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SUMMARY:StartUp Edmonton Propel Demo
DESCRIPTION:Startup Edmonton is partnering with Startup TNT to bring you the third Propel Showcase.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nJoin us to get EXCLUSIVE access to Edmonton’s newest\, up and coming startups that are ready to take off and launch into the city’s growing startup community! \nPowered by a grant from Alberta Innovates\, Propel is our 12-week pre-accelerator program designed to support tech entrepreneurs as they solidify their business foundations and prepare to apply for accelerators\, secure investment\, and increase revenue. \nIntroducing the third Propel cohort: \n\nSketchdeck.ai\nProshyft Inc\nLocal Beauty\nLuuze\nRobolution\nLiquid Software\nLaundrywell\nEZ Enroute\nFinanciio\nEstimator Guys\nTREX.ai\n\nThe Propel Showcase is a celebration of the final session in the program and gives the startup community the opportunity to connect with one another\, learn about the Propel companies\, and congratulate the incredible entrepreneurs in our community for their hard work and dedication. \nEvent Format\nThe Propel Showcase is split into two parts: \n\n5-6 PM – Live Pitches (Startup Edmonton YouTube): Don’t miss your opportunity to hear pitches from each of the Propel companies. The founders have put in a ton of work over these last 12 weeks\, so tune in\, cheer them on\, and show your support!\n6-7PM – Networking/Happy Hour (Startup TNT Discord): Meet the founders behind the third cohort of the Propel program. Get a chance to personally congratulate them\, ask questions\, and find out more about the companies at their virtual table. You will also have the chance to network and chat with the broader startup and tech community.\n\nNew to Discord\nHere are some quick steps to get you started: \n\nDownload Discord\nRegister and sign in\nJoin Startup TNT Discord channel\nWatch this video on How Discord Works in 148\,000 Miliseconds or Less\nStill confused? Reach out to [us] on slack or by email at hello@startupedmonton.com\n\nWant to get onto Discord and meet the Startup TNT community before the Propel Showcase? Hop onto their happy hour every Thursday from 6-9pm using the link above. \nNo registration. No agenda. At Startup TNT\, we believe that having fun together is the starting point for community building. So grab a pint (or a pop) and join us on Discord for some great conversation and a few good laughs. Meet new friends and reconnect with old ones. \nAbout Startup TNT \nWe’re a community of entrepreneurs\, scientists\, investors\, innovators and startup supporters that gathers every week to have fun\, share stories\, and build great companies.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/startup-edmonton-propel-demo/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Innovation,Investment,Networking,Small Business,Startups,STEME,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210527T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210527T110000
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CREATED:20210526T055531Z
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SUMMARY:Resilience in Times of Uncertainty: John Ruffolo & Arlene Dickinson
DESCRIPTION:Canada Club of Toronto: John Ruffolo & Arlene Dickinson\nFounder & Managing Partner\, Maverix Private Equity Resiliency in Uncertain Times \n\n\n\n\nThere is no time like the present. That’s why\, in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic and whilst recovering from a life-threatening accident\, John Ruffolo opened the doors on his newest venture with $500 million in secured investments. \nJoin Canadian Club Toronto on May 27 as John Ruffolo\, Founder and Managing Partner of Maverix Private Equity\, sits down in conversation with General Partner of District Ventures Capital and star of Dragons’ Den\, Arlene Dickinson\, to discuss what pivoting looks like during the pandemic\, and the importance of resiliency at every stage of a business\, and life. \n\n\nBiography  \nJohn Ruffolo\nFounder and Managing Partner\, Maverix Private Equity \nJohn is the Founder and Managing Partner of Maverix Private Equity. John’s focus is on guiding the strategy of the firm\, Chair of the Investment Committee and is deeply involved with sourcing and leading opportunities particularly within the technology industry. John Ruffolo was also the Founder of OMERS Ventures and the Co-founder and Vice Chair of the Council of Canadian Innovators. Over the course of John’s leadership as Chief Executive Officer\, OMERS Ventures had invested over $500 million of capital in over 40 disruptive technology companies across North America\, including growth investments in Shopify\, Wattpad\, Wave\, Hootsuite\, Rover\, Desire 2 Learn\, Hopper\, DuckDuckGo\, TouchBistro and League. \nDuring his tenure at OMERS\, John also formed OMERS Platform Investments as its Executive Managing Director. He led investments in Purpose Financial\, PointNorth Capital\, District Ventures\, OneEleven and ArcTern Ventures. Co-founded with Jim Balsillie\, the Council of Canadian Innovators is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping highgrowth Canadian technology firms scale up globally. The Council is made up of CEOs from Canada’s most promising technology companies. The Council’s position is to promote\, share\, and collaborate with public policy leaders on key policy levers to optimize the growth of Canada’s innovation-based sector. John also currently sits on the boards of a number of leading innovative organizations including AI Partnerships Corp.\, engineering.com\, Ether Capital\, OneEleven\, ArcTern Ventures\, and Canopy Rivers. John has also previously served on the boards of Hootsuite\, Wave\, Desire 2 Learn\, Purpose Financial\, MMM Group\, Continuum Residential REIT\, Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE)\, Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC)\, Communitech and Deloitte. \nIn addition\, John sits on the board of a number of not-for-profit organizations including the David Suzuki Foundation as Vice-Chair\, the Royal Ontario Museum\, Caldwell’s Top 40 Under 40 and The Dean’s Advisory Council for the Schulich School of Business. John was a Partner at Deloitte\, as well as the Global Thought Leader\, the Global Tax Leader and the Canadian Industry Leader for Deloitte’s Technology\, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) practice. He was also a member of the firm’s Tax and TMT Global Leadership teams and a member of Deloitte’s Board of Directors. Prior to Deloitte\, John was a partner with Arthur Andersen LLP. \nIn 2020\, John became a Fellow of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario (FCPA). In 2018\, John was honored with the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic which made him a 5th Class Knight. It is the highest-ranking honour of the Italian Republic and is awarded for “merit acquired by the nation” in the fields of literature\, the arts\, economy\, public service\, and social\, philanthropic and humanitarian activities and for long and conspicuous service in civilian and military careers. John was recognized as Canada’s #1 of 100 Most Powerful Business People as selected by Canadian Business Magazine in 2014 (#3 in 2015). John was also selected as one of Toronto’s 50 Most Influential People by Toronto Life (#16 in 2015\, #40 in 2016\, #26 in 2017). John was awarded with the Outstanding Progress & Achievement Award by the Schulich School of Business at York University in 2014. This is awarded to a graduate who has demonstrated outstanding career potential and achieved success and recognition in their field. \nArlene Dickinson\nGeneral Partner\, District Ventures Capital \nArlene Dickinson is a serial entrepreneur and General Partner of District Ventures Capital\, a venture capital fund focused on helping market\, fund and grow entrepreneurs and their companies\, in the food and health space. \nShe is a three-time best-selling author\, podcaster and accomplished public speaker. Dickinson is widely recognized for her role as a Dragon/Venture Capitalist for over 12 seasons on the multi-award-winning CBC television series\, Dragons Den. \nMs. Dickinson’s leadership has been recognized many times\, including Canada’s Most Powerful Women Top 100 Hall of Fame\, the Pinnacle Award for Entrepreneurial Excellence\, as well as PROFIT and Chatelaine’s Top 100 Women Business Owners. She is a Marketing Hall of Legends inductee and a proud recipient of the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Award. Dickinson has served for many years as an Honourary Captain in the Royal Canadian Navy. \nShe sits on several public and private boards and is actively involved in supporting community and country.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/canada-club-of-toronto-john-ruffolo-arlene-dickinson/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Digital Transformation,Economy,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Innovation,Investment,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210526T160000
