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CleanTech Pitch Night
2020-09-23 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
Hosted by Platform Calgary and Foresight

Join for a night of pitches and networking with the cleantech companies in the Foresight x Platform Calgary program!
About this Event
Foresight and Platform Calgary are pleased to invite you to the third edition of Cleantech Pitch Night!
Cleantech Pitch Night connects early-stage companies with the local cleantech ecosystem, including investors, community partners, industry and fellow cleantech startup companies.
Join this exciting event and hear from the latest and greatest cleantech ventures that are set to compete and win in emerging technologies.
Agenda

4:30 PM – Welcome and Introductions

4:35 PM – Pitches and Breakout Rooms #1

4:55 PM – Investment Panel Discussion

5:15 PM – Pitches and Breakout Rooms #2

5:35 PM – Pitches and Breakout Rooms #3

5:55 PM – Closing Remarks

Location

Zoom (link will be provided after registration)

Get to know the startups

Bee Energy is a startup based on large scale graphene production. Bee Energy provides graphene consumers with low cost and high-quality graphene-based materials for their applications. Bee Energy’s primary competitive advantage is lower graphene production duration (~1 day), patent pending technology, and graphene tunability for specific use such as high-temperature stability (800 ⁰C).

The Harvest Hub manufactures indoor soil-based growing equipment and smart farm technology for operational excellence.

Onsite RSL is a revolutionary approach to onsite remediation of salt impacted contaminated material eliminating hauling to land fill and associated GHG associated with the trucking. The initial focus is oil and gas contaminated sites.

Okos works with developers, real estate managers, and utility companies to bring the latest smart home technology to Canadians. Automate heating, cooling, lighting, and more with affordable IoT solutions.

SEPPURE creates a new generation of nano-filters to revolutionize industrial chemical separation in multiple markets by reducing energy consumption and pollution substantially. Separation processes account for up to 90% of capital and operating costs in the industry. The heat used in industry to separate chemical mixtures accounts for up to 15% of the planet’s entire energy consumption. SEPPURE replaces energy-intensive chemical separations such as distillation and evaporation across multiple industries.

VDQ-NRG is re-purposing landfill waste into alternative energy sources and valuable byproducts, with a focus on being economically viable and environmentally sustainable.

ZILA Works: You know how we as a society have come to rely on plastics for almost everything, yet most plastics today are harmful to our health and bad for the environment? ZILA Works has solved this by creating a bioplastic made from industrial hemp. Imagine if we could use a plastic replacement that is safer for consumers, helps farmers, and is good for the environment.

Zoramat Solutions is developing a specialty chemical, Zoralite, that behaves like a molecular sponge to soak up target gases, while letting other gases through. Then, like wringing out the sponge, heat or vacuum is applied to the material to remove a near pure stream of the target gas. Zoralite is being deployed in the carbon capture, biogas or renewable natural gas, and ammonia markets to perform target gas separations and purifications more efficiently with lower energy requirements and smaller facilities.

About Foresight
Foresight is a not-for-profit corporation that fosters the growth of SMEs that are developing technology that improves environmental results and reduce GHG emissions.

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REACTOR It - Answers Questions from Entrepreneurs
2020-09-23 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
Having difficulty navigating the strategic direction of your startup? Get the answers to your burning questions regarding Cryptocurrencies, machine learning, info security, mobile and more! Chat with Raymond Ball and Greg Bates from React0r IT.
Greg and Ray will be available for 2-on-1 meetings with entrepreneurs that are looking for advice on researching, planning and building their next innovation.
Bring your questions on topics such as:

How to identify your customer’s pain points

How to navigate problems you are encountering

Research, Development and project management

Planning your next pivot or project

Featured Speakers:
Raymond Ball
Raymond is currently the CEO of react0r.com, a privately run digital tech research and development company. This current endeavour was afforded to him after building and selling an exciting multi-million-dollar tech startup. Raymond also organizes several other not-for-profit projects such as c0wsec, a growing infosec meetup in Calgary. He’s completed a B.Sc. in Computer Engineering and an M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering. Raymond’s generally interested in thought-provoking and disruptive ideas. Topics of interest to him include mathematics, cryptocurrencies, machine learning, information security, and philosophy.
For a sense of leadership style, Raymond’s a dreamer, an idealist, a sceptic, and a realist (but all in a good way, of course!). He also believes that honesty is key to building relationships, even if it creates a few bumps along the way.
Greg Bates
Greg brings over 30 years of sales and marketing experience to React0r.com. He has specialized in the sale of software solutions, technology and professional services. From payroll, financial solutions and IT infrastructure, Greg is passionate about creating a collaborative environment that helps organizations improve their workflow and effectiveness while simplifying their efforts and processes.
Greg also enjoys creating marketing campaigns and events that bring different organizations together to solve business challenges. Greg joined React0r.com to help tech startups realize their vision and them drive towards success.
Greg believes that the best solutions come through collaboration and “what if” conversations.

Greg believes that the best solutions come through collaboration and “what if” conversations.

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Daniel Matishak started his Mindable Inc, from his basement in his 20's.
2020-09-22 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
Daniel Matishak started his multi-million dollar company, Mindable Inc, from his basement in his 20’s. Daniel will share his story and tips

About this Event

Ever wondered how Mindable Inc came to be? Or why Daniel Matishak, a twenty-something Edmonton entrepreneur, decided to start up a company in his basement and grew it to a hugely successful digital marketing agency in Edmonton, Alberta? He will talk entrepreneurship, building teams, taking on challenges and other reasons Mindable and Daniel’s career and life have skyrocketed.

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Breaking Through and Stepping Outside the Box
2020-09-22 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
Jess left a career in the corporate world to pursue her passion of entrepreneurship in the Trades.

About this Event

After completing her business degree and working in a corporate job, Jess walked away from it all to pursue her passion of entrepreneurship in the trades. She started her journey by pursuing a career as a heavy equipment operator. After bulky, ill-fitting coveralls caused her to have some near misses in her job as a heavy equipment operator, Jess Black decided to take matters into her own hands and create a line of clothing for women working in heavy-duty industries like oil and gas, and construction.
Knowing that active wear is the preferred material worn as base layers on job sites, she set out to create a line that was also safe.
In this session, Jess will share her story and what she believes it takes to step outside the box and realize your dreams as a female entrepreneur.

The Exchange - Be a Great Leader and Get the Best Results
2020-09-22 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
Join ATB Tuesday, September 22, 2020 | 12 PM | WEBINAR
Leadership Part 1: Learn how to be a great leader and get the best results from your team.
What is great leadership? Is it difficult? What effect can leadership have on your business? Leadership is everything because your business is a reflection of your leadership. Learn how to do it well.
The Exchange is series of discussions that creates a collaborative environment to collectively share and discuss previous successes and failures. Join us in collecting knowledge, building relationships, and leave empowered to tackle the everyday business grind. The Exchange is presented in partnership with Kelli-Rae Tamaki, ATB Entrepreneur Centre and the Lethbridge Chamber.
This round table discussion series will run once a month highlighting Kelli-Rae’s three major pillars of business: marketing & sales, leadership and financials.

Customer 101- Value Proposition Canvas (VPC).
2020-09-21 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
Join Startup Calgary and Platform Calgary for this introductory, workshop that will show you how to get a better understanding of your customer by providing an overview of the customer discovery process and an introduction to the Value Proposition Canvas (VPC).
We recommend attending this session if you:

Have an idea you are looking to explore and validate its business potential

Want to gain a better understanding of the problem you are trying to solve

Want to gain a better understanding of your customer

Want to learn how to define your value proposition

This workshop is ideal for entrepreneurs with ideas that will leverage technology to achieve high-growth potential. It’s not intended for small business owners, consultants or service providers.

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Leadership in the Olympic Movement in Canada with Tricia Smith
2020-09-17 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
Celebrating its sixth year, the 2020-21 Lougheed College Lectures are organized around the theme of leadership and public institutions.

