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SUMMARY:RainForest LWOL - Colin Christensen
DESCRIPTION:March 6th – Colin Christensen from THNQ\nColin refuses to accept the status quo of the world. He’s constantly reading (about 500 books a year) and studying to find out why things are the way they are and what can be done about making them better. After having started\, sold\, failed\, grown and invested in businesses over the last 20+ years\, Colin curated a freely accessible model designed to be the best way to start and grow a business called The Whole Entrepreneur – with the crazy goal of defeating the unnecessary failure in entrepreneurship worldwide. \nWhile his day job is helping entrepreneurs from startup to $20M build meaningful profit and love their life through his business THNQ\, he is also launching a pilot project for microlending and entrepreneur development in Central America; building a construction incubator/accelerator\, and reinventing drywall. \nColin’s kaizen mindset stretches through family\, marriage\, church\, business\, life\, fitness\, the way we learn\, the way we grow\, relationships\, humility\, philosophy\, technology and more. \nColin’s central core value is entrepreneurship. As an advocate\, he is a part of the Rainforest Initiative in Alberta\, several mentoring groups\, supporting the development of entrepreneurs globally through HOPE Worldwide and his class on innovation and entrepreneurship is the most sought-after program for school-age kids through the Career Pathways at the EPSB. \nAgenda:\n\n11:45 Check In (bring your lunch!)\n12:00 Welcome\n12:10 Who is in the Room?\n12:25 Entrepreneur Profile\n12:45 Networking\n\nYou should come prepared to discuss who you are\, what interested you in the Rainforest\, what you are working on\, and how you can help others in the room.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/rainforest-lwol-colin-christensen/
LOCATION:Working Nicer – Beaver House\, 10158 103 St NW – #100\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5J 0X6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Finance,Not-For-Profit,Small Business
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DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190306T133000
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SUMMARY:RainForest LWOL - Colin Christensen
DESCRIPTION:March 6th – Colin Christensen from THNQ\nColin refuses to accept the status quo of the world. He’s constantly reading (about 500 books a year) and studying to find out why things are the way they are and what can be done about making them better. After having started\, sold\, failed\, grown and invested in businesses over the last 20+ years\, Colin curated a freely accessible model designed to be the best way to start and grow a business called The Whole Entrepreneur – with the crazy goal of defeating the unnecessary failure in entrepreneurship worldwide. \nWhile his day job is helping entrepreneurs from startup to $20M build meaningful profit and love their life through his business THNQ\, he is also launching a pilot project for microlending and entrepreneur development in Central America; building a construction incubator/accelerator\, and reinventing drywall. \nColin’s kaizen mindset stretches through family\, marriage\, church\, business\, life\, fitness\, the way we learn\, the way we grow\, relationships\, humility\, philosophy\, technology and more. \nColin’s central core value is entrepreneurship. As an advocate\, he is a part of the Rainforest Initiative in Alberta\, several mentoring groups\, supporting the development of entrepreneurs globally through HOPE Worldwide and his class on innovation and entrepreneurship is the most sought-after program for school-age kids through the Career Pathways at the EPSB. \nAgenda:\n\n11:45 Check In (bring your lunch!)\n12:00 Welcome\n12:10 Who is in the Room?\n12:25 Entrepreneur Profile\n12:45 Networking\n\nYou should come prepared to discuss who you are\, what interested you in the Rainforest\, what you are working on\, and how you can help others in the room.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/rainforest-lwol-colin-christensen-2/
LOCATION:Working Nicer – Beaver House\, 10158 103 St NW – #100\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5J 0X6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Finance,Not-For-Profit,Small Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190305T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190305T170000
DTSTAMP:20190306T003920Z
CREATED:20190306T003920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190306T003920Z
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SUMMARY:BitCoin Rodeo Technology Symposium March 5-6th 2019
DESCRIPTION:BITCOIN RODEO PRESENTS \nTHE BLOCKCHAIN AND TECHNOLOGY SYMPOSIUM \nOur symposium brings together blockchain\, robotics\, machine learning and IoT but adds the market aspects of government\, academia\, industry leaders and venture capital creating a space to not only showcase our tech industry but promote industry growth directly by connecting our partners with capital\, customers\, and opportunity. \nTECH WALK EXHIBITOR FLOOR \nExplore the latest technologies in our interactive showroom complete with food and beverage samples. \nB2B \nThese 20 minute matchmaking sessions accelerate lead generation. Meet with our sponsors and speakers on a one-to-one basis over a coffee in our Business to Business Lounge. Scheduling is facilitated though our conference app. \nPITCH COMPETITION \n6 minutes in front of a live audience and a VC panel judges for a $500/competitor cash prize. \nEXHIBITORS \ncontact amanda@bitcoinrodeo.com \nVisit www.bitcoinrodeo.com for more details!
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/bitcoin-rodeo-technology-symposium-march-5-6th-2019/
LOCATION:Shaw Conference Centre\, 9797 Jasper Avenue\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5J 1N9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference,Digital Transformation,Economy,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Industry,Innovation,Small Business,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190305T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190305T170000
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SUMMARY:BitCoin Rodeo Technology Symposium March 5-6th 2019
DESCRIPTION:BITCOIN RODEO PRESENTS \nTHE BLOCKCHAIN AND TECHNOLOGY SYMPOSIUM \nOur symposium brings together blockchain\, robotics\, machine learning and IoT but adds the market aspects of government\, academia\, industry leaders and venture capital creating a space to not only showcase our tech industry but promote industry growth directly by connecting our partners with capital\, customers\, and opportunity. \nTECH WALK EXHIBITOR FLOOR \nExplore the latest technologies in our interactive showroom complete with food and beverage samples. \nB2B \nThese 20 minute matchmaking sessions accelerate lead generation. Meet with our sponsors and speakers on a one-to-one basis over a coffee in our Business to Business Lounge. Scheduling is facilitated though our conference app. \nPITCH COMPETITION \n6 minutes in front of a live audience and a VC panel judges for a $500/competitor cash prize. \nEXHIBITORS \ncontact amanda@bitcoinrodeo.com \nVisit www.bitcoinrodeo.com for more details!
