q&A session. If you have always wanted to attend a forum and see how it works in person, this a great opportunity not to be missed. NOTE: This will be the last forum open to the general public.
Join in the discussion. REGISTER and you will receive a ZOOM call link as your ticket to attend.
June 9th Forum – 4 companies pitch for investment
Other Sessions: Angel 101, Ask Me Anything, Other
Questions: Contact us at info@valhallaprivatecap.com
Thank you to our sponsors.
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

Spring 2020 Sales Kickstarter
2020-06-16 08:00 - 11:00 (America/Edmonton) | Webinar, Canada
Are you an entrepreneur looking to learn more about sales? Or maybe you’re struggling to ramp up revenue, and want to understand why? Or you’re curious about 321 Growth Academy, but aren’t sure you’re ready to commit to an in-depth program?
If this sounds like you, you’ll want to join us at our upcoming Sales Kickstarter.
What it is:
An online workshop that you can do anytime throughout the day on June 16, 2020. It should take you 2-3 hrs, and will allow you to get answers to questions like:

What does a good sales engine look like? What elements have to be in place before you start scaling up?
Are you ready to hit the gas on sales – do you have Product-Market-Fit?
What is your approach to growth – how can you determine your Go to Market strategy?
Do you have a clear target customer, and a compelling value proposition, that will make growing your company easier?
And an “Ask Me Anything” session to take place the following week (June 24, 2-3pm) , where you can ask the 321 sales experts your burning questions.

Who is it for?

Business and technical founders of startups and scale-ups
Senior members of the team responsible for sales (and we encourage you to bring your colleagues from marketing and customer success)
Entrepreneurs who are curious about our more in-depth programs, but aren’t sure they’re ready to commit to a deep-dive just yet

What you’ll come away with:

A high-level overview of what a great sales engine looks like
A self-assessment of your company’s current sales efforts, an understanding of where your key gaps lie, and what you should prioritize to move forward
Some answers to your burning sales questions

We hope you’ll join us for this high value course to kickstart your sales!
For more details on this course – or other 321 sales courses – visit HERE.
Your Investment:
No cost for Spring 2020
For more information, contact:
hi@321growthacademy.com
www.321growthacademy.com

Sales Kickstarter Spring 2020
2020-06-16 08:00 - 20:00 (America/Edmonton)
About this Event

Are you an entrepreneur looking to learn more about sales? Or maybe you’re struggling to ramp up revenue, and want to understand why? Or you’re curious about 321 Growth Academy, but aren’t sure you’re ready to commit to an in-depth program?
If this sounds like you, you’ll want to join us at our upcoming Sales Kickstarter.
What it is:
An online workshop that you can do anytime throughout the day on June 16, 2020. It should take you 2-3 hrs, and will allow you to get answers to questions like:

What does a good sales engine look like? What elements have to be in place before you start scaling up?
Are you ready to hit the gas on sales – do you have Product-Market-Fit?
What is your approach to growth – how can you determine your Go to Market strategy?
Do you have a clear target customer, and a compelling value proposition, that will make growing your company easier?
And an “Ask Me Anything” session to take place the following week (June 24, 2-3pm) , where you can ask the 321 sales experts your burning questions.

Who is it for?

Business and technical founders of startups and scale-ups
Senior members of the team responsible for sales (and we encourage you to bring your colleagues from marketing and customer success)
Entrepreneurs who are curious about our more in-depth programs, but aren’t sure they’re ready to commit to a deep-dive just yet

What you’ll come away with:

A high-level overview of what a great sales engine looks like
A self-assessment of your company’s current sales efforts, an understanding of where your key gaps lie, and what you should prioritize to move forward
Some answers to your burning sales questions

We hope you’ll join us for this high value course to kickstart your sales!
For more details on this course – or other 321 sales courses – visit HERE.
Your Investment:
No cost for Spring 2020
For more information, contact:
hi@321growthacademy.com

Valhalla Angels Forum - The investments we shouldn't have done!
2020-06-16 16:30 - 17:30 (America/Edmonton)
Angel 101 – Angel Investing FCUK Up Night – The investments we shouldn’t have done!

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.
June 16th Topic:
Angel investing FCUK Up Night – The investments we shouldn’t have done!
Other 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

HUBSPOT: HOW TO BUILD AND SCALE YOUR MARKETING FOUNDATION | KELSEY GERNERT
2020-06-19 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | Webinar, Canada
HUBSPOT: HOW TO BUILD AND SCALE YOUR MARKETING FOUNDATION | KELSEY GERNERT

Join us as we welcome Kelsey Gernert, Head of Partnerships for HubSpot for Startups. Kelsey will share HubSpot’s playbook on how to use inbound methodology to build and scale your marketing foundation.