About this Event

The 2020-21 Lougheed College Lecture series is organized around the theme of leadership and public institutions. Governments, courts, universities, cultural institutions, public health agencies, financial regulators and other offices charged with ensuring the public good face special scrutiny from the people they serve. We expect our tax-funded institutions to deliver value for money, and to act ethically and responsibly to ensure citizen well-being. And we have high demands for accountability and responsiveness. What does it take to lead such organizations, especially when the decisions are fraught and the stakes are high? How do public leaders engage the people they serve in decision-making? How do they address dissent and controversy? What are the consequences of “fake news,” the growing skepticism around expertise, and political polarization for the necessary work of serving the public good? Our speakers will tackle these challenging issues with hard-won insights from the front lines.
Tricia Smith addresses the topic, Leadership in the Olympic Movement in Canada as a featured guest of the Lougheed College Lectures.
From doping to bribery; expense and politics, and tensions over the COVID postponement of the 2020 games, the Olympic movement has had to deal with some serious reputational blowback. To our credit, Canadians have been at the forefront of upholding Olympic values against some significant challenges. Join PLLC to hear Tricia Smith

TNT Fall Pitch Series
2020-09-17 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
INTRODUCING THE TNT FALL PITCH SERIES!

1 hour. 10 companies. 3-minute pitches.
The TNT Pitch Series is an open mic night for Alberta companies across all sectors and stages. No money; no prizes. Tell us what you’re up to and how the community can help. (Do you need beta-testers? Are you about to launch a funding round? Are you looking for industry partners?)
Come enjoy a community pitch night with us every Thursday from 6-7 p.m.

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COVID & CashFlow - ATB Workshop
2020-09-17 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
COVID and cash flow: Working through the challenge
Thursday, September 17, 2020 | 2 PM | ONLINE
Navigating cash flow challenges during a pandemic and an economic crisis is still on the minds of many Alberta entrepreneurs, and as the economy continues to shift the challenges facing entrepreneurs around cash flow continue. Join us for an open discussion with Blaine Bertsch from Dryrun as he covers the following:

Cash flow fundamentals
The value of having your data up to date
How your cash flow metrics factor into lending or business decisions

The session will also include a scheduled Q&A where you’ll have the opportunity to ask Blaine anything. Please come prepared with your questions!

You’ve got a great story to tell. Yours!
2020-09-15 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | Edmonton Business Association
You’ve got a great story to tell. Yours!
Storytelling has always been an essential element, all the way back to the beginning of time. If you are a small to midsized business, a solopreneur, or a not for profit, it is essential that your story is heard. But first, it needs to be written.
Join us as we explore the four essential parts of your brand and the elements and insights you need to tell your brand story well
Date: Tuesday, September 15
Time: 12:00pm
Location: Zoom Meeting (a zoom link will be emailed to you upon registration)
Cost: Free – Members
$5 – Non-Members
Guest Speaker: James Morrissey, Principal – The Met Agency
Born in Montreal and educated in Ontario, James has spent his career in creative pursuits. Before opening The Met Agency James worked in live theatre, and for 10 years worked in a variety of positions at MacEwan including head of marketing. James plays many roles at the Met, including strategy lead, copywriter, and account director. He is also obsessed with helping companies find their voice through story.

Accelerate AB
2020-09-14 08:00 - 2020-09-15 17:00 (America/Edmonton)
AccelerateAB celebrates the best of Alberta’s technology scene.

The annual conference brings together leaders, investors, influencers and supporters of Alberta’s technology ecosystem, with the goal of leveraging the success of the next generation of technology entrepreneurs across the province.

The event is backed by high-profile and successful leaders in the industry and is powered by the A100, a member-driven group of Alberta’s most noteworthy technology entrepreneurs.
AccelerateAB is all about creating collisions between early-stage and late-stage startups, angel investors, venture capitalists, service providers, government agencies, and more, making this THE tech conference to attend, year after year.
Edmonton, Alberta. Location TBA

Edmonton Data Science Meetup - Cancelled to a later date
2020-09-02 18:00 - 21:30 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
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/).
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
6:30 PM to 9:30 PM MDT
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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.