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/bitcoin-rodeo-technology-symposium-march-5-6th-2019-3/
LOCATION:Shaw Conference Centre\, 9797 Jasper Avenue\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5J 1N9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference,Digital Transformation,Economy,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Industry,Innovation,Small Business,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190213T210000
DTSTAMP:20190206T005345Z
CREATED:20190206T005345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190206T005345Z
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SUMMARY:TEC Edmonton Founders vs. Funders: The Battle for Startup Capital
DESCRIPTION:Founders vs. Funders: The Battle for Startup Capital\nFebruary 13\, 2019. 6 – 9 p.m. Work Nicer Coworking.Witness the first “duelling panel” between entrepreneurs\, investors and lenders for startup capital at this evening event. The founders will be sharing how bank loans\, private equity\, venture capital and bootstrapping brought their company success while the funders will be sharing what they look for before they cut a cheque. You’ll learn firsthand what strategies can help you win your own fight for capital to start and grow your business.The duelling panel will be followed by a musical performance of two duelling pianos and a networking hour to connect with other event attendees. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss out!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTEC Edmonton \n4th Floor\, Enterprise Square \n10230 Jasper Avenue \nEdmonton\, Alberta T5J 4P6 \nView Map \n 
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/tec-edmonton-founders-vs-funders-the-battle-for-startup-capital-2/
LOCATION:Work Nicer Coworking (Beaver House)\, #100\, 10158 103 Street \,\, Edmonton\,\, AB\, T5J 0X6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Economy,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Industry,Innovation,Networking,Small Business,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190213T210000
DTSTAMP:20190206T010239Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190206T010239Z
UID:7351-1550080800-1550091600@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:TEC Edmonton Founders vs. Funders: The Battle for Startup Capital
DESCRIPTION:Founders vs. Funders: The Battle for Startup Capital\nFebruary 13\, 2019. 6 – 9 p.m. Work Nicer Coworking.Witness the first “duelling panel” between entrepreneurs\, investors and lenders for startup capital at this evening event. The founders will be sharing how bank loans\, private equity\, venture capital and bootstrapping brought their company success while the funders will be sharing what they look for before they cut a cheque. You’ll learn firsthand what strategies can help you win your own fight for capital to start and grow your business.The duelling panel will be followed by a musical performance of two duelling pianos and a networking hour to connect with other event attendees. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss out!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTEC Edmonton \n4th Floor\, Enterprise Square \n10230 Jasper Avenue \nEdmonton\, Alberta T5J 4P6 \nView Map \n 
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/tec-edmonton-founders-vs-funders-the-battle-for-startup-capital/
LOCATION:Work Nicer Coworking (Beaver House)\, #100\, 10158 103 Street \,\, Edmonton\,\, AB\, T5J 0X6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Economy,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Industry,Innovation,Networking,Small Business,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190213T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190213T150000
DTSTAMP:20190206T004748Z
CREATED:20190206T004748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190206T004748Z
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SUMMARY:Business Link - Entrepreneurship
DESCRIPTION:Have an idea and considering starting your own business?\nJoin us for an orientation into entrepreneurship. We’ll show you how to take your idea and turn it into a reality. We’ll help you assess whether your idea is viable\, as well as provide you with the tools\, resources and guidance to help you along the way. \nFacilitated by: Audrey Allotey of Business Link \nWed\, 13 February 2019 \n2:00 PM – 3:00 PM MST \nAdd to Calendar \nCost: Free \nRegister today!
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/business-link-entrepreneurship-2/
LOCATION:Business Link\, 10150 100 St NW #500\,\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5J 0P6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Innovation,Learning,Small Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190213T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190213T150000
DTSTAMP:20190206T004748Z
CREATED:20190206T004748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190206T004748Z
UID:7348-1550066400-1550070000@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Business Link - Entrepreneurship
DESCRIPTION:Have an idea and considering starting your own business?\nJoin us for an orientation into entrepreneurship. We’ll show you how to take your idea and turn it into a reality. We’ll help you assess whether your idea is viable\, as well as provide you with the tools\, resources and guidance to help you along the way. \nFacilitated by: Audrey Allotey of Business Link \nWed\, 13 February 2019 \n2:00 PM – 3:00 PM MST \nAdd to Calendar \nCost: Free \nRegister today!
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/business-link-entrepreneurship/
LOCATION:Business Link\, 10150 100 St NW #500\,\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5J 0P6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Innovation,Learning,Small Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190212T120000
DTSTAMP:20190206T010849Z
CREATED:20190206T010634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190206T010849Z
UID:7357-1549962000-1549972800@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:TEC Edmonton - Busting the Financing Myth
DESCRIPTION:Busting the financing myth\nFebruary 12\, 2019. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.\nWhether you are actively seeking financing\, planning your financing strategy or curious about the options available to you\, this workshop about equity financing will be perfect for you. Join two seasoned entrepreneurs\, Adrian Banica and Mark Benning\, as we learn from their experiences in raising capital and making investments in Edmonton and Silicon Valley. By the end of the session\, you will be able to assess an investor\, determine the appropriate time to seek $78.75funding and approach investors. \nJoin us in this 3 hour workshop where you will learn about:\n\nThe financing pathway\nWhat financing options you have\nHow to qualify an investor for stage\, focus and investor type\nThe common pitfalls of seeking investment\n\nAbout Adrian Banica: \nAdrian Banica has an extensive background in technology commercialization with work focusing on industrial systems\, oil and gas\, and health devices. Adrian founded three technology companies\, most recently Synodon Inc.\, a remote sensing company offering methane emissions mapping and other aerial GIS services to the oil and gas sector. Adrian brings considerable experience in high-tech product development and commercialization\, leading technology company startups\, technology venture financing (including IPOs)\, brand development and revenue growth in Canada\, U.S. and internationally. Adrian is also a member of the A100\, a group dedicated to helping the next generation of Alberta tech entrepreneurs. \nAbout Mark Benning:\nMark is an experienced entrepreneur who founded and led four investor-backed\, technology startups in Silicon Valley\, California over a 20-year period. As an Executive in Residence at TEC since 2017\, he acts as a mentor to entrepreneurs and executives and as an advisor to TEC’s Business Development team. Over the years\, he has worked for various private equity and venture capital firms and has raised over $100 million in angel and venture funding for his startups and others he advised. Mark has a BA in Economics from Harvard University and an MBA from Stanford University\, where he focused on leadership and entrepreneurship.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/tec-edmonton-busting-the-financing-myth/
LOCATION:TEC Edmonton\, 4rth Floor Enterprise Square\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5J 4P6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Finance,Industry,Leadership,Small Business,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190212T120000
DTSTAMP:20190206T010634Z
CREATED:20190206T010634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190206T010634Z
UID:13693-1549962000-1549972800@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:TEC Edmonton - Busting the Financing Myth
