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Business Link - Entrepreneurship
2019-02-13 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Edmonton) | Business Link, 10150 100 St NW #500,, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 0P6, Canada
Have an idea and considering starting your own business?
Join us for an orientation into entrepreneurship. We’ll show you how to take your idea and turn it into a reality. We’ll help you assess whether your idea is viable, as well as provide you with the tools, resources and guidance to help you along the way.
Facilitated by: Audrey Allotey of Business Link
Wed, 13 February 2019
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM MST
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Cost: Free
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RainForest LWOL
2019-02-13 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Edmonton) | Work Nicer Coworking (Beaver House), #100, 10158 103 Street ,, Edmonton,, AB, T5J 0X6, Canada
February 13th – Sean Collins of Terra Pingo
Terrapin is Canada’s leading waste heat recovery specialist. We exclusively focus on partnering with heavy industrial facilities to help them make money from their waste heat. Our team is made up of a diverse group of energy industry experts that have built some of the largest industrial facilities in North America, including one of the largest waste Heat to Power projects in Canadian history. The waste heat resources locked inside our large industrial facilities present the best economic payback of any form of emission free electricity generation. Terrapin helps facilities overcome the technical, process, regulatory and economic barriers to successful project implementation.
Grab your lunch and join us at the new Work Nicer location in the historic Beaver House building!
You will join other entrepreneurs (both emerging and experienced), investors, researchers, students, and a broad range of ecosystem helpers at this informal gathering of individuals who want help diversify the Alberta economy by supporting innovators like you.
Whether you are new to the innovation ecosystem, are confused about all the services and entrepreneurial supports available, or have it all figured out – you should attend this gathering.
While in the room, we practice the values expressed in the Rainforest Social Contract.
Agenda:

11:45 Check In (bring your lunch!)
12:00 Welcome
12:10 Who is in the Room?
12:25 Entrepreneur Profile
12:45 Networking

You should come prepared to discuss who you are, what interested you in the Rainforest, what you are working on, and how you can help others in the room.
A special thank you to our friends from Work Nicer who have graciously provided the space for LWOL! Learn about how communiity-focused coworking can help your business.

TEC Edmonton - Busting the Financing Myth
2019-02-12 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Edmonton) | TEC Edmonton, 4rth Floor Enterprise Square, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 4P6, Canada
Busting the financing myth
February 12, 2019. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Whether you are actively seeking financing, planning your financing strategy or curious about the options available to you, this workshop about equity financing will be perfect for you. Join two seasoned entrepreneurs, Adrian Banica and Mark Benning, as we learn from their experiences in raising capital and making investments in Edmonton and Silicon Valley. By the end of the session, you will be able to assess an investor, determine the appropriate time to seek $78.75funding and approach investors.
Join us in this 3 hour workshop where you will learn about:

The financing pathway
What financing options you have
How to qualify an investor for stage, focus and investor type
The common pitfalls of seeking investment

About Adrian Banica:
Adrian Banica has an extensive background in technology commercialization with work focusing on industrial systems, oil and gas, and health devices. Adrian founded three technology companies, most recently Synodon Inc., a remote sensing company offering methane emissions mapping and other aerial GIS services to the oil and gas sector. Adrian brings considerable experience in high-tech product development and commercialization, leading technology company startups, technology venture financing (including IPOs), brand development and revenue growth in Canada, U.S. and internationally. Adrian is also a member of the A100, a group dedicated to helping the next generation of Alberta tech entrepreneurs.
About Mark Benning:
Mark is an experienced entrepreneur who founded and led four investor-backed, technology startups in Silicon Valley, California over a 20-year period. As an Executive in Residence at TEC since 2017, he acts as a mentor to entrepreneurs and executives and as an advisor to TEC’s Business Development team. Over the years, he has worked for various private equity and venture capital firms and has raised over $100 million in angel and venture funding for his startups and others he advised. Mark has a BA in Economics from Harvard University and an MBA from Stanford University, where he focused on leadership and entrepreneurship.