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SUMMARY:InterGen: Role of Angel Investors: CEO of NACO
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Wine Wednesday! \nDo you want to learn more about the important role of angel investors in the innovation ecosystem?Join Sandi Gilbert as she chats with Claudio Rojas\,CEO of National Angel Capital Organization (NACO) on Wine Wednesday – tomorrow\, May 26\, 4:00 p.m. MST. \nAs CEO of the National Angel Capital Organization (NACO)\, Claudio leads 4200 angel investors that have invested $1.016 billion into more than 1500 portfolio companies\, resulting in the creation of thousands of jobs in all regions across the country. Claudio has a proven track record of identifying world-class companies\, investing during periods of uncertainty\, and successfully holding for the long-term. He has held the roles of managing director\, founder\, board member and advisor of several prominent organizations\, including the Canadian Dream Initiative. He brings an exceptionally long-term entrepreneurial mindset to investments and is a thought leader on investing in founder-run companies.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/intergen-role-of-angel-investors-ceo-of-naco/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Economy,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Innovation,Investment,Leadership,Small Business,Startups,Technology,Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210518T130000
DTSTAMP:20260527T181853
CREATED:20210420T012135Z
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SUMMARY:Startup TNT Investment Prep Series: How VCs Approach Due Diligence
DESCRIPTION:Thinking of raising money in 2021 or participating in the next Startup TNT investment summit? Join us for a 6-week video series that equips entrepreneurs with the basic tools they need to convey a compelling investment story to potential investors. \nThese sessions will teach best practices for organizing and communicating the key parts of your investment package using content experts and peer entrepreneurs that recently raised successful rounds. You’ll have the opportunity to interact and ask questions to the hosts and guests\, sign up now! \nTuesdays at 12:00pm (MDT) on Zoom. \n\nApr 13 – Overview of due diligence and data rooms\nApr 20 – Corporate and financial diligence documents\nApr 27– Business diligence\nMay 4 – Deal diligence\nMay 11– Communicating the story\nMay 18 – How VCs approach due diligence
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/startup-tnt-investment-prep-series-how-vcs-approach-due-diligence/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Finance,Investment,Small Business,Startups,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="TNT":MAILTO:zstorms@ualberta.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210511T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210511T130000
DTSTAMP:20260527T181853
CREATED:20210420T011807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T011807Z
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SUMMARY:Startup TNT Investment Prep Series: Communicating the Story
DESCRIPTION:Thinking of raising money in 2021 or participating in the next Startup TNT investment summit? Join us for a 6-week video series that equips entrepreneurs with the basic tools they need to convey a compelling investment story to potential investors. \nThese sessions will teach best practices for organizing and communicating the key parts of your investment package using content experts and peer entrepreneurs that recently raised successful rounds. You’ll have the opportunity to interact and ask questions to the hosts and guests\, sign up now! \nTuesdays at 12:00pm (MDT) on Zoom. \n\nApr 13 – Overview of due diligence and data rooms\nApr 20 – Corporate and financial diligence documents\nApr 27– Business diligence\nMay 4 – Deal diligence\nMay 11– Communicating the story\nMay 18 – How VCs approach due diligence
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/startup-tnt-investment-prep-series-communicating-the-story/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Finance,Investment,Marketing,Media & Communications,Pitch Competition,Small Business,Startups,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="TNT":MAILTO:zstorms@ualberta.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210504T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210504T130000
DTSTAMP:20260527T181853
CREATED:20210420T011248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T011248Z
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SUMMARY:Startup TNT Investment Prep Series: Deal Diligence
DESCRIPTION:Thinking of raising money in 2021 or participating in the next Startup TNT investment summit? Join us for a 6-week video series that equips entrepreneurs with the basic tools they need to convey a compelling investment story to potential investors. \nThese sessions will teach best practices for organizing and communicating the key parts of your investment package using content experts and peer entrepreneurs that recently raised successful rounds. You’ll have the opportunity to interact and ask questions to the hosts and guests\, sign up now! \nTuesdays at 12:00pm (MDT) on Zoom. \n\nApr 13 – Overview of due diligence and data rooms\nApr 20 – Corporate and financial diligence documents\nApr 27– Business diligence\nMay 4 – Deal diligence\nMay 11– Communicating the story\nMay 18 – How VCs approach due diligence
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/startup-tnt-investment-prep-series-deal-diligence/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Finance,Investment,Small Business,Startups,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="TNT":MAILTO:zstorms@ualberta.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210427T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210427T130000
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CREATED:20210420T010747Z
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SUMMARY:Startup TNT Investment Prep Series: Business Due Diligence
DESCRIPTION:Thinking of raising money in 2021 or participating in the next Startup TNT investment summit? Join us for a 6-week video series that equips entrepreneurs with the basic tools they need to convey a compelling investment story to potential investors. \nThese sessions will teach best practices for organizing and communicating the key parts of your investment package using content experts and peer entrepreneurs that recently raised successful rounds. You’ll have the opportunity to interact and ask questions to the hosts and guests\, sign up now! \nTuesdays at 12:00pm (MDT) on Zoom. \n\nApr 13 – Overview of due diligence and data rooms\nApr 20 – Corporate and financial diligence documents\nApr 27– Business diligence\nMay 4 – Deal diligence\nMay 11– Communicating the story\nMay 18 – How VCs approach due diligence\n\nSign up to access the entire series—come to all 6 or pick the modules most relevant to you. Each session will be recorded and made publicly available on YouTube.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/startup-tnt-investment-prep-series-business-due-diligence/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Finance,Investment,Learning,Small Business,Startups,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="TNT":MAILTO:zstorms@ualberta.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210420T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210420T180000
DTSTAMP:20260527T181853
CREATED:20210410T004248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210410T004248Z
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SUMMARY:Valhalla: Community Party: Founders\, Funders & Forward Thinkers Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Community Party: Founders\, Funders & Forward Thinkers Mixer\n\nDescription \nJoin us for an evening of speed networking with a wide range of investors\, entrepreneurs\, and community leaders throughout BC\, Alberta and Saskatchewan.\nYou will be paired with someone new every few minutes – no zoom fatigue!\nYou can play mini-games\, go through ice breaker questions or just chit-chat.\nCome meet new people and expand your network!\n\nTime \n\nApr 20\, 2021 04:30 PM in Edmonton
