Valhalla Capital Amplify Live Pitch
2021-06-30 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
This monthly pitch series has been built out of lessons learned from 100 pitch events held live and on Zoom since 2016. Our goal for Amplify is to provide visibility for pitching startups from across the globe.
This Amplify Live Pitch will focus on entrepreneurial women from across the globe. We define women as anyone who identifies as such. This includes transgender women as well as all the different intersectionalities within womanhood.
When: Wednesday, June 30, 2021
11:00AM – 12:30PM PST | 2:00 – 3:30PM EST | 7:00 – 8:30PM GMT
Sponsored by: Pivot & Pilot

On June 30th, join us for our monthly Amplify Live Pitch, this time featuring all women-led companies!

What to expect:

Five startups that are either ready to launch or have recently launched will join us on the livestream stage.
They will have 3 minutes to pitch their startup and gain valuable feedback on their pitch structure and delivery from Volition’s pitch coaches.
As with our other pitch events, you can expect high-quality pitch tips and engagement–as the audience, we welcome you to share your thoughts and questions for the pitchers and pitch coaches.

LIVESTREAM STARTS @ 11:00 AM PST | 2:00PM EST | 7:00PM GMT
LENGTH: 90 minutes..
Interested in Pitching? Pitch spots for this event is for companies that are…

majority women-owned and/or a majority of the executive team is made up of women. A woman is anyone who identifies as such. This includes transgender women as well as all the different intersectionalities within womanhood.
ready to launch or have recently launched
building an investor or competition pitch (or similar)
looking for brand awareness and amplification

Pitch applications will be accepted until 10PM PST June 16th: https://thisisvolition.typeform.com/to/CvOnQRsh
Who’s on the panel?

Melanie Ewan: Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Volition (host)
Shea Harty: Serial Impact Entrepreneur
Anne Cocquyt: Founder and CEO of the GUILD

Innovation Rodeo: Investor Readiness
2021-07-12 08:00 - 2021-07-16 17:00 | Virtual Online
This year is the 6th annual Innovation Rodeo, it is virtual, GIVES AWAY ALL THE REGISTRATION FEES from the event, and has:

Fundraising Panels where some of Canada’s most successful entreprenuers share how to raise non-dilutive, angel and VC funding.
Innovation Challenges that give away $6,000 in cash prizes to participants
Five different pitch competitions that award a total of $25,000 to first time student entrepreneurs and all the ticket proceeds to new technical founders

The Innovation Rodeo is made for problem solvers, innovators, entrepreneurs, change makers, investors and ecoysystem builders!
Each day is designed to solve the most common problems encountered when creating, starting, growing and exiting a company.

Monday is for anyone looking to create products and services people want and features Bob Moesta – the pioneer of the revolutionary Jobs To Be Done framework – and Canada’s own Katelyn Bourgoin.
Tuesday is for anyone looking to raise non-dilutive funding easier and features a panel of successful entrepreneurs who will share stories of how they raised their non-dilutive funding, an Innovation Challenge, and a pitch competition.
Wednesday is for anyone looking to raise money from angel investors sooner or get into an accelerator, and has a panel of successful entrepreneurs who will share their stories of how they raised money from angel investors, an Innovation Challenge, and a pitch competition.
Thursday is for anyone looking to raise funds from a Venture Capital firm faster and features a panel of successful entrepreneurs who will share their experience raising money from VC’s, an Innovation Challenge, and a pitch competition.
Friday is for anyone looking to have a successful exit and features a keynote speaker and two pitch competitions.

Throughout the week participants will learn of new tools, exchange ideas, and share connections while developing the relationships, skills, and confidence needed to create and commercialize ideas faster.
You can purchase day tickets or a discounted week pass.
Tickets are FREE FOR STUDENTS and start at $15 for startups and $20 for scaleups and everyone else.

Brand DNA: Build, focus, and strengthen your brand with BrandJitsu
2021-07-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Online
Brand DNA: Build, focus, and strengthen your brand with BrandJitsu
Thursday, July 15, 2021 | 2:00 PM | WEBINAR
Before the pandemic, businesses in Canada had an 11% success rate—and while we’re still waiting to learn the fate of many businesses we also saw an unprecedented rise in new business starts. Add to this perfect storm the rise of automation, AI, and machine learning and we’re seeing more and more people starting new businesses.
It’s really competitive out here, so how do you stand out? How do you ensure consistent brand experience? And how do you even find your Brand DNA, let alone put it to work?
Speaker: Michael Dargie, BrandJitsu™

Valhalla Speed Networking for Founders, Investors & Forward Thinkers
2021-07-20 16:30 - 18:00 | Virtual Online
Valhalla Private Capital is getting ready for their next networking event!
COMMUNITY PARTY!
FOUNDERS, FUNDERS, & FORWARD THINKERS
Join VAlhalla for an evening of networking with a wide range of investors, entrepreneurs, and community leaders throughout BC, Alberta and Saskatchewan!
You will be paired with someone every few minutes!