DESCRIPTION:Busting the financing myth\nFebruary 12\, 2019. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.\nWhether you are actively seeking financing\, planning your financing strategy or curious about the options available to you\, this workshop about equity financing will be perfect for you. Join two seasoned entrepreneurs\, Adrian Banica and Mark Benning\, as we learn from their experiences in raising capital and making investments in Edmonton and Silicon Valley. By the end of the session\, you will be able to assess an investor\, determine the appropriate time to seek $78.75funding and approach investors. \nJoin us in this 3 hour workshop where you will learn about:\n\nThe financing pathway\nWhat financing options you have\nHow to qualify an investor for stage\, focus and investor type\nThe common pitfalls of seeking investment\n\nAbout Adrian Banica: \nAdrian Banica has an extensive background in technology commercialization with work focusing on industrial systems\, oil and gas\, and health devices. Adrian founded three technology companies\, most recently Synodon Inc.\, a remote sensing company offering methane emissions mapping and other aerial GIS services to the oil and gas sector. Adrian brings considerable experience in high-tech product development and commercialization\, leading technology company startups\, technology venture financing (including IPOs)\, brand development and revenue growth in Canada\, U.S. and internationally. Adrian is also a member of the A100\, a group dedicated to helping the next generation of Alberta tech entrepreneurs. \nAbout Mark Benning:\nMark is an experienced entrepreneur who founded and led four investor-backed\, technology startups in Silicon Valley\, California over a 20-year period. As an Executive in Residence at TEC since 2017\, he acts as a mentor to entrepreneurs and executives and as an advisor to TEC’s Business Development team. Over the years\, he has worked for various private equity and venture capital firms and has raised over $100 million in angel and venture funding for his startups and others he advised. Mark has a BA in Economics from Harvard University and an MBA from Stanford University\, where he focused on leadership and entrepreneurship.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/tec-edmonton-busting-the-financing-myth-2/
LOCATION:TEC Edmonton\, 4rth Floor Enterprise Square\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5J 4P6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Finance,Industry,Leadership,Small Business,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190212T120000
DTSTAMP:20190101T022844Z
CREATED:20190101T022844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190101T022844Z
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SUMMARY:Prelaunch Series - The Ultimate Product Launch
DESCRIPTION:Description\nThe Ultimate Product Launch\nFebruary 19\, 2019. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. \nWhat if you could harness the same power that giants like Apple\, Amazon\, and Nike use every day to build excitement and anticipation for their new products? You can\, even if you are just starting out or an established company. Every new product or service deserves the energy and sales momentum of a scientific\, structured\, product launch. Do this properly\, and you are more apt to build the anticipation and desire necessary to generate instant demand upon release. \nHere is some of what you will learn:\n\nWhy the real secret to a powerful product launch is not in the actual launch itself\nThe top reasons new launches fail\nUnderstanding the core motives of your target market\nThe purpose of building a lead magnet\nHow to construct a “tripwire” offer\nHow to create your value ladder\nCreating the launch schedule: tips\, tricks\, and traps\nExecuting the Launch\nPost Launch – Critical post steps to follow\n\nWorkshop length: 3 hours \nNOTE: Refund requests will only be accepted 48 hours prior to this workshop \nLocation\n\nFourth Floor\, Enterprise Square \n10230 Jasper Avenue \nEdmonton\, Alberta T5J 4P6 \nView Map \n\nAbout the Presenter\nKurian Tharakan\nExecutive in Residence\, TEC Edmonton \nKurian has been a TEC Executive in Residence since 2014\, assisting TEC clients with their go to market strategy. Kurian brings over 27 years of sales and marketing experience to his practice. Prior to TEC Edmonton\, he founded StrategyPeak Sales and Marketing Advisors\, a marketing strategy consulting firm\, advising companies in numerous sectors including professional services\, manufacturing\, distribution\, high technology\, software\, non-profit\, medicine\, and the life sciences. Preceding StrategyPeak\, Mr. Tharakan was a vice-president sales & marketing for an Alberta-based software firm where his team achieved notable wins with several members of the US Fortune 500. Beyond advisory services\, a significant portion of Kurian’s work involves teaching and writing on sales and marketing topics.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/prelaunch-series-the-ultimate-product-launch/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Education,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Marketing,Media & Communications,Small Business,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190212T120000
DTSTAMP:20190101T022844Z
CREATED:20190101T022844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190101T022844Z
UID:13674-1549962000-1549972800@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Prelaunch Series - The Ultimate Product Launch
DESCRIPTION:Description\nThe Ultimate Product Launch\nFebruary 19\, 2019. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. \nWhat if you could harness the same power that giants like Apple\, Amazon\, and Nike use every day to build excitement and anticipation for their new products? You can\, even if you are just starting out or an established company. Every new product or service deserves the energy and sales momentum of a scientific\, structured\, product launch. Do this properly\, and you are more apt to build the anticipation and desire necessary to generate instant demand upon release. \nHere is some of what you will learn:\n\nWhy the real secret to a powerful product launch is not in the actual launch itself\nThe top reasons new launches fail\nUnderstanding the core motives of your target market\nThe purpose of building a lead magnet\nHow to construct a “tripwire” offer\nHow to create your value ladder\nCreating the launch schedule: tips\, tricks\, and traps\nExecuting the Launch\nPost Launch – Critical post steps to follow\n\nWorkshop length: 3 hours \nNOTE: Refund requests will only be accepted 48 hours prior to this workshop \nLocation\n\nFourth Floor\, Enterprise Square \n10230 Jasper Avenue \nEdmonton\, Alberta T5J 4P6 \nView Map \n\nAbout the Presenter\nKurian Tharakan\nExecutive in Residence\, TEC Edmonton \nKurian has been a TEC Executive in Residence since 2014\, assisting TEC clients with their go to market strategy. Kurian brings over 27 years of sales and marketing experience to his practice. Prior to TEC Edmonton\, he founded StrategyPeak Sales and Marketing Advisors\, a marketing strategy consulting firm\, advising companies in numerous sectors including professional services\, manufacturing\, distribution\, high technology\, software\, non-profit\, medicine\, and the life sciences. Preceding StrategyPeak\, Mr. Tharakan was a vice-president sales & marketing for an Alberta-based software firm where his team achieved notable wins with several members of the US Fortune 500. Beyond advisory services\, a significant portion of Kurian’s work involves teaching and writing on sales and marketing topics.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/prelaunch-series-the-ultimate-product-launch-2/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Education,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Marketing,Media & Communications,Small Business,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190206T133000
DTSTAMP:20190205T234453Z
CREATED:20190205T234453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190205T234453Z
UID:13680-1549454400-1549459800@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:RainForest LWOL
DESCRIPTION:Grab your lunch and join us at the new Work Nicer location in the historic Beaver House building! \nYou will join other entrepreneurs (both emerging and experienced)\, investors\, researchers\, students\, and a broad range of ecosystem helpers at this informal gathering of individuals who want help diversify the Alberta economy by supporting innovators like you. \nFebruary 6th – Ashif Mawji of Rising Tide\nAshif is a serial social entrepreneur and investor who has built & sold several enterprises and is heavily engaged in the community. He presently serves as a Venture Partner at Rising Tide (a San Francisco Bay Area Venture Capital firm). \nAshif was awarded the 2002 Ernst & Young Prairies Entrepreneur of the Year award and in 2005 was named as one of Canada’s Top 40 under 40 and in 2007 named BDC’s Entrepreneur of the Year (Alberta) and has received Canada’s 50 Best Managed companies award three years in a row. Ashif received NAIT’s Alumni of Distinction Award and was also recognized as one of the Top 50 Graduates in 50 years. In 2017\, Ashif was named an Honorary Col for the 20th Field Artillery Regiment (Canadian Army) in addition to receiving the Queen’s Golden and Diamond Jubilee medals as well as the Alberta Centennial Medal. In 2017\, Ashif received an Honorary Degree (Bachelor of Business Administration) from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT). \nAshif has serves/served on several boards\, including Edmonton Police Foundation (Chair)\, Sarah McLachlan School of Music\, Young Presidents Organization Alberta (Chair)\, Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation\, Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation\, Kids Kottage\, Alberta’s Promise\, Economic Development Edmonton\, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology\, Corent Technology\, University Hospital Foundation\, Citadel\, Edmonton Opera and others. Ashif has also been a Prairies and National judge for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year program. \nAshif was named a Henry Crown Fellow in the class of 2015 (only one of four Canadians ever to be selected to this group\, since 1996). The Henry Crown Fellowship is a part of the globally renowned Aspen Institute. Ashif is happily married and has two boys.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/rainforest-lwol-2-2/