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/valhalla-community-party-founders-funders-forward-thinkers-mixer/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Economy,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Industry,Innovation,Investment,Networking,Small Business,Startups,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210420T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210420T130000
DTSTAMP:20260527T181853
CREATED:20210420T010320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T010320Z
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SUMMARY:Startup TNT Investment Prep Series: Corp Due Diligence
DESCRIPTION:Thinking of raising money in 2021 or participating in the next Startup TNT investment summit? Join us for a 6-week video series that equips entrepreneurs with the basic tools they need to convey a compelling investment story to potential investors. \nThese sessions will teach best practices for organizing and communicating the key parts of your investment package using content experts and peer entrepreneurs that recently raised successful rounds. You’ll have the opportunity to interact and ask questions to the hosts and guests\, sign up now! \nTuesdays at 12:00pm (MDT) on Zoom. \n\nApr 13 – Overview of due diligence and data rooms\nApr 20 – Corporate and financial diligence documents\nApr 27– Business diligence\nMay 4 – Deal diligence\nMay 11– Communicating the story\nMay 18 – How VCs approach due diligence\n\nSign up to access the entire series—come to all 6 or pick the modules most relevant to you. Each session will be recorded and made publicly available on YouTube.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/startup-tnt-investment-prep-series-corp-due-diligence/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Finance,Investment,Learning,Networking,Small Business,Startups,Technology,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="TNT":MAILTO:zstorms@ualberta.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210420T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210420T120000
DTSTAMP:20260527T181853
CREATED:20210420T014622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T014622Z
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SUMMARY:Business Foundation Series: 5 Ways to Finance Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Business Foundation Series: 5 Ways to Finance Your Business\n\nCurious about what options are out there for getting money to start and grow your business? \nWe will cover 5 ways to raise money to start and grow your small business\, from loans to grants and everything in between. You’ll also walk away with the foundations of managing your business finances. \nPresented by a Business Link Small Business Strategist \nRegister for free today! \nPlease note: \nThis session is scheduled for 90 minutes to allow time for interaction\, questions and answers\, but may be a little shorter. \nThis program is only open to Alberta entrepreneurs and small business owners and businesses operating in Alberta. \nThis program may be recorded.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/business-foundation-series-5-ways-to-finance-your-business/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Finance,Industry,Investment,Learning,Networking,Small Business,Startups,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210420T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210420T113000
DTSTAMP:20260527T181853
CREATED:20210420T005644Z
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SUMMARY:FOOD\, FIBRE\, AND BIOINDUSTRIES Workshop & Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:FOOD\, FIBRE\, AND BIOINDUSTRIES\nJoin us for our latest Lessons Learned Workshop and SPARK Speaker Series on Tuesday\, April 20 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. MT. This free\, online event will showcase and share insights from a series of ERA-funded projects in Alberta’s food\, fibre\, and bioindustry sectors. It will also include a broader discussion about the future of technology development in agriculture by thought leader and SPARK Speaker Series keynote\, Robert Saik. ERA will also announce the winners of its Food\, Farming\, and Forestry Challenge. \nIf you are a technology developer\, industry member\, investor\, or government employee interested in Alberta’s agriculture\, agri-food\, and forestry sectors; have a project in progress or are pursuing a similar technology innovation; this event is for you. \nLESSONS LEARNED WORKSHOP\nModerated by Mark Summers\, ERA’s Executive Director of Technology and Innovation\, this Lessons Learned Workshop will feature presentations from innovators that have completed ERA-funded projects. It will be followed by an opportunity for questions from the audience. ERA’s Lessons Learned Workshops are a way to accelerate technology adoption by sharing insights from project proponents and industry leaders with those who are developing technology. \nPanelists and projects include: \nKaren Haugen-Kozyra\, President\, Viresco Solutions\nDEMONSTRATION OF REDUCED ENTERIC METHANE EMISSIONS IN GROWING/FINISHING BEEF CATTLE\nViresco Solutions\, Royal DSM\, and a consortium of Alberta agricultural partners worked together to demonstrate a feed ingredient that reduces enteric methane emissions in cattle.\nView the final project report \nDr. Maria Strack\, Professor and Canada Research Chair\, Geography and Environmental Management\, University of Waterloo\nIMPROVED CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS AND PIPELINES TO MINIMIZE IMPACT ON PEATLAND GHG EMISSIONS\nIn partnership with Shell Canada and Canadian Natural\, this project outlines ways to protect valuable carbon sinks and help organizations reduce the costs of future peatland reclamation.\nView the final project report \nJohn Basarab\, Adjunct Professor at the University of Alberta and Senior Research Scientist at Alberta Agriculture & Forestry\nMETHANE EMISSIONS FROM BEEF CATTLE BRED FOR LOW RESIDUAL FEED INTAKE\nThis project used non-invasive techniques to accurately measure methane mitigation potential of low-Residual Feed Intake (RFI) herds in real-world settings without disrupting the feed intake and behavior.\nView the final project report \nSPARK SPEAKER SERIES: KEYNOTE\nERA’s SPARK Speaker Series features thought-leaders from a variety of industries to share their insights\, ideas\, and experiences. It brings cleantech researchers and innovators together with representatives from the business community\, government\, and the innovation system to help inspire and accelerate Alberta’s transformation to a low carbon economy. \nAbout Robert Saik: \n“We are moving to Agriculture 5.0\, which is a convergence of agricultural science with exponential advances in technology.”  \nRobert Saik has more than 40 years of experience as an outspoken champion of agriculture\, is a distinguished agrologist\, professional agriculture consultant\, serial entrepreneur and has been hailed as an agriculture futurist with unparalleled insight into where the industry is headed. Beginning his career on a mixed farm in Alberta\, he has gone on to found and invest in over 15 companies and is currently the CEO of AGVisorPro\, a connectivity and resource platform for agriculture. \nAn author\, keynote\, entrepreneur\, and thought leader\, Saik has been tapped by the likes of Bill Gates\, the Minister of Agriculture for Nigeria\, and most recently the FAO_UN Committee for World Food Security. There are a few professionals that can combine their passion of agriculture with deep business experience and talk about them in a humorous\, energetic\, and impactful way.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/food-fibre-and-bioindustries/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,CleanTech,Conference,Economy,Energy,Entrepreneurs,Food,Innovation,Investment,IoT,Small Business,Startups,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210420T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210422T170000
DTSTAMP:20260527T181853
CREATED:20210403T085542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210403T085625Z
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SUMMARY:COLLISION CONFERENCE 2021
