TNT YEG Community Awards
2021-05-20 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
The YEG Startup Community Awards are an entrepreneur-led, volunteer-run, and community-centric initiative to recognize the brilliant work that’s being done in our city. The awards bring our community together and celebrate the accomplishments of our boldest risk-takers. We’re all about embracing diversity, recognizing hard work, and not taking ourselves too seriously. Join us as we cheer on the amazing individuals, companies, and events that drive innovation in Edmonton.
Community sponsors that made this happen

ERIN
Startup Edmonton
Mercer Tavern
Alberta Innovates
Drugbank
dealcloser
Startup TNT

Most Edmonton Startup of the Year

Areto Labs
RUNWITHIT Synthetics Inc.
Samdesk

Best Startup Workplace

DrugBank
Jobber
Samdesk

New Startup of the Year

Agriolabs
Areto Labs
Copysmith

Connector of the Year

Bradley Poulette
Laurie Wang
Tim Lynn

Volunteer of the Year

Colin Christensen
Gail Powley
Jas Panesar

Corporate Champion of the Year

ATB
CBRE
MNP

Startup Event of the Year

Edmonton Startup Week 2020
Great Alberta Pitch Marathon
Startup TNT Investment Summit I

Mentor of the Year

Arden Tse
Jessica Doody
Kristina Milke

Student Entrepreneur of the Year

Eden Redman
Ravina Anand
Shelvie Fernan

Pivot of the Year

Codo
DiveThru
Fly & Fetch

Community Champion of the Year

Ashlyn Bernier
Colin Christensen
Zack Storms

Service Provider of Year

Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii)
Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation
Startup Edmonton

This event will be happening on Remo, with the after-party moving to Discord.

Advances in AI and Genomics: Creating a Revolution in Healthcare
2021-05-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Online
Advances in AI and Genomics: Creating a Revolution in Healthcare

Description
The Embassy of Mexico in Canada and the University of Alberta Precision Health Signature Area invite you to the webinar “Advances in AI and Genomics: Creating a Revolution in Healthcare” where we explore the promise of personalized healthcare—encompassing targeted treatments, advanced diagnostics, and large-scale analysis of (big) health data—for improved patient outcomes and sustainable health care systems of the future. In this one-hour webinar, we will hear perspectives from experts from Canada, Mexico and Brazil.
Moderated by Dr. Matina Kalcounis-Rueppell, Dean, Faculty of Science, University of Alberta
Opening Remarks by Alfonso Pompa Padilla, Secretary of Innovation, Science and Technology, State of Jalisco, Mexico

Time

May 21, 2021 11:00 AM in Edmonton

Master Class: Women in Tech - Board Readiness for Start-ups
2021-05-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Online
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”.
Driven 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:

venture backed or venture backed shortly; and
has a board of directors in place or in the process of forming a board of directors

This is a free, four-week virtual webinar series.
Starting May 26, 2021
Every Wednesday, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. (EDT)
What:
During 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:

create an effective board to support your business;
expand your knowledge of the function of corporate governance and how it applies to your organizational structure;
understand how to assess the core competencies of your board and identify deficiencies; and
attract and compensate a diverse and competent board.

Who:
This 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.
When:
The sessions will be held every Wednesday from 12:00 – 1:00pm EDT from May 26 – June 16, 2021.
Please 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.
Schedule:
You can register for one session below or for them all by clicking here – Register
May 26, 2021
12:00 – 1:00pm EDT
1. Governance 101: Role of the Board – Register
Discussion: General overview of corporate structure, fiduciary duties and the role of the board, corporate policies and procedures, and authorization matrix.
June 2, 2021
12:00 – 1:00pm EDT
2. Risk Management Oversight – Register
Discussion: D&O indemnities and insurance, ESG matters, emergency response, and continuation planning.
June 9, 2021
12:00 – 1:00pm EDT
3. Board Effectiveness and Inclusive Leadership – Register
Discussion: Board skills matrix, board self-evaluations, and human resources and compensation.
June 16, 2021
12:00 – 1:00pm EDT
4. Exits – The Anatomy of an M&A Transaction – Register
Discussion: Overview of an M&A transaction from the confidentiality agreement to closing.

