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Thursday Night Tradition - TNT with GreenStem Entrepreneurship
2020-04-19 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
About this Event

Startup TNT: Thursday Night Tradition @ Polar Park Brewing has gone Virtual!
We still meet every Thursday night to have fun, make friends, and build companies together. But now we do it on the brand new TNT Discord Channel.
You can have a direct chat; You can join a group chat; you can even instant message your friends like the early days of the internet.
On April 23, we’ll be joined by clean tech entrepreneurs participating in the GreenSTEM Entrepreneurship Program which supports technology-based venture spin-offs from Alberta’s universities and technical institutes, along with members of the Alberta Clean Technology Industry Alliance, which is working to position Alberta as a global leader in this space.
Come find out what’s happening in Alberta’s Clean Tech sectors.
Join us to have some fun, make new friends, and learn about some cool companies sprouting up here in Alberta.

About this Event

Startup TNT: Thursday Night Tradition @ Polar Park Brewing has gone Virtual!
We still meet every Thursday night to have fun, make friends, and build companies together. But now we do it on the brand new TNT Discord Channel.
You can have a direct chat; You can join a group chat; you can even instant message your friends like the early days of the internet.
On April 234d, we’ll be joined by clean tech entrepreneurs participating in the GreenSTEM Entrepreneurship Program which supports technology-based venture spin-offs from Alberta’s universities and technical institutes, along with members of the Alberta Clean Technology Industry Alliance, which is working to position Alberta as a global leader in this space.
Come find out what’s happening in Alberta’s Clean Tech sectors.
Join us to have some fun, make new friends, and learn about some cool companies sprouting up here in Alberta.

We still meet every Thursday night to have fun, make friends, and build companies together. But now we do it on the brand new TNT Discord Channel.
You can have a direct chat; You can join a group chat; you can even instant message your friends like the early days of the internet.
On April 234d, we’ll be joined by clean tech entrepreneurs participating in the GreenSTEM Entrepreneurship Program which supports technology-based venture spin-offs from Alberta’s universities and technical institutes, along with members of the Alberta Clean Technology Industry Alliance, which is working to position Alberta as a global leader in this space.
Come find out what’s happening in Alberta’s Clean Tech sectors.
Join us to have some fun, make new friends, and learn about some cool companies sprouting up here in Alberta.

Angel 101 Session
2020-04-21 16:30 - 17:30 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
About this Event

Valhalla Private Capital is pleased to bring you an Angel 101 Session on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 4:30 MTN/ 3:30 PST as part of our Tuesday weekly afternoon sessions.
Each month we will dive deeper into the world of angel investing. The session will include a short formal portion followed by an interactive Q&A section. The session is targeted at new angel investors or those looking to learn more about the asset class, however, those looking to raise capital may also find it useful. All are welcome!
Join in the discussion. REGISTER and you will receive a ZOOM call link as your ticket to attend.
April 21st Topic: What is Angel Investing?
Other April Sessions: Ask Me Anything, Private Angel Forum, Other
Questions: Contact us at info@valhallaprivatecap.com
Please note that we have a NO SOLICITATION policy on the calls. If you are an entrepreneur joining the call and want to pitch for investment, please submit your application HERE

Lunchalytic - Hockey Analytics
2020-04-22 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
Analytics is the use of data and analysis to improve the performance of an organization. In other words, it’s the search for a free lunch. Ergo, we combine compelling speakers with a free lunch.
This month’s topic is Hockey Analytics
We will be holding the event virtually via Zoom webinar.
Speakers:
Sean Solbak, CTO at SAM
Edmonton Oilers[masked] through the lens of PuckIQ
and
Michael Parkatti, Vice President, Data & Analytics at Conexus Credit Union
We hope that you can join us!
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Please note: By RSVPing “Yes”, you will receive access to the Zoom webinar.
Our hashtag for social media is #lunchalytics.
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM MDT
Every 3rd Wednesday of the month

RainForest Alberta Virtual Networking
2020-04-22 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
Description

Our weekly connection for the tech and innovation ecosystem. Furthering entrepreneurs one conversation at a time.

About this Event

We are offering LWOL online: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/362180671
This week we will be talking about the creative things Alberta startups are doing to adjust to the COVID pandemic.

