Demo Days

November 22 @ 10:00 am 4:00 pm

Hosted by: Platform Calgary @ the Platform Innovation Centre – East Annex Area

Meet and mingle with local tech companies and learn about some of the cool things they’re up to at Demo Days 2023!

Be part of a drone demo, have your luck at a travel game show, test out an AI image generator or take a virtual trip to Australia – there’s a little bit of everything at Demo Days.

COMPANIES IN ATTENDANCE

10Adventures
ActiveDEMAND
Blaze Performance
Buoyancy Works
Carbon Cred
CEC Analytics
Clavis Studio
Cratic Ai
Digital Carbon Bank
emTek Canada Inc.
Erode AI
Fledge
Fuse Financial
Highway Innovation Inc.
Hive
Howly Inc
itagtip Inc.
JL13 Concepts Inc
Local Eats
MedEssist
Mode Software Inc.
Myntex
Noyan Gas
OceanML
PAWSitive PetStarz Inc.
Privacy Horizon Inc
Quack
Reeltro Inc.
Rukbe Inc.
Smobler
Threshold UAV
Vetsie.ai
Woveo
Yield Exchange

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The Importance of Diversity in Venture Funding

November 20 @ 3:30 pm 4:30 pm

Hosted by: Platform Calgary @ the at the Platform Innovation Centre in the National Bank Investor Hub

Join Platform Calgary for a roundtable discussion sharing experiences and shedding light on the importance of diversity in venture funding.

Roundtable panelists include:

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Supercharging your startup ambition & fundraising lessons with Antler

November 21 @ 2:30 pm 3:30 pm

Hosted by: Antler & Platform Calgary @ the Platform Innovation Centre in the National Bank Investor Hub

Join Antler Director of Growth & Portfolio, Shambhavi Mishra for lessons in fundraising for your startup.

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From SaaS Teenager to Unicorn: Accelerating Growth with the 4X Method

November 21 @ 1:00 pm 3:00 pm MST

Hosted by: Cory Davison @ the Platform Innovation Centre in Classroom 1

When you step into the fast-paced world of SaaS, you must leave behind traditional business models that can’t keep up. Join us for an exclusive workshop during Innovation Week, where we’ll unveil the strategies that propel startups into the unicorn league.
What You’ll Discover:

🚀 Growth Acceleration Secrets: Unpack the strategies SaaS unicorns use to turbocharge their growth trajectory.

💡 Beyond Conventional: Learn why traditional business designs fall short in the SaaS space and what to do instead.

🌐 The 4X Method Revealed: Get an insider look at the ‘secret sauce’ – a trusted framework that leading brands have utilized to evolve from startups to industry giants.

🛠️ Practical Tools & Frameworks: Gain hands-on experience with the tools and frameworks that align with the unique dynamics of B2B SaaS companies.

🎯 Customer-Centric Approaches: Understand how to refine your product and service design with a customer-centric approach that differentiates unicorns from the herd.

Whether you’re a tech entrepreneur, a SaaS startup, or a rapidly growing business, this workshop is your opportunity to learn from Cory Davison, Founder of 4Xperience and author of The 4X Method – Your Blueprint for Business Growth. Cory works with SaaS companies in high-growth- called the teenager stage- to align the key areas that have the greatest impact on the customer journey and the company’s growth- Customer CX, Employee EX, Brand BX and Product PX experience.

Don’t miss out on this transformative experience—secure your spot now and take the first step towards aligning your growth strategy with the proven power of The 4X Method.

This event is a part of Innovation Week – a week of events to showcase the diversity and depth of what’s happening in innovation and technology in Calgary and celebrate the people and the ideas that are having an impact.

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November 21
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Negotiation Essentials: How to create value & not leave anything on the table

November 16 @ 9:00 am 10:00 am MST

Negotiations happen every day … between suppliers, clients, colleagues, or external stakeholders. Negotiation isn’t about winners or losers; it’s about aligning resources appropriately and creating value. With the right strategies and frameworks, it is possible to achieve win-win outcomes.