RainForest LWOL - Digital Intelligence
2021-05-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Online
About this Event
​Curious about what’s happening in the innovation ecosystem in Alberta?
​Join 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.
​May 26- This week we will be joined by Jasmine Palardy and Lee Ackerman of The SAIT School for Advanced Digital Technology as they ask, “what does it mean to be digital?” and why not only nurturing – but also measuring – “Digital Intelligence” will accelerate our path to a thriving tech talent pool in Alberta.

InterGen: Role of Angel Investors: CEO of NACO
2021-05-26 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Online
Virtual Wine Wednesday!
Do 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.
As 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.

Resilience in Times of Uncertainty: John Ruffolo & Arlene Dickinson
2021-05-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Online
Canada Club of Toronto: John Ruffolo & Arlene Dickinson
Founder & Managing Partner, Maverix Private Equity Resiliency in Uncertain Times

There is no time like the present. That’s why, in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic and whilst recovering from a life-threatening accident, John Ruffolo opened the doors on his newest venture with $500 million in secured investments.
Join Canadian Club Toronto on May 27 as John Ruffolo, Founder and Managing Partner of Maverix Private Equity, sits down in conversation with General Partner of District Ventures Capital and star of Dragons’ Den, Arlene Dickinson, to discuss what pivoting looks like during the pandemic, and the importance of resiliency at every stage of a business, and life.

Biography
John Ruffolo
Founder and Managing Partner, Maverix Private Equity
John is the Founder and Managing Partner of Maverix Private Equity. John’s focus is on guiding the strategy of the firm, Chair of the Investment Committee and is deeply involved with sourcing and leading opportunities particularly within the technology industry. John Ruffolo was also the Founder of OMERS Ventures and the Co-founder and Vice Chair of the Council of Canadian Innovators. Over the course of John’s leadership as Chief Executive Officer, OMERS Ventures had invested over $500 million of capital in over 40 disruptive technology companies across North America, including growth investments in Shopify, Wattpad, Wave, Hootsuite, Rover, Desire 2 Learn, Hopper, DuckDuckGo, TouchBistro and League.
During his tenure at OMERS, John also formed OMERS Platform Investments as its Executive Managing Director. He led investments in Purpose Financial, PointNorth Capital, District Ventures, OneEleven and ArcTern Ventures. Co-founded with Jim Balsillie, the Council of Canadian Innovators is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping highgrowth Canadian technology firms scale up globally. The Council is made up of CEOs from Canada’s most promising technology companies. The Council’s position is to promote, share, and collaborate with public policy leaders on key policy levers to optimize the growth of Canada’s innovation-based sector. John also currently sits on the boards of a number of leading innovative organizations including AI Partnerships Corp., engineering.com, Ether Capital, OneEleven, ArcTern Ventures, and Canopy Rivers. John has also previously served on the boards of Hootsuite, Wave, Desire 2 Learn, Purpose Financial, MMM Group, Continuum Residential REIT, Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE), Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC), Communitech and Deloitte.
In addition, John sits on the board of a number of not-for-profit organizations including the David Suzuki Foundation as Vice-Chair, the Royal Ontario Museum, Caldwell’s Top 40 Under 40 and The Dean’s Advisory Council for the Schulich School of Business. John was a Partner at Deloitte, as well as the Global Thought Leader, the Global Tax Leader and the Canadian Industry Leader for Deloitte’s Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) practice. He was also a member of the firm’s Tax and TMT Global Leadership teams and a member of Deloitte’s Board of Directors. Prior to Deloitte, John was a partner with Arthur Andersen LLP.
In 2020, John became a Fellow of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario (FCPA). In 2018, John was honored with the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic which made him a 5th Class Knight. It is the highest-ranking honour of the Italian Republic and is awarded for “merit acquired by the nation” in the fields of literature, the arts, economy, public service, and social, philanthropic and humanitarian activities and for long and conspicuous service in civilian and military careers. John was recognized as Canada’s #1 of 100 Most Powerful Business People as selected by Canadian Business Magazine in 2014 (#3 in 2015). John was also selected as one of Toronto’s 50 Most Influential People by Toronto Life (#16 in 2015, #40 in 2016, #26 in 2017). John was awarded with the Outstanding Progress & Achievement Award by the Schulich School of Business at York University in 2014. This is awarded to a graduate who has demonstrated outstanding career potential and achieved success and recognition in their field.
Arlene Dickinson
General Partner, District Ventures Capital
Arlene Dickinson is a serial entrepreneur and General Partner of District Ventures Capital, a venture capital fund focused on helping market, fund and grow entrepreneurs and their companies, in the food and health space.
She is a three-time best-selling author, podcaster and accomplished public speaker. Dickinson is widely recognized for her role as a Dragon/Venture Capitalist for over 12 seasons on the multi-award-winning CBC television series, Dragons Den.
Ms. Dickinson’s leadership has been recognized many times, including Canada’s Most Powerful Women Top 100 Hall of Fame, the Pinnacle Award for Entrepreneurial Excellence, as well as PROFIT and Chatelaine’s Top 100 Women Business Owners. She is a Marketing Hall of Legends inductee and a proud recipient of the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Award. Dickinson has served for many years as an Honourary Captain in the Royal Canadian Navy.
She sits on several public and private boards and is actively involved in supporting community and country.