DESCRIPTION:WHY COLLISION? \n\n\n\n\nCollision brings together “the world’s best speakers”\, tech’s leading companies\, and top media.  Join us online this April to make meaningful connections\, find valuable leads\, and get access to premium content. \nNETWORKING\nImagine if you could gather the “who’s who of international tech” in one digital space. With more than 40\,000 attendees set to go online this April for Collision\, you can make meaningful connections and continue the conversations long after the conference ends.\nInc. Magazine sums it up: “Expect game-changing speakers\, dynamic content\, and great opportunities to network and connect with others.” \nLEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT\nWith expert-led workshops and roundtables\, Collision is buzzing with insights from the leaders of all industries touched by tech. Hear it from a well-balanced and enticing line-up covering today’s pressing topics. Hear inspiring success stories\, join thought-provoking conversations and upskill at Collision.\nAs Entrepreneur Magazine puts it\, “every visitor is guaranteed to learn something both new and exciting”. \nLEAD GENERATION\nWe’ll welcome more than 40\,000 attendees this year. They want to see what’s out there – and what’s in the pipeline – in the world of tech. Join us this April and connect with who you want to meet to drive your business forward. Use our software to discover new contacts and generate leads from wherever you are in the world.\nHuffPost calls Collision “a global gathering of provocative ideas\, brilliance\, and investment dollars.” Connect with everyone from CEOs and founders to marketing managers and developers\, and take your business to the next level. \nPREMIUM CONTENT\nAlong with tech’s leaders\, we’ve gathered authors\, athletes\, actors and musicians to talk about how tech touches their industries\, covering more than 30 different topics. Listen to more than 100+ hours of premium content including talks\, Q&As and unique experiences.\nThe Wall Street Journal captures well the energy at Collision\, saying it’s “a frenetic stream of sessions on a wide range of topics\, from technology and digital media to music\, politics and culture.” \nTEAM BUILDING\nTeams from the world’s top companies come together at Collision this April. Give your team a shared experience and spark new ideas with inspiring talks\, masterclasses and roundtables. Break the routine and start engaging conversations.\nInc. Magazine sums it up: “Collision continues to be the most frequent answer when I ask others what conference they most want to attend this year.” \nBRAND AWARENESS\nGet your brand in front of the most prestigious names in international media. Collision attracts more than 1\,250 journalists from publications including Bloomberg\, Financial Times\, Forbes\, CNN Business\, CNBC\, and the Wall Street Journal. Amplify your message and showcase your company to the world’s most prestigious tech journalists at Collision.\nIn the words of Recode\, our content caters to “a broader industry audience wanting to keep up with what’s new in tech.”
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/collision-conference-2021/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Conference,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Human Talent,Industry,Innovation,Investment,IoT,Leadership,Learning,Marketing,Media & Communications,Networking,Pitch Competition,Social Innovation,Startups,Students,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210415T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210415T180000
DTSTAMP:20260527T181853
CREATED:20210407T193617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210407T193617Z
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SUMMARY:Alberta Yield Demo Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of virtual networking with Alberta ag-tech and agri-food founders\, investors and funders. Alberta Yield Demo Day celebrates the achievements of our first Alberta Yield program cohort of founders. Come for a night of networking and pitches\, and get ready to meet and mingle on Remo! \nAlberta Yield supports Alberta-based founders looking to grow an innovation-driven agricultural technology or agri-food venture — helping to establish their product or service\, grow their business\, increase their networks\, and access investment. The program is delivered in partnership with Platform Calgary\, Bioenterprise\, TEC Edmonton. \nAgenda: \n\n4:00 p.m. – Welcome\n4:15 p.m. – Opening Remarks\n4:30 p.m. – Alberta Yield Live Pitches\n5:25 p.m. – Networking\n6:00 p.m. – End\n\nPresenting the Alberta Yield startups: \n\nAlgi creates delicious\, purpose-driven food products centred around spirulina algae.\nBamboo Dumplings provides the most authentic Northern Chinese dumplings with family recipes handed down several generations.\nCultivatr is Alberta’s first online farmer’s market. Order local farm-fresh foods right to your door with the click of a button.\nFlokk provides everything you need to maintain your herd records\, collect vital animal information\, and complete Canadian traceability reporting. Herd management and traceability where it belongs – at the herd.\nGroundUp Eco-Ventures is a unique start-up based on the concept of circular economies\, utilizing clean technology to upcycle waste streams into highly desired consumer products. Creating value by eliminating waste!\nHurb Inc. is an Alberta-grown cannabis tech enterprise. Their first platform is Dro\, an eMarketplace that centralizes licensed producers\, retailers\, and customers on one platform. They provide a suite of sales and marketing tools to facilitate orders and increase online exposure.\nMojow&#x27;s mission is to streamline on-farm operations\, through innovative digital technologies and AI\, to help build a sustainable agriculture industry.\nMycoRize Ltd. is an Alberta-based vertically integrated mushroom and mycelium technology agri-business. They address opportunities in food production/cultivation\, health and wellness and the biotech sectors\, utilizing regenerative and innovative technologies.\nMySteMBiotech is a biotech company committed to providing novel livestock colostrum stem cell based products for enhancing animal health as an alternative to antibiotics.\nNova Green offers prebiotics that rock to get you in tune with your immune. NovaGreen creatively transforms low-value biomass into high-value\, high-demand products that benefit consumer health and environmental sustainability.\nTop Grade Ag transforms any aeration bin into a predictable Grain Dryer that EVERY farm can afford. Mother nature is NOT a dependable grain dryer.\nTorchlight Innovations is an agricultural technology startup that digitizes commodity information management.\nWest Grow Farms Inc. owns and operates an indoor vertical farm utilizing an aeroponics growing system to grow green leaf vegetables in Alberta.\n\nThank you to our Funding Partners: \n\nAlberta Innovates is the province’s largest research and innovation agency. From funding to commercialization\, we are Alberta’s innovation engine. It is working to solve today’s challenges\, create new opportunities and forge a healthy\, sustainable and prosperous future for Albertans today and for generations to come.\nBioenterprise is Canada’s Food & Agri-Tech Engine\, bringing 15+ years of industry experience to help businesses Connect\, Innovate and Grow. It uses its sector-savvy Service Partner network to offer Intellectual Property\, Regulatory\, Legal\, Talent\, Sales\, Marketing\, Finance and Investment advice.\nWestern Economic Diversification Canada has been working to diversify the western economy while improving the quality of life of Western Canadians. It aims to be a leader in building a strong\, competitive West by focusing on business development\, innovation and community development.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/alberta-yield-demo-day/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,AI / ML / Data Science,CleanTech,Digital Transformation,Energy,Entrepreneurs,Food,Industry,Innovation,Investment,Leadership,Pitch Competition,Small Business,Startups,Sustainability,Technology,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210415T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210415T163000
DTSTAMP:20260527T181853
CREATED:20210407T191047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210407T191047Z
UID:15602-1618498800-1618504200@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Conscious Capitalism