Great Alberta Pitch Marathon 2021
2021-08-19 09:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Online
100+ companies. 9 hours. A “show-and-tell” marathon that showcases Alberta startups across all sectors and stages to a friendly audience.

About this event

An Alberta-wide event that provides hands-on pitching experience and exposure and peer-to-peer support for startups across all stages and sectors. There are no prizes, no awards, no judges. Just entrepreneurs pitching to the community, showing off their innovations and seeing how members of the audience may be able to help them grow.
The event will be hosted on a massive Zoom call. Companies will be showcasing their accomplishments and asking for support to solve their next challenges (~3 min per company). Each sector block will be co-hosted by one of our community partners. The audience is encouraged to provide feedback, recommendations, and referrals.
Block off 6:00–9:00pm for in-person afterparties in Edmonton and Calgary! Locations TBC.
Check out our website for more info: greatalbertapitchmarathon.com
Companies, apply to pitch here!
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Startups/Entrepreneurs – this is an opportunity to practise your pitch, get your startup in front of your community, gain exposure or get advice on how to move your business forward.
Investors/VCs/service providers/supporters – this is your chance to scout new or emerging companies from across the province and offer support.
Everyone – you’re helping create a community of peer-to-peer support for our amazing Alberta startups!

Founder Fridays
2021-09-10 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Online
Fireside Chats for Founders, Mentors, & Investors
Fireside chat with Gabrielle Dolan, author of Magnetic Stories who joins us from Melbourne, Australia.

Women in Machine Learning & Data Science
2021-09-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Online
We are pleased to announce the creation of the Edmonton chapter of WiMLDS. We aim to create a welcoming space for everybody, particularly women and gender minorities, to talk and learn about ML and DS.
WiMLDS’s mission is to support and promote women and gender minorities who are practicing, studying or are interested in the fields of machine learning and data science. We create opportunities for members to engage in technical and professional conversations in a positive, supportive environment by hosting talks, technical workshops, networking events and hackathons. We are inclusive to anyone who supports our cause regardless of gender identity or technical background. However, in support of our mission, priority for certain events and opportunities will be given to women and gender minority members.
Our Code of Conduct ( https://github.com/WiMLDS/starter-kit/wiki/Code-of-conduct ) is available online and applies to all our spaces, both online and off.
• Follow @Edmonton_WiMLDS (https://twitter.com/WiMLDS_Edmonton) on Twitter for Edmonton WiMLDS news or visit http://wimlds.org to learn about our chapters in other cities.
• Women & gender minorities are invited to join the global WiMLDS Slack group by sending an email to slack@wimlds.org.

2021 BANFF HERSTORY COMPETITION
2021-09-22 08:00 - 2021-09-24 17:00 | Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
HerStory is a story-telling competition that invites women and women-identifying entrepreneurs to tell a panel of champions from various industries who they are, how they came to their idea and why investing in them will bring innovation, value and impact: both to their industry and to the future of more equitable access to Canadian capital.
Studies have shown what women entrepreneurs and investors have known for decades: traditional pitch competitions consistently fail women. HerStory is quite literally flipping the script. By leading with narrative and encouraging a relatable, honest and intuitively woman-centred approach to information, connection and business building, we’re challenging the traditional pitch model and spurring innovation. HerStory amplifies a diversity of voices and connects modern entrepreneurs with appropriate investors, increasing the likelihood of women accessing pathways to success.
The submission deadline for the 2021 Banff HerStory Competition has been extended to Friday, August 13, 2021 at 11:59 PM Mountain Time.
APPLY NOW
Applications for Inventures Startup Pitch are now closed. To be notified when the application for Inventures 2022 goes live, please click here.
When
September 25, 2021
Where
Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
Banff, Canada
Thank you to our HerStory partners, Thin Air Labs
FAQ FOR 2021 BANFF HERSTORY COMPETITION
Who is eligible to participate?
Startups must be founded or co-founded by a woman-identifying person. All presenters at HerStory must identify as a woman to participate.
Curious about what sectors should apply for HerStory? Here are a few that inspire us:

The Future is Femtech

Innovating our Food Systems

Everything Enterprise

Direct to Consumer & Fintech

How will startups be selected?
Startups will be selected from the pool of applicants with consideration given to each applicant’s creativity, potential, traction, and team/people.
From all those who apply, a list of 30 entrepreneurs curated by Inventures and The51 will be selected to compete. The top chosen startup(s) will receive a $51,000 investment from investor champions (investment is subject to the due diligence process conducted by the investor champion).
When will I be notified if I am selected to participate?
2021 Banff HerStory Competition participants will be notified of their selection in mid August of 2021.
Who should I contact if I have additional questions regarding HerStory Banff?
Please contact Inventures Startup Pitch Manager Philip Cogley at philip@adeointeractive.com.
The submission deadline for the 2021 Banff HerStory Competition has been extended to Friday, August 13, 2021 at 11:59 PM Mountain Time.

INVENTURES 2021
2021-09-22 08:00 - 2021-09-24 17:00 | Calgary Telus Convention Centre
WELCOME TO INVENTURES 2021
INVENTURES THE LIVE EXPERIENCE IS BACK!
Prepare to get your creative adrenaline surging. Inventures Live is the must-attend event of 2021. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet the people who are shaping, disrupting and re-imagining the world, live and in person.
THREE INCREDIBLE DAYS OF DISCOVERY
Inventures brings the best and brightest together for three days of learning, inspiration and creative collisions. From rousing keynotes and expert panels, to startup pitch competitions and informal networking opportunities, Inventures is more than a great conference filled with great programming, it’s an opportunity to build networks, strike deals and launch creative ideas into overdrive!
GLOBAL INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Rub elbows with angels, VCs and corporate investors from around the world.
THRILLING STARTUP PITCH EVENTS
Witness exciting pitch competitions where qualifying innovators vie for cash, expert feedback and investor connections.
NETWORKING GALORE
Take advantage of plenty of opportunities to socialize, share and network with thought leaders and like-minded change makers from around the world.
YOUR TICKET TO THE FUTURE IS ONLY $199
Order your all-access Inventures 2021 pass today before they’re gone! Capacity is limited, so get a move on.
GET TIX

Startup Best Practices with Phil Libin, and Silicon Valley Founder Institute Accelerator
2021-09-22 11:00 - 12:30 | Virtual Online
Waterloo Startup Founder 101
On this special event, you can see debut presentations from the newest portfolio companies from the Founder Institute accelerator, as well as a Keynote Talk from Phil Libin; Co-founder & CEO of mmhmm (a fast-growing video tools company with over $140M in funding) and All Turtles (an Artificial Intelligence startup studio), and Co-Founder/ Former CEO of Evernote. Don’t miss this opportunity to see exciting pre-seed startups and learn from a top global startup expert.
This is an interactive, live online event. To access the event, RSVP at https://fi.co/startupwebinar/7709
About the Speaker: Phil Libin
Phil Libin is a co-founder and the CEO of mmhmm (a fast-growing video tools company with over $140M in funding), and All Turtles (an Artificial Intelligence startup studio). He is also the co-founder and former CEO of the global productivity tool Evernote, which created an epic transformation in workflow and has redefined the way individuals and teams work today. A sought-after leader on innovation, Libin provides audiences with an engaging look at what it takes to reinvent productivity at global scale. His investment focus is generally on using technology to enhance humanity, productivity, and business globally.
This is an interactive, live online event.

Entrepreneurship@UBC Immersion Week
2021-09-27 08:00 - 2021-10-01 17:00 | Virtual Online
Join entrepreneurship@UBC for our 2nd annual entrepreneurship@UBC Immersion Week (EIW) online September 27th to October 1st.
This week-long event will cross 3 tracks of content and includes keynote speakers, insightful panels, roundtable discussions and interactive “Ask me Anything” (AMA) sessions. While all sessions will be online, we are aiming to host a few “in-person” networking events in line with government and university health and safety protocols.
The views presented by guest panelists in this event are their own and do not necessarily reflect UBC’s views.
How it works
Zoom information will be sent to registrants each morning of the event as well as shared on our Eventbrite online event page. For more information on who is speaking and when, visit our event website. Questions? Get in touch at communications@entrepreneurship.ubc.ca
>>> Visit our event website >>>
Use the hashtag #EIW2021 to get the latest information on the event and follow us on socials @UBCentrepreneur.