What is Rainforest Alberta all about?
Curious what’s happening in the innovation ecosystem in Alberta?
Rainforest Alberta is an informal initiative to support Alberta’s innovation ecosystems. The traditional way of doing things simply doesn’t work anymore, and we want Albertan’s to know that they won’t have to move away to invent, prosper, or build an innovative business.
Learn more about Rainforest Edmonton
Every month, Rainforest brings entrepreneurs, investors, service providers and other innovators and changemakers together. These events are a core principle of the Rainforest – creating trust through connections and conversation.
Who should attend a Rainforest event?

Anyone interested in starting or growing an innovation-based business in Alberta
Former entrepreneurs and business owners looking to share their experience and give back to the community that helped make them successful
Anyone exploring entrepreneurship as a potential career path
Individuals or companies who provide services to entrepreneurs at any stage of growth, from pre-start to growth to succession
Anyone interested in improving the culture of innovation and trust in Alberta, making a meaningful impact on the growth of the emerging innovation economy, or individuals who want to be part of the solution
Researchers, inventors, or makers who are looking for help in making their idea a reality

Ask An Accountant
2020-04-22 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton) | Online Call
Ask an Accountant

Get answers to your small business questions by connecting one-on-one with our Accounting Expert!
Get advice on tax issues, eligible expenses, leasing, record keeping, payroll, business structure issues, buying/selling a business and other accounting matters.
There will be no cost for expert appointments during this time.
Contact via telephone
Accounting Expert: Vartika Satija, CPA, CA
Policies: Registration closes 12:00 pm the day before. Cancellations accepted online 24 hours prior to appointment. Cancellations that occur after this time may result in you being charged for your next appointment.

RainForest Alberta - Networking for Startups
2020-04-29 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online

National Academy of Medicine - AI in Healthcare
2020-04-30 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar, Canada
Join the National Academy of Medicine for a free webinar on April 30 from 2 pm – 4 pm EST.

About this Event

A joint web conversation hosted by the NAM Leadership Consortium: Collaboration for a Value & Science-Driven Health System and United States Government Accountability Office to discuss artificial intelligence (AI) in health care. The two-hour webinar will explore the vision, opportunities, challenges, and implications of the use of AI in health care.
Agenda
2:00 pm Welcome
Michael McGinnis, National Academy of Medicine
Tim Persons, U.S. Government Accountability Office
PART I
2:10 pm Artificial Intelligence in Health Care: The Hope, the Hype, the Promise, the Peril: An NAM Special Publication
Michael Matheny, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Sonoo Thadaney-Israni, Stanford University
2:25 pm Panel Discussion
PART II
2:50 pm GAO Technology Assessment: Artificial Intelligence in Drug Development
Karen Howard, U.S. Government Accountability Office
Rebecca Parkhurst, U.S. Government Accountability Office
3:05 pm Panel Discussion
3:30 pm Q&A
4:00 pm Adjourn
Zoom Webinar Information to be posted soon.

Edmonton Data Science
2020-05-06 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Edmonton) | Startup Edmonton HQ, 301, 10359 - 104 Street, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Edmonton Data Science meetup is a place to learn about data science and network with fellow Data Scientists. The presentations for the upcoming meetup include:
• TBD
Pizza will be provided before presentations and after presentations we will head to a pub for networking!
The meetup is sponsored by AltaML (http://altaml.com/).

Wednesday, May 6, 2020
6:30 PM 8:30 PM

Startup Edmonton301, 10359 – 104 Street NorthwestEdmonton, AB, T5J 1B9Canada (map)

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Edmonton Data Science (EDS) meetups are a platform for data science enthusiasts and professionals to:
• learn about big data techniques and tools
• discuss best practices in big data and data science
• promote big data and data science among university students and the local tech community
• learn about practical applications of data science methods
• learn about companies that use data science as the foundation of their business processes
We are passionate about data science and big data. We hope to create a vibrant data science community that is engaged in sharing and learning different topics in the field.
In these meetups, we intend to a) share best practices and knowledge of data science-based startups and corporations with university students, b) introduce research works on big data and data science to the local tech community. We aim to connect the students to companies and make them more aware of our vibrant local tech community. We also invite professors and researchers to present their work on data mining and machine learning methods to the professional community. Each meetup will include a presentation introducing a company who is using data science techniques, and two presentations about big data, data science and machine learning techniques.