DESCRIPTION:This new approach to business is presented by Brad Gaulin\, Robert Welke\, and James Free\, with two breakout sessions.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nBusiness is evolving\, especially here in Alberta. \nWhere traditional business focused on profit and shareholder value\, conscious business is driven by stakeholder values and organizational purpose. \nWhat we’ve described here is Conscious Capitalism\, a contemporary approach to business that empowers organizations to consciously change and grow. \nWhy Conscious Capitalism?\n\nThe philosophy guides enterprises to balance the interests and concerns of all stakeholders\, fulfill a higher purpose and create value for society\, all while maintaining their bottom line\nA deeper understanding of Conscious (ESG) Business can empower strategic planning and inform strategy\, innovation\, growth marketing\, organizational design\, operational excellence\, team building\, leadership & cultural transformation.\nThere’s no shortage of investors that support this way of business. With more than $30 Trillion in ESG Funds\, many investors will measure an organization’s performance through a conscious framework: Environmental\, Social\, and Governance.\n\nAgenda:\n\n3:00pm – Opening Remarks (Alberta IoT)\n3:10pm – Conscious Capitalism Presentation + Breakout Sessions\n4:25pm – Closing Remarks\n4:30pm – Close\n\nThis new approach to business is presented by Brad Gaulin\, Chief Evolution Officer (C.Ev.O.) at CEvO Solutions Inc.\, Robert Welke\, Business Evolution Consultant at ProACTv Business Solutions Inc.\, and James Free\, Wisdom Leader & Financial Strategist at Holden + Taylor Advisory Group. The presentation will include two breakout sessions where participants discuss the concepts discussed in the presentation and further engage with the Alberta IoT community. \nThis event is supported by Alberta IoT’s generous annual sponsors – Alberta Innovates\, Aruba Networks\, MNP\, Rogers Communications\, Avaya\, Canadian Blockchain Consortium\, Lenovo\, Microsoft\, PCL\, Socium Law\, Titan Logix Corp and Tridon Communications. \nDate And Time\n\nThu\, April 15\, 2021 \n3:00 PM – 4:30 PM MDT
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/conscious-capitalism/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Community Planning,Conference,Digital Transformation,Economy,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Future Cities,Governance,Government,Innovation,Investment,IoT,IoT,Leadership,Learning,Small Business,Social Innovation,Sustainability,Technology,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210413T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210413T130000
DTSTAMP:20260527T181853
CREATED:20210407T190447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210407T190447Z
UID:15598-1618304400-1618318800@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Western Canada Cleantech Demo Day
DESCRIPTION:It’s graduation day for a new generation of cleantech innovators! This showcase event features 24 entrepreneurs from Foresight’s accelerator programs sharing their solutions for Canada’s green economy in an engaging pitch format. This is where Western Canada’s cleantech community comes together. Get to know emerging cleantech ventures – and exciting partnership and investment opportunities. \nAGENDA\n(all times in PDT) \n8:00 AM – Manitoba\n– Partner Introduction\n– Company Presentations\n– Breakout sessions\n– Cleantech leader interview\n– Panel on Cleantech Progress \n9:00 AM – Saskatchewan\n– Partner Introduction\n– Company Presentations\n– Breakout sessions\n9:30 AM – Company Presentations – Saskatchewan (Block 2)\n9:35 AM – Breakout sessions – Saskatchewan (Block 2) \n9:50 AM – Alberta\n– Company Presentations\n– Breakout sessions\n– “Panel on Current Companies Raising” \n10:55 AM – British Columbia\n– Company Presentations\n– Breakout sessions \n12:00 PM – Wrap-Up \n\n\n\nTime \n\nApr 13\, 2021 08:00 AM in Vancouver
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/western-canada-cleantech-demo-day/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,CleanTech,Conference,Energy,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Innovation,Investment,Networking,Pitch Competition,Small Business,Social Innovation,Startups,STEME,Students,Sustainability,Technology,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210324T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210324T140000
DTSTAMP:20260527T181853
CREATED:20210316T232159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210316T232159Z
UID:15456-1616590800-1616594400@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:InterGen Powerplays: Non-Dilutive Funding
DESCRIPTION:Did you know you can raise capital without giving up equity? \nJoin us for a quick 1-hour session with RSM Canada and discover the different sources of non-dilutive capital and the respective benefits and limitations of each. \nDuring this non-dilutive funding workshop you will gain a better understanding of:\n– Approaches to government funding for your business\n– How government funding differs from loans and equity\n– The different non-dilutive funding options available (SR&ED Tax Credits\, and Government Grant Programs)\n– An overview of eligible activities\, projects\, and potential funding
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/intergen-powerplays-non-dilutive-funding/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Economy,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Innovation,Investment,Learning,Networking,Small Business,Startups,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210324T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210324T130000
DTSTAMP:20260527T181853
CREATED:20210317T183712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210317T183712Z
UID:15469-1616587200-1616590800@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:RainForest LWOL - Harvest Bulders
DESCRIPTION:Curious about what’s happening in the innovation ecosystem in Alberta? \nJoin us at Lunch Without Lunch every Wednesday to hear about the players\, events\, and news that are making our innovation ecosystem thrive. This weekly meeting is a regular check on the pulse of the community\, open to people of any age\, wage\, or stage of company. \nThis month we focus on building a culture of trust. \nAt this week’s LWOL Harvest Builders will be joining us to share how they remove the barriers to launching and scaling up ventures in the prairies through knowledge sharing and team building. Harvest provides world-class builder services and industry experts who know what it takes to successfully launch and scale ventures! \nAfter the panel discussion\, we will take part in facilitated networking through breakout rooms. \nZoom Link & Password will be provided in your confirmation email. \n 
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/rainforest-lwol-harvest-bulders/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Industry,Innovation,Investment,Small Business,Social Innovation,Sustainability,Technology,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210318T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210318T180000
DTSTAMP:20260527T181853
CREATED:20210317T214422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210317T214422Z
UID:15478-1616072400-1616090400@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Valhalla Investment Summit Saskatchewan
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Valhalla Investment Summit Saskatchewan’s main event!\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nThe eight-week Valhalla Investment Summit Saskatchewan culminates in this final event\, where we’ll hear from panel speakers\, pitches from the top five companies\, and of course the live announcement of at least one investment being made into a local Saskatchewan company. \nThe after-party will be held on Discord\, where you’ll have the chance to chat with the companies\, investors\, and folks from around the community. Grab a beer and enjoy! \nAgenda: \n1:00 pm – Welcome \n1:15 pm – Panel: A Founder’s Journey – Learn how these 3 Founders are crushing it and disrupting their industries. \n\nCatherine Metrycki\, Callia\nDustin Coupal\, 54e Dev Studios\nMark Wolff\, MyComply\n\n2:00 pm – Fireside chat: On Alternative Exits – IPOs and M&As are not the only path to exit. Learn what other options you can explore to build an exit path for your investors. \n\nJoe Gill\, McKercher LLP\nRod Brown\, Valhalla Private Capital\n\n2:45 pm – Reverse pitch: Funders to Founders – Meet 6 of the most active funding organizations in the Prairies. Who they are? What they’re looking for? How they invest? Join us and ask your questions. \n\nBluesky Equities\, Broad Street Bulls\, Golden Opportunities\, OKR Financial\, Rhino Ventures\, Wiegers Holdings\n\n3:30 pm – Top 5 Final Pitches – Finally!! The last 5 standing. \n\nArticShelf\, Board Checkup\, memory KPR\, Omnee\, Skill Shark\n\n5:00 pm – Keynote and Fireside Chat \n\nPaul Allen\, CEO\, Soar/ Founder\, Ancestry\nAlicia Soulier\, CEO\, Salon Scale\n\n6:00 pm – Investment announcement \nMeet our Keynote: \nPaul Allen\, CEO\, Soar & Founder\, Ancestry \nPaul coaches and mentors founders who desire to have a positive social impact in the world.He has founded 8 companies–including Soar and Ancestry.com. These companies have employed thousands\, served tens of millions of customers\, and generated billions of dollars in revenue.Paul started out by wanting to be a college professor. He became an “accidental entrepreneur” in 1990 when he built a product with his best friend. By 1996 they made the exclusive Inc. 500 list and after attending the Inc. conference Paul fell in love with entrepreneurship and decided to learn all he could about the art and science of building businesses.Since then\, Paul has read hundreds of books\, attended hundreds of conferences\, and has done hundreds of keynote speeches\, workshops\, and training events.He has even had the privilege of teaching entrepreneurship and internet marketing for 4 years at two major universities.Today\, he runs Soar and mentors founders who believe they can build organizations that can make the world a better place. \n  \nThanks to our partners and sponsors! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTags\n\nOnline Events Online Conferences Online Business Conferences #startup #pitch #angel_investing\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/valhalla-investment-summit-saskatchewan/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Conference,Economy,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Industry,Innovation,Investment,Leadership,Learning,Networking,Pitch Competition,Small Business,Social Innovation,Technology,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210318T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210318T160000
DTSTAMP:20260527T181853
CREATED:20210315T083558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210315T083558Z
UID:15425-1616072400-1616083200@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Women in Business: Finding Passion in Entrepreneurship
DESCRIPTION:Business Link is proud to present this Women in Business event in honor of International Women’s Day. This half-day conference will support women entrepreneurs and small business owners in finding passion in entrepreneurship.   \nThis event will feature an incredible keynote speech from Jessica Janzen. Jessica is an author\, joy bringer\, and the Executive Director of the Love for Lewiston Foundation. The passing of her son\, Lewiston\, encouraged her to start living and get on with what she had always dreamed of. This led to the release of her book (Bring the Joy) and raising over $1 Million dollars for the Foundation that she started in honor of her son. Jessica helps leaders move forward and build a stronger tomorrow by overcoming adversity and building resiliency.   \nAttendees will also hear presentations from two accomplished women in business: Marcela Mandeville the CEO of Alberta Women Entrepreneurs\, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to enabling women to build successful businesses\, and Barbara McKenzie\, CEO of Business Link. Following presentations\, there will be interactive\, round table discussions led by ATB Financial\, Alberta Women Entrepreneurs\, and Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub. Attendees can ask our guest experts any questions they have and will discuss challenges and opportunities that women in business face.  \nYou’ll walk away with:  \n\nWays to re-ignite your passion & find joy in entrepreneurship after a challenging year \nKey takeaways from discussions about challenges & opportunities facing women entrepreneurs\, setting your business up for long-term success\, and how to break free from mindsets that have been holding you back \nPlus\, you could win some exciting giveaway items!  \n\nThe Women in Business Box   \nAdd-on to your event ticket with the Women in Business Box. For less than $17\, you’ll receive a box valued at over $80 with some incredible products from local Alberta businesses including: Little Tucker\, Worthy Jams\, a copy of Bring the Joy by Jessica Janzen\, and more! Please note that these boxes are available to Alberta registrants only.   \nPlease note: This program may be recorded. 
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/women-in-business-finding-passion-in-entrepreneurship/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Conference,Entrepreneurs,Human Talent,Industry,Investment,Leadership,Learning,Marketing,Networking,Small Business,Social Innovation,Technology,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210318T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210318T123000
DTSTAMP:20260527T181853
CREATED:20210315T074422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210315T074422Z
UID:15408-1616061600-1616070600@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:NACO Angel Investment Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join us on March 18\, 2021 at 10:30 AM MST / 12:30 PM EST for the Edmonton Angel Investment Summit\, a pitch event featuring the most promising Edmonton based angel ready companies. Finalists will take to the virtual stage to showcase their company to an audience of local and national angel investors\, innovators\, and startup supporters. \nFinalists will also get exposure on the international stage at NACO West 2021 on March 30 & 31 – an unparalleled opportunity to showcase Edmonton’s vibrant innovation ecosystem! \nRegister today to get a sneak peek at some of Edmonton’s hottest companies. \nTo reserve your place at the Edmonton Angel Investment Summit\, register here at no cost.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/naco-angel-investment-summit/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Competition,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Industry,Innovation,Investment,Pitch Competition,Small Business,Social Innovation,Sustainability,Technology,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210224T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210224T163000
DTSTAMP:20260527T181853
CREATED:20210129T231500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210129T231500Z
UID:15054-1614180600-1614184200@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Grant Funding for Startups
DESCRIPTION:This AMA will give you an introduction to the grants and supports available to help take your business to the next level!\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nLet’s face it\, you have a million and one things to do to grow your business. You could be juggling product-market fits\, trying to attract investors for a big round of funding\, or maybe you’re just starting to iron out the basics. Whatever stage you’re at\, it is important to think long-term about your business goals\, keep you and your business protected\, and understand how using the law can help you throughout the whole process. That is where your Lawyer in shining armour comes in; meet Goodlawyer. \nWhat to Expect:\nWage subsidies\, rebates\, training and cash money are available to Canadian SMEs through numerous funding programs. Venture for Canada\, SR&ED and CanExport are just a few examples. But which one is right for your company? Will the benefits outweigh the trouble of applying\, executing\, complying and reporting? Where should you even start? Right here. This webinar. Join Goodlawyer’s Director of Public Affairs\, Zak Biggs\, and CEO\, Brett Colvin\, as they discuss the wide range of programs to help take your business to the next level. \nAlready jotting down your questions for our presenters? Pre-submit your questions here to make sure they don’t get missed! \nWho Should Attend?\nNo matter what stage your business is in\, Goodlawyer is eager to guide you on the right track. This webinar is open to everyone but would be most useful if… \n\nYou’re thinking of starting a business.\nYou’re looking to expand your current business.\nYou are suffering from information overload and don’t know where to start.\n\nAgenda – Times are in MDT (Calgary/Edmonton time)\n3:30 PM: Introductions and ground rules. \n3:40 PM: Presentation from Goodlawyer & BDC \n4:15 PM: Pre-submitted Questions/Open discussion – questions asked by you! \n4:30 PM: Conclusion. \nFAQs\nFrequently asked questions can be found on our event page below “Upcoming events”
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/grant-funding-for-startups/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Finance,Government,Industry,Investment,Small Business,Technology,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210223T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210223T100000
DTSTAMP:20260527T181853
CREATED:20210215T232631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210215T232631Z
UID:15250-1614070800-1614074400@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:InterGen's Breakfast Club - With a Twist!