Meet the Alumni of the Founders Institute
2021-09-29 17:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Online
Alumni of the Founder Institute pre-seed startup accelerator have raised nearly $1 billion in funding, and are building some of the world’s fastest growing technology businesses. As the next Waterloo-Toronto cohort gets ready to start, join us for this private Zoom Meeting with the Local Leaders and various program Alumni. Learn the tips and tricks to building a startup in Waterloo-Toronto, and ask the alumni about their experience in the FI program.
❯ Guest Speakers include:
– Laura Bryce (Co-Founder & CMO, loopt)
– Sunil Sharma (Managing Director, Techstars Toronto, Founder Institute Toronto)
– Jordan Jocius (Director, Founder Institute Waterloo-Toronto)
❯ Who should Attend?
– Anyone interested in joining a startup accelerator
– Anyone who has an idea for a startup or a growing company
– Anyone interested in meeting Waterloo-Toronto entrepreneurs and advisors
❯❯ This is a live, interactive online event, so be sure to RSVP at https://fi.co/e/253004/meetup to receive the Zoom URL to join us live!

Founder Fridays Bob Moesta
2021-10-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Online
Fireside Chats for Founders, Mentors, Investors with Authors
Oct. 1: Fireside chat with Bob Moesta, author of Demand Side Sales
Founder Fridays is a series of fireside chats with authors of books that are typically held on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month, the initiative is based on the success of a fireside chat with Ian Hathaway (Brad Feld’s co-author on their latest book) that had 300+ participants and gave away 100 copies of The Startup Community Way to attendees from across Alberta.
​Each month you can register for either or both of two sessions:

​A fireside chat with an author where the last 15 minutes is a Q & A session with the participants and a link is provided so those from Alberta can request a free copy of the author’s book.
​Table discussions held two weeks later (sometimes with, sometimes without the author) to discuss the different ways the content from the fireside chat and the author’s book can be applied to Alberta’s startup community and tech ecosystem

​Founder Fridays are designed to support Alberta’s entrepreneurs, mentors, investors, ecosystem builders and service providers by:

​Upskilling entrepreneurs, mentors, ecosystem builders and service providers
​Developing entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship support in and around post-secondary institutions
​Helping startups grow faster and develop the expertise and traction required to attract capital
​Increasing the volume of startups and the velocity at which they progress through the Startup Commons stages
​Working with existing entrepreneurship support organizations to expand their mentor network

​Founder Fridays is a joint initiative of 150 Startups, Bow Valley College, Futurepreneur, Rainforest Alberta, and the Venture Mentoring Service of Alberta and are made possible by the generous support of Bow Valley College, RBC, The Hunter Family Foundation, Alberta Innovates, Calgary Innovation Coalition, RINSA, and Women Entrepreneurs-in-STEM.

21st annual New Ventures BC Competition Awards
2021-10-04 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual Online
Join us online for the 21st annual New Ventures BC Competition Awards, presented by Innovate BC!

We’ve narrowed the field from 200+ competitors to just 10 finalists.
See who’s taking home over $250,000 in cash and prizes at this year’s New Ventures BC Competition Awards, presented by Innovate BC!
Aside from the usual top prizes, we have some exciting new awards this year, including the $10,000 Social Impact prize, a $10,000 Woman-led Venture prize, and the $7,000 Luminaries “Diamond in the Rough” prize. All this, plus a community-nominated Alumni Impact award.
Event details:
The 21st Annual Awards will be streamed to you, live, from Vancouver. We look forward to having you join us online, from wherever you are!

Monday, October 4, 2021 | 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Live stream link will be sent to all registrants October 1
Tickets are free with option to donate

All proceeds from donated tickets will go to the First Nations Technology Council’s Digital Equity Fund.