Prelaunch Series - The Ultimate Product Launch
2019-02-12 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Edmonton) | Alberta
Description
The Ultimate Product Launch
February 19, 2019. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
What if you could harness the same power that giants like Apple, Amazon, and Nike use every day to build excitement and anticipation for their new products? You can, even if you are just starting out or an established company. Every new product or service deserves the energy and sales momentum of a scientific, structured, product launch. Do this properly, and you are more apt to build the anticipation and desire necessary to generate instant demand upon release.
Here is some of what you will learn:

Why the real secret to a powerful product launch is not in the actual launch itself
The top reasons new launches fail
Understanding the core motives of your target market
The purpose of building a lead magnet
How to construct a “tripwire” offer
How to create your value ladder
Creating the launch schedule: tips, tricks, and traps
Executing the Launch
Post Launch – Critical post steps to follow

Workshop length: 3 hours
NOTE: Refund requests will only be accepted 48 hours prior to this workshop
Location

Fourth Floor, Enterprise Square
10230 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4P6
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About the Presenter
Kurian Tharakan
Executive in Residence, TEC Edmonton
Kurian has been a TEC Executive in Residence since 2014, assisting TEC clients with their go to market strategy. Kurian brings over 27 years of sales and marketing experience to his practice. Prior to TEC Edmonton, he founded StrategyPeak Sales and Marketing Advisors, a marketing strategy consulting firm, advising companies in numerous sectors including professional services, manufacturing, distribution, high technology, software, non-profit, medicine, and the life sciences. Preceding StrategyPeak, Mr. Tharakan was a vice-president sales & marketing for an Alberta-based software firm where his team achieved notable wins with several members of the US Fortune 500. Beyond advisory services, a significant portion of Kurian’s work involves teaching and writing on sales and marketing topics.

Business Link -The 6-slide Proposal That Closes Your 6-Figure Deals Every Time Webinar
2019-02-08 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Edmonton) | Business Link, 10150 100 St NW #500,, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 0P6, Canada
“Send me a proposal.” The sweetest words you can hear from a prospect… That is, until it’s time to create it.
What do you put in it?
How should it be delivered?
When does the client ultimately say “yes”?
Delivering a high-value, customized, premium solution doesn’t mean we should send a ton of information that will make it harder for the prospect to say “yes.” Instead, use this 6-slide formula that has consistently been used to close deals from $4,000 to $40 million. And if you’re currently sending your prospect scopes of work, letters of intent, contracts, or other lengthy documents and calling those the “proposal,” this is a MUST ATTEND event. Stop the insanity and create documents that actually sell!
This will be part one of Kim Orlesky’s 2-part webinar series that covers what it looks like to close business! Who doesn’t want more of that?
Register for free today!
Facilitated by: Kim Orlesky, KimOrlesky.com
Please note:
Our expert will address as many questions as possible, but we cannot guarantee all questions will be answered. Questions and answers will be shared with all attendees. This webinar is not recorded.
Fri, 8 February 2019
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM MST
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RainForest LWOL
2019-02-06 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Edmonton) | Work Nicer Coworking (Beaver House), #100, 10158 103 Street ,, Edmonton,, AB, T5J 0X6, Canada
Grab your lunch and join us at the new Work Nicer location in the historic Beaver House building!
You will join other entrepreneurs (both emerging and experienced), investors, researchers, students, and a broad range of ecosystem helpers at this informal gathering of individuals who want help diversify the Alberta economy by supporting innovators like you.
February 6th – Ashif Mawji of Rising Tide
Ashif is a serial social entrepreneur and investor who has built & sold several enterprises and is heavily engaged in the community. He presently serves as a Venture Partner at Rising Tide (a San Francisco Bay Area Venture Capital firm).
Ashif was awarded the 2002 Ernst & Young Prairies Entrepreneur of the Year award and in 2005 was named as one of Canada’s Top 40 under 40 and in 2007 named BDC’s Entrepreneur of the Year (Alberta) and has received Canada’s 50 Best Managed companies award three years in a row. Ashif received NAIT’s Alumni of Distinction Award and was also recognized as one of the Top 50 Graduates in 50 years. In 2017, Ashif was named an Honorary Col for the 20th Field Artillery Regiment (Canadian Army) in addition to receiving the Queen’s Golden and Diamond Jubilee medals as well as the Alberta Centennial Medal. In 2017, Ashif received an Honorary Degree (Bachelor of Business Administration) from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT).
Ashif has serves/served on several boards, including Edmonton Police Foundation (Chair), Sarah McLachlan School of Music, Young Presidents Organization Alberta (Chair), Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation, Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation, Kids Kottage, Alberta’s Promise, Economic Development Edmonton, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Corent Technology, University Hospital Foundation, Citadel, Edmonton Opera and others. Ashif has also been a Prairies and National judge for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year program.
Ashif was named a Henry Crown Fellow in the class of 2015 (only one of four Canadians ever to be selected to this group, since 1996). The Henry Crown Fellowship is a part of the globally renowned Aspen Institute. Ashif is happily married and has two boys.