DESCRIPTION:InterGen’s Breakfast Club – With a Twist!\nTuesday\, February 23\, 2021 – 9:00 a.m. MST \nOne year ago we launched our Breakfast Club Series (in person) – we showcased four great Alberta-based companies\, Hardline Engineering\, headversity\, Veerum and ZayZoon\, to a group of senior business leaders who were willing to roll up their sleeves and help. Many connections were made and those 4 companies saw an instant impact. \nFast forward one year – we want to introduce you to some of the people making a major impact in our community. \nYou have heard the name Jim Gray – Top 7 Over 70 Founder\, InterGen Co-Founder\, Calgary Legend\, Philanthropist\, Business Leader. \nWe are excited to flip the coin and showcase the other side of our Matching Platform – our brilliant\, inspiring and passionate InterGen Business Advisors! \nJoin us on February 23 at 9:00 a.m. MST and meet Jim Gray and a handful of our inspiring Business Advisors!
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/intergens-breakfast-club-with-a-twist/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Industry,Investment,Leadership,Networking,Technology,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210218T184500
DTSTAMP:20260527T181853
CREATED:20210215T235954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210215T235954Z
UID:15262-1613671200-1613673900@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:DevCon 21 Student Pitch at TNT Night
DESCRIPTION:Students from #DevCon21 are taking over this TNT pitch night!\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\nThu\, February 18\, 2021 \n6:00 PM – 6:45 PM MS \n\n\nWe’re teaming up with Startup Edmonton’s biggest student event of the year to bring you pitches from: \n\nFly & Fetch\nFLIK\nFinanciio\nAgrioLabs\nAR.t\n\nAfter the event we invite everyone to join us at our weekly happy hour\, where you’ll have a chance to chat with the presenters and folks from all corners of our community. It’s held on Discrd.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/devcon-21-student-pitch-at-tnt-night/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Competition,Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Investment,Small Business,Students,Technology,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="TNT":MAILTO:zstorms@ualberta.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210218T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210218T093000
DTSTAMP:20260527T181853
CREATED:20210203T205404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210203T205545Z
UID:15110-1613637000-1613640600@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Masterclass on Cleantech Investing
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this masterclass on cleantech investing by some of Canada’s leading investors.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nAre you looking into investing in cleantech or building a cleantech company? \nAs part of the Alberta Cleantech Investment Summit event line-up\, grab a cup of coffee and join our event partners and participating angels and ventures\, for insight into how seasoned VCs assess cleantech ventures for investment. Join our expert panelists as they share lessons they have learned from their experience in putting capital to work building great companies in this sector. The two masterclass sessions will be held on Feb 11 and Feb 18\, from 8:30am-9:30am MST. \nWe will cover topics such as: \n\nHow do you select viable cleantech ventures?\nWhat is distinct about investing in cleantech companies?\nWhat makes someone a ‘good’ angel investor\n\nFebruary 11th\, 8:30am – 9:30am MST \n\nHosted by Jeanette Jackson\, CEO of Foresight\n\nFeaturing: \n\nJuan Benitez\, BDC Industrial Innovation Fund\nHa Nguyen\, McRock Capital\n\nFebruary 18th\, 8:30am – 9:30 MST \n\nHosted by Jeanette Jackson\, CEO of Foresight\n\nFeaturing: \n\nDarren Bolding\, Natural Products Canada\nMarty Reed\, Evok Innovations
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/masterclass-on-cleantech-investing-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,AI / ML / Data Science,CleanTech,Courses,Education,Energy,Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Investment,Small Business,STEME,Sustainability,Technology,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210211T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210211T090000
DTSTAMP:20260527T181853
CREATED:20210203T205032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210203T205032Z
UID:15107-1613032200-1613034000@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Masterclass on Cleantech Investing
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this masterclass on cleantech investing by some of Canada’s leading investors.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nAre you looking into investing in cleantech or building a cleantech company? \nAs part of the Alberta Cleantech Investment Summit event line-up\, grab a cup of coffee and join our event partners and participating angels and ventures\, for insight into how seasoned VCs assess cleantech ventures for investment. Join our expert panelists as they share lessons they have learned from their experience in putting capital to work building great companies in this sector. The two masterclass sessions will be held on Feb 11 and Feb 18\, from 8:30am-9:30am MST. \nWe will cover topics such as: \n\nHow do you select viable cleantech ventures?\nWhat is distinct about investing in cleantech companies?\nWhat makes someone a ‘good’ angel investor\n\n— \nFebruary 11th\, 8:30am – 9:30am MST \n\nHosted by Jeanette Jackson\, CEO of Foresight\n\nFeaturing: \n\nJuan Benitez\, BDC Industrial Innovation Fund\nHa Nguyen\, McRock Capital\n\n— \nFebruary 18th\, 8:30am – 9:30 MST \n\nHosted by Jeanette Jackson\, CEO of Foresight\n\nFeaturing: \n\nDarren Bolding\, Natural Products Canada\nMarty Reed\, Evok Innovations\n\n—
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/masterclass-on-cleantech-investing/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,CleanTech,Courses,Education,Energy,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Investment,Learning,Small Business,Technology,Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210209T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210209T173000
DTSTAMP:20260527T181853
CREATED:20210203T212328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210203T212328Z
UID:15123-1612888200-1612891800@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Talent Programs for Growth-Stage Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION:Please join us to hear from our featured panelists on talent programs available to support local growing tech companies.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nThe February Rainforest Connector will feature panelists speaking about government support programs to help growth and startup stage entrepreneurs access talent to grow their companies. By registering\, you will hear an update on the FIRST Jobs Program as well as information on subsidy programs that provide financial support including: \n\nInformation on newly expanded MiTACS program (Deadline Feb 15)\nMitacs Business Strategy Internships\nInformation on the Peter Lougheed Leadership College STRETCH Program\n\nDate And Time\n\nTue\, February 9\, 2021 \n4:30 PM – 5:30 PM MS \n\nWhat is the Connector?