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SUMMARY:Founder Fridays: Fireside chat with Danessa Knaupp\, author of Naked at Work
DESCRIPTION:Fireside Chats for Founders\, Mentors\, & Investors \nJan 7\, 2022\, Fireside chat with Danessa Knaupp\, author of Naked at Work \nFounder Fridays is a series of fireside chats with authors of books that are typically held on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month\, the initiative is based on the success of a fireside chat with Ian Hathaway (Brad Feld’s co-author on their latest book) that had 300+ participants and gave away 100 copies of The Startup Community Way to attendees from across Alberta. \n​Each month you can register for either or both of two sessions: \n\n​A fireside chat with an author where the last 15 minutes is a Q & A session with the participants and a link is provided so those from Alberta can request a free copy of the author’s book.\n​Table discussions held two weeks later (sometimes with\, sometimes without the author) to discuss the different ways the content from the fireside chat and the author’s book can be applied to Alberta’s startup community and tech ecosystem\n\n​Founder Fridays are designed to support Alberta’s entrepreneurs\, mentors\, investors\, ecosystem builders and service providers by: \n\n​Upskilling entrepreneurs\, mentors\, ecosystem builders and service providers\n​Developing entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship support in and around post-secondary institutions\n​Helping startups grow faster and develop the expertise and traction required to attract capital\n​Increasing the volume of startups and the velocity at which they progress through the Startup Commons stages\n​Working with existing entrepreneurship support organizations to expand their mentor network\n\n​Founder Fridays is a joint initiative of 150 Startups\, Bow Valley College\, Futurepreneur\, Rainforest Alberta\, and the Venture Mentoring Service of Alberta and are made possible by the generous support of Bow Valley College\, RBC\, The Hunter Family Foundation\, Alberta Innovates\, Calgary Innovation Coalition\, RINSA\, and Women Entrepreneurs-in-STEM.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/founder-fridays-fireside-chat-with-danessa-knaupp-author-of-naked-at-work/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Human Talent,Industry,Innovation,Investment,Leadership,Learning,Marketing,Networking,Small Business,Startups,Sustainability,Technology,The Arts
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DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211203T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T040907
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SUMMARY:Founder Fridays: Kristen Hadeed\, author of Permission to Screw Up
DESCRIPTION:Fireside Chats for Founders\, Mentors\, & Investors \n​Dec. 3: Fireside chat with Kristen Hadeed\, author of Permission to Screw Up \nFounder Fridays is a series of fireside chats with authors of books that are typically held on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month\, the initiative is based on the success of a fireside chat with Ian Hathaway (Brad Feld’s co-author on their latest book) that had 300+ participants and gave away 100 copies of The Startup Community Way to attendees from across Alberta. \n​Each month you can register for either or both of two sessions: \n\n​A fireside chat with an author where the last 15 minutes is a Q & A session with the participants and a link is provided so those from Alberta can request a free copy of the author’s book.\n​Table discussions held two weeks later (sometimes with\, sometimes without the author) to discuss the different ways the content from the fireside chat and the author’s book can be applied to Alberta’s startup community and tech ecosystem\n\n​Founder Fridays are designed to support Alberta’s entrepreneurs\, mentors\, investors\, ecosystem builders and service providers by: \n\n​Upskilling entrepreneurs\, mentors\, ecosystem builders and service providers\n​Developing entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship support in and around post-secondary institutions\n​Helping startups grow faster and develop the expertise and traction required to attract capital\n​Increasing the volume of startups and the velocity at which they progress through the Startup Commons stages\n​Working with existing entrepreneurship support organizations to expand their mentor network\n\n​Founder Fridays is a joint initiative of 150 Startups\, Bow Valley College\, Futurepreneur\, Rainforest Alberta\, and the Venture Mentoring Service of Alberta and are made possible by the generous support of Bow Valley College\, RBC\, The Hunter Family Foundation\, Alberta Innovates\, Calgary Innovation Coalition\, RINSA\, and Women Entrepreneurs-in-STEM.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/founder-fridays-kristen-hadeed-author-of-permission-to-screw-up/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Human Talent,Industry,Innovation,Investment,Leadership,Learning,Marketing,Networking,Small Business,Startups,Sustainability,Technology,The Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211123T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211123T213000
DTSTAMP:20260502T040907
CREATED:20211106T000421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211106T000421Z
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SUMMARY:Startup Launch Party YYC
DESCRIPTION:In its second virtual year\, the Startup Launch Party remains the main event of Calgary’s Innovation Week. The 12th annual celebration is Calgary’s largest startup-focused showcase of the year. On November 23rd from 6:00-9:00 pm\, we will celebrate and highlight some of Calgary’s brightest early-stage startups and community members for their achievements. Just like in-person iterations\, Launch Party will include high-value programming and networking to bring together everyone in our community from the startup curious to savvy innovation investors to experienced entrepreneurs. Nominate or apply to be a celebrated company\, visit: startupcalgary.ca/launch-party
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/startup-launch-party-yyc/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Conference,Digital Transformation,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Human Talent,Industry,Innovation,Investment,Leadership,Networking,Pitch Competition,Science,Small Business,Social Innovation,Startups,STEME,Students,Sustainability,Technology,The Arts,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211110T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211110T190000
DTSTAMP:20260502T040907
CREATED:20211105T232646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211105T232646Z
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SUMMARY:Hiring & Team Building 101w/ Adam Spector
DESCRIPTION:Hiring & Team Building 101 w/ Adam Spector\, 3X founder\, 40x Angel Investor\nHiring and building the right team is essential for any startup’s growth and success in raising venture capital\, yet so many early stage startups fail to get off the ground due to their lack of knowledge on how to build and grow a quality team. On this fourth installment of “Mastering Startup Operations” series we will discuss how to optimize best practices for building and hiring a team for early stage startups\, including the pitfalls to avoid and more. There will also be a long Q&A portion where we will answer audience questions\, so join us for this exciting event and come ready with your questions. \n\nDate: Nov 10\, 2021\nTime: 08:00 pm – 09:00 pm\nTimezone: America/New York
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/hiring-team-building-101w-adam-spector/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Education,Entrepreneurs,Human Talent,Industry,Innovation,Leadership,Learning,Small Business,Students,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211105T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211105T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T040907
CREATED:20210815T220135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210815T220135Z
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SUMMARY:Fireside chat with Pam Didner\, author of Effective Sales Enablement