RainForest - LWOL - Ashif Mawji of Rising Tide
2019-02-06 11:30 - 13:30 (America/Edmonton) | Work Nicer Coworking (Beaver House), #100, 10158 103 Street ,, Edmonton,, AB, T5J 0X6, Canada
February 6th – Ashif Mawji of Rising Tide
Ashif is a serial social entrepreneur and investor who has built & sold several enterprises and is heavily engaged in the community. He presently serves as a Venture Partner at Rising Tide (a San Francisco Bay Area Venture Capital firm).
Ashif was awarded the 2002 Ernst & Young Prairies Entrepreneur of the Year award and in 2005 was named as one of Canada’s Top 40 under 40 and in 2007 named BDC’s Entrepreneur of the Year (Alberta) and has received Canada’s 50 Best Managed companies award three years in a row. Ashif received NAIT’s Alumni of Distinction Award and was also recognized as one of the Top 50 Graduates in 50 years. In 2017, Ashif was named an Honorary Col for the 20th Field Artillery Regiment (Canadian Army) in addition to receiving the Queen’s Golden and Diamond Jubilee medals as well as the Alberta Centennial Medal. In 2017, Ashif received an Honorary Degree (Bachelor of Business Administration) from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT).
Ashif has serves/served on several boards, including Edmonton Police Foundation (Chair), Sarah McLachlan School of Music, Young Presidents Organization Alberta (Chair), Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation, Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation, Kids Kottage, Alberta’s Promise, Economic Development Edmonton, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Corent Technology, University Hospital Foundation, Citadel, Edmonton Opera and others. Ashif has also been a Prairies and National judge for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year program.
Ashif was named a Henry Crown Fellow in the class of 2015 (only one of four Canadians ever to be selected to this group, since 1996). The Henry Crown Fellowship is a part of the globally renowned Aspen Institute. Ashif is happily married and has two boys.
Agenda:

11:45 Check In (bring your lunch!)
12:00 Welcome
12:10 Who is in the Room?
12:25 Entrepreneur Profile
12:45 Networking

You should come prepared to discuss who you are, what interested you in the Rainforest, what you are working on, and how you can help others in the room.

Prelaunch Series - Will It Fly?
2019-02-05 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Edmonton) | TEC Edmonton, 4rth Floor Enterprise Square, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 4P6, Canada
Description

Will it fly? How to determine if clients will buy before you build
February 5, 2019. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Before building a plane, engineers spend a considerable amount of time testing the aerodynamics of its design. This validation process allows them to understand how external forces will act (and hopefully) lift the aircraft.
The process and mindset is the same for savvy entrepreneurs.
Before you even build your product or service, you can (and should) test your ideas through a variety of methods. Here to share some of those methods with you is TEC Executive in Residence, Kurian Tharakan.
Join us in the heart of Downtown Edmonton to:
1. Learn how to leverage free and paid internet tools to secure market validation such as

Google Search
Google Keyword Planner
Amazon
Facebook / Twitter / LinkedIn
Moz
Buzz Sumo
Surveys and Intercepts

2. Learn quick analysis techniques to determine how your competition is positioning itself
3. Build a product ecosystem model to determine your product’s place and fit
4. Learn from case studies of successful product launches
NOTE: Refund requests will only be accepted 48 hours prior to this workshop
Location

TEC Edmonton
Fourth floor
10230 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4P6
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About the Presenter
Kurian Tharakan

Executive in Residence, TEC Edmonton
Kurian has been a TEC Executive in Residence since 2014, assisting TEC clients with their go to market strategy. Kurian brings over 27 years of sales and marketing experience to his practice. Prior to TEC Edmonton, he founded StrategyPeak Sales and Marketing Advisors, a marketing strategy consulting firm, advising companies in numerous sectors including professional services, manufacturing, distribution, high technology, software, non-profit, medicine, and the life sciences. Preceding StrategyPeak, Mr. Tharakan was a vice-president sales & marketing for an Alberta-based software firm where his team achieved notable wins with several members of the US Fortune 500. Beyond advisory services, a significant portion of Kurian’s work involves teaching and writing on sales and marketing topics.