LOCATION:Work Nicer Coworking (Beaver House)\, #100\, 10158 103 Street \,\, Edmonton\,\, AB\, T5J 0X6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Economy,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Industry,Innovation,Leadership,Small Business,Technology
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190206T133000
DTSTAMP:20190205T234453Z
CREATED:20190205T234453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190205T234453Z
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SUMMARY:RainForest LWOL
DESCRIPTION:Grab your lunch and join us at the new Work Nicer location in the historic Beaver House building! \nYou will join other entrepreneurs (both emerging and experienced)\, investors\, researchers\, students\, and a broad range of ecosystem helpers at this informal gathering of individuals who want help diversify the Alberta economy by supporting innovators like you. \nFebruary 6th – Ashif Mawji of Rising Tide\nAshif is a serial social entrepreneur and investor who has built & sold several enterprises and is heavily engaged in the community. He presently serves as a Venture Partner at Rising Tide (a San Francisco Bay Area Venture Capital firm). \nAshif was awarded the 2002 Ernst & Young Prairies Entrepreneur of the Year award and in 2005 was named as one of Canada’s Top 40 under 40 and in 2007 named BDC’s Entrepreneur of the Year (Alberta) and has received Canada’s 50 Best Managed companies award three years in a row. Ashif received NAIT’s Alumni of Distinction Award and was also recognized as one of the Top 50 Graduates in 50 years. In 2017\, Ashif was named an Honorary Col for the 20th Field Artillery Regiment (Canadian Army) in addition to receiving the Queen’s Golden and Diamond Jubilee medals as well as the Alberta Centennial Medal. In 2017\, Ashif received an Honorary Degree (Bachelor of Business Administration) from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT). \nAshif has serves/served on several boards\, including Edmonton Police Foundation (Chair)\, Sarah McLachlan School of Music\, Young Presidents Organization Alberta (Chair)\, Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation\, Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation\, Kids Kottage\, Alberta’s Promise\, Economic Development Edmonton\, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology\, Corent Technology\, University Hospital Foundation\, Citadel\, Edmonton Opera and others. Ashif has also been a Prairies and National judge for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year program. \nAshif was named a Henry Crown Fellow in the class of 2015 (only one of four Canadians ever to be selected to this group\, since 1996). The Henry Crown Fellowship is a part of the globally renowned Aspen Institute. Ashif is happily married and has two boys.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/rainforest-lwol-2/
LOCATION:Work Nicer Coworking (Beaver House)\, #100\, 10158 103 Street \,\, Edmonton\,\, AB\, T5J 0X6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Economy,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Industry,Innovation,Leadership,Small Business,Technology
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190206T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190206T133000
DTSTAMP:20190115T085018Z
CREATED:20190115T085018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190115T085018Z
UID:7258-1549452600-1549459800@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:RainForest - LWOL - Ashif Mawji of Rising Tide
DESCRIPTION:February 6th – Ashif Mawji of Rising Tide\nAshif is a serial social entrepreneur and investor who has built & sold several enterprises and is heavily engaged in the community. He presently serves as a Venture Partner at Rising Tide (a San Francisco Bay Area Venture Capital firm). \nAshif was awarded the 2002 Ernst & Young Prairies Entrepreneur of the Year award and in 2005 was named as one of Canada’s Top 40 under 40 and in 2007 named BDC’s Entrepreneur of the Year (Alberta) and has received Canada’s 50 Best Managed companies award three years in a row. Ashif received NAIT’s Alumni of Distinction Award and was also recognized as one of the Top 50 Graduates in 50 years. In 2017\, Ashif was named an Honorary Col for the 20th Field Artillery Regiment (Canadian Army) in addition to receiving the Queen’s Golden and Diamond Jubilee medals as well as the Alberta Centennial Medal. In 2017\, Ashif received an Honorary Degree (Bachelor of Business Administration) from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT). \nAshif has serves/served on several boards\, including Edmonton Police Foundation (Chair)\, Sarah McLachlan School of Music\, Young Presidents Organization Alberta (Chair)\, Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation\, Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation\, Kids Kottage\, Alberta’s Promise\, Economic Development Edmonton\, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology\, Corent Technology\, University Hospital Foundation\, Citadel\, Edmonton Opera and others. Ashif has also been a Prairies and National judge for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year program. \nAshif was named a Henry Crown Fellow in the class of 2015 (only one of four Canadians ever to be selected to this group\, since 1996). The Henry Crown Fellowship is a part of the globally renowned Aspen Institute. Ashif is happily married and has two boys. \nAgenda:\n\n11:45 Check In (bring your lunch!)\n12:00 Welcome\n12:10 Who is in the Room?\n12:25 Entrepreneur Profile\n12:45 Networking\n\nYou should come prepared to discuss who you are\, what interested you in the Rainforest\, what you are working on\, and how you can help others in the room.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/rainforest-lwol-ashif-mawji-of-rising-tide/
LOCATION:Work Nicer Coworking (Beaver House)\, #100\, 10158 103 Street \,\, Edmonton\,\, AB\, T5J 0X6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Economy,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Industry,Innovation,Leadership,Networking,Small Business,Technology
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190206T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190206T133000
DTSTAMP:20190115T085018Z
CREATED:20190115T085018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190115T085018Z
UID:13678-1549452600-1549459800@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:RainForest - LWOL - Ashif Mawji of Rising Tide
DESCRIPTION:February 6th – Ashif Mawji of Rising Tide\nAshif is a serial social entrepreneur and investor who has built & sold several enterprises and is heavily engaged in the community. He presently serves as a Venture Partner at Rising Tide (a San Francisco Bay Area Venture Capital firm). \nAshif was awarded the 2002 Ernst & Young Prairies Entrepreneur of the Year award and in 2005 was named as one of Canada’s Top 40 under 40 and in 2007 named BDC’s Entrepreneur of the Year (Alberta) and has received Canada’s 50 Best Managed companies award three years in a row. Ashif received NAIT’s Alumni of Distinction Award and was also recognized as one of the Top 50 Graduates in 50 years. In 2017\, Ashif was named an Honorary Col for the 20th Field Artillery Regiment (Canadian Army) in addition to receiving the Queen’s Golden and Diamond Jubilee medals as well as the Alberta Centennial Medal. In 2017\, Ashif received an Honorary Degree (Bachelor of Business Administration) from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT). \nAshif has serves/served on several boards\, including Edmonton Police Foundation (Chair)\, Sarah McLachlan School of Music\, Young Presidents Organization Alberta (Chair)\, Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation\, Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation\, Kids Kottage\, Alberta’s Promise\, Economic Development Edmonton\, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology\, Corent Technology\, University Hospital Foundation\, Citadel\, Edmonton Opera and others. Ashif has also been a Prairies and National judge for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year program. \nAshif was named a Henry Crown Fellow in the class of 2015 (only one of four Canadians ever to be selected to this group\, since 1996). The Henry Crown Fellowship is a part of the globally renowned Aspen Institute. Ashif is happily married and has two boys. \nAgenda:\n\n11:45 Check In (bring your lunch!)\n12:00 Welcome\n12:10 Who is in the Room?\n12:25 Entrepreneur Profile\n12:45 Networking\n\nYou should come prepared to discuss who you are\, what interested you in the Rainforest\, what you are working on\, and how you can help others in the room.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/rainforest-lwol-ashif-mawji-of-rising-tide-2/