DESCRIPTION:Fireside Chats for Founders\, Mentors\, & Investors \nNov. 5: Fireside chat with Pam Didner\, author of Effective Sales Enablement \nFounder Fridays is a series of fireside chats with authors of books that are typically held on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month\, the initiative is based on the success of a fireside chat with Ian Hathaway (Brad Feld’s co-author on their latest book) that had 300+ participants and gave away 100 copies of The Startup Community Way to attendees from across Alberta. \n​Each month you can register for either or both of two sessions: \n\n​A fireside chat with an author where the last 15 minutes is a Q & A session with the participants and a link is provided so those from Alberta can request a free copy of the author’s book.\n​Table discussions held two weeks later (sometimes with\, sometimes without the author) to discuss the different ways the content from the fireside chat and the author’s book can be applied to Alberta’s startup community and tech ecosystem\n\n​Founder Fridays are designed to support Alberta’s entrepreneurs\, mentors\, investors\, ecosystem builders and service providers by: \n\n​Upskilling entrepreneurs\, mentors\, ecosystem builders and service providers\n​Developing entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship support in and around post-secondary institutions\n​Helping startups grow faster and develop the expertise and traction required to attract capital\n​Increasing the volume of startups and the velocity at which they progress through the Startup Commons stages\n​Working with existing entrepreneurship support organizations to expand their mentor network\n\n​Founder Fridays is a joint initiative of 150 Startups\, Bow Valley College\, Futurepreneur\, Rainforest Alberta\, and the Venture Mentoring Service of Alberta and are made possible by the generous support of Bow Valley College\, RBC\, The Hunter Family Foundation\, Alberta Innovates\, Calgary Innovation Coalition\, RINSA\, and Women Entrepreneurs-in-STEM.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/fireside-chat-with-pam-didner-author-of-effective-sales-enablement/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Investment,Leadership,Learning,Marketing,Networking,Small Business,Startups,STEME,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211104T110000
DTSTAMP:20260502T040907
CREATED:20211027T080427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211027T080427Z
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SUMMARY:Canada Club Toronto: Financial Literacy is not nearly enough
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Financial Literacy Month every November is easy\, and…entirely insufficient.  There has been a huge effort in the last decade to improve financial literacy in Canada — from government\, non-profits\, academia and industry\, but still the needle hasn’t moved.\nWhat are the most intractable barriers? What are the most promising and exciting solutions? Certainly digital interventions\, grounded in cutting edge behavioural science\, will be key. \nJoin Canadian Club Toronto on November 4th as we engage in a conversation about the financial challenges Canadians are facing as we emerge from the pandemic\, and how better knowledge\, insight and behaviour can help address them.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/canada-club-toronto-financial-literacy-is-not-nearly-enough/
CATEGORIES:Economy,Education,Finance,Human Talent,Leadership,Learning,Social Innovation,Students,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211028T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211028T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T040907
CREATED:20211027T075144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211027T075144Z
UID:16317-1635436800-1635440400@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Intergen Virtual Happy Hour with Paul Singh
DESCRIPTION:Cofounder & Chief Revenue Officer at Bump Health. Active Angel Investor at Results Junkies. Husband. Dad. Airstreamer and past Partner at 500Startups
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/intergen-virtual-happy-hour-with-paul-singh/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Leadership,Learning,Networking,Small Business,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211018T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211022T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T040907
CREATED:20210927T040923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210927T040923Z
UID:16220-1634544000-1634922000@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Edmonton Startup Week: All Access
DESCRIPTION:Edmonton Startup Week: All Access\n\nEdmonton Startup Week is returning (virtually) October 18-22\, 2021! \nJoin us for five days of workshops\, socials\, and events celebrating the diversity of our startup community\, building connections\, and discovering new opportunities to be part of the culture of innovation in Edmonton.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/edmonton-startup-week-all-access/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Conference,Digital Transformation,Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Leadership,Learning,Networking,Pitch Competition,Small Business,Startups,Students,Sustainability,Technology,The Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211001T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211001T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T040907
CREATED:20210815T215500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210815T215500Z
UID:16084-1633089600-1633093200@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Founder Fridays Bob Moesta
DESCRIPTION:Fireside Chats for Founders\, Mentors\, Investors with Authors \nOct. 1: Fireside chat with Bob Moesta\, author of Demand Side Sales \nFounder Fridays is a series of fireside chats with authors of books that are typically held on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month\, the initiative is based on the success of a fireside chat with Ian Hathaway (Brad Feld’s co-author on their latest book) that had 300+ participants and gave away 100 copies of The Startup Community Way to attendees from across Alberta. \n​Each month you can register for either or both of two sessions: \n\n​A fireside chat with an author where the last 15 minutes is a Q & A session with the participants and a link is provided so those from Alberta can request a free copy of the author’s book.\n​Table discussions held two weeks later (sometimes with\, sometimes without the author) to discuss the different ways the content from the fireside chat and the author’s book can be applied to Alberta’s startup community and tech ecosystem\n\n​Founder Fridays are designed to support Alberta’s entrepreneurs\, mentors\, investors\, ecosystem builders and service providers by: \n\n​Upskilling entrepreneurs\, mentors\, ecosystem builders and service providers\n​Developing entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship support in and around post-secondary institutions\n​Helping startups grow faster and develop the expertise and traction required to attract capital\n​Increasing the volume of startups and the velocity at which they progress through the Startup Commons stages\n​Working with existing entrepreneurship support organizations to expand their mentor network\n\n​Founder Fridays is a joint initiative of 150 Startups\, Bow Valley College\, Futurepreneur\, Rainforest Alberta\, and the Venture Mentoring Service of Alberta and are made possible by the generous support of Bow Valley College\, RBC\, The Hunter Family Foundation\, Alberta Innovates\, Calgary Innovation Coalition\, RINSA\, and Women Entrepreneurs-in-STEM.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/founder-fridays-bob-moesta/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Human Talent,Innovation,Investment,Leadership,Learning,Marketing,Networking,Small Business,Startups,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210929T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210929T190000
DTSTAMP:20260502T040907
CREATED:20210922T064459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210922T064459Z
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SUMMARY:Meet the Alumni of the Founders Institute
DESCRIPTION:Alumni of the Founder Institute pre-seed startup accelerator have raised nearly $1 billion in funding\, and are building some of the world’s fastest growing technology businesses. As the next Waterloo-Toronto cohort gets ready to start\, join us for this private Zoom Meeting with the Local Leaders and various program Alumni. Learn the tips and tricks to building a startup in Waterloo-Toronto\, and ask the alumni about their experience in the FI program. \n❯ Guest Speakers include:\n– Laura Bryce (Co-Founder & CMO\, loopt)\n– Sunil Sharma (Managing Director\, Techstars Toronto\, Founder Institute Toronto)\n– Jordan Jocius (Director\, Founder Institute Waterloo-Toronto) \n❯ Who should Attend?\n– Anyone interested in joining a startup accelerator\n– Anyone who has an idea for a startup or a growing company\n– Anyone interested in meeting Waterloo-Toronto entrepreneurs and advisors \n❯❯ This is a live\, interactive online event\, so be sure to RSVP at https://fi.co/e/253004/meetup to receive the Zoom URL to join us live!
