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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
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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:20211005T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211005T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T073643
CREATED:20210922T062112Z
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SUMMARY:Behind every great AI\, there’s a great Human
DESCRIPTION:Calgary UX is happy to welcome Ruth Kikin-Gil\, Responsible AI strategist\, Senior Designer at Microsoft. \nAbout the event: \nBehind every great AI\, there’s a great Human\nHow to design AI products responsibly\, and why that matters \nResponsible AI is a human-centered approach to developing\, designing\, and deploying AI and ML products. It’s principled\, Collaborative\, proactive and contextual and it is critical that we all start practicing it now. The talk will explain why it is important\, and clarify when to practice it\, why should designers care\, and what can you do to start tomorrow. \nAbout the speaker: \nRuth Kikin-Gil is a design strategist that leads the Responsible AI practices for Microsoft’s Security\, Compliance\, and Management (SCM) organization and a co-creator of the Guidelines for Human-AI interaction. In addition\, she teaches design at the Human Centered Design and Engineering (HCDE) department in the University of Washington\, Seattle. Her career focuses on product innovation across devices\, input methods and platforms\, including designing future experiences for Office\, creating future scenarios an incubation lab\, and working on a strategy team. Prior to Microsoft she founded a design agency\, worked in startups and as a consultant. She is a Bezalel academy of Art and design Alumna and earned her Interaction Design degree from Interaction Design Institute Ivrea (IDII) in Italy. \nMore about Ruth:\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthkikingil/
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/behind-every-great-ai-theres-a-great-human/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Design,Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Learning,Marketing,Media & Communications,Networking,Small Business,Students,Technology,The Arts,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211001T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211001T130000
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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:20210910T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210910T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T073643
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SUMMARY:Founder Fridays
DESCRIPTION:Fireside Chats for Founders\, Mentors\, & Investors \nFireside chat with Gabrielle Dolan\, author of Magnetic Stories who joins us from Melbourne\, Australia.
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/founder-fridays/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Leadership,Learning,Marketing,Networking,Small Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210715T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210715T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T073643
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SUMMARY:Brand DNA: Build\, focus\, and strengthen your brand with BrandJitsu
DESCRIPTION:Brand DNA: Build\, focus\, and strengthen your brand with BrandJitsu\nThursday\, July 15\, 2021 | 2:00 PM | WEBINAR \nBefore the pandemic\, businesses in Canada had an 11% success rate—and while we’re still waiting to learn the fate of many businesses we also saw an unprecedented rise in new business starts. Add to this perfect storm the rise of automation\, AI\, and machine learning and we’re seeing more and more people starting new businesses. \nIt’s really competitive out here\, so how do you stand out? How do you ensure consistent brand experience? And how do you even find your Brand DNA\, let alone put it to work? \nSpeaker: Michael Dargie\, BrandJitsu™
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/brand-dna-build-focus-and-strengthen-your-brand-with-brandjitsu/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Course,Entrepreneurs,Learning,Marketing,Media & Communications,Small Business,Startups,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210511T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210511T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T073643
CREATED: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:20210510T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210705T170000
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SUMMARY:Alberta IoT Fast Track Program Cohort 3
DESCRIPTION:Apply to Enrol in the Fast Track Program\n\n\n\nAlberta IoT is dedicated to establishing Alberta as a worldwide leader in the Internet of Things (IoT).\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Alberta IoT Fast Track is a technology ecosystem program to help established businesses (in Calgary and surrounding areas) in IoT (running IoT as a business or leveraging IoT for their growth) to scale up\, gain access to resources\, and increase collaboration between tech sector businesses\, with the ultimate goal of creating new jobs\, expand operations\, and increasing revenue in Canada and abroad. \nWhat’s Involved\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Program Dates:\nCohort 1 – January 4 – February 26\, 2021\nCohort 2 – March 8 – May 3\, 2021\nCohort 3 – May 10 – July 5\, 2021 \n\n\n\nTraining Areas\n\nBusiness expansion modelling\nSales & Marketing\nSystems and processes\nSourcing New Digital Technologies\nR&D Process\nPR & Positioning IoT Business Voice To Take Centre Stage\nStrategic Funding and Resource Linking for Global Expansion\nBusiness Collaboration Project Planning\n\n\n\n\nCommitment\nThe Fast Track Program aims to provide the right support systems and education to increase revenue for IoT companies in Alberta and position these businesses to successfully expand globally. \nThis will be achieved through: \n\n8-week live business training program\n1 year mentorship with cohort\nWeekly training sessions with key resource partners\n1:1 coaching sessions over 1 year with quarterly check-ins
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/alberta-iot-fast-track-program-cohort-3/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Course,Education,Entrepreneurs,Innovation,IoT,Leadership,Learning,Manufacturing & Exports,Marketing,Networking,Small Business,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210429T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210429T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T073643