LWOL - Summer Tour 4iiii
2020-08-26 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
Curious what’s happening in the innovation ecosystem in Alberta?
This weekly meeting is a regular check on the pulse of the community, open to people from any age, wage, or stage of company. Join us online, via zoom.
Summer Tour
Join us throughout August for our virtual tour of interesting entrepreneurial ventures, service providers and big events across Alberta!
Wed, August 26, 2020
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM MDT

August 26th: 4iiii

What is Rainforest Alberta?
Rainforest Alberta is movement, building community in the tech and innovation ecosystem in the province through opening conversations around culture, leadership, and other focus areas.
We 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
Learn more about Rainforest Edmonton
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

PUBLIC SPEAKING TIPS FOR STUDENT FOUNDERS | ALYSON CONNOLLY
2020-07-30 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | Webinar, Canada
PUBLIC SPEAKING TIPS FOR STUDENT FOUNDERS | ALYSON CONNOLLY

Public Speaking ranks as one of the highest anxiety-producing experiences that most people will face. But it is also one of the keys to success for many people in business. You may be an expert in your field, but if you can’t communicate that expertise to others, it will remain your secret. Join Alyson Connolly, public speaking coach and author of “Public Speaking Skills for Dummies” as she helps students overcome the anxiety of public presentations.

Thursday, July 30, 2020
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

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#EatWithMeYEG
2020-07-22 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
#EatWithMeYEG
Black Canadian Business Edition
July 22 12:00 p.m.
This week’s lunch focuses on supporting Black-owned business, chefs, and organizations in #YEG. In the spirit of gathering with friends over food and conversation, we’ll grab a bite to eat and check-in.

This week’s lunch focuses on supporting Black-owned and Black-led restaurants, chefs and organizations in Edmonton, now and always.

About this Event

This week’s lunch focuses on supporting Black-owned and Black-led restaurants, chefs and organizations in Edmonton, now and always. In the spirit of gathering with friends over food and conversation, we’ll grab a bite to eat and check-in.
What are you eating for lunch? How are you doing?
What are you noticing?
How can we support Black lives, life and livelihoods in YEG?
What does a just and anti-racist food system look like in this city?
We’ll be joined by friends, food justice advocates and community-builders including:
Kyla Pascal of Nowhere Kitchen and Indigenous Climate Action
Junetta Jamerson of Black Women United
Sharif Haji of the Africa Centre
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WHAT: #EatWithMeYEG is a virtual lunch that supports local businesses and helps us stay connected with each other and our communities during social distancing times.
WHEN: July 22, 12-1 pm.
WHERE: Over the phone and virtual. Join details will be sent after registration
WHY: On March 18 we launched our first virtual lunch — the YEG Chinatown Take-Out Edition. We were inspired by the #IWillEatWithYou movement, started by the Australian community action organization GetUp! to support businesses and restaurants affected by racism and xenophobia resulting from COVID-19. We were also inspired by our friends in Vancouver who organized a similar event in their Chinatown on March 13.
HOW: Order take-out or delivery from your favourite Black-owned local restaurant in YEG. A few lists for inspiration.
Afrobiz
Ash Does Food
Guide To Black-Owned Restaurants To Support In Edmonton – by Alanna Morton
Other ideas? Please share!
2) If you’d rather donate to a local organization instead of order food, here are a few suggestions of those who are supporting Black community members and fighting racism. Or just join us for the chat. Do what makes sense for you!
Africa Centre
The Come Up
Black Lives Matter YEG
Black Women United YEG
Ribbon Rouge Foundation
You can also support Black artists and creators (see a list of Black and Indigenous artists and arts organizations from the Edmonton Arts Council).
Do you have other ideas? Please share!
Click on the Zoom link to gather virtually for lunch and a discussion, drop in anytime between 12-1pm. The Zoom link and dial-in info will be emailed to you before the event, so keep an eye out in your inbox!
*This edition of #EatWithMeYEG is supported by the Roundhouse, a coworking space located within the MacEwan University with a mission to bring together and inspire a community of changemakers and innovators.
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Stay tuned for other editions in the coming weeks to support businesses and restaurants in other parts of Edmonton. Or feel free to host one yourself! Let us know how we can help to support.