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/meet-the-alumni-of-the-founders-institute/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Innovation,Investment,Leadership,Learning,Networking,Small Business,Startups,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210927T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211001T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T040907
CREATED:20210922T072612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210922T072612Z
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SUMMARY:Entrepreneurship@UBC Immersion Week
DESCRIPTION:Join entrepreneurship@UBC for our 2nd annual entrepreneurship@UBC Immersion Week (EIW) online September 27th to October 1st. \nThis week-long event will cross 3 tracks of content and includes keynote speakers\, insightful panels\, roundtable discussions and interactive “Ask me Anything” (AMA) sessions. While all sessions will be online\, we are aiming to host a few “in-person” networking events in line with government and university health and safety protocols. \nThe views presented by guest panelists in this event are their own and do not necessarily reflect UBC’s views. \nHow it works \nZoom information will be sent to registrants each morning of the event as well as shared on our Eventbrite online event page. For more information on who is speaking and when\, visit our event website. Questions? Get in touch at communications@entrepreneurship.ubc.ca \n>>> Visit our event website >>> \nUse the hashtag #EIW2021 to get the latest information on the event and follow us on socials @UBCentrepreneur.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/entrepreneurshipubc-immersion-week/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Conference,Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Leadership,Learning,Networking,Small Business,Social Innovation,Startups,Students,Sustainability,Technology,The Arts,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210922T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210924T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T040907
CREATED:20210815T225517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210815T225517Z
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SUMMARY:INVENTURES 2021
DESCRIPTION:WELCOME TO INVENTURES 2021\nINVENTURES THE LIVE EXPERIENCE IS BACK!\nPrepare to get your creative adrenaline surging. Inventures Live is the must-attend event of 2021. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet the people who are shaping\, disrupting and re-imagining the world\, live and in person. \nTHREE INCREDIBLE DAYS OF DISCOVERY\nInventures brings the best and brightest together for three days of learning\, inspiration and creative collisions. From rousing keynotes and expert panels\, to startup pitch competitions and informal networking opportunities\, Inventures is more than a great conference filled with great programming\, it’s an opportunity to build networks\, strike deals and launch creative ideas into overdrive! \nGLOBAL INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES\nRub elbows with angels\, VCs and corporate investors from around the world. \nTHRILLING STARTUP PITCH EVENTS\nWitness exciting pitch competitions where qualifying innovators vie for cash\, expert feedback and investor connections. \nNETWORKING GALORE\nTake advantage of plenty of opportunities to socialize\, share and network with thought leaders and like-minded change makers from around the world. \nYOUR TICKET TO THE FUTURE IS ONLY $199\nOrder your all-access Inventures 2021 pass today before they’re gone! Capacity is limited\, so get a move on. \nGET TIX
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/inventures-2021/
LOCATION:Calgary Telus Convention Centre
CATEGORIES:Conference,Digital Transformation,Economy,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Human Talent,Industry,Innovation,Investment,Leadership,Learning,Networking,Pitch Competition,Small Business,Startups,Students,Sustainability,Technology,The Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210922T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210924T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T040907
CREATED:20210815T223747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210815T223747Z
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SUMMARY:2021 BANFF HERSTORY COMPETITION
DESCRIPTION:HerStory is a story-telling competition that invites women and women-identifying entrepreneurs to tell a panel of champions from various industries who they are\, how they came to their idea and why investing in them will bring innovation\, value and impact: both to their industry and to the future of more equitable access to Canadian capital. \nStudies have shown what women entrepreneurs and investors have known for decades: traditional pitch competitions consistently fail women. HerStory is quite literally flipping the script. By leading with narrative and encouraging a relatable\, honest and intuitively woman-centred approach to information\, connection and business building\, we’re challenging the traditional pitch model and spurring innovation. HerStory amplifies a diversity of voices and connects modern entrepreneurs with appropriate investors\, increasing the likelihood of women accessing pathways to success. \nThe submission deadline for the 2021 Banff HerStory Competition has been extended to Friday\, August 13\, 2021 at 11:59 PM Mountain Time. \nAPPLY NOW \nApplications for Inventures Startup Pitch are now closed. To be notified when the application for Inventures 2022 goes live\, please click here. \nWhen\nSeptember 25\, 2021 \nWhere\nFairmont Banff Springs Hotel\nBanff\, Canada \nThank you to our HerStory partners\, Thin Air Labs \nFAQ FOR 2021 BANFF HERSTORY COMPETITION\nWho is eligible to participate?\nStartups must be founded or co-founded by a woman-identifying person. All presenters at HerStory must identify as a woman to participate. \nCurious about what sectors should apply for HerStory? Here are a few that inspire us: \n\n\nThe Future is Femtech \n\n\nInnovating our Food Systems \n\n\nEverything Enterprise \n\n\nDirect to Consumer & Fintech \n\n\nHow will startups be selected?\nStartups will be selected from the pool of applicants with consideration given to each applicant’s creativity\, potential\, traction\, and team/people. \nFrom all those who apply\, a list of 30 entrepreneurs curated by Inventures and The51 will be selected to compete. The top chosen startup(s) will receive a $51\,000 investment from investor champions (investment is subject to the due diligence process conducted by the investor champion). \nWhen will I be notified if I am selected to participate?\n2021 Banff HerStory Competition participants will be notified of their selection in mid August of 2021. \nWho should I contact if I have additional questions regarding HerStory Banff?\nPlease contact Inventures Startup Pitch Manager Philip Cogley at philip@adeointeractive.com. \nThe submission deadline for the 2021 Banff HerStory Competition has been extended to Friday\, August 13\, 2021 at 11:59 PM Mountain Time.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/2021-banff-herstory-competition/
LOCATION:Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
CATEGORIES:Conference,Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Investment,Leadership,Networking,Pitch Competition,Small Business,Startups,Technology,The Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210922T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210922T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T040907
CREATED:20210922T062931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210922T062931Z
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SUMMARY:Women in Machine Learning & Data Science