REGISTER

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Behind every great AI, there’s a great Human
2021-10-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Online
Calgary UX is happy to welcome Ruth Kikin-Gil, Responsible AI strategist, Senior Designer at Microsoft.
About the event:
Behind every great AI, there’s a great Human
How to design AI products responsibly, and why that matters
Responsible AI is a human-centered approach to developing, designing, and deploying AI and ML products. It’s principled, Collaborative, proactive and contextual and it is critical that we all start practicing it now. The talk will explain why it is important, and clarify when to practice it, why should designers care, and what can you do to start tomorrow.
About the speaker:
Ruth Kikin-Gil is a design strategist that leads the Responsible AI practices for Microsoft’s Security, Compliance, and Management (SCM) organization and a co-creator of the Guidelines for Human-AI interaction. In addition, she teaches design at the Human Centered Design and Engineering (HCDE) department in the University of Washington, Seattle. Her career focuses on product innovation across devices, input methods and platforms, including designing future experiences for Office, creating future scenarios an incubation lab, and working on a strategy team. Prior to Microsoft she founded a design agency, worked in startups and as a consultant. She is a Bezalel academy of Art and design Alumna and earned her Interaction Design degree from Interaction Design Institute Ivrea (IDII) in Italy.
More about Ruth:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthkikingil/

TNT Investment Summit IV
2021-10-07 16:30 - 18:30 | Virtual Online
SIGN UP TO STREAM THE TOP 20 PITCH NIGHT AND REGISTER FOR THE AFTER-PARTY
Date: Oct 07, 2021 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Watch YEG, YYC and SK on Zoom and join in on the after parties (free beer) following!
All you need to do is register!

Edmonton Startup Week: All Access
2021-10-18 08:00 - 2021-10-22 17:00 | Virtual Online
Edmonton Startup Week: All Access

Edmonton Startup Week is returning (virtually) October 18-22, 2021!
Join us for five days of workshops, socials, and events celebrating the diversity of our startup community, building connections, and discovering new opportunities to be part of the culture of innovation in Edmonton.

Deloitte 360
2021-10-27 08:00 - 2021-10-28 14:30 | Virtual Online
Join Deloitte Canada’s largest, complimentary conference

Register to join 5000+ public and private sector executives from across different industries all over Canada, to discuss the issues that matter. Experience conversations and panel discussions with progressive and innovative leaders covering a variety of issues including the future-ready workforce, digital transformation and cloud.
Connect to the event in real-time to have the opportunity to interact directly with other attendees as well as with speakers. Plus take advantage of the new matchmaking feature which allows you to connect with others that are interested in the same topics are you.

Intergen Virtual Happy Hour with Paul Singh
2021-10-28 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Online
Cofounder & Chief Revenue Officer at Bump Health. Active Angel Investor at Results Junkies. Husband. Dad. Airstreamer and past Partner at 500Startups

Canadian Club Toronto: What's Next for Cryptocurrency
2021-11-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Online
Join Canadian Club Toronto on November 3 when we’ll hear from Alex Tapscott and an esteemed panel of blockchain founders and thought-leaders as they discuss the latest trends and successes in this crucial and dynamic new industry. Our panelists will discuss the rise of Decentralized Finance, the role of government, bitcoin and the environment, blockchain’s role in traditional financial firms, and our experts’ predictions for the future.

Fireside chat with Pam Didner, author of Effective Sales Enablement
2021-11-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Online
Fireside Chats for Founders, Mentors, & Investors
Nov. 5: Fireside chat with Pam Didner, author of Effective Sales Enablement
Founder Fridays is a series of fireside chats with authors of books that are typically held on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month, the initiative is based on the success of a fireside chat with Ian Hathaway (Brad Feld’s co-author on their latest book) that had 300+ participants and gave away 100 copies of The Startup Community Way to attendees from across Alberta.
​Each month you can register for either or both of two sessions:

​A fireside chat with an author where the last 15 minutes is a Q & A session with the participants and a link is provided so those from Alberta can request a free copy of the author’s book.
​Table discussions held two weeks later (sometimes with, sometimes without the author) to discuss the different ways the content from the fireside chat and the author’s book can be applied to Alberta’s startup community and tech ecosystem

​Founder Fridays are designed to support Alberta’s entrepreneurs, mentors, investors, ecosystem builders and service providers by:

​Upskilling entrepreneurs, mentors, ecosystem builders and service providers
​Developing entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship support in and around post-secondary institutions
​Helping startups grow faster and develop the expertise and traction required to attract capital
​Increasing the volume of startups and the velocity at which they progress through the Startup Commons stages
​Working with existing entrepreneurship support organizations to expand their mentor network

​Founder Fridays is a joint initiative of 150 Startups, Bow Valley College, Futurepreneur, Rainforest Alberta, and the Venture Mentoring Service of Alberta and are made possible by the generous support of Bow Valley College, RBC, The Hunter Family Foundation, Alberta Innovates, Calgary Innovation Coalition, RINSA, and Women Entrepreneurs-in-STEM.