Friday, June 19, 2020
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

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BUILDING YOUR TEAM | SEAN SOLBAK
2020-06-24 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | Webinar, Canada
BUILDING YOUR TEAM | SEAN SOLBAK

Sean Solbak is the CTO of SAM Inc., an Edmonton startup that turns unstructured social media into actionable insight and awareness.
As a founding member of SAM, Sean has been with the company since they were three people in a small meeting room at Startup Edmonton. Join Sean as he discusses his insights and experiences in building an effective and successful team.

Wednesday, June 24, 2020
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

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EARLY STAGE INVESTMENT STRATEGIES FOR STUDENT STARTUPS |
2020-07-16 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | Webinar, Canada
EARLY STAGE INVESTMENT STRATEGIES FOR STUDENT STARTUPS | KRISTINA MILKE

Join us as we welcome Kristina Milke, co-founder of Valhalla Private Capital and President, and member of Valhalla Angels, as she discusses early-stage investment strategies for student startups. Valhalla is a full-service corporate finance firm focused on early-stage entrepreneurs. With an angel network, a suite of investment funds, education, training and global mentorship programs, and M&A advisory services, Valhalla serves the entire lifecycle needs of entrepreneurs who operate businesses and entrepreneurs who invest in businesses.

Thursday, July 16, 2020
12:00 pm 1:00 pm

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The 51 Collective
2020-07-16 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
The51 Presents: Alli McCartney Part II

Description
Are We Owning Our Wealth? Patterns of Female (non)Participation in Financial Independence (Part II)
Alli McCartney is a Managing Director with UBS Private Wealth Management in New York City. She has 20 years of experience in the wealth management industry working with families, institutions, endowments and foundations. She is responsible for client relationship management, wealth advisory, private banking solutions, trust and estate planning strategies, and credit and lending.
Alli specializes in philanthropic planning and governance for sophisticated families, often in partnership with the UBS Optimus Foundation. Alignment Partners, her seven member team, manages $1.5B for sixty families with a focus on Financial Professionals and Influential Women Executives and Entrepreneurs. She has been called “The Financial Feminist”.

Time

Jul 16, 2020 05:00 PM by Invitation

AMii Virtual AI MeetUP
2020-07-16 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
Learn about the latest tools and techniques in machine learning, and explore topics that researchers and industry professionals are thinking about or working on. Each meetup features two presenters; at the end of each presentation, participants will have the opportunity to participate in a Q&A session.
Presenters for this month include:
Nick Kalogirou – Data Scientist at G2V Optics
We are still in the early days of determining what ethical practice looks like for the field of data science. There are numerous examples of both benefits and harms of artificial narrow intelligence. As AI-enabled technology continues developing, ethics provides a lens to ask critical questions of both modeler and model. During this talk, Nick will explore a brief overview of who is working on AI ethics; the themes of work; where we are lacking development; and what to do as data scientists about this continuous journey of ethics.
Shems Saleh – ML Lead at Vector Institute
When a Machine Learning scientist starts a project with a healthcare professional, it is not obvious what questions are important to ask in order to help the team get on the same page and develop clear expectations. This talk will discuss Collabsheets, a list of questions directed at a broad audience that translates insights from experienced veterans in the ML-Health collaborative space into the field to everyone. The goal is to help grow the community by lowering the initial barrier to much-needed interdisciplinary collaboration. Each section divides these questions into topic categories, with the aim of easier real-world use.
Join us virtually for Amii’s monthly AI Meetup and be a part of building Alberta’s growing AI community!

#EatWithMeYEG
2020-07-22 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
#EatWithMeYEG
Black Canadian Business Edition
July 22 12:00 p.m.
This week’s lunch focuses on supporting Black-owned business, chefs, and organizations in #YEG. In the spirit of gathering with friends over food and conversation, we’ll grab a bite to eat and check-in.

This week’s lunch focuses on supporting Black-owned and Black-led restaurants, chefs and organizations in Edmonton, now and always.

