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SUMMARY:Venture Showcase 2021 UBC Entrepreneurship
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our second annual Venture Showcase to celebrate our thriving community of ventures and see who’s coming down the pipeline.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event \n\n\nAcross industries\, landscapes and continents\, UBC innovators are leading the charge creating solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges. From climate solutions and human health transformations to technological advancements and social impact\, UBC is a rich bedrock of innovation home to entrepreneurs generating impacts through research and discoveries. Meet some of them at our 2021 Venture Showcase! \nLast year’s showcase welcomed 400 attendees including funders\, industry partners\, academic collaborators and community members to celebrate entrepreneurship and innovation. This year\, we look forward to welcoming you once again to meet our thriving community of early-stage ventures leading the future of industries at our 2021 Venture Showcase. \nJoin us in person or tune-in via live stream to find out who is coming down the pipeline from entrepreneurship@UBC. \n>>>Learn more on our website>>> \nWho is it for? \nentrepreneurship@UBC’s Venture Showcase event will give our UBC ecosystem (students\, staff\, faculty and alumni)\, investors\, government and other industry organizations the ability to keep their thumb on the pulse of the next big thing\, while providing our ventures with the exposure and opportunity to learn more about the funding landscape. Everyone from our community is welcome to attend. \nHow it works \nThe 2021 Venture Showcase will feature ventures in three different categories: Ones-to-Watch and Sneak-a-Peek from the incubation phase of entrepreneurship@UBC and those who are later-stage in the HATCH Ready-to-Raise group seeking investment. \nAgenda \n\n2:00 – 2:45 pm – In-person networking & venture exhibition\n2:45 – 3:00 pm – Opening Remarks\n3:00 – 3:15 pm – Ones-to-Watch presentations\n3:15 – 3:45 pm – Fireside Chat\n3:45 – 4:20 pm – Sneak-a-Peek presentations\n4:20 – 4:50 pm – HATCH Ready-to-Raise presentations\n4:50 – 5:00 pm – Closing Remarks\n\n>>>Visit our website to learn more>>> \nLocation and Registration \nThe 2021 Venture Showcase will be hosted in person at UBC Robson Square in downtown Vancouver as well as available via live stream on Zoom. \nUpon registration\, kindly confirm if you will be attending in person or via live stream. The live stream link will be sent to attendees in advance of the Showcase. In person capacity is limited and will be on a first come first serve basis. \nRegistrants can find a copy of their registration form in their confirmation email under “order summary” then clicking “view and manage your order online”. \nCOVID-19 Protocols \nPer BC’s provincial health guidelines\, we require all in person attendees to be fully vaccinated and show proof of vaccination status and identification upon entry. Attendees unable to do so will be turned away at the door. Masks are required while indoors. \nAbout entrepreneurship@UBC \nentrepreneurship@UBC propels UBC innovations out into the world through venture creation\, providing UBC students\, researchers\, faculty members\, alumni and staff with the resources\, networks\, and funding they need to succeed. \nAs one of the world’s top 40 research universities with 80\,000 students\, faculty and staff and over $650M annual research funding\, UBC has long been a catalyst for innovation. Part of the Innovation UBC network\, entrepreneurship@UBC supports UBC ventures and entrepreneurs to generate social and economic impacts in B.C. and around the world. To date\, entrepreneurship@UBC has worked with over 561 ventures who have raised more than $1.39 billion in funding\, generated more than $116 million in revenue and hired more than 989 employees\, stimulating the economic and social landscape of B.C. while building anchor companies that have a global impact.
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/venture-showcase-2021-ubc-entrepreneurship/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,AI / ML / Data Science,Conference,Digital Transformation,Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Investment,Networking,Small Business,Social Innovation,Startups,Sustainability,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211123T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211123T213000
DTSTAMP:20260422T044442
CREATED:20211106T000421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211106T000421Z
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SUMMARY:Startup Launch Party YYC
DESCRIPTION:In its second virtual year\, the Startup Launch Party remains the main event of Calgary’s Innovation Week. The 12th annual celebration is Calgary’s largest startup-focused showcase of the year. On November 23rd from 6:00-9:00 pm\, we will celebrate and highlight some of Calgary’s brightest early-stage startups and community members for their achievements. Just like in-person iterations\, Launch Party will include high-value programming and networking to bring together everyone in our community from the startup curious to savvy innovation investors to experienced entrepreneurs. Nominate or apply to be a celebrated company\, visit: startupcalgary.ca/launch-party
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/startup-launch-party-yyc/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Conference,Digital Transformation,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Human Talent,Industry,Innovation,Investment,Leadership,Networking,Pitch Competition,Science,Small Business,Social Innovation,Startups,STEME,Students,Sustainability,Technology,The Arts,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211118T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T044442
CREATED:20211105T234836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211105T234836Z
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SUMMARY:Her Story Competition
DESCRIPTION:Join us on November 18\, 2021\, for the inaugural HerStory 2021 Competition featuring 30 inspiring women-identifying entrepreneurs who will be sharing their stories in front of a panel of Champions looking to invest. \nIncluding special guest speakers from across Canada’s entrepreneurial and investment ecosystem\, HerStory is a national virtual event that will spark a movement focused on diversifying the investing and founder landscape. \nWhat to expect: \nHerStory participants will take turns sharing their stories with the audience and our panel of Champions. Each participant will have a couple of minutes to answer questions from the Champions that will dig deeper into participants’ journeys\, and then later\, as the Champions deliberate\, we’ll have a fireside chat with a special surprise guest! \nAttendees are highly encouraged to stay for the entire duration of the event to give each woman the audience she deserves for her narrative. \nOn November 18\, 2021\, we hope you’ll join us in cheering on and championing these founders as they share their stories of entrepreneurship and their journey to founding their company. \nWhy HerStory? \nStudies have shown what women entrepreneurs and investors have known for decades: traditional pitch competitions consistently fail women. HerStory is quite literally flipping the script. By leading with narrative and encouraging a relatable\, honest and intuitively woman-centred approach to information\, connection and business building\, we’re challenging the traditional pitch model and spurring innovation. HerStory amplifies a diversity of voices and connects modern entrepreneurs with appropriate investors\, increasing the likelihood of women accessing pathways to success. \nFor more information visit: https://the51.com/herstory