Hiring & Team Building 101w/ Adam Spector
2021-11-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Online
Hiring & Team Building 101 w/ Adam Spector, 3X founder, 40x Angel Investor
Hiring and building the right team is essential for any startup’s growth and success in raising venture capital, yet so many early stage startups fail to get off the ground due to their lack of knowledge on how to build and grow a quality team. On this fourth installment of “Mastering Startup Operations” series we will discuss how to optimize best practices for building and hiring a team for early stage startups, including the pitfalls to avoid and more. There will also be a long Q&A portion where we will answer audience questions, so join us for this exciting event and come ready with your questions.

Date: Nov 10, 2021
Time: 08:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Timezone: America/New York

How to Pitch to Investors & Get Funded w / Gary Jinks
2021-11-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Online
Almost all entrepreneurs are seeking funding and want to get funded. However, most entrepreneurs have never taken an idea to market or raised private investment or run a startup or had a successful exit.
This webinar sets the stage and gives you a strategic understanding of the successful startup business model as well as why most startups fail. This will help you understand the critical path and provides the foundation for successfully launching your startup. This webinar is also a great opportunity for entrepreneurs already looking for funding to get an investor view on why you may not be closing the deals.
By attending this webinar, you can begin your journey, get your questions answered, gajn insight from a veteran Silicon Valley investor and become part of a global ecosystem.
Agenda
1) Why Investors See Your Business Different than You Do
2) Why the Startup Model is Different
3) How the Funding Process Works Today and How It has Changed
4) What You Need Before You Pitch to Investors
5) Pitching and Pitch Decks
6) Talk Like a CEO; How to Think Strategically
7) What is Important to Investors
8) Open Forum: Ask an Investor!
About the Speaker:
Gary Jinks is the founder and managing director of South Valley Angels and an executive level leader with deep expertise and extensive track record developing high yield innovation ecosystems and building up high growth exit focused start-up ventures. Gary has created, transformed and launched innovation in the Silicon Valley his entire career, from combat vehicles to lifestyle apps. Gary founded GLJ Group in 2005 and has led engineering, strategic direction and, business development for corporate clients resulting in over $300M in new business. In 2010 he shifted complete focus to the startup community, advising over 400 startups, working with the top incubators and investors in the Silicon Valley, launching innovation centers and developing regional ecosystems around the globe. He is a regular speaker, evangelist and lead executive adviser helping clients formulate custom strategies and implementing the next evolution of the startup model, “Startup 3.0 Precision Innovation”.
You can reach Gary at:

gary@southvalleyangels.com

Toronto Machine Learning Society (TMLS) : 2021 Annual Conference
2021-11-15 08:00 - 2021-11-18 17:00 | Virtual Online
A unique experience to upskill and learn from industry and academics in our community.

About this event

Mon, Nov 15, 2021, 8:00 AM –
Thu, Nov 18, 2021, 4:00 PM MST

Her Story Competition
2021-11-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Online
Join us on November 18, 2021, for the inaugural HerStory 2021 Competition featuring 30 inspiring women-identifying entrepreneurs who will be sharing their stories in front of a panel of Champions looking to invest.
Including special guest speakers from across Canada’s entrepreneurial and investment ecosystem, HerStory is a national virtual event that will spark a movement focused on diversifying the investing and founder landscape.
What to expect:
HerStory participants will take turns sharing their stories with the audience and our panel of Champions. Each participant will have a couple of minutes to answer questions from the Champions that will dig deeper into participants’ journeys, and then later, as the Champions deliberate, we’ll have a fireside chat with a special surprise guest!
Attendees are highly encouraged to stay for the entire duration of the event to give each woman the audience she deserves for her narrative.
On November 18, 2021, we hope you’ll join us in cheering on and championing these founders as they share their stories of entrepreneurship and their journey to founding their company.
Why HerStory?
Studies have shown what women entrepreneurs and investors have known for decades: traditional pitch competitions consistently fail women. HerStory is quite literally flipping the script. By leading with narrative and encouraging a relatable, honest and intuitively woman-centred approach to information, connection and business building, we’re challenging the traditional pitch model and spurring innovation. HerStory amplifies a diversity of voices and connects modern entrepreneurs with appropriate investors, increasing the likelihood of women accessing pathways to success.
For more information visit: https://the51.com/herstory