\nRainforest Alberta – Connector is an informal get-together for Edmonton entrepreneurs at all stages (from ideation to exiting)\, small business owners\, and ecosystem helpers looking to encourage and promote collisions between people and create connections that will help drive the success of entrepreneurs in Alberta’s innovation system. \nJoin us to meet new like-minded people\, celebrate successes and learn from failures\, and build a community that supports and promotes entrepreneurship across the Province. \nEvents will be hosted online via Zoom and a password is required to access the meetings\, therefore registration is mandatory. \nAs a member of the Rainforest\, you are not excluding yourself from any other community or initiative. We seek to be a harmonious complement to other aligned initiatives and anyone from the community is explicitly invited to join us. \nWhat is Rainforest Alberta?\nRainforest Alberta is movement\, building community in the tech and innovation ecosystem in the province through opening conversations around culture\, leadership\, and other focus areas. \nWe believe Alberta is primed to be a global destination for growing your tech venture right in this province. Come to a meeting to find out why\, or for more information\, visit www.rainforestab.ca \nWho should attend a Rainforest event?\n\nAnyone interested in starting or growing an innovation-based business in Alberta\nFormer entrepreneurs and business owners looking to share their experience and give back to the community that helped make them successful\nAnyone exploring entrepreneurship as a potential career path\nIndividuals or companies who provide services to entrepreneurs at any stage of growth\, from pre-start to growth to succession\nAnyone interested in improving the culture of innovation and trust in Alberta\, making a meaningful impact on the growth of the emerging innovation economy\, or individuals who want to be part of the solution\nResearchers\, inventors\, or makers who are looking for help in making their idea a reality
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/talent-programs-for-growth-stage-entrepreneurs/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Finance,Innovation,Investment,Leadership,Recruiting,Sustainability,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210128T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210128T210000
DTSTAMP:20260527T181853
CREATED:20210112T024005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210112T024005Z
UID:14956-1611856800-1611867600@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:ESIO TNT - Screen Industry
DESCRIPTION:January 28th – ESIO TNT I hope!  We’re working with our friends from the screen industries to co-host a fun evening that also informs us on all the great investments the ESIO is making into our local screens industry. \nStartup TNT\nThursdays from 6-9 pm on TNT Discord Channel
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/esio-tnt-screen-industry/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Investment,Networking,Small Business,Technology
ORGANIZER;CN="TNT":MAILTO:zstorms@ualberta.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210127T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210127T120000
DTSTAMP:20260527T181853
CREATED:20201210T003154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201210T003154Z
UID:14695-1611738000-1611748800@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Inventures Unbound: Get to Know Day: Scaling Stage
DESCRIPTION:Get to Know Day is a meetup event for those on the front lines of innovation to gather and learn about each other’s programs and services.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nAbout Get to Know Day 2021 \nGet to Know Day is a meetup event for those of us on the front lines of innovation to gather and learn about each other’s programs and services that support innovation. This is an informal way for new and experienced staff to get to know any changes to programs\, what is available\, and what we can all do better to support the innovation ecosystem in Alberta. \nTypically this event is a one full-day session\, however because the event will be delivered virtually we are looking to split the event into four sessions. Sessions will be two and a half hours long\, and run every Wednesday over the course of four weeks starting the second week in January 2021. Session days will be divided into programming support for each stage of innovation development (ideation\, validating and scaling)\, and will end in a final session that brings everyone together to discuss ideas on how to grow the innovation ecosystem in Alberta. \n\nSession 1 – Early stage – Wed\, Jan 13th: 9 – 11:30 AM\nSession 2 – Growth Stage – Wed\, Jan 20th: 9 – 11:30 AM\nSession 3 – Scaling stage – Wed\, Jan 27th: 9 – 11:30 AM\nSession 4 – Ecosystem development – Tues\, Feb 2nd: 9 – 11:30 AM
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/inventures-unbound-get-to-know-day-scaling-stage/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Investment,Leadership,Networking,Technology,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210121T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210121T210000
DTSTAMP:20260527T181853
CREATED:20210112T023600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210112T023600Z
UID:14954-1611252000-1611262800@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:GreenSTEM TNT
DESCRIPTION:January 21st – GreenSTEM TNT.  Shoma from GreenSTEM will be co-hosting a community pitch night with us showcasing some of the companies that have received $150\,000 fellowships to build a better world through the GreenSTEM program \nStartup TNT \nThursdays from 6-9 pm on TNT Discord Channel
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/greenstem-tnt/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Finance,Innovation,Investment,Small Business,Sustainability,Technology,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="TNT":MAILTO:zstorms@ualberta.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210120T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210120T120000
DTSTAMP:20260527T181853
CREATED:20201210T003922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201210T003922Z
UID:14697-1611133200-1611144000@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Inventures Unbound: Get to Know Day: Growth Stage
DESCRIPTION:Get to Know Day is a meetup event for those on the front lines of innovation to gather and learn about each other’s programs and services.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nAbout Get to Know Day 2021 \nGet to Know Day is a meetup event for those of us on the front lines of innovation to gather and learn about each other’s programs and services that support innovation. This is an informal way for new and experienced staff to get to know any changes to programs\, what is available\, and what we can all do better to support the innovation ecosystem in Alberta. \nTypically this event is a one full-day session\, however because the event will be delivered virtually we are looking to split the event into four sessions. Sessions will be two and a half hours long\, and run every Wednesday over the course of four weeks starting the second week in January 2021. Session days will be divided into programming support for each stage of innovation development (ideation\, validating and scaling)\, and will end in a final session that brings everyone together to discuss ideas on how to grow the innovation ecosystem in Alberta. \n\nSession 1 – Early stage – Wed\, Jan 13th: 9 – 11:30 AM\nSession 2 – Growth Stage – Wed\, Jan 20th: 9 – 11:30 AM\nSession 3 – Scaling stage – Wed\, Jan 27th: 9 – 11:30 AM\nSession 4 – Ecosystem development – Tues\, Feb 2nd: 9 – 11:30 AM
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/inventures-unbound-get-to-know-day-growth-stage-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Human Talent,Investment,Leadership,Networking,Small Business,Technology,Webinar
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