Tag: Platform Innovation Centre

Grow Now: Level-Up with Data and Analytics

May 30 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm MDT

Join us for an illuminating event designed to educate founders and startup leaders on the benefits of leveraging data and analytics in their businesses. Discover how data-driven decision-making can drive growth, enhance efficiency, and boost profitability. Engage in an interactive Mixpanel demo session, where you’ll learn how to collect, analyze, and interpret data effectively. Master the art of storytelling with data, as you craft compelling narratives using Mixpanel’s demo data. Don’t miss this opportunity to unlock the true potential of data-driven success!

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Date:
May 30
Time:
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm MDTw
Cost:
Free
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Thin Air Labs
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Platform Innovation Centre

407 9 Ave SE
Calgary, Alberta T2G 2K7 Canada + Google Map
403-284-6400
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Alberta IoT Presents: A New Way to Build

May 24 @ 7:30 am – 11:30 am MDT

How is technology influencing the way we build – from pre-construction through to operations, from the back office to the field? A look at the current state of construction technology, as well as emerging trends and their impact on the direction of smart construction. Join us in this half day event of panel discussions full of diverse perspectives from leaders in the industry. The event will be held from 7:30am – Noon, starting with breakfast networking followed by a morning of learning and connections.

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Date:
May 24
Time:
7:30 am – 11:30 am MDTw
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Alberta IoT Association
KPMG
EllisDon

Platform Innovation Centre

407 9 Ave SE
Calgary, Alberta T2G 2K7 Canada + Google Map
403-284-6400
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How to Start a SaaS Product: The Non-Technical Founder’s Guide

May 25 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm MDT

Are you a non-technical founder who wants to start a SaaS product?

If so, this workshop is for you!

We will teach you how to understand the fundamentals of software design and the development process involved. Gain the skills to work with development teams confidently. Hack your growth strategy by learning the standard techniques required to build long-lasting, habit-driven software.

The topics we will be covering during the workshop;

1. Pitch Practice

  • Before you can get anyone excited about your product, you have to first practice your pitch
  • The 4 Elements that make a pitch
  • Pitch building worksheet + examples

2. Research

  • We will start things off with a bit of research to better understand the problem
  • The 4 Elements that go towards research
  • Industry research report worksheet

3. Goals & Anti Goals

  • Keep it simple and trust your gut
  • What are we looking to achieve, and what are we not?
  • The 4 steps to find your goals and anti goals
  • Exercise + worksheet

4. Competition

  • Who are we up against?
  • What are they doing right?
  • What are they doing wrong?
  • The elements you need to know of your competition
  • Exercise + worksheet

5. Facts & Assumptions

  • Time to set the stage and be realistic about our industry and our customers
  • Develop an understanding of facts, assumptions, priorities, and challenges
  • Exercise + worksheet

6. Problem Statement

  • We now distill our product design into a concise solution to a problem
  • The 4 elements to develop on a problem statement
  • Exercise + worksheet

7. Build the Persona

  • Who is our ideal customer and why?
  • Through empathy we find a valuable pain
  • Understand the needs, wants, fears and desires of your ideal customer
  • Exercise + worksheet

8. Pitch Deck

  • After some polish, we arrive at a complete and focussed solution that can be executed
  • What 4 elements you need to include in your pitch deck
  • Pitch deck perfecting worksheet

9. Final questions and open discussion

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Date:
May 25
Time:
11:00 am – 2:00 pm MDTw
Cost:
Free
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Koridor
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Platform Innovation Centre

407 9 Ave SE
Calgary, Alberta T2G 2K7 Canada + Google Map
403-284-6400
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Startup TNT Top 20 Pitch Night!! YYC

May 4 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm MDT

Come celebrate 20 amazing early-stage Calgary Startups as they hit the stage to showcase themselves to the community and our local Investors!

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Date:
May 4
Time:
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm MDTw
Cost:
Free
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Organizer

StartupTNT
Email:
neil@startuptnt.com
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407 9 Ave SE
Calgary, Alberta T2G 2K7 Canada + Google Map
403-284-6400
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Startup TNT Summit VII Finale!!!!

June 15 @ 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm MDT

5 amazing local early-stage startups.
30 excited local investors.
about $200k in investment on the line

Here’s what will happen:

the Finalists pitch.
the investors go deliberate and vote (while you network)

Then we come out and announce the winner LIVE!

it’s a ton of fun, and you should come!

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Date:
June 15
Time:
5:30 pm – 9:00 pm MDTw
Cost:
Free
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Organizer

StartupTNT
Email:
neil@startuptnt.com
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Platform Innovation Centre

407 9 Ave SE
Calgary, Alberta T2G 2K7 Canada + Google Map
403-284-6400
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TELUS CSW Cohort 3 Demo Day

May 18 @ 5:15 pm – 8:00 pm MDT

The TELUS Community Safety & Wellness Accelerator (CSW) powered by AlchemistX is excited to invite you to our Demo Day! We will be highlighting this passionate group of 20 phenomenal start-ups in social tech innovation that have just completed our 12-week accelerator program!