Legal 101: Corporate, intellectual property & employment basics for startups
2021-05-27 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Online
Legal 101: Corporate, intellectual property & employment basics for startups
Thursday, May 27, 2021 | 2:00 PM | WEBINAR
When running a business there are key partners that can help you along the way. Legal expertise is often required to ensure successful sustainability and growth for business.
In this session Winta Asfaw, a Senior Associate from Dentons Canada LLP will cover a broad range of topics that are relevant for entrepreneurs at all stages of their business including:

Corporate Ownership, Founder Issues & Agreements
Intellectual Property Considerations
Employee, Employer Rights & Responsibilities
Key Contract Considerations

Engaging a lawyer early on can mean avoiding legal risks and safeguarding the success and future growth of your business.
Speaker: Winta Asfaw, Dentons Canada LLP

StartUp Edmonton Propel Demo
2021-05-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Online
Startup Edmonton is partnering with Startup TNT to bring you the third Propel Showcase.

About this event

Join us to get EXCLUSIVE access to Edmonton’s newest, up and coming startups that are ready to take off and launch into the city’s growing startup community!
Powered by a grant from Alberta Innovates, Propel is our 12-week pre-accelerator program designed to support tech entrepreneurs as they solidify their business foundations and prepare to apply for accelerators, secure investment, and increase revenue.
Introducing the third Propel cohort:

Sketchdeck.ai
Proshyft Inc
Local Beauty
Luuze
Robolution
Liquid Software
Laundrywell
EZ Enroute
Financiio
Estimator Guys
TREX.ai

The Propel Showcase is a celebration of the final session in the program and gives the startup community the opportunity to connect with one another, learn about the Propel companies, and congratulate the incredible entrepreneurs in our community for their hard work and dedication.
Event Format
The Propel Showcase is split into two parts:

5-6 PM – Live Pitches (Startup Edmonton YouTube): Don’t miss your opportunity to hear pitches from each of the Propel companies. The founders have put in a ton of work over these last 12 weeks, so tune in, cheer them on, and show your support!
6-7PM – Networking/Happy Hour (Startup TNT Discord): Meet the founders behind the third cohort of the Propel program. Get a chance to personally congratulate them, ask questions, and find out more about the companies at their virtual table. You will also have the chance to network and chat with the broader startup and tech community.

New to Discord
Here are some quick steps to get you started:

Download Discord
Register and sign in
Join Startup TNT Discord channel
Watch this video on How Discord Works in 148,000 Miliseconds or Less
Still confused? Reach out to [us] on slack or by email at hello@startupedmonton.com

Want to get onto Discord and meet the Startup TNT community before the Propel Showcase? Hop onto their happy hour every Thursday from 6-9pm using the link above.
No registration. No agenda. At Startup TNT, we believe that having fun together is the starting point for community building. So grab a pint (or a pop) and join us on Discord for some great conversation and a few good laughs. Meet new friends and reconnect with old ones.
About Startup TNT
We’re a community of entrepreneurs, scientists, investors, innovators and startup supporters that gathers every week to have fun, share stories, and build great companies.