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce the creation of the Edmonton chapter of WiMLDS. We aim to create a welcoming space for everybody\, particularly women and gender minorities\, to talk and learn about ML and DS. \nWiMLDS’s mission is to support and promote women and gender minorities who are practicing\, studying or are interested in the fields of machine learning and data science. We create opportunities for members to engage in technical and professional conversations in a positive\, supportive environment by hosting talks\, technical workshops\, networking events and hackathons. We are inclusive to anyone who supports our cause regardless of gender identity or technical background. However\, in support of our mission\, priority for certain events and opportunities will be given to women and gender minority members. \nOur Code of Conduct ( https://github.com/WiMLDS/starter-kit/wiki/Code-of-conduct ) is available online and applies to all our spaces\, both online and off. \n• Follow @Edmonton_WiMLDS (https://twitter.com/WiMLDS_Edmonton) on Twitter for Edmonton WiMLDS news or visit http://wimlds.org to learn about our chapters in other cities. \n• Women & gender minorities are invited to join the global WiMLDS Slack group by sending an email to slack@wimlds.org.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/women-in-machine-learning-data-science/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Digital Transformation,Entrepreneurs,Human Talent,Leadership,Networking,STEME,Students,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210910T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210910T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T040907
CREATED:20210815T215003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210815T215003Z
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SUMMARY:Founder Fridays
DESCRIPTION:Fireside Chats for Founders\, Mentors\, & Investors \nFireside chat with Gabrielle Dolan\, author of Magnetic Stories who joins us from Melbourne\, Australia.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/founder-fridays/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Leadership,Learning,Marketing,Networking,Small Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210720T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210720T180000
DTSTAMP:20260502T040907
CREATED:20210625T203903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210715T000152Z
UID:15958-1626798600-1626804000@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Valhalla Speed Networking for Founders\, Investors & Forward Thinkers
DESCRIPTION:Valhalla Private Capital is getting ready for their next networking event! \nCOMMUNITY PARTY! \nFOUNDERS\, FUNDERS\, & FORWARD THINKERS \nJoin VAlhalla for an evening of networking with a wide range of investors\, entrepreneurs\, and community leaders throughout BC\, Alberta and Saskatchewan! \nYou will be paired with someone every few minutes! \n 
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/save-the-date-for-the-next-valhalla-speed-networking-event-on-july-20th/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Finance,Investment,Leadership,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210712T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210716T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T040907
CREATED:20210625T203311Z
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SUMMARY:Innovation Rodeo: Investor Readiness
DESCRIPTION:This year is the 6th annual Innovation Rodeo\, it is virtual\, GIVES AWAY ALL THE REGISTRATION FEES from the event\, and has: \n\nFundraising Panels where some of Canada’s most successful entreprenuers share how to raise non-dilutive\, angel and VC funding.\nInnovation Challenges that give away $6\,000 in cash prizes to participants\nFive different pitch competitions that award a total of $25\,000 to first time student entrepreneurs and all the ticket proceeds to new technical founders\n\nThe Innovation Rodeo is made for problem solvers\, innovators\, entrepreneurs\, change makers\, investors and ecoysystem builders! \nEach day is designed to solve the most common problems encountered when creating\, starting\, growing and exiting a company. \n\nMonday is for anyone looking to create products and services people want and features Bob Moesta – the pioneer of the revolutionary Jobs To Be Done framework – and Canada’s own Katelyn Bourgoin.\nTuesday is for anyone looking to raise non-dilutive funding easier and features a panel of successful entrepreneurs who will share stories of how they raised their non-dilutive funding\, an Innovation Challenge\, and a pitch competition.\nWednesday is for anyone looking to raise money from angel investors sooner or get into an accelerator\, and has a panel of successful entrepreneurs who will share their stories of how they raised money from angel investors\, an Innovation Challenge\, and a pitch competition.\nThursday is for anyone looking to raise funds from a Venture Capital firm faster and features a panel of successful entrepreneurs who will share their experience raising money from VC’s\, an Innovation Challenge\, and a pitch competition.\nFriday is for anyone looking to have a successful exit and features a keynote speaker and two pitch competitions.\n\nThroughout the week participants will learn of new tools\, exchange ideas\, and share connections while developing the relationships\, skills\, and confidence needed to create and commercialize ideas faster. \nYou can purchase day tickets or a discounted week pass. \nTickets are FREE FOR STUDENTS and start at $15 for startups and $20 for scaleups and everyone else.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/innovation-rodeo-investor-readiness/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Competition,Conference,Digital Transformation,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Innovation,Leadership,Pitch Competition,Small Business,Startups,Students,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210625T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210625T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T040907
CREATED:20210625T214610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210625T214610Z
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SUMMARY:Alberta Business Awards of Distinction
DESCRIPTION:Event Information\nThe Alberta Business Awards of Distinction recognize businesses and organizations demonstrating outstanding achievements and contributions in their communities. \nJoin us virtually for our livestream event on Friday\, June 25 when we will recognize this year’s finalists and announce our ABAD 2021 winners. The event will be emceed by Jennifer Crosby from Global Edmonton. \nABAD 2021 Virtual Event\n Date: Friday\, June 25\, 2021\nStart Time: 6:30 pm (doors open at 6 pm)\nThere is no cost to attend this year’s event but attendees are required to register in advance. \n  \nClick Here to Register\n  \nView Event Program
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/alberta-business-awards-of-distinction/
CATEGORIES:Competition,Economy,Entrepreneurs,Future Cities,Human Talent,Innovation,Leadership,Small Business,Startups,Sustainability,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210616T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210616T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T040907
CREATED:20210614T164259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210614T164259Z
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SUMMARY:Wine Wednesday with John Stackhouse
DESCRIPTION:Wine Wednesday with John Stackhouse\n\nDescription \nJohn Stackhouse is a nationally bestselling author and one of Canada’s leading voices on innovation and economic disruption. He is senior vice-president in the Office of the CEO at Royal Bank of Canada\, leading the organization’s research and thought leadership on economic\, technological and social change. Previously\, he was editor-in-chief of the Globe and Mail and editor of Report on Business. He is a senior fellow at the C.D. Howe Institute and the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy and sits on the boards of Queen’s University\, the Aga Khan Foundation of Canada and the Literary Review of Canada. His latest book\, Planet Canada: How Our Expats Are Shaping the Future\, explores the untapped resource of the millions of Canadians who don’t live here but exert their influence from afar. \nJoin Sandi Gilbert as she chats with John and learns more about his thoughts on how Canada can be a driving force on a global scale and serve as inspiration to a generation of Calgarians that are having trouble looking forward. \n\nTime \n\nJun 16\, 2021 04:00 PM in Mountain Time (US and Canada)