LOCATION:Work Nicer Coworking (Beaver House)\, #100\, 10158 103 Street \,\, Edmonton\,\, AB\, T5J 0X6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Economy,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Industry,Innovation,Leadership,Networking,Small Business,Technology
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190129T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190129T120000
DTSTAMP:20190101T021921Z
CREATED:20190101T021921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190101T021921Z
UID:7094-1548752400-1548763200@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Prelaunch Series - Entrepreneurs Launch Framework
DESCRIPTION:Description\nThe Prelaunch Series\nDo you have a groundbreaking idea that you’d like to bring to market? This three-part series will be perfect for you. After completing this series\, you’ll have all the resources to be able to launch your product to the market. In addition\, you’ll receive one hour of one-on-one coaching with Kurian Tharakan (that’s a $250 value!). \n1. The Entrepreneur’s Launch Framework\nJanuary 29\, 2019\nLaunching a new business\, or even a new product\, is challenging. How do you know you have a great idea that will guarantee success before you even begin? You don’t need a 100-page business plan to start\, but you do need a guide to get you to where you’re going. The Entrepreneur’s Launch Framework is the answer. \nThe Entrepreneur’s Launch Framework\nJanuary 29\, 2019. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.\n \nPlease note that this session was previously under the title “Masterminding your next big idea: A rapid start method” \nLaunching a new business\, or even a new product\, is challenging. How do you know you have a great idea that will guarantee success before you even begin? You don’t need a 100-page business plan to start\, but you do need a guide to get you to where you’re going. The Entrepreneur’s Launch Framework is the answer. \nIn this 3-hour intensive workshop\, you’ll build a one-page framework outlining the path to success for your business. The Entrepreneur’s Launch Framework will summarize what your business does\, who it serves\, and how it will make money. Gain insight into where to focus\, what to avoid\, and when to pivot in order to achieve your goals. \nYou can use The Entrepreneur’s Framework to: \n\nCategorize your assumptions\nClassify opportunities\, strengths\, and weaknesses\nIdentify common tripwires to success\nDetermine your customer’s pain and gain points\nClarify your company’s value propositions\nStrategically identify your target customer segments\nBlueprint how the business will work\nAnd more!\n\nThe Entrepreneur’s Launch Framework is the fastest way to get your new business or product idea down on paper\, so you can focus on the next step: execution. You’ll walk away from this workshop with a detailed framework of your opportunity that can be used as the foundation of your business plan\, pitch deck\, marketing strategy\, and more. \nIf you’re ready to bring your next big idea to life and need to design the roadmap to do it\, sign up for The Entrepreneur’s Launch Framework now! \nNOTE: Refund requests will only be accepted 48 hours prior to this workshop \nLocation\n\nTEC Edmonton \n4th Floor\, 10230 Jasper Ave \nEdmonton\, Alberta T5J 4P6 \nView Map \n\nAbout the Presenter\nKurian Tharakan\nExecutive in Residence\, TEC Edmonton \nKurian has been a TEC Executive in Residence since 2014\, assisting TEC clients with their go to market strategy. Kurian brings over 27 years of sales and marketing experience to his practice. Prior to TEC Edmonton\, he founded StrategyPeak Sales and Marketing Advisors\, a marketing strategy consulting firm\, advising companies in numerous sectors including professional services\, manufacturing\, distribution\, high technology\, software\, non-profit\, medicine\, and the life sciences. Preceding StrategyPeak\, Mr. Tharakan was a vice-president sales & marketing for an Alberta-based software firm where his team achieved notable wins with several members of the US Fortune 500. Beyond advisory services\, a significant portion of Kurian’s work involves teaching and writing on sales and marketing topics. \n 
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/prelaunch-series-entrepreneurs-launch-framework/
LOCATION:TEC Edmonton\, 4rth Floor Enterprise Square\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5J 4P6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Industry,Leadership,Learning,Small Business,Technology
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190129T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190129T120000
DTSTAMP:20190101T021921Z
CREATED:20190101T021921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190101T021921Z
UID:13672-1548752400-1548763200@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Prelaunch Series - Entrepreneurs Launch Framework
DESCRIPTION:Description\nThe Prelaunch Series\nDo you have a groundbreaking idea that you’d like to bring to market? This three-part series will be perfect for you. After completing this series\, you’ll have all the resources to be able to launch your product to the market. In addition\, you’ll receive one hour of one-on-one coaching with Kurian Tharakan (that’s a $250 value!). \n1. The Entrepreneur’s Launch Framework\nJanuary 29\, 2019\nLaunching a new business\, or even a new product\, is challenging. How do you know you have a great idea that will guarantee success before you even begin? You don’t need a 100-page business plan to start\, but you do need a guide to get you to where you’re going. The Entrepreneur’s Launch Framework is the answer. \nThe Entrepreneur’s Launch Framework\nJanuary 29\, 2019. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.\n \nPlease note that this session was previously under the title “Masterminding your next big idea: A rapid start method” \nLaunching a new business\, or even a new product\, is challenging. How do you know you have a great idea that will guarantee success before you even begin? You don’t need a 100-page business plan to start\, but you do need a guide to get you to where you’re going. The Entrepreneur’s Launch Framework is the answer. \nIn this 3-hour intensive workshop\, you’ll build a one-page framework outlining the path to success for your business. The Entrepreneur’s Launch Framework will summarize what your business does\, who it serves\, and how it will make money. Gain insight into where to focus\, what to avoid\, and when to pivot in order to achieve your goals. \nYou can use The Entrepreneur’s Framework to: \n\nCategorize your assumptions\nClassify opportunities\, strengths\, and weaknesses\nIdentify common tripwires to success\nDetermine your customer’s pain and gain points\nClarify your company’s value propositions\nStrategically identify your target customer segments\nBlueprint how the business will work\nAnd more!\n\nThe Entrepreneur’s Launch Framework is the fastest way to get your new business or product idea down on paper\, so you can focus on the next step: execution. You’ll walk away from this workshop with a detailed framework of your opportunity that can be used as the foundation of your business plan\, pitch deck\, marketing strategy\, and more. \nIf you’re ready to bring your next big idea to life and need to design the roadmap to do it\, sign up for The Entrepreneur’s Launch Framework now! \nNOTE: Refund requests will only be accepted 48 hours prior to this workshop \nLocation\n\nTEC Edmonton \n4th Floor\, 10230 Jasper Ave \nEdmonton\, Alberta T5J 4P6 \nView Map \n\nAbout the Presenter\nKurian Tharakan\nExecutive in Residence\, TEC Edmonton \nKurian has been a TEC Executive in Residence since 2014\, assisting TEC clients with their go to market strategy. Kurian brings over 27 years of sales and marketing experience to his practice. Prior to TEC Edmonton\, he founded StrategyPeak Sales and Marketing Advisors\, a marketing strategy consulting firm\, advising companies in numerous sectors including professional services\, manufacturing\, distribution\, high technology\, software\, non-profit\, medicine\, and the life sciences. Preceding StrategyPeak\, Mr. Tharakan was a vice-president sales & marketing for an Alberta-based software firm where his team achieved notable wins with several members of the US Fortune 500. Beyond advisory services\, a significant portion of Kurian’s work involves teaching and writing on sales and marketing topics. \n 
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/prelaunch-series-entrepreneurs-launch-framework-2/
LOCATION:TEC Edmonton\, 4rth Floor Enterprise Square\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5J 4P6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Industry,Leadership,Learning,Small Business,Technology