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/her-story-competition/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Competition,Conference,Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Investment,Pitch Competition,Small Business,Startups,Students,Sustainability,Technology,The Arts,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211112T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211112T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T044442
CREATED:20211105T233310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211105T233310Z
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SUMMARY:How to Pitch to Investors & Get Funded w / Gary Jinks
DESCRIPTION:Almost all entrepreneurs are seeking funding and want to get funded. However\, most entrepreneurs have never taken an idea to market or raised private investment or run a startup or had a successful exit. \nThis webinar sets the stage and gives you a strategic understanding of the successful startup business model as well as why most startups fail. This will help you understand the critical path and provides the foundation for successfully launching your startup. This webinar is also a great opportunity for entrepreneurs already looking for funding to get an investor view on why you may not be closing the deals. \nBy attending this webinar\, you can begin your journey\, get your questions answered\, gajn insight from a veteran Silicon Valley investor and become part of a global ecosystem. \nAgenda \n1) Why Investors See Your Business Different than You Do \n2) Why the Startup Model is Different \n3) How the Funding Process Works Today and How It has Changed \n4) What You Need Before You Pitch to Investors \n5) Pitching and Pitch Decks \n6) Talk Like a CEO; How to Think Strategically \n7) What is Important to Investors \n8) Open Forum: Ask an Investor! \nAbout the Speaker: \nGary Jinks is the founder and managing director of South Valley Angels and an executive level leader with deep expertise and extensive track record developing high yield innovation ecosystems and building up high growth exit focused start-up ventures. Gary has created\, transformed and launched innovation in the Silicon Valley his entire career\, from combat vehicles to lifestyle apps. Gary founded GLJ Group in 2005 and has led engineering\, strategic direction and\, business development for corporate clients resulting in over $300M in new business. In 2010 he shifted complete focus to the startup community\, advising over 400 startups\, working with the top incubators and investors in the Silicon Valley\, launching innovation centers and developing regional ecosystems around the globe. He is a regular speaker\, evangelist and lead executive adviser helping clients formulate custom strategies and implementing the next evolution of the startup model\, “Startup 3.0 Precision Innovation”. \nYou can reach Gary at: \n  \ngary@southvalleyangels.com
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/how-to-pitch-to-investors-get-funded-w-gary-jinks/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Industry,Investment,Marketing,Pitch Competition,Small Business,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211105T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211105T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T044442
CREATED:20210815T220135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210815T220135Z
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SUMMARY:Fireside chat with Pam Didner\, author of Effective Sales Enablement
DESCRIPTION:Fireside Chats for Founders\, Mentors\, & Investors \nNov. 5: Fireside chat with Pam Didner\, author of Effective Sales Enablement \nFounder Fridays is a series of fireside chats with authors of books that are typically held on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month\, the initiative is based on the success of a fireside chat with Ian Hathaway (Brad Feld’s co-author on their latest book) that had 300+ participants and gave away 100 copies of The Startup Community Way to attendees from across Alberta. \n​Each month you can register for either or both of two sessions: \n\n​A fireside chat with an author where the last 15 minutes is a Q & A session with the participants and a link is provided so those from Alberta can request a free copy of the author’s book.\n​Table discussions held two weeks later (sometimes with\, sometimes without the author) to discuss the different ways the content from the fireside chat and the author’s book can be applied to Alberta’s startup community and tech ecosystem\n\n​Founder Fridays are designed to support Alberta’s entrepreneurs\, mentors\, investors\, ecosystem builders and service providers by: \n\n​Upskilling entrepreneurs\, mentors\, ecosystem builders and service providers\n​Developing entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship support in and around post-secondary institutions\n​Helping startups grow faster and develop the expertise and traction required to attract capital\n​Increasing the volume of startups and the velocity at which they progress through the Startup Commons stages\n​Working with existing entrepreneurship support organizations to expand their mentor network\n\n​Founder Fridays is a joint initiative of 150 Startups\, Bow Valley College\, Futurepreneur\, Rainforest Alberta\, and the Venture Mentoring Service of Alberta and are made possible by the generous support of Bow Valley College\, RBC\, The Hunter Family Foundation\, Alberta Innovates\, Calgary Innovation Coalition\, RINSA\, and Women Entrepreneurs-in-STEM.
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/fireside-chat-with-pam-didner-author-of-effective-sales-enablement/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Investment,Leadership,Learning,Marketing,Networking,Small Business,Startups,STEME,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211007T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211007T183000
DTSTAMP:20260422T044442
CREATED:20210928T052730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T052730Z
UID:16227-1633624200-1633631400@demo.futurecite.ai
SUMMARY:TNT Investment Summit IV
DESCRIPTION:SIGN UP TO STREAM THE TOP 20 PITCH NIGHT AND REGISTER FOR THE AFTER-PARTY\nDate: Oct 07\, 2021 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm \nWatch YEG\, YYC and SK on Zoom and join in on the after parties (free beer) following! \nAll you need to do is register!