RainForest LWOL
2019-01-30 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Edmonton) | Work Nicer Coworking (Beaver House), #100, 10158 103 Street ,, Edmonton,, AB, T5J 0X6, Canada
Grab your lunch and join us at the new Work Nicer location in the historic Beaver House building!
You will join other entrepreneurs (both emerging and experienced), investors, researchers, students, and a broad range of ecosystem helpers at this informal gathering of individuals who want help diversify the Alberta economy by supporting innovators like you.
January 30th – Brett Ireland of Bear Hill Brewing Company
Brett Ireland is co-owner of Bearhill Brewing which consists of four brewpubs: Jasper Brewing in Jasper, Alberta (Canada’s first brewpub inside a national park); Banff Avenue Brewing in Banff, Alberta; Wood Buffalo Brewing in Fort McMurray, Alberta; and Calgary’s Last Best Brewing and Distillery. Prior to his foray into the craft beer industry, Ireland received his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Alberta

RainForest - LWOL - Brett Ireland of Bear Hill Brewing Company
2019-01-30 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Work Nicer Coworking (Beaver House), #100, 10158 103 Street ,, Edmonton,, AB, T5J 0X6, Canada
January 30th – Brett Ireland of Bear Hill Brewing Company
Brett Ireland is co-owner of Bearhill Brewing which consists of four brewpubs: Jasper Brewing in Jasper, Alberta (Canada’s first brewpub inside a national park); Banff Avenue Brewing in Banff, Alberta; Wood Buffalo Brewing in Fort McMurray, Alberta; and Calgary’s Last Best Brewing and Distillery. Prior to his foray into the craft beer industry, Ireland received his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Alberta.
Agenda:

11:45 Check In (bring your lunch!)
12:00 Welcome
12:10 Who is in the Room?
12:25 Entrepreneur Profile
12:45 Networking

You should come prepared to discuss who you are, what interested you in the Rainforest, what you are working on, and how you can help others in the room.

First Steps - Resources and Market Research
2019-01-29 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | NAIT Campus, 11762 - 106 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T5G2R1, Canada
Description

Business Link Market Research Services
Market research can help you gain insight into your industry, competition, target market and more. Whether you need research to determine if your new business idea is feasible or for developing your business plan, Business Link has got you covered. Attend this session to learn about the various types of market research you can undertake, and the databases and support that Business Link offers to assist you free of charge!
Presenting this session is Kari Morton from the Business Link. Kari helps clients find answers to their burning business questions on a daily basis. She enjoys putting her broad range of interests and experience to work for Alberta’s entrepreneurs. One of her main passions is market research and she greatly enjoys jumping down rabbit holes to help clients find information. She also plays a part in projects to ensure that Business Link runs like a well-oiled machine.
When Kari isn’t out enjoying theatre arts or exploring the world, you’ll find her with her nose in the latest novel or volunteering with Ten Thousand Villages. Her dream business would be a bookstore!
This session is being hosted in CAT 309D.

Prelaunch Series - Entrepreneurs Launch Framework
2019-01-29 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Edmonton) | TEC Edmonton, 4rth Floor Enterprise Square, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 4P6, Canada
Description
The Prelaunch Series
Do you have a groundbreaking idea that you’d like to bring to market? This three-part series will be perfect for you. After completing this series, you’ll have all the resources to be able to launch your product to the market. In addition, you’ll receive one hour of one-on-one coaching with Kurian Tharakan (that’s a $250 value!).
1. The Entrepreneur’s Launch Framework
January 29, 2019
Launching a new business, or even a new product, is challenging. How do you know you have a great idea that will guarantee success before you even begin? You don’t need a 100-page business plan to start, but you do need a guide to get you to where you’re going. The Entrepreneur’s Launch Framework is the answer.
The Entrepreneur’s Launch Framework
January 29, 2019. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Please note that this session was previously under the title “Masterminding your next big idea: A rapid start method”
Launching a new business, or even a new product, is challenging. How do you know you have a great idea that will guarantee success before you even begin? You don’t need a 100-page business plan to start, but you do need a guide to get you to where you’re going. The Entrepreneur’s Launch Framework is the answer.
In this 3-hour intensive workshop, you’ll build a one-page framework outlining the path to success for your business. The Entrepreneur’s Launch Framework will summarize what your business does, who it serves, and how it will make money. Gain insight into where to focus, what to avoid, and when to pivot in order to achieve your goals.
You can use The Entrepreneur’s Framework to:

Categorize your assumptions
Classify opportunities, strengths, and weaknesses
Identify common tripwires to success
Determine your customer’s pain and gain points
Clarify your company’s value propositions
Strategically identify your target customer segments
Blueprint how the business will work
And more!