CREATED:20210203T211903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210203T211903Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Gary Vaynerchuk
DESCRIPTION:An Evening with Gary Vaynerchuk \n\nAn Evening with Gary Vaynerchuk will feature a no holds barred discussion around topics that every young entrepreneur or seasoned professional should hear. Audience members will have an opportunity to ask Gary Vaynerchuk their burning questions and\, in Gary’s trademark style\, get some honest answers. \nBusiness Link is proud to partner with Trixstar for this exclusive appearance by Gary Vaynerchuk on Thursday\, April 29\, 2021 at the Edmonton EXPO Centre! \n\nDate: Apr 29 2021\nTime: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/%ef%bb%bfan-evening-with-gary-vaynerchuk/
LOCATION:Edmonton Expo Centre
CATEGORIES:Conference,Digital Transformation,Entertainment,Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Leadership,Learning,Marketing,Media & Communications,Small Business,Sustainability,Technology,The Arts,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210421T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210421T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T073643
CREATED:20210403T001050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210403T001050Z
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SUMMARY:RainForest Alberta: Startups & Hiring Sales
DESCRIPTION:Curious about what’s happening in the innovation ecosystem in Alberta?\n\n\nJoin us at Lunch Without Lunch every Wednesday to hear about the players\, events\, and news that are making our innovation ecosystem thrive. This weekly meeting is a regular check on the pulse of the community\, open to people of any age\, wage\, or stage of company. \nThis month we focus on building a culture of trust. \nWhen do startups need to start hiring sales people? At this week’s LWOL we will learn how about the sales role in startups. We will be joined by Carey Houston of 321 Growth Academy\, how the critical skills in sales and marketing can help accelerate your startup’s growth. \nAfter the panel discussion\, we will take part in facilitated networking through breakout rooms. \nZoom Link & Password are provided here and in the confirmation email: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84531097830?pwd=NGdXdVZBc0FqaFh4YjJOZ2x0UWxwdz09 \nMeeting ID: 845 3109 7830 \nPasscode: Community \nRainforest Alberta is a movement\, building community in the tech and innovation ecosystem in the province through opening conversations around culture\, leadership\, and other focus areas. \nWe believe Alberta is primed to be a global destination for growing your tech venture right in this province. Come to a meeting to find out why\, or for more information\, visit www.rainforestab.ca
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/rainforest-alberta-startups-hiring-sales/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Leadership,Marketing,Networking,Small Business,Startups,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210420T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210422T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T073643
CREATED:20210403T085542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210403T085625Z
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SUMMARY:COLLISION CONFERENCE 2021
DESCRIPTION:WHY COLLISION? \n\n\n\n\nCollision brings together “the world’s best speakers”\, tech’s leading companies\, and top media.  Join us online this April to make meaningful connections\, find valuable leads\, and get access to premium content. \nNETWORKING\nImagine if you could gather the “who’s who of international tech” in one digital space. With more than 40\,000 attendees set to go online this April for Collision\, you can make meaningful connections and continue the conversations long after the conference ends.\nInc. Magazine sums it up: “Expect game-changing speakers\, dynamic content\, and great opportunities to network and connect with others.” \nLEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT\nWith expert-led workshops and roundtables\, Collision is buzzing with insights from the leaders of all industries touched by tech. Hear it from a well-balanced and enticing line-up covering today’s pressing topics. Hear inspiring success stories\, join thought-provoking conversations and upskill at Collision.\nAs Entrepreneur Magazine puts it\, “every visitor is guaranteed to learn something both new and exciting”. \nLEAD GENERATION\nWe’ll welcome more than 40\,000 attendees this year. They want to see what’s out there – and what’s in the pipeline – in the world of tech. Join us this April and connect with who you want to meet to drive your business forward. Use our software to discover new contacts and generate leads from wherever you are in the world.\nHuffPost calls Collision “a global gathering of provocative ideas\, brilliance\, and investment dollars.” Connect with everyone from CEOs and founders to marketing managers and developers\, and take your business to the next level. \nPREMIUM CONTENT\nAlong with tech’s leaders\, we’ve gathered authors\, athletes\, actors and musicians to talk about how tech touches their industries\, covering more than 30 different topics. Listen to more than 100+ hours of premium content including talks\, Q&As and unique experiences.\nThe Wall Street Journal captures well the energy at Collision\, saying it’s “a frenetic stream of sessions on a wide range of topics\, from technology and digital media to music\, politics and culture.” \nTEAM BUILDING\nTeams from the world’s top companies come together at Collision this April. Give your team a shared experience and spark new ideas with inspiring talks\, masterclasses and roundtables. Break the routine and start engaging conversations.\nInc. Magazine sums it up: “Collision continues to be the most frequent answer when I ask others what conference they most want to attend this year.” \nBRAND AWARENESS\nGet your brand in front of the most prestigious names in international media. Collision attracts more than 1\,250 journalists from publications including Bloomberg\, Financial Times\, Forbes\, CNN Business\, CNBC\, and the Wall Street Journal. Amplify your message and showcase your company to the world’s most prestigious tech journalists at Collision.\nIn the words of Recode\, our content caters to “a broader industry audience wanting to keep up with what’s new in tech.”