LEGAL STEPS TO PROTECT YOUR BUSINESS | HEATHER BARNHOUSE
2020-07-21 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | Webinar, Canada
LEGAL STEPS TO PROTECT YOUR BUSINESS | HEATHER BARNHOUSE

Heather Barnhouse is a partner at Dentons, the world’s largest law firm, delivering quality and value to clients around the globe. She assists entrepreneurs on the legal aspects of growing and scaling their companies, and assists them in maximizing their value while protecting their business throughout the scale-up process.

Tuesday, July 21, 2020
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

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AMii Virtual AI MeetUP
2020-07-16 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
Learn about the latest tools and techniques in machine learning, and explore topics that researchers and industry professionals are thinking about or working on. Each meetup features two presenters; at the end of each presentation, participants will have the opportunity to participate in a Q&A session.
Presenters for this month include:
Nick Kalogirou – Data Scientist at G2V Optics
We are still in the early days of determining what ethical practice looks like for the field of data science. There are numerous examples of both benefits and harms of artificial narrow intelligence. As AI-enabled technology continues developing, ethics provides a lens to ask critical questions of both modeler and model. During this talk, Nick will explore a brief overview of who is working on AI ethics; the themes of work; where we are lacking development; and what to do as data scientists about this continuous journey of ethics.
Shems Saleh – ML Lead at Vector Institute
When a Machine Learning scientist starts a project with a healthcare professional, it is not obvious what questions are important to ask in order to help the team get on the same page and develop clear expectations. This talk will discuss Collabsheets, a list of questions directed at a broad audience that translates insights from experienced veterans in the ML-Health collaborative space into the field to everyone. The goal is to help grow the community by lowering the initial barrier to much-needed interdisciplinary collaboration. Each section divides these questions into topic categories, with the aim of easier real-world use.
Join us virtually for Amii’s monthly AI Meetup and be a part of building Alberta’s growing AI community!

The 51 Collective
2020-07-16 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
The51 Presents: Alli McCartney Part II

Description
Are We Owning Our Wealth? Patterns of Female (non)Participation in Financial Independence (Part II)
Alli McCartney is a Managing Director with UBS Private Wealth Management in New York City. She has 20 years of experience in the wealth management industry working with families, institutions, endowments and foundations. She is responsible for client relationship management, wealth advisory, private banking solutions, trust and estate planning strategies, and credit and lending.
Alli specializes in philanthropic planning and governance for sophisticated families, often in partnership with the UBS Optimus Foundation. Alignment Partners, her seven member team, manages $1.5B for sixty families with a focus on Financial Professionals and Influential Women Executives and Entrepreneurs. She has been called “The Financial Feminist”.

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Jul 16, 2020 05:00 PM by Invitation

EARLY STAGE INVESTMENT STRATEGIES FOR STUDENT STARTUPS |
2020-07-16 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | Webinar, Canada
EARLY STAGE INVESTMENT STRATEGIES FOR STUDENT STARTUPS | KRISTINA MILKE

Join us as we welcome Kristina Milke, co-founder of Valhalla Private Capital and President, and member of Valhalla Angels, as she discusses early-stage investment strategies for student startups. Valhalla is a full-service corporate finance firm focused on early-stage entrepreneurs. With an angel network, a suite of investment funds, education, training and global mentorship programs, and M&A advisory services, Valhalla serves the entire lifecycle needs of entrepreneurs who operate businesses and entrepreneurs who invest in businesses.

Thursday, July 16, 2020
12:00 pm 1:00 pm

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BUILDING YOUR TEAM | SEAN SOLBAK
2020-06-24 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | Webinar, Canada
BUILDING YOUR TEAM | SEAN SOLBAK

Sean Solbak is the CTO of SAM Inc., an Edmonton startup that turns unstructured social media into actionable insight and awareness.
As a founding member of SAM, Sean has been with the company since they were three people in a small meeting room at Startup Edmonton. Join Sean as he discusses his insights and experiences in building an effective and successful team.