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/tnt-investment-summit-iv/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Competition,Entrepreneurs,Industry,Innovation,Investment,Networking,Small Business,Startups,Technology,The Arts,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="TNT":MAILTO:zstorms@ualberta.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211004T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211004T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T044442
CREATED:20210923T072548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210923T072548Z
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SUMMARY:21st annual New Ventures BC Competition Awards
DESCRIPTION:Join us online for the 21st annual New Ventures BC Competition Awards\, presented by Innovate BC!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’ve narrowed the field from 200+ competitors to just 10 finalists. \nSee who’s taking home over $250\,000 in cash and prizes at this year’s New Ventures BC Competition Awards\, presented by Innovate BC! \nAside from the usual top prizes\, we have some exciting new awards this year\, including the $10\,000 Social Impact prize\, a $10\,000 Woman-led Venture prize\, and the $7\,000 Luminaries “Diamond in the Rough” prize. All this\, plus a community-nominated Alumni Impact award. \nEvent details:\nThe 21st Annual Awards will be streamed to you\, live\, from Vancouver. We look forward to having you join us online\, from wherever you are! \n\nMonday\, October 4\, 2021 | 5:00pm – 6:30pm\nLive stream link will be sent to all registrants October 1\nTickets are free with option to donate\n\nAll proceeds from donated tickets will go to the First Nations Technology Council’s Digital Equity Fund. \n\nREGISTER  \n\n* By registering for our events you have agreed to have your email included in our newsletters (you can unsubscribe anytime) and waive rights to any photos/videos taken at the in person and online event.
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/21st-annual-new-ventures-bc-competition-awards/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,AI / ML / Data Science,Conference,Economy,Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Investment,Networking,Pitch Competition,Small Business,Startups,Sustainability,Technology,The Arts,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211001T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211001T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T044442
CREATED:20210815T215500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210815T215500Z
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SUMMARY:Founder Fridays Bob Moesta
DESCRIPTION:Fireside Chats for Founders\, Mentors\, Investors with Authors \nOct. 1: Fireside chat with Bob Moesta\, author of Demand Side Sales \nFounder Fridays is a series of fireside chats with authors of books that are typically held on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month\, the initiative is based on the success of a fireside chat with Ian Hathaway (Brad Feld’s co-author on their latest book) that had 300+ participants and gave away 100 copies of The Startup Community Way to attendees from across Alberta. \n​Each month you can register for either or both of two sessions: \n\n​A fireside chat with an author where the last 15 minutes is a Q & A session with the participants and a link is provided so those from Alberta can request a free copy of the author’s book.\n​Table discussions held two weeks later (sometimes with\, sometimes without the author) to discuss the different ways the content from the fireside chat and the author’s book can be applied to Alberta’s startup community and tech ecosystem\n\n​Founder Fridays are designed to support Alberta’s entrepreneurs\, mentors\, investors\, ecosystem builders and service providers by: \n\n​Upskilling entrepreneurs\, mentors\, ecosystem builders and service providers\n​Developing entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship support in and around post-secondary institutions\n​Helping startups grow faster and develop the expertise and traction required to attract capital\n​Increasing the volume of startups and the velocity at which they progress through the Startup Commons stages\n​Working with existing entrepreneurship support organizations to expand their mentor network\n\n​Founder Fridays is a joint initiative of 150 Startups\, Bow Valley College\, Futurepreneur\, Rainforest Alberta\, and the Venture Mentoring Service of Alberta and are made possible by the generous support of Bow Valley College\, RBC\, The Hunter Family Foundation\, Alberta Innovates\, Calgary Innovation Coalition\, RINSA\, and Women Entrepreneurs-in-STEM.
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/founder-fridays-bob-moesta/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Human Talent,Innovation,Investment,Leadership,Learning,Marketing,Networking,Small Business,Startups,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210929T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210929T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T044442
CREATED:20210922T064459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210922T064459Z
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SUMMARY:Meet the Alumni of the Founders Institute
DESCRIPTION:Alumni of the Founder Institute pre-seed startup accelerator have raised nearly $1 billion in funding\, and are building some of the world’s fastest growing technology businesses. As the next Waterloo-Toronto cohort gets ready to start\, join us for this private Zoom Meeting with the Local Leaders and various program Alumni. Learn the tips and tricks to building a startup in Waterloo-Toronto\, and ask the alumni about their experience in the FI program. \n❯ Guest Speakers include:\n– Laura Bryce (Co-Founder & CMO\, loopt)\n– Sunil Sharma (Managing Director\, Techstars Toronto\, Founder Institute Toronto)\n– Jordan Jocius (Director\, Founder Institute Waterloo-Toronto) \n❯ Who should Attend?\n– Anyone interested in joining a startup accelerator\n– Anyone who has an idea for a startup or a growing company\n– Anyone interested in meeting Waterloo-Toronto entrepreneurs and advisors \n❯❯ This is a live\, interactive online event\, so be sure to RSVP at https://fi.co/e/253004/meetup to receive the Zoom URL to join us live!
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/meet-the-alumni-of-the-founders-institute/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Innovation,Investment,Leadership,Learning,Networking,Small Business,Startups,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210922T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210922T123000
DTSTAMP:20260422T044442
CREATED:20210922T060403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210922T060403Z
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SUMMARY:Startup Best Practices with Phil Libin\, and Silicon Valley  Founder Institute Accelerator
DESCRIPTION:Waterloo Startup Founder 101 \nOn 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. \nThis is an interactive\, live online event. To access the event\, RSVP at https://fi.co/startupwebinar/7709 \nAbout the Speaker: Phil Libin \nPhil 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. \nThis is an interactive\, live online event.