User Experience Research & Design Workshop by ATB
2021-05-28 10:00 - 12:30 | Virtual Online
The User Experience Design Team at ATB is bringing a 2.5 hr workshop to Calgary UX. In this workshop we want to welcome new and experienced professionals, there will be two breakout rooms for each audience.
Speakers and facilitators
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Jennifer Koo
Vice President, Research, Creative & Experience Design
https://www.linkedin.com/in/koojenishiguro/
Kristina Cigic
Research Lead, Enterprise Insight at ATB Financial
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-cigi%C4%87-caip-40b4752a/
Agenda:
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Background/Opening Content (Approx 1 hour)
* Broad overview of UXR best practices and methods
* How UXR and UXD can work most effectively together
* What if it’s the same person doing UXR and UXD – what do you need to know
* Strategic impact of UXR on the organizations that support it
* How we use UX at ATB and it’s impact
Breakouts – 2 groups. (Approx 45 mins)
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1 with less experienced professionals, the other for more experienced professionals
Give them a case study UX problem and have them outline how they would craft a research approach
Challenge them to also outline how they would position this approach to the organization to gain buy in
Closing (Approx. 40 mins)
Review work done by both groups
Questions that business stakeholders might ask to challenge the value of their work and coach them on how to answer effectively to gain buy-in.

Take Control of Algorithms, Data, and Infrastructure
2021-06-02 16:00 - 2021-06-17 17:30 | Virtual Online
Take Control of Algorithms, Data, and Infrastructure

Wednesday June 2, 2021 4:00pm to 5:30pm
ryerson.zoom.us/j/91941276567

#2 in CFE Series: Taming Big Tech: Exploring the Alternatives
Meredith Whittaker​ – In Conversation with Andrew Clement​
Meredith Whittaker founded Google’s Open Research Group, co-founded M-Lab, and is a Minderoo Research Professor at New York University where she is co-founder and faculty director of the AI Now Institute. She has been an advisor to the White House, the FCC, the European Parliament among others on artificial intelligence and internet policy. Join Meredith is conversation with Andrew Clement, Professor Emeritus in University of Toronto’s Faculty of Information where he coordinates the Information Policy Research Program and co-founded the Identity Privacy and Security Institute.
Co-sponsors: Edmonton Public Library, Milton Public Library, Thunder Bay Public Library, Toronto Public Library, Vancouver Public Library
Zoom link to event ryerson.zoom.us/j/91941276567
This is a free event and no registration is required.
Please contact cfe@ryerson.ca if you require accommodation to ensure inclusion in this event.

Founder Fridays: Remote Work Revolution Author Chat
2021-06-04 12:00 - 2021-06-21 13:00 | Virtual Online
June 4 : Fireside chat with Tsedal Neeley, author of Remote Work Revolution : How to Work From Anywhere Founder Fridays is a series of fireside chats with authors of books that are typically held on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month, the initiative is based on the success of a fireside chat with Ian Hathaway (Brad Feld’s co-author on their latest book) that had 300+ participants and gave away 100 copies of The Startup Community Way to attendees from across Alberta.
Each month you can register for either or both of two sessions:
A fireside chat with an author where the last 15 minutes is a Q & A session with the participants and a link is provided so those from Alberta can request a free copy of the author’s book.
Table discussions held two weeks later (sometimes with, sometimes without the author) to discuss the different ways the content from the fireside chat and the author’s book can be applied to Alberta’s Startup Community.
Founder Fridays are designed to support Alberta’s entrepreneurs, mentors, investors, ecosystem builders and service providers by:

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

Working with existing entrepreneurship support organizations to expand their mentor network Founder Fridays is a joint initiative of 150 Startups, Bow Valley College, Futurepreneur, Rainforest Alberta, and the Venture Mentoring Service of Alberta and are made possible by the generous support of Bow Valley College, RBC, The Hunter Family Foundation, Calgary Innovation Coalition, RINSA, and Women Entrepreneurs-in-STEM.
Past Sessions:
April 9 : Fireside chat with Cory Bray, author of Sales Playbooks: The Builders Toolkit April 23 : Roundtable discussion with Joseph Fung on how to apply the learnings from Cory’s fireside chat and book May 7 : Fireside chat with Vijay Govindarajan, author of The Three Box Solution Call or text Craig Elias (+1.403.874.2998) if you have any questions or suggestions for future authors and their books.