Wednesday, June 24, 2020
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

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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

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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

Sales Kickstarter Spring 2020
2020-06-16 08:00 - 20:00 (America/Edmonton)
About this Event

Are you an entrepreneur looking to learn more about sales? Or maybe you’re struggling to ramp up revenue, and want to understand why? Or you’re curious about 321 Growth Academy, but aren’t sure you’re ready to commit to an in-depth program?
If this sounds like you, you’ll want to join us at our upcoming Sales Kickstarter.
What it is:
An online workshop that you can do anytime throughout the day on June 16, 2020. It should take you 2-3 hrs, and will allow you to get answers to questions like:

What does a good sales engine look like? What elements have to be in place before you start scaling up?
Are you ready to hit the gas on sales – do you have Product-Market-Fit?
What is your approach to growth – how can you determine your Go to Market strategy?
Do you have a clear target customer, and a compelling value proposition, that will make growing your company easier?
And an “Ask Me Anything” session to take place the following week (June 24, 2-3pm) , where you can ask the 321 sales experts your burning questions.

Who is it for?

Business and technical founders of startups and scale-ups
Senior members of the team responsible for sales (and we encourage you to bring your colleagues from marketing and customer success)
Entrepreneurs who are curious about our more in-depth programs, but aren’t sure they’re ready to commit to a deep-dive just yet

What you’ll come away with:

A high-level overview of what a great sales engine looks like
A self-assessment of your company’s current sales efforts, an understanding of where your key gaps lie, and what you should prioritize to move forward
Some answers to your burning sales questions

We hope you’ll join us for this high value course to kickstart your sales!
For more details on this course – or other 321 sales courses – visit HERE.
Your Investment:
No cost for Spring 2020
For more information, contact:
hi@321growthacademy.com

Spring 2020 Sales Kickstarter
2020-06-16 08:00 - 11:00 (America/Edmonton) | Webinar, Canada
Are you an entrepreneur looking to learn more about sales? Or maybe you’re struggling to ramp up revenue, and want to understand why? Or you’re curious about 321 Growth Academy, but aren’t sure you’re ready to commit to an in-depth program?
If this sounds like you, you’ll want to join us at our upcoming Sales Kickstarter.
What it is:
An online workshop that you can do anytime throughout the day on June 16, 2020. It should take you 2-3 hrs, and will allow you to get answers to questions like:

What does a good sales engine look like? What elements have to be in place before you start scaling up?
Are you ready to hit the gas on sales – do you have Product-Market-Fit?
What is your approach to growth – how can you determine your Go to Market strategy?
Do you have a clear target customer, and a compelling value proposition, that will make growing your company easier?
And an “Ask Me Anything” session to take place the following week (June 24, 2-3pm) , where you can ask the 321 sales experts your burning questions.

Who is it for?

Business and technical founders of startups and scale-ups
Senior members of the team responsible for sales (and we encourage you to bring your colleagues from marketing and customer success)
Entrepreneurs who are curious about our more in-depth programs, but aren’t sure they’re ready to commit to a deep-dive just yet

What you’ll come away with:

A high-level overview of what a great sales engine looks like
A self-assessment of your company’s current sales efforts, an understanding of where your key gaps lie, and what you should prioritize to move forward
Some answers to your burning sales questions

We hope you’ll join us for this high value course to kickstart your sales!
For more details on this course – or other 321 sales courses – visit HERE.
Your Investment:
No cost for Spring 2020
For more information, contact:
hi@321growthacademy.com
www.321growthacademy.com

GEN Live: Vanquishing the Virus
2020-06-11 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | Webinar
GEN Live: Vanquishing the Virus

Description
A GEN Live webinar: Vanquishing the Virus
A Zoom Fireside Chat from the Editors of GENSponsored by Synthego
Join the science writing talent from Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News in a live fireside chat on the latest science and business news in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Since the COVID-19 outbreak began, GEN has been diligently covering the research and medical advances that are helping us better understand, diagnose and defeat the novel coronavirus. In this debut “GEN Live” fireside chat, GEN science editors Julianna LeMieux and Alex Philippidis will discuss the latest medical advances in drug and vaccine development, as well as diagnostic and antibody testing. They’ll go beyond the written word to share news and insights, ranking the frontrunner drug and vaccine candidates aiming to vanquish the virus.
Attendees will be able to ask questions live or via chat/social media.
Featuring:
• Julianna LeMieux – GEN Senior Science Writer
• Alex Philippidis – GEN Senior Business Writer
Moderated by: Kevin Davies (GEN/CRISPR Journal)