The Entrepreneur’s Launch Framework is the fastest way to get your new business or product idea down on paper, so you can focus on the next step: execution. You’ll walk away from this workshop with a detailed framework of your opportunity that can be used as the foundation of your business plan, pitch deck, marketing strategy, and more.
If you’re ready to bring your next big idea to life and need to design the roadmap to do it, sign up for The Entrepreneur’s Launch Framework now!
NOTE: Refund requests will only be accepted 48 hours prior to this workshop
Location

TEC Edmonton
4th Floor, 10230 Jasper Ave
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4P6
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About the Presenter
Kurian Tharakan
Executive in Residence, TEC Edmonton
Kurian has been a TEC Executive in Residence since 2014, assisting TEC clients with their go to market strategy. Kurian brings over 27 years of sales and marketing experience to his practice. Prior to TEC Edmonton, he founded StrategyPeak Sales and Marketing Advisors, a marketing strategy consulting firm, advising companies in numerous sectors including professional services, manufacturing, distribution, high technology, software, non-profit, medicine, and the life sciences. Preceding StrategyPeak, Mr. Tharakan was a vice-president sales & marketing for an Alberta-based software firm where his team achieved notable wins with several members of the US Fortune 500. Beyond advisory services, a significant portion of Kurian’s work involves teaching and writing on sales and marketing topics.

People First - Developing a Strong Team, Building an Environment People Want to be Part of
2019-01-28 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | NAIT Campus, 11762 - 106 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T5G2R1, Canada
People First – Developing a Strong Team, Building an Environment People Want to be Part of
Description

Chris Izquierdo and David Cronin founded DevFacto in 2007 with a vision to become a different kind of consulting company; one where people enjoy being at work, feel supported by their employer and are inspired to grow.
Since then, DevFacto has expanded to include a team of over 115 consultants across Canada.
Since co-founding DevFacto, David has been dedicated to curating company culture and maintaining a work environment focused on employee well-being. His commitment to culture has propelled the company to award-winning status and is the reason DevFacto continues to be a highly sought-after place to work.
In his spare time, David embraces his inner-nerd writing code, spending time with his wife and two kids, and supporting so many Kickstarter campaigns that he’s quickly running out of space to showcase all of his memorabilia.
Room Y 240 Nexen Theatre in the Spartan Building

Monday, January 28, 2019 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (MST)
Edmonton, AB
Monday, January 28, 2019 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (MST)
NAIT Spartan Building Room Y240 Nexen Theatre
10304-10524 117A Avenue Northwest
Edmonton, AB T5G
Canada

Mawji Networx
2019-01-25 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | NAIT Campus, 11762 - 106 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T5G2R1, Canada
Description

Many entrepreneurs have achieved success with the help of building a strong professional network, but networking isn’t easy and many people fail here. Developing networking skills is something too easily ignored as it pushes you outside your comfort zone. Join us for a series of sessions where we focus on networking and helping you develop your skills and professional network.
Bring your lunch and let’s get to know each other!
This session to be hosted in CAT 309D.
Location

NAIT CAT Building, CAT 309D
10304-10524 117A Avenue Northwest
Edmonton, AB T5G
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BetaCity MeetUp
2019-01-23 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Edmonton) | Startup Edmonton HQ, 301, 10359 - 104 Street, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Join us for our evening BetaCityYEG meetup, working on projects and solutions that emerged out of our recent discussions. We are the city and region’s citizen-led digital engagement group. Developers, civic employees, data enthusiasts, students, professionals and general engaged Edmontonians are all welcome! Anyone is free to stay past the one-hour meeting time and collaborate if they so wish.Presentations to be updated as we get closer to the date.Check out our site (http://www.betacity.ca) for previous community projects and future ideas.