About this Event

This week’s lunch focuses on supporting Black-owned and Black-led restaurants, chefs and organizations in Edmonton, now and always. In the spirit of gathering with friends over food and conversation, we’ll grab a bite to eat and check-in.
What are you eating for lunch? How are you doing?
What are you noticing?
How can we support Black lives, life and livelihoods in YEG?
What does a just and anti-racist food system look like in this city?
We’ll be joined by friends, food justice advocates and community-builders including:
Kyla Pascal of Nowhere Kitchen and Indigenous Climate Action
Junetta Jamerson of Black Women United
Sharif Haji of the Africa Centre
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WHAT: #EatWithMeYEG is a virtual lunch that supports local businesses and helps us stay connected with each other and our communities during social distancing times.
WHEN: July 22, 12-1 pm.
WHERE: Over the phone and virtual. Join details will be sent after registration
WHY: On March 18 we launched our first virtual lunch — the YEG Chinatown Take-Out Edition. We were inspired by the #IWillEatWithYou movement, started by the Australian community action organization GetUp! to support businesses and restaurants affected by racism and xenophobia resulting from COVID-19. We were also inspired by our friends in Vancouver who organized a similar event in their Chinatown on March 13.
HOW: Order take-out or delivery from your favourite Black-owned local restaurant in YEG. A few lists for inspiration.
Afrobiz
Ash Does Food
Guide To Black-Owned Restaurants To Support In Edmonton – by Alanna Morton
Other ideas? Please share!
2) If you’d rather donate to a local organization instead of order food, here are a few suggestions of those who are supporting Black community members and fighting racism. Or just join us for the chat. Do what makes sense for you!
Africa Centre
The Come Up
Black Lives Matter YEG
Black Women United YEG
Ribbon Rouge Foundation
You can also support Black artists and creators (see a list of Black and Indigenous artists and arts organizations from the Edmonton Arts Council).
Do you have other ideas? Please share!
Click on the Zoom link to gather virtually for lunch and a discussion, drop in anytime between 12-1pm. The Zoom link and dial-in info will be emailed to you before the event, so keep an eye out in your inbox!
*This edition of #EatWithMeYEG is supported by the Roundhouse, a coworking space located within the MacEwan University with a mission to bring together and inspire a community of changemakers and innovators.
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Stay tuned for other editions in the coming weeks to support businesses and restaurants in other parts of Edmonton. Or feel free to host one yourself! Let us know how we can help to support.

LWOL - Summer Tour 4iiii
2020-08-26 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
Curious what’s happening in the innovation ecosystem in Alberta?
This weekly meeting is a regular check on the pulse of the community, open to people from any age, wage, or stage of company. Join us online, via zoom.
Summer Tour
Join us throughout August for our virtual tour of interesting entrepreneurial ventures, service providers and big events across Alberta!
Wed, August 26, 2020
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM MDT

August 26th: 4iiii

What is Rainforest Alberta?
Rainforest Alberta is movement, building community in the tech and innovation ecosystem in the province through opening conversations around culture, leadership, and other focus areas.
We believe Alberta is primed to be a global destination for growing your tech venture right in this province. Come to a meeting to find out why, or for more information, visit www.rainforestab.ca
Learn more about Rainforest Edmonton
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

Edmonton Data Science Meetup - Cancelled to a later date
2020-09-02 18:00 - 21:30 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
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/).
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
6:30 PM to 9:30 PM MDT
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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.

Accelerate AB
2020-09-14 08:00 - 2020-09-15 17:00 (America/Edmonton)
AccelerateAB celebrates the best of Alberta’s technology scene.

The annual conference brings together leaders, investors, influencers and supporters of Alberta’s technology ecosystem, with the goal of leveraging the success of the next generation of technology entrepreneurs across the province.

The event is backed by high-profile and successful leaders in the industry and is powered by the A100, a member-driven group of Alberta’s most noteworthy technology entrepreneurs.
AccelerateAB is all about creating collisions between early-stage and late-stage startups, angel investors, venture capitalists, service providers, government agencies, and more, making this THE tech conference to attend, year after year.
Edmonton, Alberta. Location TBA

You’ve got a great story to tell. Yours!
2020-09-15 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | Edmonton Business Association
You’ve got a great story to tell. Yours!
Storytelling has always been an essential element, all the way back to the beginning of time. If you are a small to midsized business, a solopreneur, or a not for profit, it is essential that your story is heard. But first, it needs to be written.
Join us as we explore the four essential parts of your brand and the elements and insights you need to tell your brand story well
Date: Tuesday, September 15
Time: 12:00pm
Location: Zoom Meeting (a zoom link will be emailed to you upon registration)
Cost: Free – Members
$5 – Non-Members
Guest Speaker: James Morrissey, Principal – The Met Agency
Born in Montreal and educated in Ontario, James has spent his career in creative pursuits. Before opening The Met Agency James worked in live theatre, and for 10 years worked in a variety of positions at MacEwan including head of marketing. James plays many roles at the Met, including strategy lead, copywriter, and account director. He is also obsessed with helping companies find their voice through story.

TNT Fall Pitch Series
2020-09-17 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
INTRODUCING THE TNT FALL PITCH SERIES!

1 hour. 10 companies. 3-minute pitches.
The TNT Pitch Series is an open mic night for Alberta companies across all sectors and stages. No money; no prizes. Tell us what you’re up to and how the community can help. (Do you need beta-testers? Are you about to launch a funding round? Are you looking for industry partners?)
Come enjoy a community pitch night with us every Thursday from 6-7 p.m.

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