A New Type of Capitalism: Canadian Club of Toronto
2021-06-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Online
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.
This event is free of charge thanks to our sponsor. You will receive the access link on the morning of the event.

Biography
Guy Cormier
President and CEO, Desjardins Group
Guy 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.
He’s a leader who puts innovation, people and communities first. These values are key to his goal to make Desjardins everyone’s #1 choice.
That’s why he created the GoodSpark Fund to support different community projects.
Guy 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.
Kayla Isabelle
CEO, StartUp Canada
Kayla 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.
Kayla 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.
Jenn Harper
Founder and CEO, Cheekbone Beauty Cosmetics INC.
An 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
Jenn 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.
In 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.
David Skok
Founder and Editor-in-Chief, The Logic
Before 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.

Building a Winning Team for your Startup & Finding the Right Co-founders
2021-06-08 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Online
Summary
entrepreneurship@UBC’s Community Town Hall series brings us together to share announcements, gain insights from industry leaders and network across our ecosystem.
Building 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.
Yet, 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?
Details
Join 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.
Plus, 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!
During this event you will:

Hear 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

Meet our newest cohort of UBC Sauder Venture Development Specialists

Find out what’s coming down the pipeline for ventures and share your recent news/accomplishments with the community. Are you hiring?
Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs and innovators.

Meet our Featured Panelists
Akshay Gupta, CEO & Founder at Bit Happier Inc.
As 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.
Amielle Lake, Chief Commercial Officer of CarboNet
Amielle 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.
Zack Eberwein, Co-founder and Chief Executive Office of Stoko
Zack 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.
Format

Welcome!

Meet our Venture Development Specialists

Venture announcements (submit yours in the RSVP!)
Featured panel on building a winning team and finding the right co-founders

Who should attend
This 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.
Session information
Zoom 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.
About entrepreneurship@UBC
entrepreneurship@UBC propels UBC innovations out into the world through venture creation, providing UBC students, researchers, faculty members, alumni and staff with the resources, networks, and funding they need to succeed.
As one of the world’s top 40 research universities with 80,000 students, faculty and staff and over $650M annual research funding, UBC has long been a catalyst for innovation. Part of the Innovation UBC network, entrepreneurship@UBC supports UBC ventures and entrepreneurs to generate social and economic impacts in B.C. and around the world. To date, entrepreneurship@UBC has worked with over 561 ventures who have raised more than $1.39 billion in funding, generated more than $116 million in revenue and hired more than 989 employees, stimulating the economic and social landscape of B.C. while building anchor companies that have a global impact.
Visit our website entrepreneurship.ubc.ca to learn more

Innovating Geospatial Technologies
2021-06-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Online
Join us as we learn how TECTERRA can help take your business to the next level and develop your technology with support programs.

About this event

Join Jonathan Neufeld, CEO of TECTERRA, and three leaders in the Alberta Internet of Things ecosystem for a panel talk. The themes being discussed will span from what geospatial technology is, to how location data solves real-world problems in everyday society and its incorporation into the Internet of Things.
TECTERRA invests in small but growing companies developing geospatial technology with higher than average technical risk and solving problems for large or clearly defined markets in Alberta and beyond. TECTERRA’s BUILD program empowers Alberta businesses to accelerate and de-risk the development and commercialization of innovative geospatial technology with a non-dilutive, 0% interest loan.
Agenda:

12:00pm – Opening Remarks (Alberta IoT)
12:10pm – General Session
12:40pm – Breakout Sessions
1:00pm – Close

Why Attend:

Discover The BUILD Program: A TECTERRA program that provides funding for projects with budgets greater than $300,000 with TECTERRA providing funding of up to 50% of your development and commercialization costs, to a maximum of $500,000 per project.
You might be eligible to apply for the HIRE Program: If you are an Alberta start up or small company needing to hire highly-qualified business or technical personnel, you may qualify for a non-repayable grant equivalent to 50% of the position salary for the first year of employment, up to $50,000.
Ask program specific questions and learn what it takes to be considered for funding.