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/collision-conference-2021/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Conference,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Human Talent,Industry,Innovation,Investment,IoT,Leadership,Learning,Marketing,Media & Communications,Networking,Pitch Competition,Social Innovation,Startups,Students,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210318T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210318T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T073643
CREATED:20210315T083558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210315T083558Z
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SUMMARY:Women in Business: Finding Passion in Entrepreneurship
DESCRIPTION:Business Link is proud to present this Women in Business event in honor of International Women’s Day. This half-day conference will support women entrepreneurs and small business owners in finding passion in entrepreneurship.   \nThis event will feature an incredible keynote speech from Jessica Janzen. Jessica is an author\, joy bringer\, and the Executive Director of the Love for Lewiston Foundation. The passing of her son\, Lewiston\, encouraged her to start living and get on with what she had always dreamed of. This led to the release of her book (Bring the Joy) and raising over $1 Million dollars for the Foundation that she started in honor of her son. Jessica helps leaders move forward and build a stronger tomorrow by overcoming adversity and building resiliency.   \nAttendees will also hear presentations from two accomplished women in business: Marcela Mandeville the CEO of Alberta Women Entrepreneurs\, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to enabling women to build successful businesses\, and Barbara McKenzie\, CEO of Business Link. Following presentations\, there will be interactive\, round table discussions led by ATB Financial\, Alberta Women Entrepreneurs\, and Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub. Attendees can ask our guest experts any questions they have and will discuss challenges and opportunities that women in business face.  \nYou’ll walk away with:  \n\nWays to re-ignite your passion & find joy in entrepreneurship after a challenging year \nKey takeaways from discussions about challenges & opportunities facing women entrepreneurs\, setting your business up for long-term success\, and how to break free from mindsets that have been holding you back \nPlus\, you could win some exciting giveaway items!  \n\nThe Women in Business Box   \nAdd-on to your event ticket with the Women in Business Box. For less than $17\, you’ll receive a box valued at over $80 with some incredible products from local Alberta businesses including: Little Tucker\, Worthy Jams\, a copy of Bring the Joy by Jessica Janzen\, and more! Please note that these boxes are available to Alberta registrants only.   \nPlease note: This program may be recorded. 
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/women-in-business-finding-passion-in-entrepreneurship/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Conference,Entrepreneurs,Human Talent,Industry,Investment,Leadership,Learning,Marketing,Networking,Small Business,Social Innovation,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210309T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210309T103000
DTSTAMP:20260422T073643
CREATED:20210215T234242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210215T234242Z
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SUMMARY:Inventures Unbound: Small Nuclear Reactors: Let’s Talk Community – and Connect with Stakeholders
DESCRIPTION:Small Modular Reactors \nFeb. 16 – Small Modular Reactors 101\nFeb. 23 – Bright Spots\, Innovation and Provincial Collaboration\nMarch 2 – Let’s Talk Tech – A Deep Dive on SMR Technologies\nMarch 9 – Let’s Talk Community – and Connect with Stakeholders \nAlberta Innovates is presenting the Small Modular Reactor Learning Series as an opportunity to learn about new nuclear technology\, the national action plan\, safety and regulations\, innovation in Canada’s nuclear industry and to better understand the latest technology supply chain. \nThis four-part virtual webinar series is open to anyone who wants to learn about these topics. The event will take place over four consecutive Tuesdays
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/inventures-unbound-small-nuclear-reactors-lets-talk-community-and-connect-with-stakeholders/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:CleanTech,Community Planning,Energy,Industry,Innovation,Marketing,Networking,Social Innovation,Sustainability,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210308T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210503T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T073643
CREATED:20210127T000325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210127T000325Z
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SUMMARY:Alberta IoT Fast Track Program Cohort 2