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/startup-best-practices-with-phil-libin-and-silicon-valley-founder-institute-accelerator/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Digital Transformation,Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Investment,Startups,Students,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210922T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210924T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T044442
CREATED:20210815T225517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210815T225517Z
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SUMMARY:INVENTURES 2021
DESCRIPTION:WELCOME TO INVENTURES 2021\nINVENTURES THE LIVE EXPERIENCE IS BACK!\nPrepare to get your creative adrenaline surging. Inventures Live is the must-attend event of 2021. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet the people who are shaping\, disrupting and re-imagining the world\, live and in person. \nTHREE INCREDIBLE DAYS OF DISCOVERY\nInventures brings the best and brightest together for three days of learning\, inspiration and creative collisions. From rousing keynotes and expert panels\, to startup pitch competitions and informal networking opportunities\, Inventures is more than a great conference filled with great programming\, it’s an opportunity to build networks\, strike deals and launch creative ideas into overdrive! \nGLOBAL INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES\nRub elbows with angels\, VCs and corporate investors from around the world. \nTHRILLING STARTUP PITCH EVENTS\nWitness exciting pitch competitions where qualifying innovators vie for cash\, expert feedback and investor connections. \nNETWORKING GALORE\nTake advantage of plenty of opportunities to socialize\, share and network with thought leaders and like-minded change makers from around the world. \nYOUR TICKET TO THE FUTURE IS ONLY $199\nOrder your all-access Inventures 2021 pass today before they’re gone! Capacity is limited\, so get a move on. \nGET TIX
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/inventures-2021/
LOCATION:Calgary Telus Convention Centre
CATEGORIES:Conference,Digital Transformation,Economy,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Human Talent,Industry,Innovation,Investment,Leadership,Learning,Networking,Pitch Competition,Small Business,Startups,Students,Sustainability,Technology,The Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210922T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210924T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T044442
CREATED:20210815T223747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210815T223747Z
UID:16100-1632297600-1632502800@demo.futurecite.ai
SUMMARY:2021 BANFF HERSTORY COMPETITION
DESCRIPTION:HerStory is a story-telling competition that invites women and women-identifying entrepreneurs to tell a panel of champions from various industries who they are\, how they came to their idea and why investing in them will bring innovation\, value and impact: both to their industry and to the future of more equitable access to Canadian capital. \nStudies have shown what women entrepreneurs and investors have known for decades: traditional pitch competitions consistently fail women. HerStory is quite literally flipping the script. By leading with narrative and encouraging a relatable\, honest and intuitively woman-centred approach to information\, connection and business building\, we’re challenging the traditional pitch model and spurring innovation. HerStory amplifies a diversity of voices and connects modern entrepreneurs with appropriate investors\, increasing the likelihood of women accessing pathways to success. \nThe submission deadline for the 2021 Banff HerStory Competition has been extended to Friday\, August 13\, 2021 at 11:59 PM Mountain Time. \nAPPLY NOW \nApplications for Inventures Startup Pitch are now closed. To be notified when the application for Inventures 2022 goes live\, please click here. \nWhen\nSeptember 25\, 2021 \nWhere\nFairmont Banff Springs Hotel\nBanff\, Canada \nThank you to our HerStory partners\, Thin Air Labs \nFAQ FOR 2021 BANFF HERSTORY COMPETITION\nWho is eligible to participate?\nStartups must be founded or co-founded by a woman-identifying person. All presenters at HerStory must identify as a woman to participate. \nCurious about what sectors should apply for HerStory? Here are a few that inspire us: \n\n\nThe Future is Femtech \n\n\nInnovating our Food Systems \n\n\nEverything Enterprise \n\n\nDirect to Consumer & Fintech \n\n\nHow will startups be selected?\nStartups will be selected from the pool of applicants with consideration given to each applicant’s creativity\, potential\, traction\, and team/people. \nFrom all those who apply\, a list of 30 entrepreneurs curated by Inventures and The51 will be selected to compete. The top chosen startup(s) will receive a $51\,000 investment from investor champions (investment is subject to the due diligence process conducted by the investor champion). \nWhen will I be notified if I am selected to participate?\n2021 Banff HerStory Competition participants will be notified of their selection in mid August of 2021. \nWho should I contact if I have additional questions regarding HerStory Banff?\nPlease contact Inventures Startup Pitch Manager Philip Cogley at philip@adeointeractive.com. \nThe submission deadline for the 2021 Banff HerStory Competition has been extended to Friday\, August 13\, 2021 at 11:59 PM Mountain Time.
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/2021-banff-herstory-competition/
LOCATION:Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
CATEGORIES:Conference,Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Investment,Leadership,Networking,Pitch Competition,Small Business,Startups,Technology,The Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210819T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210819T180000
DTSTAMP:20260422T044442
CREATED:20210815T213946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210815T213946Z
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SUMMARY:Great Alberta Pitch Marathon 2021
DESCRIPTION:100+ companies. 9 hours. A “show-and-tell” marathon that showcases Alberta startups across all sectors and stages to a friendly audience.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nAn Alberta-wide event that provides hands-on pitching experience and exposure and peer-to-peer support for startups across all stages and sectors. There are no prizes\, no awards\, no judges. Just entrepreneurs pitching to the community\, showing off their innovations and seeing how members of the audience may be able to help them grow. \nThe event will be hosted on a massive Zoom call. Companies will be showcasing their accomplishments and asking for support to solve their next challenges (~3 min per company). Each sector block will be co-hosted by one of our community partners. The audience is encouraged to provide feedback\, recommendations\, and referrals. \nBlock off 6:00–9:00pm for in-person afterparties in Edmonton and Calgary! Locations TBC. \nCheck out our website for more info: greatalbertapitchmarathon.com \nCompanies\, apply to pitch here! \n===== \nStartups/Entrepreneurs – this is an opportunity to practise your pitch\, get your startup in front of your community\, gain exposure or get advice on how to move your business forward. \nInvestors/VCs/service providers/supporters – this is your chance to scout new or emerging companies from across the province and offer support. \nEveryone – you’re helping create a community of peer-to-peer support for our amazing Alberta startups!