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/wine-wednesday-with-john-stackhouse/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Digital Transformation,Economy,Entrepreneurs,Industry,Leadership,Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210615T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210615T100000
DTSTAMP:20260502T040907
CREATED:20210614T161145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210614T161145Z
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SUMMARY:From optimism to opportunity: PwC presents insights from the CEO Survey
DESCRIPTION:Coming out of a very turbulent year\, CEOs in Alberta are feeling optimistic\, with the majority anticipating immense growth in the next 12 months.   \nAs vaccines roll out and certain markets begin to re-open\, it’s arguable that an economic bounce-back was inevitable\, but optimism doesn’t equal opportunity. Alberta leaders will need to use the energy of a rebounding economy to set priorities that will sustain growth beyond the bounce.  \nIn this webinar\, PwC’s thought leaders will share insights based on findings from their recent CEO Survey\, which explores the views of 337 chief executives across the county. The comprehensive data highlights elements such as the importance of business transformations most reportedly\, digital enhancements as a way for CEOs and businesses to prioritize reaching future growth goals.   \nJoin us for this informative event and learn the top priorities executive leaders will be implementing in their business strategies to ensure this optimistic growth becomes a seized opportunity.  \nPlease confirm your attendance by Monday\, June 14th @ 4PM. This webinar event will be hosted via Zoom\, and a unique link will be emailed to all registrants 12-24 hours prior to this event. \nReynold Tetzlaff\, Alberta Region and Calgary Office Managing Partner\, PwC Canada \nReynold is the Alberta Region and Calgary Office Managing Partner and was formerly PwC Canada’s National Energy Leader for 8 years. He has been with the firm for 26 years and serves a broad base of public and private clients. Reynold is also currently a member of the PwC Canada extended leadership team that is active in setting and implementing the overall strategy and digital transformation for PwC Canada. \nIn his capacity as Managing Partner\, Reynold offers deep connections within the Calgary community. He is on the Board of SAIT\, the Patrons Council for Unicef\, the University of Calgary’s Haskayne School of Business Advisory Council\, the Alberta Securities Commission New Economy Advisory Committee\, Forum Vice Chair of the 23rd World Petroleum Council\, is active with United Way and coaches a variety of sports. He also recently received his FCA from CPA Alberta. \nSteve Hollinger\, Office Managing Partner\, Edmonton\, PwC Canada    \nSteve is currently the managing partner of our Edmonton office and previously served as the Edmonton assurance practice leader and human capital partner. He has spent the majority of his 25-year career with the firm providing audit and related services to our Edmonton based private and public company clients. He has a wealth of experience dealing with large and growing private and public organizations. \nSteve joined PwC in 1996 after earning his BCom degree with distinction from the University of Alberta. He has instructed courses on financial reporting\, auditing\, internal controls and audit committee effectiveness for PwC staff and clients\, and for the Institute of Corporate Directors.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/from-optimism-to-opportunity-pwc-presents-insights-from-the-ceo-survey/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Digital Transformation,Economy,Entrepreneurs,Industry,Innovation,Investment,Leadership,Small Business,Startups,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210610T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210610T140000
DTSTAMP:20260502T040907
CREATED:20210606T221415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210606T221415Z
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SUMMARY:InterGen PowerPlays | Early Stage Boards with Shawn Abbott
DESCRIPTION:Shawn co-founded Inovia Capital in 2007 alongside Chris Arsenault\, after spending more than 25 years as a successful founder and global executive. He is passionate about coaching entrepreneurs through their personal journey and acts as a force in developing more effective governance across the entire Inovia portfolio. Shawn leverages his insights and best-practices from an extensive board experience — including the HR & Governance and Risk & Compliance committees of Shareworks formerly\, Solium the leading global supplier of equity plan administration software. Shawn also serves as a director on the boards of Top Hat\, WorkFusion\, Bench\, Tugboat Logic\, and Olameter\, and works closely with leadership at Vital\, Symend and other portfolio companies. Shawn was also founding Chair of the Alberta 100 Tech Entrepreneurs (“A100”)\, the leading VC community organization in Alberta which drove the establishment of AccelerateAB and the AccelerateFund. In addition\, he played an instrumental role in re-launching the Venture Capital Association of Alberta as Chair until 2019 and active Venture Mentoring Services mentor. Shawn continues to actively engage with CETAC-WEST as a Mentor. Shawn is also an active coach and charter member Alberta VMS\, having engaged with numerous entrepreneurs through its team coaching methodology both in Calgary and through the Edmonton chapter led by fellow Inovian Ray Muzyka. Shawn is further connected to the community through service on Dean Meddings’ advisory board at the Cumming School of Medicine and is an Associate with CDL-Rockies (Creative Destruction Labs). \nPrior to Inovia\, Shawn was a pioneer in internet security as CTO\, then President\, of publicly-traded security powerhouse Rainbow Technologies\, overseeing several hundred employees in nearly 20 countries\, navigating a dozen M&A transactions and driving a category rollup which positioned the company for a half-billion dollar exit. He holds the first patent as an inventor of the USB key\, multiple patents in online banking and biometric security\, has published widely on topics of internet security\, and is an accomplished public speaker. Shawn founded\, built\, then sold the AND Group\, the defacto-standard encryption-based eCommerce platform that powered an entire generation of digital sales\, and was instrumental in launching CD-ROMs.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/intergen-powerplays-early-stage-boards-with-shawn-abbott/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Investment,Leadership,Networking,Small Business,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210608T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210608T180000
DTSTAMP:20260502T040907
CREATED:20210608T163234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T163234Z
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SUMMARY:Building a Winning Team for your Startup & Finding the Right Co-founders
DESCRIPTION:Summary \nentrepreneurship@UBC’s Community Town Hall series brings us together to share announcements\, gain insights from industry leaders and network across our ecosystem. \nBuilding a winning team and finding the right co-founders is critical to the success of your startup. Attracting talent that is diverse across backgrounds and skill sets\, forward thinking and adds to your culture are key milestones in your journey that can make or break your venture. \nYet\, as early-stage founders and business people\, how do you begin to identify the gaps in your team\, hire the right talent and bring on co-founders who align with and strengthen your vision? \nDetails \nJoin us June 8th as we hear from three entrepreneurs from our community who will share their journeys building a winning team\, finding their co-founders and attracting game changing talent. We are thrilled to be welcoming Akshay Gupta\, CEO & Founder at Bit Happier Inc and mentor with entrepreneurship@UBC\, Amielle Lake\, CCO of HATCH alumni CarboNet (and former Entrepreneur in Residence with entrepreneurship@UBC!)