About TECTERRA:
TECTERRA is a geospatial technology innovation support centre that supports the Canadian development and commercialization of geomatics technologies. The first centre of its kind, TECTERRA works with industry, entrepreneurs, researchers, and government affiliates to enable the use of geospatial technologies in addressing local, national and global challenges.
This event is supported by Alberta IoT’s generous annual sponsors – Alberta Innovates, Aruba Networks, MNP, Rogers Communications, Avaya, Canadian Blockchain Consortium, Lenovo, Microsoft, PCL, Socium Law, Titan Logix Corp and Tridon Communications.

Meet the Speakers:

Jonathan Neufeld | CEO of TECTERRA
Jonathan Neufeld is a relationship-based leader, employing big-picture thinking and a proven ability to translate ideas into action. He is a veteran of the geospatial industry, including leading teams to deliver results – whether they are delivering programs to support SME technology development projects or collecting airborne data internationally. As a leader, he believes in the power of constructive disagreement, of fostering an open positive environment.
Jonathan joined TECTERRA in 2011 and in 2016 he was appointed Chief Executive Officer. He has received a B.Sc in Geomatics Engineering, from the University of Calgary, and an MBA through the Haskayne School of Business.
He is a father of three young children; an avid hiker, climber, and cyclist; and is passionate and unwaveringly optimistic about where technology will take us into the future.
Connect with Jonathan on LinkedIn here.

Ellen Christopherson | CEO of clearGRID Robotics
Ellen Christopherson is the CEO of clearGRID. clearGRID is focused on radio-frequency-based data collection and analysis to solve business problems for utility companies. By using technology to replace manual activities with automation, Ellen is paving the way for significant change in the utility industry, one meter at a time.
Ellen Christopherson has started two successful companies, earned her private pilots license, and, after a BSc in Mechanical Engineering, completed her Master’s Degree in Sustainable Energy Technology in Holland.
Connect with Ellen on LinkedIn here.

Tom Groenland | CEO of mcThings
Tom Groenland started and operated a successful electronics manufacturing business serving companies in the medical, consumer, energy and communications sectors. Tom has extensive experience in advanced manufacturing processes and low-power hardware design. Tom also secured $2 Million in seed funding for the company.
Connect with Tom on LinkedIn here.
Wilson Howe | CEO and Co-founder of Symroc
The CEO and Co-founder of Symroc, Wilson Howe, is a highly skilled engineering and business management professional with a track record of success in developing and improving projects for industrial operations. Wilson has obtained significant industrial experience in Oil and Gas exploration, production, oil sands development, chemical/petrochemical and power industries. Wilson is a Professional Engineer registered with APEGA, a certified PMP and has received his MBA from the University of Alberta. Wilson currently serves on the board of TIES (The Immigrant Education Society). Wilson is also an original founder and a board member of the Alberta IOT association.
Connect with Ellen on LinkedIn here.

InterGen PowerPlays | Early Stage Boards with Shawn Abbott
2021-06-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Online
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).
Prior 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.

Women in the New Economy: Crypto, Blockchain, NFTs
2021-06-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Online
Join the Canadian Blockchain Association for Women and ecosystem partners for an innovative virtual event

About this Event

Join the Canadian Blockchain Association for Women and ecosystem partners for an innovative virtual event that showcases the opportunities for women in the emerging digital economy of crypto, NFTs, tokens and blockchain technology.
Canada stands at the brink of an unprecedented technological shift that will change all aspects of our economy, and diversity is the key its success.
The Canadian Blockchain Association for Women is hosting an event designed to build awareness of the opportunities for women in the digital economy and demystify participation in emerging growth areas like crypto, NFTs, and blockchain finance.