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/great-alberta-pitch-marathon-2021/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Finance,Innovation,Investment,Networking,Pitch Competition,Small Business,Startups
ORGANIZER;CN="TNT":MAILTO:zstorms@ualberta.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210720T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210720T180000
DTSTAMP:20260422T044442
CREATED:20210625T203903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210715T000152Z
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SUMMARY:Valhalla Speed Networking for Founders\, Investors & Forward Thinkers
DESCRIPTION:Valhalla Private Capital is getting ready for their next networking event! \nCOMMUNITY PARTY! \nFOUNDERS\, FUNDERS\, & FORWARD THINKERS \nJoin VAlhalla for an evening of networking with a wide range of investors\, entrepreneurs\, and community leaders throughout BC\, Alberta and Saskatchewan! \nYou will be paired with someone every few minutes! \n 
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/save-the-date-for-the-next-valhalla-speed-networking-event-on-july-20th/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Finance,Investment,Leadership,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210630T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210630T133000
DTSTAMP:20260422T044442
CREATED:20210608T184524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T184524Z
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SUMMARY:Valhalla Capital Amplify Live Pitch
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \nWhen: Wednesday\, June 30\, 2021\n11:00AM – 12:30PM PST | 2:00 – 3:30PM EST | 7:00 – 8:30PM GMT \nSponsored by: Pivot & Pilot \n\n\n\nOn June 30th\, join us for our monthly Amplify Live Pitch\, this time featuring all women-led companies!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to expect: \n\nFive startups that are either ready to launch or have recently launched will join us on the livestream stage.\nThey will have 3 minutes to pitch their startup and gain valuable feedback on their pitch structure and delivery from Volition’s pitch coaches.\nAs 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.\n\nLIVESTREAM STARTS @ 11:00 AM PST | 2:00PM EST | 7:00PM GMT \nLENGTH: 90 minutes.. \nInterested in Pitching? Pitch spots for this event is for companies that are… \n\nmajority 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.\nready to launch or have recently launched\nbuilding an investor or competition pitch (or similar)\nlooking for brand awareness and amplification\n\nPitch applications will be accepted until 10PM PST June 16th: https://thisisvolition.typeform.com/to/CvOnQRsh \nWho’s on the panel? \n\nMelanie Ewan: Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Volition (host)\nShea Harty: Serial Impact Entrepreneur\nAnne Cocquyt: Founder and CEO of the GUILD
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/valhalla-capital-amplify-live-pitch/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Investment,Pitch Competition,Startups,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210617T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210617T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T044442
CREATED:20210520T070858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210520T071005Z
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SUMMARY:TNT Investment Summit
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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! \nDetails and finalist companies to be updated closer to the date. \nThe 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!
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/tnt-investment-summit/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Competition,Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Investment,Networking,Pitch Competition,Small Business,Startups,Technology,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="TNT":MAILTO:zstorms@ualberta.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210615T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210615T100000
DTSTAMP:20260422T044442
CREATED:20210614T161145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210614T161145Z
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SUMMARY:From optimism to opportunity: PwC presents insights from the CEO Survey
DESCRIPTION:Coming out of a very turbulent year\, CEOs in Alberta are feeling optimistic\, with the majority anticipating immense growth in the next 12 months.   \nAs vaccines roll out and certain markets begin to re-open\, it’s arguable that an economic bounce-back was inevitable\, but optimism doesn’t equal opportunity. Alberta leaders will need to use the energy of a rebounding economy to set priorities that will sustain growth beyond the bounce.  \nIn this webinar\, PwC’s thought leaders will share insights based on findings from their recent CEO Survey\, which explores the views of 337 chief executives across the county. The comprehensive data highlights elements such as the importance of business transformations most reportedly\, digital enhancements as a way for CEOs and businesses to prioritize reaching future growth goals.   \nJoin us for this informative event and learn the top priorities executive leaders will be implementing in their business strategies to ensure this optimistic growth becomes a seized opportunity.  \nPlease confirm your attendance by Monday\, June 14th @ 4PM. This webinar event will be hosted via Zoom\, and a unique link will be emailed to all registrants 12-24 hours prior to this event. \nReynold Tetzlaff\, Alberta Region and Calgary Office Managing Partner\, PwC Canada \nReynold is the Alberta Region and Calgary Office Managing Partner and was formerly PwC Canada’s National Energy Leader for 8 years. He has been with the firm for 26 years and serves a broad base of public and private clients. Reynold is also currently a member of the PwC Canada extended leadership team that is active in setting and implementing the overall strategy and digital transformation for PwC Canada. \nIn his capacity as Managing Partner\, Reynold offers deep connections within the Calgary community. He is on the Board of SAIT\, the Patrons Council for Unicef\, the University of Calgary’s Haskayne School of Business Advisory Council\, the Alberta Securities Commission New Economy Advisory Committee\, Forum Vice Chair of the 23rd World Petroleum Council\, is active with United Way and coaches a variety of sports. He also recently received his FCA from CPA Alberta. \nSteve Hollinger\, Office Managing Partner\, Edmonton\, PwC Canada    \nSteve is currently the managing partner of our Edmonton office and previously served as the Edmonton assurance practice leader and human capital partner. He has spent the majority of his 25-year career with the firm providing audit and related services to our Edmonton based private and public company clients. He has a wealth of experience dealing with large and growing private and public organizations. \nSteve joined PwC in 1996 after earning his BCom degree with distinction from the University of Alberta. He has instructed courses on financial reporting\, auditing\, internal controls and audit committee effectiveness for PwC staff and clients\, and for the Institute of Corporate Directors.