\, and Zack Eberwein\, Co-founder and CEO of HATCH alumni Stoko\, moderated by our CORE Venture Activator\, Fraser Pogue. \nPlus\, meet our newest cohort of UBC Sauder Venture Development Specialists who will be joining us this summer and hear from our venture community themselves on their recent accomplishments and milestones! \nDuring this event you will: \n\nHear from our star-studded panel of Entrepreneurs on their experience building winning teams\, attracting talent to their startup and how they found the right co-founders\n\n\nMeet our newest cohort of UBC Sauder Venture Development Specialists\n\n\nFind out what’s coming down the pipeline for ventures and share your recent news/accomplishments with the community. Are you hiring?\nConnect with like-minded entrepreneurs and innovators.\n\nMeet our Featured Panelists \nAkshay Gupta\, CEO & Founder at Bit Happier Inc. \nAs an Entrepreneur with a Master of Technology Entrepreneurship and Innovation\, I have years of experience with proven competence in Design Thinking\, Product Development\, Risk Assessment\, Customer Engagement\, Agile Development\, Business Development and Business Transformation within the financial industry\, consulting and startup industry; I can link corporate vision to the delivery of desired results through people empowerment and the effective use of resources\, processes\, and technologies. I have learned first-hand the impact of technology in the business world. Driven by my passion for learning more about technology\, I went back to school to pursue my Master of Technology Entrepreneurship and Innovation (a graduate business degree specializing in tech startups) from Saint Mary’s University in Canada. In school\, I stumbled upon new emerging technologies\, and ever since\, I have been committed to identifying and implementing innovative solutions around the world. Because of my passion for new technologies\, I have achieved my IBM Blockchain Foundation Developer certification. I am also a recipient of the “Durland Innovation Award” for a Blockchain application. I also hold an honours degree in Business Economics from the University of Delhi and a multitude of Design Thinking certifications. I am currently on a mission to change 1 billion lives through my mental health/ behavioural thinking company — Bit Happier Inc. \nAmielle Lake\, Chief Commercial Officer of CarboNet \nAmielle Lake founded Tagga\, marketing technology platform\, in 2008 after working in marketing and corporate communications in the finance industry. In February 2017\, Tagga was acquired by Campaign Monitor. In 2018\, Amielle co-founded the Women’s Equity lab\, a women’s investment group focused on developing the next generation of women shareholders. The organization is now in its third year with chapters in Victoria\, Vancouver and the Okanagan. In 2019\, Amielle joined Dr. Michael Carlson\, Barry Yates and Bill Schonbrun to effectively found and commercialize CarboNet. CarboNet is a clean technology company that has developed a unique chemistry to treat industrial wastewater. The company’s mission is to end the issue of contaminated water. A lofty mission to be sure\, but Amielle is a firm believer in doing well and doing good. As CarboNet’s Chief Commercial Officer\, Amielle is working with industry to recycle their wastewater and lessen their reliance on freshwater. Amielle is passionate about entrepreneurship and an advocate for women in business. She holds an MBA and is also a published author. \nZack Eberwein\, Co-founder and Chief Executive Office of Stoko \nZack is an entrepreneur and mechanical engineer who chose to write his own story\, founding Stoko in 2017 with two of his closest friends. Stoko has redefined how athletes overcome injuries by introducing an entirely new category of supportive apparel. By incorporating adjustable medical-grade bracing seamlessly into everyday athletic clothing\, the Stoko team has created an entirely new method of joint support\, eliminating the need to wear traditional braces altogether. Personally\, Zack is a strong believer in the importance of building meaningful relationships with others\, fostering a strong company culture\, and living with a growth mindset. He consistently strives to create positive change in the world and inspire others to do the same; starting with Stoko’s community of athletes. \nFormat \n\nWelcome!\n\n\nMeet our Venture Development Specialists\n\n\nVenture announcements (submit yours in the RSVP!)\nFeatured panel on building a winning team and finding the right co-founders\n\nWho should attend \nThis event is for entrepreneurship@UBC’s community of ventures from Phases 1-4/HATCH\, Entrepreneurs in Residence (EiRs)\, Mentors\, and the UBC community at large. \nSession information \nZoom information will be available via your registration confirmation email. As well\, it will be on the online event page. Attendees will also be sent the Zoom link and password to their registered email in advance of the session. \nAbout entrepreneurship@UBC \nentrepreneurship@UBC propels UBC innovations out into the world through venture creation\, providing UBC students\, researchers\, faculty members\, alumni and staff with the resources\, networks\, and funding they need to succeed. \nAs one of the world’s top 40 research universities with 80\,000 students\, faculty and staff and over $650M annual research funding\, UBC has long been a catalyst for innovation. Part of the Innovation UBC network\, entrepreneurship@UBC supports UBC ventures and entrepreneurs to generate social and economic impacts in B.C. and around the world. To date\, entrepreneurship@UBC has worked with over 561 ventures who have raised more than $1.39 billion in funding\, generated more than $116 million in revenue and hired more than 989 employees\, stimulating the economic and social landscape of B.C. while building anchor companies that have a global impact. \nVisit our website entrepreneurship.ubc.ca to learn more
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/building-a-winning-team-for-your-startup-finding-the-right-co-founders/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Human Talent,Industry,Leadership,Learning,Recruiting,Small Business,Startups,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210608T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210608T110000
DTSTAMP:20260502T040907
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SUMMARY:A New Type of Capitalism: Canadian Club of Toronto
DESCRIPTION:All eyes are on social responsibility as the business community responds to the pandemic’s economic impacts. Canadian businesses — large and small — have stepped up to support each other and their communities during the pandemic. Leaders agree – those that prioritize community will ultimately be more sustainable\, more resilient and better set up for long-term business growth. Join Canadian Club Toronto on June 8 for a discussion that will feature opening remarks from Guy Cormier\, CEO of Desjardins Group\, and a panel of business leaders including Jenn Harper\, Founder of Indigenous-owned beauty brand Cheekbone Beauty and Kayla Isabelle\, CEO of StartUp Canada – both who have a unique perspective on “doing good through business”\, and supporting their communities and other entrepreneurs along the way. The panel will be moderated by David Skok\, Editor in Chief of The Logic\, Canada’s innovation economy news outlet. Join us in this exciting\, important discussion. \nThis event is free of charge thanks to our sponsor. You will receive the access link on the morning of the event. \n\n\nBiography  \nGuy Cormier\nPresident and CEO\, Desjardins Group \nGuy Cormier was 26 years old when joined the world of cooperatives and started working at Desjardins Group. He became the president and CEO in 2016\, and is completely transforming the organization with his member- and client-focused vision. \nHe’s a leader who puts innovation\, people and communities first. These values are key to his goal to make Desjardins everyone’s #1 choice. \nThat’s why he created the GoodSpark Fund to support different community projects. \nGuy is also actively involved in engaging youth. He became the first sponsor of Academos\, an organization that helps young people reach their full potential by connecting them with professionals in the workforce. He also supports shared prosperity\, sustainable economic development and building a more open and inclusive society. \nKayla Isabelle\nCEO\, StartUp Canada \nKayla Isabelle is the CEO of Startup Canada\, the national rallying community supporting and giving a voice