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Edmonton Data Science Meetup
2020-05-06 18:30 - 21:30 (America/Edmonton) | Startup Edmonton HQ, 301, 10359 - 104 Street, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Details

Edmonton Data Science meetup is a place to learn about data science and network with fellow Data Scientists. The presentations for the upcoming meetup include:
• TBD
Pizza will be provided before presentations and after presentations we will head to a pub for networking!
The meetup is sponsored by AltaML (http://altaml.com/).
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Edmonton Data Science (EDS) meetups are a platform for data science enthusiasts and professionals to:
• learn about big data techniques and tools
• discuss best practices in big data and data science
• promote big data and data science among university students and the local tech community
• learn about practical applications of data science methods
• learn about companies that use data science as the foundation of their business processes
We are passionate about data science and big data. We hope to create a vibrant data science community that is engaged in sharing and learning different topics in the field.
In these meetups, we intend to a) share best practices and knowledge of data science-based startups and corporations with university students, b) introduce research works on big data and data science to the local tech community. We aim to connect the students to companies and make them more aware of our vibrant local tech community. We also invite professors and researchers to present their work on data mining and machine learning methods to the professional community. Each meetup will include a presentation introducing a company who is using data science techniques, and two presentations about big data, data science and machine learning techniques.
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
6:30 PM to 9:30 PM MDT
Every 1st Wednesday of the month

Why hasn't bitcoin gone the way of MySpace?
2020-05-26 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Canada Blockchain Consortium
Canada Blockchain Consortium
We are excited to announce our next event on Thursday, May 28th at 11:30 AM MST. Please join our incredible speakers for a discussion on Understanding Bitcoin: The Worlds First Digital Currency
Bitcoin is a rare example where the first iteration of a technology has kept its dominance – it’s still by far the most successful use-case for blockchain technology. Why hasn’t bitcoin gone the way of MySpace? This special presentation is designed to help the average person understand what makes bitcoin especially important in these turbulent times
On Thursday, May 28th at 11:30 AM MST. Please join our incredible speakers for a discussion on Understanding Bitcoin

The51 Presents: Chantel Cabaj and Sheila Witwicky
2020-05-26 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Online
The next free The51 Presents webinar is happening this Tuesday May 26th at 3:00pm MT, and we certainly hope you can join us. Chantel Cabaj of DirectHer and Sheila Witwicky of National Growth Partners will be presenting “Is your Board Working Effectively? Board Governance by Humans, for Humans” which, as the name suggests, will be a very honest assessment of board effectiveness. Don’t miss Chantel and Sheila’s tips on how, in their words, to “shift your board’s value from 😫 to 😍,” and make sure to come prepared with your questions!

The Virtual Return of Product Edmonton
2020-05-26 20:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
Details

Product Edmonton is back in digital form, and will be doing an extremely fun & interactive session that you won’t want to miss! Alden Christianson serves as the Senior Program Manager for Google DeepMind in their Edmonton office, and spent a decade before that developing and deploying the technical infrastructure that powers much of Google’s applications and services.
Join us as we dig into Product Management. What are our mental models of it? What is its role throughout end to end delivery of products? What is its role in spreading knowledge through an ecosystem?
Note that this session will have interactive elements, so we recommend that you join the Product Edmotnon Slack Group to easily ask questions, connect with the other participants, and dive deep into anything that captures your interest. Note – the password will be posted in the Slack Group, but also emailed to all participants the day before.
Click here to join the Slack Group: https://join.slack.com/t/productedmonton/shared_invite/zt-7ng1cp5h-GGJ8in7LkboTgflj5H1KKQ
¯_(ツ)_/¯ FAQ👇
Q: What is Product Edmonton?
A: We are a group dedicated to collectively leveling up Edmonton’s ability to ship world-class products via best practices in Product Management 📈
Q: When do you meet and what do you do?
A: Product Edmonton formats will iterate and evolve as needed, and the constant will be a regular bi-monthly Meet Up (with killer presentations) at Startup Edmonton on the first Monday of every second month. On top of that, there will also be other events like…
– workshops and tutorials 🎓
– panel discussions and topic-specific deepdives 🔬
– collaborations with other like-minded meetups and organizations 🤗
– some good, old-fashioned nerding out over a 🍺or two
Q: Who should go to this? Is this just for Product Managers?
A: Our name is specifically open-ended, due to the wide number of disciplines that this all relates to. Whether you are a product leader, product manager, designer, developer, strategist, business analyst, project manager, UX enthusiast, account manager, content strategist, marketer, data person, etc., we all have things to both offer and learn. 👍
Q: I’m thinking of getting into Product but I have no experience. Am I welcome at this event?
A: Of course, you are especially welcome here.🏅