DESCRIPTION:Apply to Enrol in the Fast Track Program\n\n\n\nAlberta IoT is dedicated to establishing Alberta as a worldwide leader in the Internet of Things (IoT).\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Alberta IoT Fast Track is a technology ecosystem program to help established businesses (in Calgary and surrounding areas) in IoT (running IoT as a business or leveraging IoT for their growth) to scale up\, gain access to resources\, and increase collaboration between tech sector businesses\, with the ultimate goal of creating new jobs\, expand operations\, and increasing revenue in Canada and abroad. \nWhat’s Involved\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Program Dates:\nCohort 1 – January 4 – February 26\, 2021\nCohort 2 – March 8 – May 3\, 2021\nCohort 3 – May 10 – July 5\, 2021 \n\n\n\nTraining Areas\n\nBusiness expansion modelling\nSales & Marketing\nSystems and processes\nSourcing New Digital Technologies\nR&D Process\nPR & Positioning IoT Business Voice To Take Centre Stage\nStrategic Funding and Resource Linking for Global Expansion\nBusiness Collaboration Project Planning\n\n\n\n\nCommitment\nThe Fast Track Program aims to provide the right support systems and education to increase revenue for IoT companies in Alberta and position these businesses to successfully expand globally. \nThis will be achieved through: \n\n8-week live business training program\n1 year mentorship with cohort\nWeekly training sessions with key resource partners\n1:1 coaching sessions over 1 year with quarterly check-ins
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/alberta-iot-fast-track-program-cohort-2/
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Courses,Digital Transformation,Economy,Entrepreneurs,Industry,IoT,Manufacturing & Exports,Marketing,Networking,Regulatory,Small Business,Technology,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210225T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210225T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T073643
CREATED:20210224T180124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210224T180935Z
UID:15331-1614254400-1614258000@demo.futurecite.ai
SUMMARY:GROWTH & RESILIENCY SPEAKER SERIES Catalyzing Growth through Sales
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the fourth instalment of the Growth & Resiliency Speaker Series\, curated by Mount Royal University’s Growth Catalyst program. \nIn this virtual keynote\, David Hoffeld will discuss insights from his best selling book “The Science of Selling”\, which blends cutting-edge research in social psychology\, neuroscience\, and behavioural economics to dramatically increase your ability to win bigger sales\, more often. \nHoffeld’s evidence-based approach connects the dots between the sales situations we experience every day and how our brains naturally form buying decisions\, to help create repeatable and scalable results. In this session\, Hoffeld will explore: \n\nHow the current world of sales training is broken\nWhy it is essential to understand how customers buy\nHis scientifically-proven six whys® buyer decision-making process\nActionable insights on how you can pitch\, influence decisions\, and close bigger deals more often!\n\nAll individuals attending this presentation will be entered into a draw to win one of David’s books “The Science of Selling”. \nAbout the Speaker \nDavid Hoffeld is the CEO and chief sales trainer of Hoffeld Group and is the author of the groundbreaking book\, “The Science of Selling”. David has created a revolutionary sales approach based on neuroscience and behavioural science that radically increases sales. \nDavid’s model has been recognized globally for its quality and impact. He has lectured at Harvard Business School\, and has been featured in Fast Company\, Fortune\, U.S. News and World Report\, The Wall Street Journal\, INC\, Forbes\, Harvard Business Review\, CBS Radio\, Fox News Radio and more. \nDavid’s expertise in both selling and behavioural science equips him with the tools to understand what it takes to successfully sell in today’s hyper-competitive marketplace. Because of David’s sought after perspective\, he has attracted clients ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. \nAbout the Growth & Resiliency Speaker Series \nThe Growth & Resiliency Speaker Series is brought to you by Mount Royal University’s Growth Catalyst program in collaboration with Alberta Innovates\, the province’s innovation engine. The Speaker Series is supported in part by the Government of Canada\, as part of the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund. \nTo learn more\, watch previous keynotes\, or to preview what’s coming next\, visit us on: https://www.growthcatalyst.ca/speaker-series \nAbout the Growth Catalyst Program \nLed by Mount Royal University’s Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship\, the Growth Catalyst is an intensive program designed to spark the creation and set the foundation for executing a growth strategy by CEOs and their senior leadership teams. \nTo learn more about the program and apply\, visit us at: www.growthcatalyst.ca \n 
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/growth-resiliency-speaker-series-catalyzing-growth-through-sales/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Learning,Marketing,Media & Communications,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210218T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210218T143000
DTSTAMP:20260422T073643
CREATED:20210216T000828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210216T000828Z
UID:15264-1613653200-1613658600@demo.futurecite.ai
SUMMARY:ATB X: User Testing
DESCRIPTION:ATB X: User Testing\nThursday\, February 18\, 2021 | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM | ONLINE \nGetting raw feedback from people outside of your business is critical as you are testing and iterating. \nStop waiting for feedback—get instant constructive comments from other Albertan entrepreneurs who have been there\, and done that! \nJoin us on February 18 for our User Testing session to receive quick input on something you’re working on via speed-dating format to allow your business to iterate quickly. \nWhat can you get feedback on?\n– Social media post(s)/ad(s)\n– Landing page\, website\, customer testimonials\n– Product packaging\, service pitch\n– Drip strategy\, marketing copy\n– Job posting or on-boarding process \nIf you can pitch it in 5 minutes or less—it’s a good fit for this session! \nHow does that sound?\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/atb-x-user-testing/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Marketing,Media & Communications,Small Business,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210202T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210202T113000