to Canada’s 3.5 million entrepreneurs. Kayla has dedicated her career to supporting entrepreneurs\, both in Canada and internationally. An advocate for women in leadership\, Kayla is also the host of the Startup Women Podcast focused on providing resources to women entrepreneurs across Canada. \nKayla is the Board Chair of the Innovators and Entrepreneurs Foundation\, President of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Ottawa Chapter\, and a former Board Member of the Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS). With a passion for mentorship\, Kayla runs the IABC Members Connect Mentorship program\, is a Carleton University Network Mentor\, and Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization (OCISO) Career Mentor. Kayla has also worked as a Coach at the World Skills Employment Centre for newcomers to Canada\, and as a Volunteer with the Darkness into Light Suicide Prevention initiative. \nJenn Harper\nFounder and CEO\, Cheekbone Beauty Cosmetics INC. \nAn award-winning social entrepreneur\, Jenn Harper is the founder and CEO of Cheekbone Beauty Cosmetics INC. Cheekbone Beauty is a digitally native direct to consumer brand with a mission to help Indigenous youth see themselves in a beauty brand while using the concept of a circular economy in the brands ethos and in developing their latest line of products. Creating a new segment in the beauty industry – Sustainable Socially Conscious Beauty \nJenn Harper has been making a name for herself in the beauty industry for a number of years but has been gaining popularity quickly after being on the hit CBC show\, Dragons Den. Cheekbone Beauty is helping Indigenous youth see themselves in a beauty brand. \nIn addition to Cheekbone’s mission\, she strives to educate as many people as possible about the Residential School System and the effects it has had on my family and friends through decades of generational trauma. She speaks regularly to university\, college and high school students about social entrepreneurship\, empathy and the history of her First Nations family. She has also been invited to speak to various entrepreneur groups\, women in business associations\, Apple Canada and First Nations organizations. \nDavid Skok\nFounder and Editor-in-Chief\, The Logic \nBefore founding The Logic in 2018\, David Skok was the associate editor and head of editorial strategy at the Toronto Star. He has also served as the managing editor and vice-president of digital for the Boston Globe\, and as the co-creator and director of digital for Global News. David is a leading thinker on digital transformation who co-published a seminal paper on disruption in the news industry with the Harvard Business School professor Clayton M. Christensen. David sits on the advisory board for the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University and has served as a juror for the Pulitzer Prizes in journalism.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/a-new-type-of-capitalism-canadian-club-of-toronto/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Board of Directors,Career Opportunities,Community Planning,Digital Transformation,Economy,Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Leadership,LifeStyle,Living,Small Business,Social Innovation,Sustainability,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210526T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210526T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T040907
CREATED:20210526T060457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210526T060608Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210526T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210526T110000
DTSTAMP:20260502T040907
CREATED:20210517T072410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210517T072410Z
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SUMMARY:Master Class: Women in Tech - Board Readiness for Start-ups
DESCRIPTION:BDC Capital’s Women in Technology Venture Fund\, in partnership with Borden Ladner Gervais LLP’s Driven By Women™\, invites you to the Women in Tech (WIT) Masterclass series “Board Governance Readiness for Start-ups – 2nd edition”. \nDriven by demand from the community\, this masterclass will help women in tech leaders build and manage an effective board of directors for their company. The series is ideally suited to female founders and c-suite executives who are leading a Canadian technology start-up with the following criteria: \n\nventure backed or venture backed shortly; and\nhas a board of directors in place or in the process of forming a board of directors\n\nThis is a free\, four-week virtual webinar series. \nStarting May 26\, 2021\nEvery Wednesday\, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. (EDT) \nWhat:\nDuring this free\, four-week virtual series the experts at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP’s Driven By WomenTM will offer practical insights and knowledge to help you: \n\ncreate an effective board to support your business;\nexpand your knowledge of the function of corporate governance and how it applies to your organizational structure;\nunderstand how to assess the core competencies of your board and identify deficiencies; and\nattract and compensate a diverse and competent board.\n\nWho:\nThis masterclass is ideally suited to female founders and c-suite executives who are leading a Canadian technology start-up with the following criteria: 1) venture backed or venture backed shortly; and 2) has a board of directors in place or in the process of forming a board of directors. \nWhen:\nThe sessions will be held every Wednesday from 12:00 – 1:00pm EDT from May 26 – June 16\, 2021. \nPlease note that all speaker presentations will be in English only; Q&A sessions will be moderated in English and French. Copies of the speaker presentations will be made available in English and French after the sessions. \nSchedule:\nYou can register for one session below or for them all by clicking here – Register \nMay 26\, 2021\n12:00 – 1:00pm EDT \n1. Governance 101: Role of the Board – Register \nDiscussion: General overview of corporate structure\, fiduciary duties and the role of the board\, corporate policies and procedures\, and authorization matrix. \nJune 2\, 2021\n12:00 – 1:00pm EDT \n2. Risk Management Oversight – Register \nDiscussion: D&O indemnities and insurance\, ESG matters\, emergency response\, and continuation planning. \nJune 9\, 2021\n12:00 – 1:00pm EDT \n3. Board Effectiveness and Inclusive Leadership – Register \nDiscussion: Board skills matrix\, board self-evaluations\, and human resources and compensation. \nJune 16\, 2021\n12:00 – 1:00pm EDT \n4. Exits – The Anatomy of an M&A Transaction – Register \nDiscussion: Overview of an M&A transaction from the confidentiality agreement to closing. \n 
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/master-class-women-in-tech-board-readiness-for-start-ups/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Course,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Governance,Leadership,Learning,Legal,Regulatory,Small Business,Startups,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210510T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210705T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T040907
CREATED:20210127T000641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210127T000641Z
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SUMMARY:Alberta IoT Fast Track Program Cohort 3
DESCRIPTION:Apply to Enrol in the Fast Track Program\n\n\n\nAlberta IoT is dedicated to establishing Alberta as a worldwide leader in the Internet of Things (IoT).\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Alberta IoT Fast Track is a technology ecosystem program to help established businesses (in Calgary and surrounding areas) in IoT (running IoT as a business or leveraging IoT for their growth) to scale up\, gain access to resources\, and increase collaboration between tech sector businesses\, with the ultimate goal of creating new jobs\, expand operations\, and increasing revenue in Canada and abroad. \nWhat’s Involved\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Program Dates:\nCohort 1 – January 4 – February 26\, 2021\nCohort 2 – March 8 – May 3\, 2021\nCohort 3 – May 10 – July 5\, 2021 \n\n\n\nTraining Areas\n\nBusiness expansion modelling\nSales & Marketing\nSystems and processes\nSourcing New Digital Technologies\nR&D Process\nPR & Positioning IoT Business Voice To Take Centre Stage\nStrategic Funding and Resource Linking for Global Expansion\nBusiness Collaboration Project Planning\n\n\n\n\nCommitment\nThe Fast Track Program aims to provide the right support systems and education to increase revenue for IoT companies in Alberta and position these businesses to successfully expand globally. \nThis will be achieved through: \n\n8-week live business training program\n1 year mentorship with cohort\nWeekly training sessions with key resource partners\n1:1 coaching sessions over 1 year with quarterly check-ins