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/from-optimism-to-opportunity-pwc-presents-insights-from-the-ceo-survey/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Digital Transformation,Economy,Entrepreneurs,Industry,Innovation,Investment,Leadership,Small Business,Startups,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210610T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210610T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T044442
CREATED:20210606T221415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210606T221415Z
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SUMMARY:InterGen PowerPlays | Early Stage Boards with Shawn Abbott
DESCRIPTION:Shawn co-founded Inovia Capital in 2007 alongside Chris Arsenault\, after spending more than 25 years as a successful founder and global executive. He is passionate about coaching entrepreneurs through their personal journey and acts as a force in developing more effective governance across the entire Inovia portfolio. Shawn leverages his insights and best-practices from an extensive board experience — including the HR & Governance and Risk & Compliance committees of Shareworks formerly\, Solium the leading global supplier of equity plan administration software. Shawn also serves as a director on the boards of Top Hat\, WorkFusion\, Bench\, Tugboat Logic\, and Olameter\, and works closely with leadership at Vital\, Symend and other portfolio companies. Shawn was also founding Chair of the Alberta 100 Tech Entrepreneurs (“A100”)\, the leading VC community organization in Alberta which drove the establishment of AccelerateAB and the AccelerateFund. In addition\, he played an instrumental role in re-launching the Venture Capital Association of Alberta as Chair until 2019 and active Venture Mentoring Services mentor. Shawn continues to actively engage with CETAC-WEST as a Mentor. Shawn is also an active coach and charter member Alberta VMS\, having engaged with numerous entrepreneurs through its team coaching methodology both in Calgary and through the Edmonton chapter led by fellow Inovian Ray Muzyka. Shawn is further connected to the community through service on Dean Meddings’ advisory board at the Cumming School of Medicine and is an Associate with CDL-Rockies (Creative Destruction Labs). \nPrior to Inovia\, Shawn was a pioneer in internet security as CTO\, then President\, of publicly-traded security powerhouse Rainbow Technologies\, overseeing several hundred employees in nearly 20 countries\, navigating a dozen M&A transactions and driving a category rollup which positioned the company for a half-billion dollar exit. He holds the first patent as an inventor of the USB key\, multiple patents in online banking and biometric security\, has published widely on topics of internet security\, and is an accomplished public speaker. Shawn founded\, built\, then sold the AND Group\, the defacto-standard encryption-based eCommerce platform that powered an entire generation of digital sales\, and was instrumental in launching CD-ROMs.
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/intergen-powerplays-early-stage-boards-with-shawn-abbott/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Investment,Leadership,Networking,Small Business,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210610T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210610T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T044442
CREATED:20210608T162339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T162339Z
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SUMMARY:Innovating Geospatial Technologies
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we learn how TECTERRA can help take your business to the next level and develop your technology with support programs.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nJoin 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. \nTECTERRA 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. \nAgenda:\n\n12:00pm – Opening Remarks (Alberta IoT)\n12:10pm – General Session\n12:40pm – Breakout Sessions\n1:00pm – Close\n\nWhy Attend:\n\nDiscover 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.\nYou 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.\nAsk program specific questions and learn what it takes to be considered for funding.\n\nAbout TECTERRA:\nTECTERRA 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. \nThis 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. \n  \nMeet the Speakers:\n\n\n\nJonathan Neufeld | CEO of TECTERRA\nJonathan 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. \nJonathan 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. \nHe 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. \nConnect with Jonathan on LinkedIn here. \n  \nEllen Christopherson | CEO of clearGRID Robotics\nEllen 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. \nEllen 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. \nConnect with Ellen on LinkedIn here. \n\n\n\nTom Groenland | CEO of mcThings\nTom 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. \nConnect with Tom on LinkedIn here. \nWilson Howe | CEO and Co-founder of Symroc\nThe 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. \nConnect with Ellen on LinkedIn here.
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/innovating-geospatial-technologies/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Digital Transformation,Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Investment,Robotics,Science,Small Business,Space Exploration,Startups,STEME,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210527T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210527T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T044442
CREATED:20210520T070145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210520T070145Z
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SUMMARY:StartUp Edmonton Propel Demo
DESCRIPTION:Startup Edmonton is partnering with Startup TNT to bring you the third Propel Showcase.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nJoin 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! \nPowered 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. \nIntroducing the third Propel cohort: \n\nSketchdeck.ai\nProshyft Inc\nLocal Beauty\nLuuze\nRobolution\nLiquid Software\nLaundrywell\nEZ Enroute\nFinanciio\nEstimator Guys\nTREX.ai\n\nThe 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. \nEvent Format\nThe Propel Showcase is split into two parts: \n\n5-6 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!\n6-7PM – 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.\n\nNew to Discord\nHere are some quick steps to get you started: \n\nDownload Discord\nRegister and sign in\nJoin Startup TNT Discord channel\nWatch this video on How Discord Works in 148\,000 Miliseconds or Less\nStill confused? Reach out to [us] on slack or by email at hello@startupedmonton.com\n\nWant 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. \nNo 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. \nAbout Startup TNT \nWe’re a community of entrepreneurs\, scientists\, investors\, innovators and startup supporters that gathers every week to have fun\, share stories\, and build great companies.
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/startup-edmonton-propel-demo/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Innovation,Investment,Networking,Small Business,Startups,STEME,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210527T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210527T110000
DTSTAMP:20260422T044442
CREATED:20210526T055531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210526T055813Z
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SUMMARY:Resilience in Times of Uncertainty: John Ruffolo & Arlene Dickinson
DESCRIPTION:Canada Club of Toronto: John Ruffolo & Arlene Dickinson\nFounder & Managing Partner\, Maverix Private Equity Resiliency in Uncertain Times \n\n\n\n\nThere 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. \nJoin 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. \n\n\nBiography  \nJohn Ruffolo\nFounder and Managing Partner\, Maverix Private Equity \nJohn 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. \nDuring 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. \nIn 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. \nIn 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. \nArlene Dickinson\nGeneral Partner\, District Ventures Capital \nArlene 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. \nShe 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. \nMs. 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. \nShe sits on several public and private boards and is actively involved in supporting community and country.
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/canada-club-of-toronto-john-ruffolo-arlene-dickinson/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Digital Transformation,Economy,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Innovation,Investment,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210526T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210526T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T044442
CREATED:20210526T060457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210526T060608Z
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SUMMARY:InterGen: Role of Angel Investors: CEO of NACO
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Wine Wednesday! \nDo you want to learn more about the important role of angel investors in the innovation ecosystem?Join Sandi Gilbert as she chats with Claudio Rojas\,CEO of National Angel Capital Organization (NACO) on Wine Wednesday – tomorrow\, May 26\, 4:00 p.m. MST. \nAs CEO of the National Angel Capital Organization (NACO)\, Claudio leads 4200 angel investors that have invested $1.016 billion into more than 1500 portfolio companies\, resulting in the creation of thousands of jobs in all regions across the country. Claudio has a proven track record of identifying world-class companies\, investing during periods of uncertainty\, and successfully holding for the long-term. He has held the roles of managing director\, founder\, board member and advisor of several prominent organizations\, including the Canadian Dream Initiative. He brings an exceptionally long-term entrepreneurial mindset to investments and is a thought leader on investing in founder-run companies.