DTSTAMP:20260422T073643
CREATED:20201230T090619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201230T090619Z
UID:14820-1612256400-1612265400@demo.futurecite.ai
SUMMARY:About Get to Know Day 2021: Eco System Development
DESCRIPTION:About this Event\n\n\nAbout Get to Know Day 2021 \nGet to Know Day is a meetup event for those of us on the front lines of innovation to gather and learn about each other’s programs and services that support innovation. This is an informal way for new and experienced staff to get to know any changes to programs\, what is available\, and what we can all do better to support the innovation ecosystem in Alberta. \nTypically this event is a one full-day session\, however because the event will be delivered virtually we are looking to split the event into four sessions. Sessions will be two and a half hours long\, and run every Wednesday over the course of four weeks starting the second week in January 2021. Session days will be divided into programming support for each stage of innovation development (ideation\, validating and scaling)\, and will end in a final session that brings everyone together to discuss ideas on how to grow the innovation ecosystem in Alberta. \n\nSession 1 – Early stage – Wed\, Jan 13th: 9 – 11:30 AM\nSession 2 – Growth Stage – Wed\, Jan 20th: 9 – 11:30 AM\nSession 3 – Scaling stage – Wed\, Jan 27th: 9 – 11:30 AM\nSession 4 – Ecosystem development – Tues\, Feb 2nd: 9 – 11:30 AM
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/about-get-to-know-day-2021-eco-system-development/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Industry,Innovation,Leadership,Marketing,Networking,Small Business,Technology,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210127T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210127T113000
DTSTAMP:20260422T073643
CREATED:20201230T090252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201230T090252Z
UID:14817-1611738000-1611747000@demo.futurecite.ai
SUMMARY:About Get to Know Day 2021: Scaling Stage
DESCRIPTION:About this Event\n\n\nAbout Get to Know Day 2021 \nGet to Know Day is a meetup event for those of us on the front lines of innovation to gather and learn about each other’s programs and services that support innovation. This is an informal way for new and experienced staff to get to know any changes to programs\, what is available\, and what we can all do better to support the innovation ecosystem in Alberta. \nTypically this event is a one full-day session\, however because the event will be delivered virtually we are looking to split the event into four sessions. Sessions will be two and a half hours long\, and run every Wednesday over the course of four weeks starting the second week in January 2021. Session days will be divided into programming support for each stage of innovation development (ideation\, validating and scaling)\, and will end in a final session that brings everyone together to discuss ideas on how to grow the innovation ecosystem in Alberta. \n\nSession 1 – Early stage – Wed\, Jan 13th: 9 – 11:30 AM\nSession 2 – Growth Stage – Wed\, Jan 20th: 9 – 11:30 AM\nSession 3 – Scaling stage – Wed\, Jan 27th: 9 – 11:30 AM\nSession 4 – Ecosystem development – Tues\, Feb 2nd: 9 – 11:30 AM
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/about-get-to-know-day-2021-scaling-stage/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Leadership,Marketing,Networking,Small Business,Technology,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210121T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210121T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T073643
CREATED:20210107T202718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210107T202718Z
UID:14919-1611237600-1611241200@demo.futurecite.ai
SUMMARY:Three things you can learn from your customer
DESCRIPTION:Three things you can learn from your customer\nThursday\, January 21\, 2021 | 2 PM | WEBINAR \nExplore three basic categories of information—demographic\, behavioral and financial—that you can collect from your customers right now\, and learn how this information can be applied to help you make stronger and more informed business decisions. You can use this information to improve your operations\, increase the effectiveness of your advertising and strengthen your margins\, as well as prepare to lay a good information gathering framework for startups. \nSpeaker: Mark Shields\, Business Link
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/three-things-you-can-learn-from-your-customer/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Consumer Goods & Retail,Courses,Entrepreneurs,Industry,Marketing,Small Business,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210120T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210120T113000
DTSTAMP:20260422T073643
CREATED:20201230T085917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201230T085917Z
UID:14815-1611133200-1611142200@demo.futurecite.ai
SUMMARY:About Get to Know Day 2021: Growth Stage