Pivoting and Pain Points
2020-05-27 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
Anthony Nagendraraj is the Founder and CEO of local Edmonton startup, Spontivly, a platform that is helping connect people to their community.
Anthony immigrated to Canada from Thailand at a young age – first to Montreal, then to Edmonton. He spent his career in the tech industry, doing both consulting and business analyst work for companies large and small, including IBM, CGI and Alberta Innovates. His background allowed him to see, at a detailed level, how data influenced decisions; he decided to find a way to allow our communities (and the built forms they take on) be shaped by the way people themselves interact on a daily basis.
Join Anthony, as he learned how to pivot his business and adapt to these strange and uncertain times.

Vahalla Capital - Angel 101 AMA
2020-06-02 16:30 - 17:30 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
Valhalla Angels: Ask Me Anything – Valuation

June 2 @ 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Ask Me Anything – Valuation
About this Event
Valhalla Private Capital is pleased to bring you an Ask Me Anything Session on the 1st Tues of the month at 4:30 MTN/ 3:30 PST as part of our Tuesday weekly afternoon session.
Each month we will dive into some of the burning questions founders and entrepreneurs may about angel investing. Although targeted at founders, this session will also be very informative to those new to angel investing, looking to learn more. All are welcome!
Join in the discussion. REGISTER and you will receive a ZOOM call link as your ticket to attend.
REGISTRATION

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Inventure$ 2020
2020-06-03 09:00 - 2020-06-04 11:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
INVENTURE$ 2021 – UNBOUND 2020
Due to concerns for the health and safety of our participants, staff and community during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Inventures team has rescheduled this year’s event to 2021 and announced new, virtual programming, Inventures Unbound!
Inventures Unbound 2020

Over 60 speakers with keynote Tali Sharot
Six tracks of content
Pitch competitions
Special year-round programming
And more!

Register now!

C 100 The Future of Higher Education
2020-06-04 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Edmonton) | Webinar, Canada
The Future of Higher Education

Thursday, June 4, 2020
9:00 AM 10:00 AM
Google Calendar ICS

The Future of Higher Education: Join three Ed Tech entrepreneurs to discuss disruption in Higher Education and how changes brought on by the COVID pandemic may be here to stay.
Panelists: Kristen Hamilton, C100 Charter Member, Board Director and Founder and CEO, Koru; Mike Silagadze, Founder and CEO, TopHat; Martin Basiri, Co-Founder and CEO, ApplyBoard.