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190123T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190123T210000
DTSTAMP:20190101T010143Z
CREATED:20190101T010143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190101T010143Z
UID:13659-1548261000-1548277200@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:41st Annual Forecast Dinner
DESCRIPTION:23 January 2019 | 4:30PM – 9:00PM \nShaw Conference Centre | 9797 Jasper Avenue \nTickets: $140.00 | Table of ten: $1\,400.00 \nREGISTRATION \nTickets on sale until Friday\, January 11\, 2019. \nCancellation Policy: \nRefunds will be issued for cancellations received by December 31\, 2018. \nNo refunds will be issued for no-shows. \nKeynote Speaker \n“Humans make noisy predictions” says world-leading Artificial Intelligence researcher and economist AJAY AGRAWAL. Author of the game-changing book Prediction Machines and founder of U of T’s Creative Destruction Lab-which boasts the greatest concentration of A.I. start-ups of any program on the planet-Agrawal’s talks illuminate the incoming realities of A.I: how machine prediction\, stripped of all that noisy (and expensive) human thought\, is on the verge of presenting us with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to change the way we do business\, “drive” cars\, run governments\, and provide healthcare. \nNamed the engineer of a “Billion Dollar Breakout” by The Globe and Mail-Dr. Agrawal comes at A.I.’s potential from the perspective of economics. Advances in A.I. and machine learning mean profound opportunities for innovation and investment. As founder of U of T’s Creative Destruction Lab (the “Silicon Valley of the North”)\, Agrawal unpacks the full potential of A.I. and machine prediction\, without spin or jargon. Report on Business Magazine has also named Agrawal to its “Power 50” list of the most influential Canadians to watch\, calling him “a key contributor to Toronto’s emergence as a world-class technology ecosystem.” His first book\, Prediction Machines: The Simple Economics of Artificial Intelligence is a must-read\, sweeping guide-and practical toolkit-for anyone seeking to leverage the disruptive\, transformative power of A.I. in the coming decades. It’s already been cited several times in The Economist and is on Bloomberg and Politico’s best summer reads lists\, among others. \nProfessor Agrawal and his co-authors also describe the “Simple Economics of Machine Intelligence” in the Harvard Business Review online\, and were co-organizers of the research session on the Economics of Artificial Intelligence at the American Economics Association annual conference in Chicago. Agrawal is also a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research in Cambridge\, MA. \nAs co-founder of NextAI\, a not-for-profit\, Agrawal helps young entrepreneurs and technologists explore new commercial opportunities that are a direct result of advances in A.I. He is also a co-founder of “Machine Learning and the Market for Intelligence\,” an annual conference on the business of artificial intelligence. In addition\, he is a co-founder of Kindred\, a company that seeks to build machines with human-like intelligence. \nAgrawal was awarded Professor of the Year by MBA classes at the Rotman School seven times\, the Martin-Lang Award for Excellence in Teaching\, and most recently the Distinguished Scholarly Contribution Award in 2017\, among several other honours. He conducts research on the economics of artificial intelligence\, science policy\, entrepreneurial finance\, and the geography of innovation. He serves on the editorial boards of multiple management and economics journals\, and holds a Ph.D. in Strategy and Economics and an M.Eng./MBA from the University of British Columbia. He served as a Visiting Scholar at MIT\, London Business School\, and Harvard University\, as well as a Visiting Professor at Stanford. \nHOST \nCalled a “Canadian Master” by Just For Laughs\, DAVE HEMSTAD has skyrocketed to the top of the national comedy scene\, appearing regularly across the country and on a hit show on CBC. Brashly confident on stage with clean\, refreshing\, motivational humour\, Hemstad muses on daily life\, modern world frustrations and social tensions we all experience\, but keep to ourselves. \nDave Hemstad has a half hour special on CTV called Comedy Now! He is a regular on the CBC’s The Debaters\, and has been a guest on Connect with Mark Kelly and The Strombo Show. Hemstad has over 10 festival appearances-at the prestigious Just For Laughs festival in Montreal\, at the Halifax Comedy Festival and the Winnipeg Comedy Festival. He has performed on CBC Radio’s Madly Off in All Directions. \nHemstad is quite simply\, a comedic genius. He was even voted Best Comedian in Canada by the Canadian Organization of Campus Activities. Not too shabby for a guy who only decided to be a comedian after (no joke) a bolt of lighting derailed his hopes of being a professional golfer.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/41st-annual-forecast-dinner-2/
LOCATION:Shaw Conference Centre\, 9797 Jasper Avenue\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5J 1N9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Digital Transformation,Economy,Finance,Industry,Learning,Networking,Science,Small Business,Technology
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190123T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190123T210000
DTSTAMP:20190101T010143Z
CREATED:20190101T010143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190101T010143Z
UID:7063-1548261000-1548277200@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:41st Annual Forecast Dinner
DESCRIPTION:23 January 2019 | 4:30PM – 9:00PM \nShaw Conference Centre | 9797 Jasper Avenue \nTickets: $140.00 | Table of ten: $1\,400.00 \nREGISTRATION \nTickets on sale until Friday\, January 11\, 2019. \nCancellation Policy: \nRefunds will be issued for cancellations received by December 31\, 2018. \nNo refunds will be issued for no-shows. \nKeynote Speaker \n“Humans make noisy predictions” says world-leading Artificial Intelligence researcher and economist AJAY AGRAWAL. Author of the game-changing book Prediction Machines and founder of U of T’s Creative Destruction Lab-which boasts the greatest concentration of A.I. start-ups of any program on the planet-Agrawal’s talks illuminate the incoming realities of A.I: how machine prediction\, stripped of all that noisy (and expensive) human thought\, is on the verge of presenting us with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to change the way we do business\, “drive” cars\, run governments\, and provide healthcare. \nNamed the engineer of a “Billion Dollar Breakout” by The Globe and Mail-Dr. Agrawal comes at A.I.’s potential from the perspective of economics. Advances in A.I. and machine learning mean profound opportunities for innovation and investment. As founder of U of T’s Creative Destruction Lab (the “Silicon Valley of the North”)\, Agrawal unpacks the full potential of A.I. and machine prediction\, without spin or jargon. Report on Business Magazine has also named Agrawal to its “Power 50” list of the most influential Canadians to watch\, calling him “a key contributor to Toronto’s emergence as a world-class technology ecosystem.” His first book\, Prediction Machines: The Simple Economics of Artificial Intelligence is a must-read\, sweeping guide-and practical toolkit-for anyone seeking to leverage the disruptive\, transformative power of A.I. in the coming decades. It’s already been cited several times in The Economist and is on Bloomberg and Politico’s best summer reads lists\, among others. \nProfessor Agrawal and his co-authors also describe the “Simple Economics of Machine Intelligence” in the Harvard Business Review online\, and were co-organizers of the research session on the Economics of Artificial Intelligence at the American Economics Association annual conference in Chicago. Agrawal is also a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research in Cambridge\, MA. \nAs co-founder of NextAI\, a not-for-profit\, Agrawal helps young entrepreneurs and technologists explore new commercial opportunities that are a direct result of advances in A.I. He is also a co-founder of “Machine Learning and the Market for Intelligence\,” an annual conference on the business of artificial intelligence. In addition\, he is a co-founder of Kindred\, a company that seeks to build machines with human-like intelligence. \nAgrawal was awarded Professor of the Year by MBA classes at the Rotman School seven times\, the Martin-Lang Award for Excellence in Teaching\, and most recently the Distinguished Scholarly Contribution Award in 2017\, among several other honours. He conducts research on the economics of artificial intelligence\, science policy\, entrepreneurial finance\, and the geography of innovation. He serves on the editorial boards of multiple management and economics journals\, and holds a Ph.D. in Strategy and Economics and an M.Eng./MBA from the University of British Columbia. He served as a Visiting Scholar at MIT\, London Business School\, and Harvard University\, as well as a Visiting Professor at Stanford. \nHOST \nCalled a “Canadian Master” by Just For Laughs\, DAVE HEMSTAD has skyrocketed to the top of the national comedy scene\, appearing regularly across the country and on a hit show on CBC. Brashly confident on stage with clean\, refreshing\, motivational humour\, Hemstad muses on daily life\, modern world frustrations and social tensions we all experience\, but keep to ourselves. \nDave Hemstad has a half hour special on CTV called Comedy Now! He is a regular on the CBC’s The Debaters\, and has been a guest on Connect with Mark Kelly and The Strombo Show. Hemstad has over 10 festival appearances-at the prestigious Just For Laughs festival in Montreal\, at the Halifax Comedy Festival and the Winnipeg Comedy Festival. He has performed on CBC Radio’s Madly Off in All Directions. \nHemstad is quite simply\, a comedic genius. He was even voted Best Comedian in Canada by the Canadian Organization of Campus Activities. Not too shabby for a guy who only decided to be a comedian after (no joke) a bolt of lighting derailed his hopes of being a professional golfer.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/41st-annual-forecast-dinner/