Come and hone your negotiation skills at this interactive ‘hands-on’ workshop. Tips and strategies for founders and scale-ups to create win-win deals. The 60-min workshop will provide a framework for how to approach deal negotiation along with time to practice in a safe and fun environment.

This event is a part of Innovation Week – a week of events to showcase the diversity and depth of what’s happening in innovation and technology in Calgary and celebrate the people and the ideas that are having an impact.

Hosted by: Caravel Law | Platform Calgary | Classroom 1

Featuring: Lynel Barrow | Co-Managing Partner, Technology and IP Lawyer | former Director of Legal Affairs at SMART Technologies

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November 16
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​Playing Lean Game Night

November 22 @ 5:30 pm 7:30 pm

Hosted by: 150 Startups, Brandy Old & Craig Elias @ the Platform Innovation Centre – KPMG Ignition Centre

Are you a founder, startup mentor, early-stage investor, or board game lover interested in learning how to launch a successful product without draining your bank account, damaging your reputation, or bruising your ego?

​If so, join us for a special Innovation game night that will test your lean startup skills and challenge your assumptions about starting a business while improving your understanding of product-market fit.

​On Wednesday, November 22, Brandy Old, Kerry Harmer, and Craig Elias will help Calgary entrepreneurs, mentors, and angel investors improve their skills in launching a product using a board game called Playing Lean that simulates the experience of launching a successful product.

​Playing Lean is an innovation commercialization board game out of Norway created in collaboration with the creator of the Lean Canvas – Ash Maurya – and the author of Testing Business Ideas – David Bland.

​It’s an amazing way to learn how to apply lean start-up methods that is educational, competitive and a little addictive.

​Call or text Craig Elias (+1.403.874.2998) if you have any questions before registering.

​P.S. If you want to get a head start learning how to play the game, watch this YouTube video.

Location: Platform Innovation Centre – KPMG Ignition Centre

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FounderFuse: Co-Founder Finding Cafe

November 22 @ 9:00 am 11:30 am

Hosted by: Platform Calgary, Rainforest Alberta & Product Calgary @ the Platform Innovation Centre KPMG Pitch Stage and West Hall

Are you a startup founder looking for a co-founder with corporate experience? Or an executive seeking to dive into the startup world? FounderFuse is your platform to connect, share insights, and spark collaborations that could shape the future of tech and business.

What to Expect:

  • Insightful Panels: Hear from seasoned founders and top executives about the nuances of forming and nurturing co-founder relationships.
  • Targeted Networking: Use our colour-coded system to identify and connect with potential co-founders who complement your skills and vision.
  • Post-Event Opportunities: Stay engaged with follow-up activities and capitalize on the connections you’ve made.

Who Should Attend:

  • Aspiring and current startup founders
  • Corporate executives and operators looking for entrepreneurial ventures
  • VCs and angel investors seeking new ventures
  • Professionals from not-for-profit organizations interested in the startup ecosystem

In Partnership With:

  • Rainforest Alberta
  • Product Calgary
  • Platform Calgary
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How to Attract Equity-Deserving Groups

November 22 @ 1:00 pm 2:00 pm

Hosted by: GEDI Hub @ the Platform Innovation Centre – Classroom 1

Sometimes the fear is that we might hire someone from an equity-deserving group and make them feel tokenized. Reflecting on this question and topic is really important to ensure attracting talent is value-driven and not a checkbox. We look forward to presenting to you on this subject.

Join us at the Platform Innovation Centre in Classroom One for an exciting in-person event on attracting equity-deserving groups. Discover innovative strategies and best practices to create a more inclusive and diverse platform. Learn how to foster an environment that welcomes and supports individuals from all backgrounds.

Presenter: Nazarana Lalji

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From Shopping Carts to Sustainable Hearts

November 21 @ 10:30 am 11:30 am

Hosted by: Local Investing YYC @ the Platform Innovation Centre National Bank Investor Hub

Destructive consumer industries threaten our planet, meanwhile, circular and sustainable solutions are shifting the status quo. The consumer industry has thrived on a take, make, and waste economy that has pushed our planetary boundaries to the limit, and this panel will explore a wide range of sustainable solutions including topics around the circular economy, supply chains, and trends in consumer behaviours.