DATE: Thursday May 18, 2023

TIME: 5:15pm-8pm MDT

LOCATION: Platform Calgary – 407 9 Ave. SE, Calgary, AB T2G 2K7

AGENDA:

  • Welcome + Intro
  • Live Pitches, Q&A Panel and Networking
  • Refreshments Provided

A one-of-a-kind, world leading social impact accelerator program:

The TELUS CSW Accelerator powered by AlchemistX is part of the Alberta Scaleup and Growth Accelerator Program that is run by a consortium led by Alberta Innovates. The consortium includes Jobs, Economy and Innovation, Edmonton Unlimited and PrairiesCan.

The TELUS CSW Accelerator has brought proven acceleration programming to work on social issues in Alberta with 20 incredible companies, from Alberta and the world. Each of the companies in Cohort 3 have compelling technology combined with passion and commitment to delivering purposeful solutions that meet collective challenges. Learn more about Cohort 3 HERE.

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Date:
May 18
Time:
5:15 pm – 8:00 pm MDTw
Cost:
Free
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TELUS Community Safety & Wellness Accelerator

Platform Innovation Centre

407 9 Ave SE
Calgary, Alberta T2G 2K7 Canada + Google Map
403-284-6400
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THRIVE Academy II Demo Day 2023

May 30 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm MDT

Join us for THRIVE Academy II Demo Day on May 30th in Alberta, 15 global agrifood tech startups will showcase their innovative solutions to the biggest challenges facing the food and agriculture industries.

After the pitches join us for a brief award ceremony followed by an evening reception with heavy horderves and drinks. This year’s cohort was selected from across Alberta, Canada, and globally, including the United States, Sweden, Germany, and Argentina.

Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from these disruptive companies and learn about the future of sustainable food production!

The 2023 Cohort Includes: Agrodit, Collaskins, Cropinno, CultivateCI, DeepBlue Greens, Gbot Solutions, Gensoil, Kybus Nutrients, Loop Farms, Mi Terro, Nanomix, Oonnie, Planetary Harvest Vertical Farms, T.R.A.D. Worm Industries, Top Grade Ag

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Date:
May 30
Time:
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm MDTw
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Organizer

SVG Ventures|THRIVE

Platform Innovation Centre

407 9 Ave SE
Calgary, Alberta T2G 2K7 Canada + Google Map
403-284-6400
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Avenue Innovation Event 2023

June 14 @ 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm MDT

Innovation. Inspiration. Exploration.

Join us on June 14, 2023 at Platform Innovation Centre to connect with Calgary’s innovation leaders at Avenue‘s annual Innovation Event followed by a networking hour!

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Date:
June 14
Time:
2:00 pm – 7:00 pm MDTw
Cost:
$53.78
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Avenue Calgary
Phone:
403-240-9055
Email:
info@avenuecalgary.com
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407 9 Ave SE
Calgary, Alberta T2G 2K7 Canada + Google Map
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UNLEASH // YYC

April 27 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm MDT

A Leadership Disruption Workshop

A Leadership Disruption is an interactive, hands-on experience designed to activate and stretch your mindset by disrupting your usual ways of thinking. You can expect to be challenged to view your approach to leadership through a new lens and unleash yourself from old habits that have been holding you back.

In 3 hours you will:

• Understand the 4 elements of science that drive how we acquire new skills, form habits, and influence those around us
• Gain new perspectives on old problems
• Learn tools to tackle turbulence
• Master a technique for creating clarity when communicating expectations
• Learn how to renew the energy and alignment within your teams

 

Join award-winning author, national champion athlete, international speaker, leadership coach, and Calgary’s own, Jayson Krause for a live event at Platform Calgary. Claim your seat today and come prepared to disrupt the way you think about managing your team and leading your business.

 

REGISTER NOW FOR YOUR MOST IMPACTFUL AFTERNOON ALL QUARTER!

 

Hosted By: VMSA & Level52

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Date:
April 27
Time:
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm MDTw
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VMSA
Level52

Platform Innovation Centre

407 9 Ave SE
Calgary, Alberta T2G 2K7 Canada + Google Map
403-284-6400
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Digital Commerce Calgary Fintech Award: Showcasing the 2022 winners

May 11 @ 8:30 am – 10:30 pm MDT

Last year, Digital Commerce Bank and Platform Calgary partnered to champion and celebrate Calgary as an emerging fintech hub and support local fintech startups in launching and scaling their business. Together with partners, we launched the Digital Commerce Calgary Fintech Award that distributed $310,000 in non-dilutive cash to help fintech startups.

To kick off this year’s award, we are bringing the 2022 winners Fillip and Woveo back to the Platform Innovation Centre for a chance to discuss how the Award impacted their companies. This is a great opportunity to connect with the Calgary fintech community, get the first scoop on this year’s Award, and see what the two winning startups are up to now.

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Date:
May 11
Time:
8:30 am – 10:30 pm MDTw
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Platform Calgary
Digital Commerce Bank

Platform Innovation Centre

407 9 Ave SE
Calgary, Alberta T2G 2K7 Canada + Google Map
403-284-6400
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