MLOps World - Machine Learning In Production
2021-06-14 08:00 - 2021-06-17 17:00 | Virtual Online
Join us for a virtual event dedicated exclusively to ML in Production. 4 days – Join when you can – all recordings provided

From optimism to opportunity: PwC presents insights from the CEO Survey
2021-06-15 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual Online
Coming out of a very turbulent year, CEOs in Alberta are feeling optimistic, with the majority anticipating immense growth in the next 12 months.
As 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.
In 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.
Join 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.
Please 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.
Reynold Tetzlaff, Alberta Region and Calgary Office Managing Partner, PwC Canada
Reynold 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.
In 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.
Steve Hollinger, Office Managing Partner, Edmonton, PwC Canada
Steve 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.
Steve 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.

Are your AI algorithms biased?
2021-06-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Online
Are your AI algorithms biased? What you don’t know can hurt you and others – join this important conversation on how to detect and mitigate bias

Description
Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems can have unintended consequences as humans transfer conscious or unconscious bias to AI applications when developing algorithms. In a discussion focused on empowering companies to appreciate how “what you don’t know can hurt you (and others)” our expert panel will explore strategies to find and address bias for organizations at different stages of the AI journey.

Intelligent Grid Digital Transformation
2021-06-17 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Online
Join us as we learn from Peter Moser from HPE about Intelligent Grid Digital Transformation.

About this event

Digital transformation is not simple. It requires strategy, redesign of business models and processes, infrastructure, software, services, implementation, training, and ongoing support. HPE provides it all. Our portfolio spans cloud, security, IoT, mobility, and infrastructure. HPE Pointnext provides the expertise you need to achieve successful transformation.
Agenda:

3:00pm – Opening Remarks (Alberta IoT)
3:10pm – General Session
3:40pm – Breakout Sessions
4:00pm – Close

Why Attend:

Overcome poor capacity planning: Sometimes it can be difficult to identify the capacity you will need for your future digital efforts. Fortunately, HPE has agile solutions to increase your capacity planning in minutes.
Only pay for the services you use: HPE can help you transition to an IT as a service model and move towards composable infrastructure, reducing IT department complexity and lowering the total cost of ownership.
Make your infrastructure smarter: There’s no doubt that artificial intelligence is part of the future of digital business. HPE adds AI to data analytics and operational support so your infrastructure can effectively take care of itself.
Take advantage of the Internet of Things: HPE develops intelligent edge technology, Intelligent Spaces, and hybrid IT solutions to make businesses efficient, profitable, and competitive.We can assist you in transforming your business more quickly and easily than you ever thought possible.

Learn how you can use technology to transform your business more quickly and easily than you ever thought possible.
This event is presented by Long View Systems.
About HPE:
HPE is a global, edge-to-cloud Platform-as-a-Service company built to transform your business. How? By helping you connect, protect, analyze, and act on all your data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so you can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world.
About Long View Systems:
Technology is our means, but your empowered workforce is our end. We support the world’s dynamic businesses by bringing agility, simplicity and insight to your people, so they can serve your clients. And we can do it because our offices are home to a team of the best and brightest business technologists from across the continent, united by a common mandate — we’re using technology to help the world work.

TNT Investment Summit
2021-06-17 16:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Online
At the TNT Investment Summit we’re raising at least $300,000 for local Edmonton and Calgary companies while also training new investors to become confident angels.
The eight-week process culminates in this final event, where we’ll hear from panel speakers, pitches from both top five companies, and of course the live announcement of at least two investments being made into a local startups!
Details and finalist companies to be updated closer to the date.
The after-party will be held on Discord, where you’ll have the chance to chat with the companies, investors, and folks from around the community. Grab a beverage and enjoy!