We’ll speak to experts who are using technology to develop novel materials, advanced manufacturing practices, and enhanced supply chain logistics to build a more regenerative economy. There is enormous potential to be unlocked this decade through sustainable consumer technology solutions and this is an opportunity to hear from local industry experts on how they are tackling these global challenges and creating profits too!

Our keynote speakers:

  • Jaeson Cardiff, CEO, CleanO2 Technologies
  • David Dial, CEO, groHere Harvest
  • Moderated by: Martin Baker, Director, Local Investing YYC

As a for-profit investment cooperative, Local Investing YYC’s mission is to enable Albertans to invest in our local economy for a sustainable future by providing capital to Calgary-based social entrepreneurs who generate financial, social, and environmental returns. Since its inception in 2018, Local Investing YYC has provided over $1.6 million to nine locally-owned businesses, making local investing more accessible to Albertans and harnessing community capital to build a thriving local economy.

  • Date: Monday, November 21, 2023
  • Time: 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
  • Location: Platform Innovation Centre – National Bank Investor Hub
  • Cost: Complimentary
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Know Your Worth

November 21 @ 4:30 pm 7:30 pm

Hosted by: Women in Agile & Tech Calgary @ the Platform Innovation Centre – Classroom 2

At the event, we will explore how to know your market worth and how your skills, experience, and location influence that. We will touch upon financial and non-financial components of compensation that work well for both the employee and the employer. We will also explore the role of self-worth and how it may impact your view of your market worth.

🗣 Panelists:
• Kristina Sammut, Founder & CEO, Frontier Leadership Inc.
• Maura Shaftoe, Financial Planner and Cash Flow Specialist
• Janelle Loughlin, HR & Recruitment Leader, Improving
• Monica Gupta, Product Coach and Mentor

Kristina Sammut, the Founder and CEO of FRONTIER Leadership, is a highly accomplished executive leadership coach.
Kristina empowers women to lead, helping them strategically position themselves for advancement, enhancing their leadership presence, and confidently negotiating their worth.
Kristina leads flagship programs like the Career Advancement Series, Negotiating Your Worth LDI, and the Advancing Women in Leadership Executive Coaching Program. She is a past chair of the Ontario Association of Career Management and is a certified coach with the International Coaching Federation.

Maura Shaftoe, a speaker and financial coach, specializes in empowering people to bring money conversations out of the closet. She shares techniques and strategies to help people understand how to create the environment and relationships to have the right money conversations.
With over a decade in the financial services industry, she also brings years of business experience and expertise to her valued clients as a Qualified Associate Financial Planner (QAFP), Associate Insurance Advisor, and Certified Cash Flow Specialist (CCS).
A cornerstone of Maura’s financial planning practice is dedicated to helping people maximize their earning power through effective budget, cash flow, and debt management strategies backed by behavioral science.

Janelle Loughlin HR and Recruitment Leader at Improving. Janelle is known for her award-winning HR leadership, skillful talent acquisition approaches, and abilities to shape exceptional workplace cultures. She has spearheaded numerous multi-national HR programs, leading to impactful business results and enhanced employee experiences. Janelle enjoys supporting the community and encouraging individuals to showcase their potential. She will shed light on the critical aspects of realizing your market worth and navigating important considerations in your career journey.

Monica Gupta is a Product Coach and Mentor. She is the Founder of Women in Agile & Tech, Calgary. She founded the community on a deep desire to empower women to have fulfilling careers and to live life to their full potential. Monica helps organizations excel at building innovative products and services that create customer delight. She has successfully led multimillion-dollar multi-year client-facing programs in the US, UK, Japan, India, and Canada. Her areas of focus are Organizational Leadership, Product Leadership, and Process Improvement.

🔹 Event Agenda:
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Registration and Networking
5:00 PM – 5:05 PM: Welcome & Introductions by Monica Gupta
5:05 PM – 6:30 PM: Panel Discussion & Q&A
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM: Networking. Engage one-on-one with our panelists!
🥂 Light refreshments will be provided.

We welcome everyone to join our event

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