Startup Launch Party YYC
2021-11-23 18:00 - 21:30 | Virtual Online
In its second virtual year, the Startup Launch Party remains the main event of Calgary’s Innovation Week. The 12th annual celebration is Calgary’s largest startup-focused showcase of the year. On November 23rd from 6:00-9:00 pm, we will celebrate and highlight some of Calgary’s brightest early-stage startups and community members for their achievements. Just like in-person iterations, Launch Party will include high-value programming and networking to bring together everyone in our community from the startup curious to savvy innovation investors to experienced entrepreneurs. Nominate or apply to be a celebrated company, visit: startupcalgary.ca/launch-party

Venture Showcase 2021 UBC Entrepreneurship
2021-11-24 14:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Online
Join us for our second annual Venture Showcase to celebrate our thriving community of ventures and see who’s coming down the pipeline.

About this event

Across industries, landscapes and continents, UBC innovators are leading the charge creating solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges. From climate solutions and human health transformations to technological advancements and social impact, UBC is a rich bedrock of innovation home to entrepreneurs generating impacts through research and discoveries. Meet some of them at our 2021 Venture Showcase!
Last year’s showcase welcomed 400 attendees including funders, industry partners, academic collaborators and community members to celebrate entrepreneurship and innovation. This year, we look forward to welcoming you once again to meet our thriving community of early-stage ventures leading the future of industries at our 2021 Venture Showcase.
Join us in person or tune-in via live stream to find out who is coming down the pipeline from entrepreneurship@UBC.
>>>Learn more on our website>>>
Who is it for?
entrepreneurship@UBC’s Venture Showcase event will give our UBC ecosystem (students, staff, faculty and alumni), investors, government and other industry organizations the ability to keep their thumb on the pulse of the next big thing, while providing our ventures with the exposure and opportunity to learn more about the funding landscape. Everyone from our community is welcome to attend.
How it works
The 2021 Venture Showcase will feature ventures in three different categories: Ones-to-Watch and Sneak-a-Peek from the incubation phase of entrepreneurship@UBC and those who are later-stage in the HATCH Ready-to-Raise group seeking investment.
Agenda

2:00 – 2:45 pm – In-person networking & venture exhibition
2:45 – 3:00 pm – Opening Remarks
3:00 – 3:15 pm – Ones-to-Watch presentations
3:15 – 3:45 pm – Fireside Chat
3:45 – 4:20 pm – Sneak-a-Peek presentations
4:20 – 4:50 pm – HATCH Ready-to-Raise presentations
4:50 – 5:00 pm – Closing Remarks

>>>Visit our website to learn more>>>
Location and Registration
The 2021 Venture Showcase will be hosted in person at UBC Robson Square in downtown Vancouver as well as available via live stream on Zoom.
Upon registration, kindly confirm if you will be attending in person or via live stream. The live stream link will be sent to attendees in advance of the Showcase. In person capacity is limited and will be on a first come first serve basis.
Registrants can find a copy of their registration form in their confirmation email under “order summary” then clicking “view and manage your order online”.
COVID-19 Protocols
Per BC’s provincial health guidelines, we require all in person attendees to be fully vaccinated and show proof of vaccination status and identification upon entry. Attendees unable to do so will be turned away at the door. Masks are required while indoors.
About entrepreneurship@UBC
entrepreneurship@UBC propels UBC innovations out into the world through venture creation, providing UBC students, researchers, faculty members, alumni and staff with the resources, networks, and funding they need to succeed.
As one of the world’s top 40 research universities with 80,000 students, faculty and staff and over $650M annual research funding, UBC has long been a catalyst for innovation. Part of the Innovation UBC network, entrepreneurship@UBC supports UBC ventures and entrepreneurs to generate social and economic impacts in B.C. and around the world. To date, entrepreneurship@UBC has worked with over 561 ventures who have raised more than $1.39 billion in funding, generated more than $116 million in revenue and hired more than 989 employees, stimulating the economic and social landscape of B.C. while building anchor companies that have a global impact.