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/intergen-role-of-angel-investors-ceo-of-naco/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Economy,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Innovation,Investment,Leadership,Small Business,Startups,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210518T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210518T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T044442
CREATED:20210420T012135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T012135Z
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SUMMARY:Startup TNT Investment Prep Series: How VCs Approach Due Diligence
DESCRIPTION:Thinking of raising money in 2021 or participating in the next Startup TNT investment summit? Join us for a 6-week video series that equips entrepreneurs with the basic tools they need to convey a compelling investment story to potential investors. \nThese sessions will teach best practices for organizing and communicating the key parts of your investment package using content experts and peer entrepreneurs that recently raised successful rounds. You’ll have the opportunity to interact and ask questions to the hosts and guests\, sign up now! \nTuesdays at 12:00pm (MDT) on Zoom. \n\nApr 13 – Overview of due diligence and data rooms\nApr 20 – Corporate and financial diligence documents\nApr 27– Business diligence\nMay 4 – Deal diligence\nMay 11– Communicating the story\nMay 18 – How VCs approach due diligence
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/startup-tnt-investment-prep-series-how-vcs-approach-due-diligence/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Finance,Investment,Small Business,Startups,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="TNT":MAILTO:zstorms@ualberta.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210511T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210511T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T044442
CREATED:20210420T011807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T011807Z
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SUMMARY:Startup TNT Investment Prep Series: Communicating the Story
DESCRIPTION:Thinking of raising money in 2021 or participating in the next Startup TNT investment summit? Join us for a 6-week video series that equips entrepreneurs with the basic tools they need to convey a compelling investment story to potential investors. \nThese sessions will teach best practices for organizing and communicating the key parts of your investment package using content experts and peer entrepreneurs that recently raised successful rounds. You’ll have the opportunity to interact and ask questions to the hosts and guests\, sign up now! \nTuesdays at 12:00pm (MDT) on Zoom. \n\nApr 13 – Overview of due diligence and data rooms\nApr 20 – Corporate and financial diligence documents\nApr 27– Business diligence\nMay 4 – Deal diligence\nMay 11– Communicating the story\nMay 18 – How VCs approach due diligence
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/startup-tnt-investment-prep-series-communicating-the-story/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Finance,Investment,Marketing,Media & Communications,Pitch Competition,Small Business,Startups,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="TNT":MAILTO:zstorms@ualberta.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210504T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210504T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T011248Z
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SUMMARY:Startup TNT Investment Prep Series: Deal Diligence
DESCRIPTION:Thinking of raising money in 2021 or participating in the next Startup TNT investment summit? Join us for a 6-week video series that equips entrepreneurs with the basic tools they need to convey a compelling investment story to potential investors. \nThese sessions will teach best practices for organizing and communicating the key parts of your investment package using content experts and peer entrepreneurs that recently raised successful rounds. You’ll have the opportunity to interact and ask questions to the hosts and guests\, sign up now! \nTuesdays at 12:00pm (MDT) on Zoom. \n\nApr 13 – Overview of due diligence and data rooms\nApr 20 – Corporate and financial diligence documents\nApr 27– Business diligence\nMay 4 – Deal diligence\nMay 11– Communicating the story\nMay 18 – How VCs approach due diligence
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/startup-tnt-investment-prep-series-deal-diligence/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Finance,Investment,Small Business,Startups,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="TNT":MAILTO:zstorms@ualberta.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210427T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210427T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T044442
CREATED:20210420T010747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T010747Z
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SUMMARY:Startup TNT Investment Prep Series: Business Due Diligence
DESCRIPTION:Thinking of raising money in 2021 or participating in the next Startup TNT investment summit? Join us for a 6-week video series that equips entrepreneurs with the basic tools they need to convey a compelling investment story to potential investors. \nThese sessions will teach best practices for organizing and communicating the key parts of your investment package using content experts and peer entrepreneurs that recently raised successful rounds. You’ll have the opportunity to interact and ask questions to the hosts and guests\, sign up now! \nTuesdays at 12:00pm (MDT) on Zoom. \n\nApr 13 – Overview of due diligence and data rooms\nApr 20 – Corporate and financial diligence documents\nApr 27– Business diligence\nMay 4 – Deal diligence\nMay 11– Communicating the story\nMay 18 – How VCs approach due diligence\n\nSign up to access the entire series—come to all 6 or pick the modules most relevant to you. Each session will be recorded and made publicly available on YouTube.
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/startup-tnt-investment-prep-series-business-due-diligence/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Finance,Investment,Learning,Small Business,Startups,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="TNT":MAILTO:zstorms@ualberta.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210420T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210420T180000
DTSTAMP:20260422T044442
CREATED:20210410T004248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210410T004248Z
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SUMMARY:Valhalla: Community Party: Founders\, Funders & Forward Thinkers Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Community Party: Founders\, Funders & Forward Thinkers Mixer\n\nDescription \nJoin us for an evening of speed networking with a wide range of investors\, entrepreneurs\, and community leaders throughout BC\, Alberta and Saskatchewan.\nYou will be paired with someone new every few minutes – no zoom fatigue!\nYou can play mini-games\, go through ice breaker questions or just chit-chat.\nCome meet new people and expand your network!\n\nTime \n\nApr 20\, 2021 04:30 PM in Edmonton
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/valhalla-community-party-founders-funders-forward-thinkers-mixer/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Economy,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Industry,Innovation,Investment,Networking,Small Business,Startups,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210420T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210420T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T044442
CREATED:20210420T010320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T010320Z
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SUMMARY:Startup TNT Investment Prep Series: Corp Due Diligence
DESCRIPTION:Thinking of raising money in 2021 or participating in the next Startup TNT investment summit? Join us for a 6-week video series that equips entrepreneurs with the basic tools they need to convey a compelling investment story to potential investors. \nThese sessions will teach best practices for organizing and communicating the key parts of your investment package using content experts and peer entrepreneurs that recently raised successful rounds. You’ll have the opportunity to interact and ask questions to the hosts and guests\, sign up now! \nTuesdays at 12:00pm (MDT) on Zoom. \n\nApr 13 – Overview of due diligence and data rooms\nApr 20 – Corporate and financial diligence documents\nApr 27– Business diligence\nMay 4 – Deal diligence\nMay 11– Communicating the story\nMay 18 – How VCs approach due diligence\n\nSign up to access the entire series—come to all 6 or pick the modules most relevant to you. Each session will be recorded and made publicly available on YouTube.