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Build Back Better After COVID-19: Why Corporations Need a Radical Redesign
2020-06-05 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
Join Rotman’s Interim Dean Kenneth Corts as he welcomes Professors Sarah Kaplan and Soo Min Toh as they discuss what it means for organizations to build back better after COVID-19. They will discuss the inequalities in the current workforce highlighted by the crisis. They will then demonstrate how organizations who can commit to creating a more equitable and socially responsible workplace will improve their resilience over the long term. Exploring the road to economic recovery as an innovation challenge, they’ll outline how you can lead your organization to invest in a better future of work.
We’re pleased to invite you to this month’s offering in our Managing Uncertainty webinar series and look forward to your attendance. If you missed any of our previous discussions, you can catch up here.
Please join us for:
Build Back Better After COVID-19: Why Corporations Need a Radical Redesign
Thursday, June 11, 1 – 2 pm EDT
Please register here to join us for this free webinar.
Join Rotman’s Interim Dean Kenneth Corts as he welcomes Professors Sarah Kaplan and Soo Min Toh as they discuss what it means for organizations to build back better after COVID-19. They will discuss the inequalities in the current workforce highlighted by the crisis. They will then demonstrate how organizations who can commit to creating a more equitable and socially responsible workplace will improve their resilience over the long term. Exploring the road to economic recovery as an innovation challenge, they’ll outline how you can lead your organization to invest in a better future of work.
About the presenters:
Sarah Kaplan, Ph.D., is the Director of the Institute for Gender and the Economy, Distinguished Professor of Gender & the Economy and Professor of Strategic Management at Rotman. She has been widely published in major media outlets and has authored best-selling books including her recently published, The 360° Corporation: From Stakeholder Trade-offs to Transformation. An innovation scholar, her current work focuses on applying an innovation lens to understanding the challenges for achieving gender equality. Prior to Rotman, Kaplan was a professor at the Wharton School, where she remains a Senior Fellow, and a consultant and innovation specialist for nearly a decade at McKinsey & Company.
Soo Min Toh, Ph.D. is Associate Professor of Organizational Behaviour at the University of Toronto Mississauga and the Rotman School. Her research primarily seeks to understand how our natural tendencies to stick with familiar ways of interacting with others and perceiving our environments cause us to miss important opportunities for leadership, cooperation across groups, and building success and well-being for individuals, organizations, and nations. She is lead investigator of a federally-funded research project examining the physical and mental health of post-secondary students and working adults and their families. Her research has been published in premier academic and practitioner journals in the disciplines of management and psychology and frequently featured in popular media, including the Harvard Business Review, the Financial Times, New York Times, and the Globe & Mail.
Kenneth Corts, Ph.D. is the Interim Dean of the Rotman School of Management. He is Professor of Economics Analysis and Policy and he holds the Marcel Desautels Chair in Entrepreneurship. Through his widely published research and teaching, Professor Corts applies advances in industrial organization economics, game theory, and competitive strategy to a wide range of problems and industries. His work addresses topics in pricing, network economics, technology adoption, organizational economics, and competition policy. Before joining the Rotman School, he was Assistant Professor and then Associate Professor in the Competition and Strategy area at Harvard Business School.
We hope you’ll join us!
Stephanie Hodnett
Executive Director
Rotman Executive Programs

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

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

Free Webinar on THURSDAY, JUNE 9TH 1 PM EDT

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

About this Event

Valhalla Private Capital is pleased to bring you our Private Angel Forum on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 4:30 MTN/ 3:30 PST as part of our Tuesday weekly afternoon session.
Each month we host our angel forum for members and guests in our 4 chapter cities (Calgary, Edmonton, Kelwona and Vancouver) & now we are going virtual. Following the in person format, each month 4 companies will do a 10 minute pitch followed by a Q&A session. If you have always wanted to attend a forum and see how it works in person, this a great opportunity not to be missed. NOTE: This will be the last forum open to the general public.
Join in the discussion. REGISTER and you will receive a ZOOM call link as your ticket to attend.
June 9th Forum – 4 companies pitch for investment
Other Sessions: Angel 101, Ask Me Anything, Other
Questions: Contact us at info@valhallaprivatecap.com
Thank you to our sponsors.
Please note that we have a NO SOLICITATION policy on the calls. If you are an entrepreneur joining the call and want to pitch for investment, please submit your application HERE

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

About this Event

Valhalla Private Capital is pleased to bring you an Angel 101 Session on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 4:30 MTN/ 3:30 PST as part of our Tuesday weekly afternoon sessions.
Each month we will dive deeper into the world of angel investing. The session will include a short formal portion followed by an interactive Q&A section. The session is targeted at new angel investors or those looking to learn more about the asset class, however, those looking to raise capital may also find it useful. All are welcome!
Join in the discussion. REGISTER and you will receive a ZOOM call link as your ticket to attend.
June 16th Topic:
Angel investing FCUK Up Night – The investments we shouldn’t have done!
Other Sessions: Ask Me Anything, Private Angel Forum, Other
Questions: Contact us at info@valhallaprivatecap.com
Please note that we have a NO SOLICITATION policy on the calls. If you are an entrepreneur joining the call and want to pitch for investment, please submit your application HERE

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

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

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

Register