LOCATION:Shaw Conference Centre\, 9797 Jasper Avenue\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5J 1N9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Digital Transformation,Economy,Finance,Industry,Learning,Networking,Science,Small Business,Technology
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190123T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190123T130000
DTSTAMP:20190101T014744Z
CREATED:20190101T014744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190101T014744Z
UID:13666-1548244800-1548248400@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Legal Eagles - Franchising Tips & Traps
DESCRIPTION:Description\n\n\n\nUnderstanding the legal perspectives of business can be daunting. With shareholder agreements\, personal guarantees\, liability just to name a few of these things we need to think about as entrepreneurs\, it’s important we are aware of what needs to be done\, why and what the impacts will be. Heather will address the legal aspects we need to be aware of and what we need to consider when we are entering agreements\, signing our names and considering buying a franchise. \nJoin us in CAT 309D for this informative session \nLocation\n\nNAIT CAT Building CAT 309D \n10304-10524 117A Avenue Northwest \nEdmonton\, AB T5G \nView Map
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/legal-eagles-franchising-tips-traps-2/
LOCATION:NAIT Campus\, 11762 - 106 Street\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5G2R1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Innovation,Learning,Legal,Small Business
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190123T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190123T130000
DTSTAMP:20190101T014744Z
CREATED:20190101T014744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190101T014744Z
UID:7082-1548244800-1548248400@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Legal Eagles - Franchising Tips & Traps
DESCRIPTION:Description\n\n\n\nUnderstanding the legal perspectives of business can be daunting. With shareholder agreements\, personal guarantees\, liability just to name a few of these things we need to think about as entrepreneurs\, it’s important we are aware of what needs to be done\, why and what the impacts will be. Heather will address the legal aspects we need to be aware of and what we need to consider when we are entering agreements\, signing our names and considering buying a franchise. \nJoin us in CAT 309D for this informative session \nLocation\n\nNAIT CAT Building CAT 309D \n10304-10524 117A Avenue Northwest \nEdmonton\, AB T5G \nView Map
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/legal-eagles-franchising-tips-traps/
LOCATION:NAIT Campus\, 11762 - 106 Street\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5G2R1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Innovation,Learning,Legal,Small Business
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190123T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190123T120000
DTSTAMP:20190101T021226Z
CREATED:20190101T021226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190101T021226Z
UID:7092-1548234000-1548244800@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Mastering the Elevator Pitch
DESCRIPTION:Spend the morning with us on January 23 at “Mastering the Elevator Pitch”. \nA great elevator pitch can often be THE deciding factor on whether a prospect will become a client. In this three-hour workshop\, you will learn how to create a compelling elevator pitch that helps you sort the prospects from the suspects an \nJanuary 23\, 2019. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.\n*One ticket is valid for up to two people per company. \nImagine that you have been attempting for months\, without success\, to see a potential buyer to “pitch” your company’s services. But no one is returning your phone calls. And then\, as fate happens\, you run into an elevator just before the doors close and look up to see the very person you’ve been trying to reach. Can you deliver an effective “elevator pitch” before they reach their floor? \nA great elevator pitch can often be THE deciding factor on whether a prospect will eventually become a client. In this three-hour workshop\, you will learn how to create a compelling elevator pitch that helps you sort the prospects from the suspects\, and get them on a fast track to a sale. \nIn this workshop you will: \n\nLearn the components of a successful value proposition\nUnderstand what not to say\nDiscover how to weave in your client’s “pain points”\nCraft a powerful value proposition\nCombine all of this into a compelling elevator pitch\n\nNOTE: Refund requests will only be accepted 48 hours prior to this workshop\n \nLocation\n\nTEC Edmonton \n4th Floor\, Enterprise Square \n10230 Jasper Avenue \nEdmonton\, Alberta T5J 4P6 \nView Map\n \n\nAbout the Presenter\nKurian Tharakan\nExecutive in Residence\, TEC Edmonton \nKurian has been a TEC Executive in Residence since 2014\, assisting TEC clients with their go to market strategy. Kurian brings over 27 years of sales and marketing experience to his practice. Prior to TEC Edmonton\, he founded StrategyPeak Sales and Marketing Advisors\, a marketing strategy consulting firm\, advising companies in numerous sectors including professional services\, manufacturing\, distribution\, high technology\, software\, non-profit\, medicine\, and the life sciences. Preceding StrategyPeak\, Mr. Tharakan was a vice-president sales & marketing for an Alberta-based software firm where his team achieved notable wins with several members of the US Fortune 500. Beyond advisory services\, a significant portion of Kurian’s work involves teaching and writing on sales and marketing topics. \nd get them on a fast track to a sale.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/mastering-the-elevator-pitch/
LOCATION:TEC Edmonton\, 4rth Floor Enterprise Square\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5J 4P6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Innovation,Marketing,Media & Communications,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190123T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190123T120000
DTSTAMP:20190101T021226Z
CREATED:20190101T021226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190101T021226Z
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SUMMARY:Mastering the Elevator Pitch
DESCRIPTION:Spend the morning with us on January 23 at “Mastering the Elevator Pitch”. \nA great elevator pitch can often be THE deciding factor on whether a prospect will become a client. In this three-hour workshop\, you will learn how to create a compelling elevator pitch that helps you sort the prospects from the suspects an \nJanuary 23\, 2019. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.\n*One ticket is valid for up to two people per company. \nImagine that you have been attempting for months\, without success\, to see a potential buyer to “pitch” your company’s services. But no one is returning your phone calls. And then\, as fate happens\, you run into an elevator just before the doors close and look up to see the very person you’ve been trying to reach. Can you deliver an effective “elevator pitch” before they reach their floor? \nA great elevator pitch can often be THE deciding factor on whether a prospect will eventually become a client. In this three-hour workshop\, you will learn how to create a compelling elevator pitch that helps you sort the prospects from the suspects\, and get them on a fast track to a sale. \nIn this workshop you will: \n\nLearn the components of a successful value proposition\nUnderstand what not to say\nDiscover how to weave in your client’s “pain points”\nCraft a powerful value proposition\nCombine all of this into a compelling elevator pitch\n\nNOTE: Refund requests will only be accepted 48 hours prior to this workshop\n \nLocation\n\nTEC Edmonton \n4th Floor\, Enterprise Square \n10230 Jasper Avenue \nEdmonton\, Alberta T5J 4P6 \nView Map\n \n\nAbout the Presenter\nKurian Tharakan\nExecutive in Residence\, TEC Edmonton \nKurian has been a TEC Executive in Residence since 2014\, assisting TEC clients with their go to market strategy. Kurian brings over 27 years of sales and marketing experience to his practice. Prior to TEC Edmonton\, he founded StrategyPeak Sales and Marketing Advisors\, a marketing strategy consulting firm\, advising companies in numerous sectors including professional services\, manufacturing\, distribution\, high technology\, software\, non-profit\, medicine\, and the life sciences. Preceding StrategyPeak\, Mr. Tharakan was a vice-president sales & marketing for an Alberta-based software firm where his team achieved notable wins with several members of the US Fortune 500. Beyond advisory services\, a significant portion of Kurian’s work involves teaching and writing on sales and marketing topics. \nd get them on a fast track to a sale.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/mastering-the-elevator-pitch-2/