The Regulatory and Legal Implications of NFTs
2021-06-24 11:30 - 12:30
The Regulatory and Legal Implications of NFTs

About this event

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are a revolutionary way of commodifying intellectual property like art, videos and music and are causing a wave of transformation in financial markets. Skyrocketing prices for unique assets have led to an unprecedented interest in the issuance of tokens by companies – but regulatory and legal clarity will be essential in moving this emerging market forward.
Join the Canadian Blockchain Consortium’s Legal Committee to gain a deeper understanding of NFTs and their role in the growing digital asset universe, including regulatory challenges, legal implications and how business can stay compliant while benefiting from the NFT boom.

Alberta Business Awards of Distinction
2021-06-25 18:30 - 20:00
Event Information
The Alberta Business Awards of Distinction recognize businesses and organizations demonstrating outstanding achievements and contributions in their communities.
Join 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.
ABAD 2021 Virtual Event
Date: Friday, June 25, 2021
Start Time: 6:30 pm (doors open at 6 pm)
There is no cost to attend this year’s event but attendees are required to register in advance.

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Calgary’s Digital Talent Ecosystem: Solving the Challenge of an Era
2021-06-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Online
Description: Digital talent: without a doubt, one of the most scarce resources in our province today, and arguably the most fundamental to our society’s future.
Solving our digital talent gap requires a sweeping change in how we think and act, including cooperation at massive scale. It’s about trust, a collective “us”, and a shared North Star.
Join in as we define and commit to forming the Digital Talent Ecosystem together – and navigate next steps for Calgary alongside local and global leaders.
Co-presented with Calgary Economic Development
KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
Sir Peter Estlin, former Mayor of the City of London and Chair, FutureDotNow
HOST:
Jim Gibson, Chief Catalyst, SAIT School for Advanced Digital Technology
DIGITAL TALENT PLAYBOOK LAUNCH & ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION:
Chris Foster, VP & Chief Information Officer, TC Energy Court Ellingson, VP Research & Strategy, Calgary Economic Development Greg Hart, Partner, Thin Air Labs Soula Stathakis, Managing Director, Accenture Tim Wong, Lead, Industry Solutions, Unity Joanne Pitman, Superintendent, School Improvement, Calgary Board of Education
About the speakers:
Jim Gibson – Chief Catalyst @SAIT School for Advanced Digital Technology
Cutting to the chase and credentials, Gibson co-founded Rainforest Alberta in 2016 to advance innovation in the province. Most recently, he started Thin Air Labs, which funds early-stage, entrepreneur-led technology ventures and networks. With a Management Consultant designation (CMC) along with an MBA in Entrepreneurial Studies and Finance and a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Computer Science, Gibson understands the business side of innovation and technology advances. A passionate and a serial entrepreneur, Gibson has spent three decades anticipating, adapting and advancing technology trends and challenges. His mantra — “building what’s next” — keeps him curious about the challenges and opportunities ahead. He has come to appreciate that some of the best technologies, innovations and breakthroughs will come from places in our global economy where we least expect.
Sir Peter Estlin – Chair @FutureDotNow
Following a thirty-five year career in banking and finance with Barclays, Citigroup and Coopers & Lybrand in London, New York, Hong Kong and Singapore, Peter was the 691st Lord Mayor of the City of London in 2018/19. His mayoral theme was “Shaping Tomorrow’s City Today”; promoting innovation alongside championing digital skills. Peter now holds several non-executive appointments including being an independent director of Rothschild & Co, Chair of FutureDotNow, a coalition of businesses and organisations working together to boost digital skills across the UK, Chair of the Association of Apprentices, a national membership body for apprentices in the UK, and a member of the Audit & Risk Committee of HM Treasury. Peter has been married to Lindy for over 30 years and they have three adult children. His passions include skiing, cooking, wine and chocolate.

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

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

What to expect:

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

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

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

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

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

Making accounting less intimidating
2021-07-08 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Online
Making accounting less intimidating
Thursday, July 8, 2021 | 2:00 PM | WEBINAR
In this session we will cover the fundamentals to accounting and then build off that knowledge to look at how the major financial statements like the income statement and balance sheet are built. From there we will go over the value of these statements and what insights you can pull from them to understand the health of your or another business, and also discuss some of the key points ATB looks at when processing lending applications.
Speaker: Jeff Butler, ATB Entrepreneur Strategist

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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