Speakers

Jun 11, 2020 02:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Alex Philippidis
Senior News Editor @Gen
Alex specializes in biopharma business news and industry issues for GEN. He joined GEN in 2011 after four years at GenomeWeb, where he covered research institutes, and spent three years following biotech economic development as editor of the weekly newsletter BioRegion News. Alex reports a variety of news stories for GEN and Clinical OMICs and compiles the popular A-Lists series. Alex previously worked for more than 20 years for various newspapers covering business, science, the Navy, and general-interest news. He has been interviewed and quoted by news outlets including the New York Times and the BBC. He enjoys solving crossword puzzles, watching classic TV game shows, and traveling with his family.

Julianna LeMieux, PhD
Senior Science Writer @Gen
Julianna received her PhD in Molecular Biology and Microbiology from Tufts University School of Medicine, where she studied Streptococcus pneumoniae, followed by a postdoc at MIT, working on the nematode C. elegans. She then spent several years teaching as an assistant professor, during which she realized her passion for science communication. She has been writing ever since and joined the editorial team at GEN in 2018. She served as a faculty member in the Citizen Science program at Bard College both on campus and at the Taconic Correctional Facility through the Bard prison initiative. She currently teaches microbiology at City College of New York. Julianna lives in New York and loves exploring the city with her family. She crossed the finish line of the NYC marathon in 2017 and 2018.

Kevin Davies, PhD
Moderator / Editor at Large @Gen
The event moderator, Kevin Davies, has almost three decades’ experience in science publishing as an editor, journalist, author and publisher. He is the founding editor of Nature Genetics and Bio-IT World magazine and also served as Editor-in-Chief of Cell Press and publisher of Chemical & Engineering News. Kevin is the author of four popular science books including Cracking the Genome, The $1,000 Genome, and an updated version of DNA: The Story of the Genetic Revolution with James D. Watson and Andrew Berry. In 2017, Kevin won a Guggenheim Foundation fellowship in science writing. That same year, he joined Mary Ann Liebert Inc. to spearhead the launch of The CRISPR Journal and join the GEN editorial team. Kevin holds a degree in Biochemistry from Oxford University and a PhD in Human Genetics from St Mary’s Hospital Medical School, London. He carried out postdocs at MIT and Harvard Medical School before joining the editorial staff at Nature. He still clings to a British accent.

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

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

Virtual networking: how to turn leads into customers
2020-06-05 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Edmonton) | Webinar, Canada
ATB Entrepreneur Centre YYC
Thursday, June 11 at 10:00 AM
Details

PLEASE NOTE: In order to receive the link to the session you will need to REGISTER using the link provided once you RSVP to this session.
Every small business understands the importance of lead generation. In “normal” times, attending mixers and networking events is a mainstay for many businesses as they build their connections and seek new customers. But how can you generate leads when attending virtual events? Lance Johnson, founder of Amplomedia, will teach you how to mine virtual events for the lead gold that they are. Plus, he’ll explain how to nurture those leads into customers after the event is over. Never have an empty sales pipeline again!
Throughout this discussion, Lance will touch on:
– The benefits of having a chatbox
– The importance of following up
– How to nurture your prospects with a drip campaign
About your facilitator: Lance Johnson, Amplomedia
Lance has entertained audiences as a keynote speaker and trainer across three continents and numerous countries on the topics of business strategy, marketing, and entrepreneurship. He is the founder and president of Amplomedia, a video first digital agency based in Edmonton. Amplomedia creates and executes video marketing strategies for clients in Canada, the USA, and the UK. By leveraging the power of engaging videos, Amplomedia’s clients generate more leads, nurture those leads into qualified prospects, and convert prospects into paying customers, all at an ROI that surpasses non-video campaigns.

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

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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