DESCRIPTION:About this Event\n\n\nAbout Get to Know Day 2021 \nGet to Know Day is a meetup event for those of us on the front lines of innovation to gather and learn about each other’s programs and services that support innovation. This is an informal way for new and experienced staff to get to know any changes to programs\, what is available\, and what we can all do better to support the innovation ecosystem in Alberta. \nTypically this event is a one full-day session\, however because the event will be delivered virtually we are looking to split the event into four sessions. Sessions will be two and a half hours long\, and run every Wednesday over the course of four weeks starting the second week in January 2021. Session days will be divided into programming support for each stage of innovation development (ideation\, validating and scaling)\, and will end in a final session that brings everyone together to discuss ideas on how to grow the innovation ecosystem in Alberta. \n\nSession 1 – Early stage – Wed\, Jan 13th: 9 – 11:30 AM\nSession 2 – Growth Stage – Wed\, Jan 20th: 9 – 11:30 AM\nSession 3 – Scaling stage – Wed\, Jan 27th: 9 – 11:30 AM\nSession 4 – Ecosystem development – Tues\, Feb 2nd: 9 – 11:30 AM
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/about-get-to-know-day-2021-growth-stage/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Marketing,Networking,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210114T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210114T100000
DTSTAMP:20260422T073643
CREATED:20210112T021518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210112T021518Z
UID:14947-1610614800-1610618400@demo.futurecite.ai
SUMMARY:InterGen Breakfast Club
DESCRIPTION:TRUE ANGLE \nAfter 25 years in TV production writing\, selling\, and marketing as a creator\, producer and executive producer\, Carrie Gour co-founded PwrSwitch in an effort to help solve her own challenges with mobile evidence in the legal system. \nPWRSWITCH \nWith no background in either tech or startups\, Beth Thompson decided in her late 40s that co-founding a tech startup was exactly the challenge she needed. Beth comes to PwrSwitch with 30 years of project management\, business development\, fundraising\, and communications experience. A wearer of many hats at PwrSwitch\, Beth is grateful for her diverse background: years in film & television\, stint as a film commissioner\, national chapter award winner in non-profit management\, and most recently as a marketing\, communications and events consultant. \nVirtual Breakfast Club\nThursday\, January 14\, 2021\n9:00 a.m.\nVia Zoom
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/intergen-breakfast-club/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Marketing,Small Business,Technology,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210113T113000
DTSTAMP:20260422T073643
CREATED:20201230T085118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201230T085118Z
UID:14813-1610528400-1610537400@demo.futurecite.ai
SUMMARY:About Get to Know Day 2021: Early Stage
DESCRIPTION:About this Event\n\n\nAbout Get to Know Day 2021 \nGet to Know Day is a meetup event for those of us on the front lines of innovation to gather and learn about each other’s programs and services that support innovation. This is an informal way for new and experienced staff to get to know any changes to programs\, what is available\, and what we can all do better to support the innovation ecosystem in Alberta. \nTypically this event is a one full-day session\, however because the event will be delivered virtually we are looking to split the event into four sessions. Sessions will be two and a half hours long\, and run every Wednesday over the course of four weeks starting the second week in January 2021. Session days will be divided into programming support for each stage of innovation development (ideation\, validating and scaling)\, and will end in a final session that brings everyone together to discuss ideas on how to grow the innovation ecosystem in Alberta. \n\nSession 1 – Early stage – Wed\, Jan 13th: 9 – 11:30 AM\nSession 2 – Growth Stage – Wed\, Jan 20th: 9 – 11:30 AM\nSession 3 – Scaling stage – Wed\, Jan 27th: 9 – 11:30 AM\nSession 4 – Ecosystem development – Tues\, Feb 2nd: 9 – 11:30 AM
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/about-get-to-know-day-2021-early-stage/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Marketing,Networking,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210111T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210114T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T073643
CREATED:20201213T082025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201213T082025Z
UID:14723-1610352000-1610643600@demo.futurecite.ai
SUMMARY:Join Team Canada at CES 2021!
DESCRIPTION:Tech West Canada – in partnership with the governments of Alberta\, British Columbia and Manitoba – is putting together a delegation of companies to represent Western Canada at CES 2021. If you’re looking to form valuable partnerships\, champion visionary ideas and share solutions that can improve lives\, this could be a great opportunity to showcase your innovation backed by the support of Western Canada. \nTech West Canada’s delegation will receive special access to a variety of services designed to enhance their experience at CES. This year things look a little different but our goal remains the same – to provide opportunities for local companies to make global connections backed by the support of Western Canada. We have two offerings available and these delegate packages are outlined below. \nDeadline for Application is December 14 to participate! \nMeet Team Canada – Don’t miss out in joining the delegation!  \n\nAltumView\nDaanaa Resolution Inc.\nPKL Technologies Inc.\nScopeMedia\nSEEDA INC.\nSPLICE Software Inc\n\nTech Companies who join the Tech West Canada delegation receive access to a variety of services designed to enhance their experience. We take care of the logistics so you can focus on what you do best – business. By removing barriers\, along with providing a Canadian program around the event\, delegates have the opportunity to make a global impact backed by the support of Western Canada.