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/startup-tnt-investment-prep-series-corp-due-diligence/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Finance,Investment,Learning,Networking,Small Business,Startups,Technology,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="TNT":MAILTO:zstorms@ualberta.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210420T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210420T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T044442
CREATED:20210420T014622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T014622Z
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SUMMARY:Business Foundation Series: 5 Ways to Finance Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Business Foundation Series: 5 Ways to Finance Your Business\n\nCurious about what options are out there for getting money to start and grow your business? \nWe will cover 5 ways to raise money to start and grow your small business\, from loans to grants and everything in between. You’ll also walk away with the foundations of managing your business finances. \nPresented by a Business Link Small Business Strategist \nRegister for free today! \nPlease note: \nThis session is scheduled for 90 minutes to allow time for interaction\, questions and answers\, but may be a little shorter. \nThis program is only open to Alberta entrepreneurs and small business owners and businesses operating in Alberta. \nThis program may be recorded.
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/business-foundation-series-5-ways-to-finance-your-business/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Finance,Industry,Investment,Learning,Networking,Small Business,Startups,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210420T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210420T113000
DTSTAMP:20260422T044442
CREATED:20210420T005644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T005713Z
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SUMMARY:FOOD\, FIBRE\, AND BIOINDUSTRIES Workshop & Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:FOOD\, FIBRE\, AND BIOINDUSTRIES\nJoin us for our latest Lessons Learned Workshop and SPARK Speaker Series on Tuesday\, April 20 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. MT. This free\, online event will showcase and share insights from a series of ERA-funded projects in Alberta’s food\, fibre\, and bioindustry sectors. It will also include a broader discussion about the future of technology development in agriculture by thought leader and SPARK Speaker Series keynote\, Robert Saik. ERA will also announce the winners of its Food\, Farming\, and Forestry Challenge. \nIf you are a technology developer\, industry member\, investor\, or government employee interested in Alberta’s agriculture\, agri-food\, and forestry sectors; have a project in progress or are pursuing a similar technology innovation; this event is for you. \nLESSONS LEARNED WORKSHOP\nModerated by Mark Summers\, ERA’s Executive Director of Technology and Innovation\, this Lessons Learned Workshop will feature presentations from innovators that have completed ERA-funded projects. It will be followed by an opportunity for questions from the audience. ERA’s Lessons Learned Workshops are a way to accelerate technology adoption by sharing insights from project proponents and industry leaders with those who are developing technology. \nPanelists and projects include: \nKaren Haugen-Kozyra\, President\, Viresco Solutions\nDEMONSTRATION OF REDUCED ENTERIC METHANE EMISSIONS IN GROWING/FINISHING BEEF CATTLE\nViresco Solutions\, Royal DSM\, and a consortium of Alberta agricultural partners worked together to demonstrate a feed ingredient that reduces enteric methane emissions in cattle.\nView the final project report \nDr. Maria Strack\, Professor and Canada Research Chair\, Geography and Environmental Management\, University of Waterloo\nIMPROVED CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS AND PIPELINES TO MINIMIZE IMPACT ON PEATLAND GHG EMISSIONS\nIn partnership with Shell Canada and Canadian Natural\, this project outlines ways to protect valuable carbon sinks and help organizations reduce the costs of future peatland reclamation.\nView the final project report \nJohn Basarab\, Adjunct Professor at the University of Alberta and Senior Research Scientist at Alberta Agriculture & Forestry\nMETHANE EMISSIONS FROM BEEF CATTLE BRED FOR LOW RESIDUAL FEED INTAKE\nThis project used non-invasive techniques to accurately measure methane mitigation potential of low-Residual Feed Intake (RFI) herds in real-world settings without disrupting the feed intake and behavior.\nView the final project report \nSPARK SPEAKER SERIES: KEYNOTE\nERA’s SPARK Speaker Series features thought-leaders from a variety of industries to share their insights\, ideas\, and experiences. It brings cleantech researchers and innovators together with representatives from the business community\, government\, and the innovation system to help inspire and accelerate Alberta’s transformation to a low carbon economy. \nAbout Robert Saik: \n“We are moving to Agriculture 5.0\, which is a convergence of agricultural science with exponential advances in technology.”  \nRobert Saik has more than 40 years of experience as an outspoken champion of agriculture\, is a distinguished agrologist\, professional agriculture consultant\, serial entrepreneur and has been hailed as an agriculture futurist with unparalleled insight into where the industry is headed. Beginning his career on a mixed farm in Alberta\, he has gone on to found and invest in over 15 companies and is currently the CEO of AGVisorPro\, a connectivity and resource platform for agriculture. \nAn author\, keynote\, entrepreneur\, and thought leader\, Saik has been tapped by the likes of Bill Gates\, the Minister of Agriculture for Nigeria\, and most recently the FAO_UN Committee for World Food Security. There are a few professionals that can combine their passion of agriculture with deep business experience and talk about them in a humorous\, energetic\, and impactful way.
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/food-fibre-and-bioindustries/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,CleanTech,Conference,Economy,Energy,Entrepreneurs,Food,Innovation,Investment,IoT,Small Business,Startups,Technology,Webinar
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