LOCATION:TEC Edmonton\, 4rth Floor Enterprise Square\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5J 4P6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Innovation,Marketing,Media & Communications,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190108T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190108T093000
DTSTAMP:20190101T020236Z
CREATED:20190101T020236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190101T020236Z
UID:13669-1546934400-1546939800@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Open Discussion: Making a Pitch Deck to Raise Angel Capital
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\nDescription\nOpen discussion: Making a pitch deck to raise angel capital\nJanuary 8\, 2019. 8:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.\nCompeting for capital can be a rough ride. You often get only one chance with an investor\, so it is important your pitch deck hits the appropriate points. \nThis event is an interactive\, informal group presentation given from the perspective of the angel group Valhalla Angels. It is meant to generate questions and conversations around the topic of the month and an opportunity to meet some fellow local entrepreneurs. \nGrab your coffee and head to the TEC Innovation District to join Valhalla Angels Kristina and Ryan to learn more. \nS​chedule:\n8:15-8:25 Presentation\n8:25-9:15 Angel Q+A session \nAbout the presenters\nKristina Milke\nExecutive in Residence\, TEC Valhalla Angels \nA TEC Executive in Residence since 2014\, Kristina Milke is the Deal Flow Director for the TEC Valhalla Angels. Kristina’s strong financial background includes a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting from the University of Alberta and a Chartered Professional Accountant designation\, in addition to having studied International Business at Sweden’s Uppsala Universitet. She is the president of K-GAR Consulting Inc.\, providing CFO and Business Advisory Services\, as well as a founding mentor and Board of Advisors Member of the University of Alberta Venture Mentoring Services. Kristina is a member of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Alberta (CPA Alberta)\, the Women’s Executive Network (WXN)\, and the VA Angels. She previously served as Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Investopedia\, and the Corporate Divisional Controller of Intuit Canada. Kristina’s favourite thing to do is travel\, and looks forward to an annual trip. \nRyan Heit\nExecutive in Residence\, TEC Valhalla Angels \nRyan Heit is an Investment Coordinator\, managing the investor network for TEC Valhalla Angels. Since joining TEC in 2013\, Ryan has been a member of the Business Development team\, screening companies for TEC VA Angels and organizing regular investor events. Prior to TEC\, Ryan was co-founder of Pacylex Pharmaceuticals and Prairie Noodle Shop. Ryan holds an MBA\, Technology Commercialization Specialization as well as an MSc\, Experimental Oncology. According to Ryan\, one fun fact about himself is that he is not fun. Not even when he is rock climbing\, running a successful noodle restaurant\, or building home arcade machines out of Raspberry Pi computer parts. \nLocation\n\nTEC Innovation District \nMain floor\, Enterprise Square \n10230 Jasper Avenue \nEdmonton\, Alberta T5J 4P6 \nView Map \n\nConnect with TEC\nIs your technology-based company past the startup phase and you’re not sure how to grow? That’s what we’re here for. \nTEC Edmonton provides an opportunity for qualifying entrepreneurs to work with experts in a vibrant downtown workspace. \nWant to know more? Connect with TEC. \nThe TEC Valhalla Angels are starting us off on January 8 for “Open Discussion: Making a pitch deck to raise angel capital”. \nYou often get only one chance with an investor\, so it is important your pitch deck hits the appropriate points. This event is an interactive\, informal group presentation given from the perspective of the angel group TEC Valhalla Angels.​ \n\n\n\nSign me up!
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/open-discussion-making-a-pitch-deck-to-raise-angel-capital-2/
LOCATION:TEC Edmonton\, 4rth Floor Enterprise Square\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5J 4P6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Finance,Innovation,Small Business,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190108T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190108T093000
DTSTAMP:20190101T020236Z
CREATED:20190101T020236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190101T020236Z
UID:7088-1546934400-1546939800@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Open Discussion: Making a Pitch Deck to Raise Angel Capital
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\nDescription\nOpen discussion: Making a pitch deck to raise angel capital\nJanuary 8\, 2019. 8:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.\nCompeting for capital can be a rough ride. You often get only one chance with an investor\, so it is important your pitch deck hits the appropriate points. \nThis event is an interactive\, informal group presentation given from the perspective of the angel group Valhalla Angels. It is meant to generate questions and conversations around the topic of the month and an opportunity to meet some fellow local entrepreneurs. \nGrab your coffee and head to the TEC Innovation District to join Valhalla Angels Kristina and Ryan to learn more. \nS​chedule:\n8:15-8:25 Presentation\n8:25-9:15 Angel Q+A session \nAbout the presenters\nKristina Milke\nExecutive in Residence\, TEC Valhalla Angels \nA TEC Executive in Residence since 2014\, Kristina Milke is the Deal Flow Director for the TEC Valhalla Angels. Kristina’s strong financial background includes a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting from the University of Alberta and a Chartered Professional Accountant designation\, in addition to having studied International Business at Sweden’s Uppsala Universitet. She is the president of K-GAR Consulting Inc.\, providing CFO and Business Advisory Services\, as well as a founding mentor and Board of Advisors Member of the University of Alberta Venture Mentoring Services. Kristina is a member of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Alberta (CPA Alberta)\, the Women’s Executive Network (WXN)\, and the VA Angels. She previously served as Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Investopedia\, and the Corporate Divisional Controller of Intuit Canada. Kristina’s favourite thing to do is travel\, and looks forward to an annual trip. \nRyan Heit\nExecutive in Residence\, TEC Valhalla Angels \nRyan Heit is an Investment Coordinator\, managing the investor network for TEC Valhalla Angels. Since joining TEC in 2013\, Ryan has been a member of the Business Development team\, screening companies for TEC VA Angels and organizing regular investor events. Prior to TEC\, Ryan was co-founder of Pacylex Pharmaceuticals and Prairie Noodle Shop. Ryan holds an MBA\, Technology Commercialization Specialization as well as an MSc\, Experimental Oncology. According to Ryan\, one fun fact about himself is that he is not fun. Not even when he is rock climbing\, running a successful noodle restaurant\, or building home arcade machines out of Raspberry Pi computer parts. \nLocation\n\nTEC Innovation District \nMain floor\, Enterprise Square \n10230 Jasper Avenue \nEdmonton\, Alberta T5J 4P6 \nView Map \n\nConnect with TEC\nIs your technology-based company past the startup phase and you’re not sure how to grow? That’s what we’re here for. \nTEC Edmonton provides an opportunity for qualifying entrepreneurs to work with experts in a vibrant downtown workspace. \nWant to know more? Connect with TEC. \nThe TEC Valhalla Angels are starting us off on January 8 for “Open Discussion: Making a pitch deck to raise angel capital”. \nYou often get only one chance with an investor\, so it is important your pitch deck hits the appropriate points. This event is an interactive\, informal group presentation given from the perspective of the angel group TEC Valhalla Angels.​ \n\n\n\nSign me up!
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/open-discussion-making-a-pitch-deck-to-raise-angel-capital/
LOCATION:TEC Edmonton\, 4rth Floor Enterprise Square\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5J 4P6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Finance,Innovation,Small Business,Technology
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