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/join-team-canada-at-ces-2021/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Conference,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Government,Industry,Investment,Leadership,Manufacturing & Exports,Marketing,Networking,Pitch Competition,Small Business,Technology
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210107T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210107T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T073643
CREATED:20201230T084650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201230T084650Z
UID:14811-1610020800-1610024400@demo.futurecite.ai
SUMMARY:Innovate to Grow: Strategy in a World of Disruption
DESCRIPTION:About this Event\nThu\, January 7\, 2021 \n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM MST \n\n\nWe are kicking-off 2021 with the third installment of the Growth & Resiliency Speaker Series\, curated by Mount Royal University’s Growth Catalyst program. Here we will explore ‘Creativity’ – challenging businesses to think innovatively to uncover ‘big’ growth opportunities. \nToday\, we are undergoing a paradigm shift. The world is not only changing because of technological innovation\, but this has been accelerated due to COVID-19. \nTo navigate this disruption\, individuals\, companies\, and leaders need to take control of their own destiny. It requires us to make bold decisions in a world of uncertainty. How do we compete with the giants? How do we spur growth amidst increased global competition? Today\, we need to be bold\, brave\, and experimental. \nDisruptive times require disruptive ideas. In this high-energy presentation\, shot completely in a 750-person empty theatre\, Shawn Kanungo provides a bold roadmap for the future. He explores: \n\n\n\nHow can we establish Alberta as a beacon for innovation and entrepreneurship\nHow can we take unexpected approaches to innovation to remain competitive and relevant\nHow do we apply strategies from the new disruptors outside of your industry\n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker \nShawn Kanungo is a disruption strategist. He has been recognized nationally and globally for his work in the innovation space after 12 years working at Deloitte. Shawn’s mandate at the firm was to help corporate executives to better understand and plan for the opportunities and threats associated with disruptive innovation. \nKanungo’s work and interviews have been featured in Forbes\, the Globe and Mail\, The Guardian\, CBC\, and CTV. In 2016\, he was recognized as Avenue magazine’s “Top 40 Under 40.” He spoke at TEDx in 2017 and was named to Inc’s “100 Most Innovative Leadership Speakers” in 2018. \nAbout the Growth & Resiliency Speaker Series \nThe Growth & Resiliency Speaker Series is brought to you by Mount Royal University’s Growth Catalyst program in collaboration with Alberta Innovates\, the province’s innovation engine. The Speaker Series is supported in part by the Government of Canada\, as part of the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund. \nTo learn more\, watch previous keynotes\, or to preview what’s coming next\, visit us on: https://www.growthcatalyst.ca/speaker-series \nAbout the Growth Catalyst Program \nLed by Mount Royal University’s Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship\, the Growth Catalyst is an intensive program designed to spark the creation and set the foundation for executing a growth strategy by CEOs and their senior leadership teams. \nTo learn more about the program and apply\, visit us at: www.growthcatalyst.ca
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/innovate-to-grow-strategy-in-a-world-of-disruption/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Digital Transformation,Economy,Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Leadership,Marketing,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201214T143000
DTSTAMP:20260422T073643
CREATED:20201102T000533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201125T212939Z
UID:14373-1607950800-1607956200@demo.futurecite.ai
SUMMARY:ATBX User Testing Sessions
DESCRIPTION:ATBX user testing sessions\nTuesday\, November 25\, 2020 | 1:00 PM | WEBINAR \nGet quick feedback on your new products or services in one 90 minute session via a speed-dating format to allow your team to iterate quickly. \n\n\n\n\nATB X Peer-to-Peer community application\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDon’t wait for feedback—join us for our next User Testing session!\nATB Listens\, and we’ve heard that entrepreneurs are looking for quick feedback on their products/services. That’s why we’ve introduced our newest community offering\, User Testing! \nUser Testing\nGet quick feedback on your new products or services in one 90 minute session via a speed-dating format to allow your team to iterate quickly. \nAvailable dates and location: \n\nNovember 25 at 1:00-2:30pm MST via Zoom NOTE: DELAYED BY ATB UNTIL DECEMBER 14\n\nRequirement: Must be an Alberta based business \nWant to learn more?
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/atbx-user-testing-sessions/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Marketing,Networking,Small Business,Technology,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201203T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201203T180000
DTSTAMP:20260422T073643
CREATED:20201111T042133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201111T042133Z
UID:14506-1607011200-1607018400@demo.futurecite.ai
SUMMARY:PROPEL SHOWCASE
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, December 3\, 2020 \n4:00 PM  6:00 PM \nVirtual Propel ShowcaseEdmonton\, ABCanada(map) \nGoogle CalendarICS \nWe are thrilled to invite you to Startup Edmonton’s newest event that celebrates and showcases the city’s up and coming startups from our latest pre-accelerator program\, Propel! \nThe Propel Showcase gives you the opportunity to connect with the startup community\, learn about the Propel companies\, and celebrate the hard work and dedication of the incredible entrepreneurs in our community! \nThe second cohort for Propel is: \n\nFixIt Service Professionals Inc. (Sam Beaudoin)\nCopysmith (Jasmine Wang)\nDoortender (Brian Abelseth)\nAreto Labs (Lana Cuthbertson)\nFly and Fetch Inc. (Victoria Celi)\nStat59 (Jeffrey Franc)\nQuality Connect (Andrew Wellwood)\nBrowse AI (Ardy Naghshineh)\nLrnkey (Hayrapet Hambardzumyan)\n\nPowered by a grant from Alberta Innovates\, Propel is a 12-week program designed to support tech entrepreneurs as they solidify their business foundations and prepare to apply for accelerators\, secure investment\, and increase revenue. \n“One thing we have learned in this pandemic is the value of problem solvers to some of society’s greatest issues. Whether in times of crisis or in times of growth\, we are led by an army of problem solvers who think differently to continually derive new solutions. As Edmontonians\, we are thrilled to support these problem-solving entrepreneurs as they progress the ecosystem forward through times of uncertainty.” says Aatif Baskanderi\, Director\, Startup Edmonton \n  \n 