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/alberta-iot-fast-track-program-cohort-3/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Course,Education,Entrepreneurs,Innovation,IoT,Leadership,Learning,Manufacturing & Exports,Marketing,Networking,Small Business,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210429T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210429T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T040907
CREATED:20210203T211903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210203T211903Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Gary Vaynerchuk
DESCRIPTION:An Evening with Gary Vaynerchuk \n\nAn Evening with Gary Vaynerchuk will feature a no holds barred discussion around topics that every young entrepreneur or seasoned professional should hear. Audience members will have an opportunity to ask Gary Vaynerchuk their burning questions and\, in Gary’s trademark style\, get some honest answers. \nBusiness Link is proud to partner with Trixstar for this exclusive appearance by Gary Vaynerchuk on Thursday\, April 29\, 2021 at the Edmonton EXPO Centre! \n\nDate: Apr 29 2021\nTime: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/%ef%bb%bfan-evening-with-gary-vaynerchuk/
LOCATION:Edmonton Expo Centre
CATEGORIES:Conference,Digital Transformation,Entertainment,Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Leadership,Learning,Marketing,Media & Communications,Small Business,Sustainability,Technology,The Arts,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210421T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210421T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T040907
CREATED:20210412T195317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210412T195317Z
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SUMMARY:InterGen's Virtual Wine Wednesday with Art Price & Robert Price\, Bōde Canada
DESCRIPTION:InterGen’s Virtual Wine Wednesday with\nArt Price & Robert Price\, Bōde Canada\nWednesday\, April 21\, 4:00 p.m. MST \nSerial Entrepreneurs | Founders | CEOs | Old Economy | \nNew Economy | Oil & Gas | Agriculture | Real Estate | Father/Son What has this Price duo not done? Join us for an inspiring conversation with Art Price & Robert Price! \n\nArt Price is a prairie-rooted serial entrepreneur who has been a key member of leadership teams of internationally successful companies in energy\, technology and agribusiness based in Alberta. Trained as an engineer\, he was the President of Husky Oil in 1981 at the age of 30\, and continued on to be CEO of the company from 1984 – 1993. Art left Husky Oil with the objective of founding an internationally competitive technology business. As the founder of Axia\, Art’s team was responsible for bringing low-cost and high-performing fibre optics to every corner of the province and international markets as well including US\, Europe and Asia. In 2018\, Axia’s Alberta business was sold to Bell and Art shifted his focus to investing in “New Economy” opportunities that involve transformation through the application of technology and are aligned with sustainable market-based economies. He is Chairman of the Board for Bōde Canada\, the Alberta-based peer-to-peer real estate marketplace recently awarded as a Top 15 innovator by Startup Calgary. He also is a Principal and Chairman of Sunterra Group of Companies that are at the forefront of modern approaches to agribusiness in farming\, specialty processing and specialty retail. Art has also served on Board of Directors of companies in the steel industry\, gold mining industry\, genetics and radio sectors. Art has been called a ‘brilliant visionary’ with a direct and frank business style. \nRobert Price is one of the founders and the CEO of Bōde Canada\, an online real estate marketplace that launched in Alberta in 2019. He’s brought together an all-star team that is turning the traditional real estate industry upside down by directly connecting buyers and sellers to work out a deal on their own time\, their own schedule and on their own terms. No realtor required. Just as we’ve seen with Airbnb and AutoTrader\, consumers are smart\, ready and confident to make these transactions themselves. Previously\, Robert was a senior executive at telecom leader Axia\, which brought high performing low-cost fibre infrastructure to customers in Alberta\, the US\, France and Singapore. Robert thrives in leading high-performing teams that deliver amazing customer experiences and meet critical revenue objectives. Robert has grown up in an entrepreneurial family and is a passionate advocate for Alberta and its entrepreneurs.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/intergens-virtual-wine-wednesday-with-art-price-robert-price-bode-canada/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Digital Transformation,Entrepreneurs,Industry,Innovation,Leadership,Learning,Networking,Real Estate,Small Business,Startups,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210421T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210421T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T040907
CREATED:20210403T001050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210403T001050Z
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SUMMARY:RainForest Alberta: Startups & Hiring Sales
DESCRIPTION:Curious about what’s happening in the innovation ecosystem in Alberta?\n\n\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. \nWhen do startups need to start hiring sales people? At this week’s LWOL we will learn how about the sales role in startups. We will be joined by Carey Houston of 321 Growth Academy\, how the critical skills in sales and marketing can help accelerate your startup’s growth. \nAfter the panel discussion\, we will take part in facilitated networking through breakout rooms. \nZoom Link & Password are provided here and in the confirmation email: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84531097830?pwd=NGdXdVZBc0FqaFh4YjJOZ2x0UWxwdz09 \nMeeting ID: 845 3109 7830 \nPasscode: Community \nRainforest Alberta is a 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
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/rainforest-alberta-startups-hiring-sales/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Leadership,Marketing,Networking,Small Business,Startups,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210420T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210420T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T040907
CREATED:20210403T004827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210403T004827Z
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SUMMARY:Women in Big Data Series
DESCRIPTION:Women in Big Data\, Edmonton Chapter\, is proud to present our Glass Ceiling Series; four virtual meetings presenting women in early\, mid and late stages in their career paths\, culminating with a perspective seeing through the glass ceiling. \nThe third in our monthly series will be on: \nTuesday\, April 20th\, 2021\, noon-1pm (MST)\nSeasoned Professional \nWe will be featuring Deb Verhoeven who is a seasoned professional living in Australia who has a long career working in Canada. \nCurrently\, she is a board member of CANARIE which strengthens Canadian leadership in science and technology by delivering digital infrastructure that supports world-class research and innovation. \nPlease join us!
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/women-in-big-data-series/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Digital Transformation,Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Leadership,Networking,STEME,Technology,Webinar
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