Founder Fridays: Kristen Hadeed, author of Permission to Screw Up
2021-12-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Online
Fireside Chats for Founders, Mentors, & Investors
​Dec. 3: Fireside chat with Kristen Hadeed, author of Permission to Screw Up
Founder Fridays is a series of fireside chats with authors of books that are typically held on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month, the initiative is based on the success of a fireside chat with Ian Hathaway (Brad Feld’s co-author on their latest book) that had 300+ participants and gave away 100 copies of The Startup Community Way to attendees from across Alberta.
​Each month you can register for either or both of two sessions:

​A fireside chat with an author where the last 15 minutes is a Q & A session with the participants and a link is provided so those from Alberta can request a free copy of the author’s book.
​Table discussions held two weeks later (sometimes with, sometimes without the author) to discuss the different ways the content from the fireside chat and the author’s book can be applied to Alberta’s startup community and tech ecosystem

​Founder Fridays are designed to support Alberta’s entrepreneurs, mentors, investors, ecosystem builders and service providers by:

​Upskilling entrepreneurs, mentors, ecosystem builders and service providers
​Developing entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship support in and around post-secondary institutions
​Helping startups grow faster and develop the expertise and traction required to attract capital
​Increasing the volume of startups and the velocity at which they progress through the Startup Commons stages
​Working with existing entrepreneurship support organizations to expand their mentor network

​Founder Fridays is a joint initiative of 150 Startups, Bow Valley College, Futurepreneur, Rainforest Alberta, and the Venture Mentoring Service of Alberta and are made possible by the generous support of Bow Valley College, RBC, The Hunter Family Foundation, Alberta Innovates, Calgary Innovation Coalition, RINSA, and Women Entrepreneurs-in-STEM.

Banff Venture Forum
2021-12-06 08:00 - 2021-12-07 17:00 | Virtual Online
The New Technology Economy Happens at BVF
Mark Your Calendar: December 6 & 7, 2021
We are thrilled to announce the virtual delivery of the Forum will be hosted on the industry-leading Swapcard Technologies platform on December 6th & 7th!
Access for all, from anywhere.
The Banff Venture Forum, Canada’s premier company financing event, exists to provide the hottest emerging technology companies with unparalleled visibility and an opportunity to present to leading private equity and venture capital investors from across North America. Every aspect of the Forum is built for you, the participant — your business challenges, your ambitions, and your success. Learn about key issues within the industry, networking with industry leaders and experts and hear from world-class professionals in the investment community.
Since its inception in 1997, Banff Venture Forum has realized significant growth in all respects, with last year’s Forum hosting in excess of 40 venture capital firms, 50+ presenting companies and 350 delegates.
Whether you are looking for the next lucrative investment or aiming to secure financing, Banff Venture Forum is an event not to be missed.

Why Participate?

Gain direct access to high caliber entrepreneurs and investors in the VC and PE community.
Establish your position as a key player in North America’s investment community by actively participating in the conference.
Enhance your organization’s profile to a key audience of emerging and established companies.
Showcase your innovation ideas, products, and technologies to investors, corporate strategics, and prospective partners.
Gain information on deal flow and syndication opportunities.
Expand your network through direct, personal contact with influencers, decision makers, and innovators.

State of the Art ():Cutting Edge Science & Tech in AI and ML
2021-12-14 10:00 - 14:30 | AB
This is a full day event by Abacus.AI with world renowned leaders of AI and ML from top tech companies like Google and Amazon, and acclaimed universities

About this event

Prominent speakers will be joining the Conference — from top tech companies, Venture Capitalists from Coatue, Index, and FirstMark and thought leaders in the field from Stanford, Berkeley, CMU.
They also have two special guests returning; Peter Norvig from Google and Alon Halevy from Facebook will be joining us once again!
They will examine the state-of-the-art AI platforms with the VP of AI at Instacart, engage in a panel discussion with Dell, Dodge & Cox, and Sephora and much more!
Their previous conferences have filled up quickly. We have a limited number of seats available. Reserve a spot now!
Agenda and Speakers:
Agenda
9:00 – 9:45: Keynote Speaker: TBA
9:45 – 10:30: State of the Art AI Platforms: Haixun Wang, Bindu Reddy
10:30 -11:15: AI and ML: Investor’s Perspectives: Matt Turck, George Mathew, David Cahn, Bryan Offut
11:15 – 12:00: Applied AI – Panel: Aditya Ramachandran, Sree Sreedhararaj, Monica Khurana
12:00 – 12:45: Deep Learning: Past/Present/Future: Peter Norvig, Alon Halevy
12:45 – 1:30: Science of Recommender AI and Reinforcement Learning: Colin White