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/propel-showcase/
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Leadership,Learning,Marketing,Small Business,Technology,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201117T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201117T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T073643
CREATED:20201102T004933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201102T004933Z
UID:14383-1605609000-1605614400@demo.futurecite.ai
SUMMARY:3 Things You Can Learn from Your Customers
DESCRIPTION:3 Things You Can Learn from Your Customers\n\nTuesday\, November 17\, 2020\n10:30 AM  12:00 P\n\n\nExplore three basic categories of information – demographic\, behavioral and financial – that you collect from your customers right now\, and learn how this information can be applied to help you make stronger and more informed business decisions. \nYou can use this information to improve your operations\, increase the effectiveness of your advertising and strengthen your margins. \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. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/3-things-you-can-learn-from-your-customers/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Consumer Goods & Retail,Entrepreneurs,Marketing,Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201111T100000
DTSTAMP:20260422T073643
CREATED:20201102T003308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201102T003308Z
UID:14377-1605085200-1605088800@demo.futurecite.ai
SUMMARY:StartUp Calgary Fall 2020 Marketing Kickstarter
DESCRIPTION:Fall 2020 Marketing Kickstarter\nWednesday\, November 11\, 20209:00 AM\nWednesday\, November 18\, 20209:00 PM \n\n\nAbout this Event\nAre you an entrepreneur looking to learn more about marketing? Not seeing great marketing results (yet)\, and want to understand where to focus next? Not sure how your marketing can help you scale your business? \nIf this sounds like you\, you’ll want to join us at our upcoming Marketing Kickstarter. \nWhat it is: \nFirst\, you’ll have the chance to learn some key growth marketing concepts online\, at a time that works best for you. You’ll spend about 2-3 hours diving into the content anytime between November 11th to 18th. The online content will help you learn: \n\n\nWhat is growth marketing\, and how is it different from sales? \n\n\nWhat does a good marketing engine look like? What elements have to be in place for your marketing to be a driver of growth? \n\n\nWhy is getting the marketing fundamentals right so key for effective marketing – and for making sure you spend your money wisely? \n\n\nThen\, join us on Wednesday\, November 18th from 9:00 am to 10:00 am (MST) for a live and interactive “Ask Me Anything” session via Zoom. This is your chance to ask any questions about what you learned in our Marketing Kickstarter – as well as any other burning marketing questions you and your team might have for us. \nWho is it for? \n\n\nBusiness and technical founders of startups and scale-ups \n\n\nSenior members of the team responsible for marketing (Although\, we encourage you to bring colleagues!) \n\n\nThose who want a taste of 321 offerings\, but aren’t sure they’re ready to commit to a deep-dive just yet \n\n\nWhat you’ll come away with: \n\n\nA high-level overview of what a great marketing engine looks like \n\n\nA self-assessment of your company’s current marketing capabilities\, and where your priorities should lie moving forward \n\n\nSome answers to your burning marketing questions \n\n\nWe hope you’ll join us for this high value webinar course to kickstart your marketing! \nFor more details on this course – or other 321 marketing courses – visit HERE. \nPlease note\, details on how to connect via Zoom will be sent in advance. \nFor more information\, contact: \nhi@321growthacademy.com \nwww.321growthacademy.com \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/startup-calgary-fall-2020-marketing-kickstarter/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Conference,Innovation,Marketing,Small Business,Technology,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201105T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201105T163000
DTSTAMP:20260422T073643
CREATED:20201101T233356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201101T233356Z
UID:14357-1604590200-1604593800@demo.futurecite.ai
SUMMARY:Chamber Connect
DESCRIPTION:We’re pleased to invite you to Chamber Connect Thursday\, November 5.Date & Time: Thursday\, November 5 at 3:30 – 4:30 PM \nLocation: ZOOM – a link to join the meeting will be sent out prior to the webinar via email. \nIt’s an event to let us and fellow members get to know you a bit better; and it’s a great opportunity for you to learn how you can fully leverage your membership. Hosted in a webinar meeting format\, we welcome you to be on camera with fellow guests for optimal connections – virtual networking at its finest! \nAt Chamber Connect\, our membership team will share membership tips so you can take full advantage of your membership. Plus\, our Director of Marketing and Communications\, Scott Channon\, will join us to highlight how you can build your brand with the support of the Chamber. Then\, we will transition to our roundtable conversation – where we want to hear from you and other members want to learn from your experiences! \nSo join us Thursday as we connect\, swap stories and make local business connections with fellow members! \nTo RSVP please email membership@edmontonchamber.com \nAnd if you haven’t already\, be sure to check out our new Member Home portal\, plus our Chamber Master FAQ. \nSpace to this complimentary event is limited so RSVP today!
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/chamber-connect-3/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Marketing,Networking,Small Business,Technology
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SUMMARY:Enhancing Customer Experience Through Digital
DESCRIPTION:Enhancing Customer Experience Through Digital\n\nTuesday\, November 17\, 2020\n1:30 PM  3:30 PM\n\n\n\nThis course will cover ways to enhance your customer experience and increase your competitive advantage through a digital lens. Customer experience (also known as CX) is the interactions and experiences your customer has with your business throughout the entire customer journey\, from first contact to being a happy and loyal customer. \nThis series includes three sessions\, on November 17\, November 24 and December 1 that are two hours each. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/enhancing-customer-experience-through-digital/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Marketing,Webinar
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