Communitech

We were thrilled to join forces with Canada’s vibrant entrepreneurship community at the final stop of the 2024 Startup Canada Tour in Kitchener-Waterloo! Supporting early-stage founders as they expand their networks, gain valuable insights, and build toward the future made for an inspiring day. It's exciting to see the drive to push Canadian businesses forward, and Communitech is proud to be part of it!

Calling all women and non-binary founders, we have some news! The Fierce Founders Bootcamp applications are OPEN 🙌 If you have an idea you want validated or you’re building out your MVP, we want to help! You shouldn’t have to do it alone. Our Bootcamp is six weeks long, and we’ll help you develop your business model, explore your customer journey, understand your market, and more! Take the chance and apply 🔗 https://lnkd.in/efAu7SMV

🚀 Unleashing the Future: Agile Project Management Meets AI at Communitech with Nasim Choroumi, MSc! Today’s AgileLeanP2P session at Communitech was an inspiring dive into the future of Agile & AI, led by Agile transformation expert Nasim Choroumi, MSc. 🌐💼 We explored: ✨ AI Trends and tools like ChatGPT, BREE AI, and PMI Infinity for smarter decision-making and business agility ✨ The transformative impact of Agile AI (AAI) on diverse industries ✨ AI in Education and its emerging possibilities ✨ Attendee insights on prompting techniques and Microsoft CoPilot An interactive workshop showcased how ChatGPT can fuel creativity and efficiency in agile workflows, giving us new strategies for AI-powered project management. A huge thank you to Nasim Choroumi, MSc and all attendees for an eye-opening session! #Agile #AI #FutureOfWork #BusinessAgility #ProjectManagement #Communitech

Don't miss out on the Accelerator Centre's event happening tomorrow in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS)! Click below for all the deets and to register 👇

We have some news about our leadership at Communitech. Chris Albinson will be stepping down as CEO of Communitech. He’s been a passionate advocate for tech startup founders, making a huge impact in Waterloo Region and beyond. We thank Chris for his years of leadership and dedication. We’re excited to announce that Jennifer Gruber, our CFO, will step in as interim CEO as our Board of Directors begins a search for a new leader. Throughout this transition, our mission at Communitech remains the same: to help founders start, grow and succeed. Read our press release for more information: https://lnkd.in/eVxKFqxN

We kicked off our #StartupGlobal Pop-up Pitch Competition in Kitchener-Waterloo at Communitech today! Thank you to our partners UPS, TD, and Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) for joining us and to Communitech for hosting us. Congratulations to all of the entrepreneurs that pitched their businesses this morning. Now time to see who the top 5 finalists are... 🥁

Learn more about digital transformation in advanced manufacturing. Join our free information session on November 12 from 12 - 1 p.m. ET and discover how WatsPEED's Career Accelerator Programs can equip you with a robust skill set and an enhanced network to support your ongoing professional growth and career advancement. The last Career Accelerator Program cohort starts on November 18. Don't miss this opportunity to meet the course instructor, ask questions, and learn more about how you can advance your career in this high demand sector. Not sure if you qualify or if this program fits your needs? In this info session, we'll also be introducing our new flexible pathways solution - these are customized learning options tailored just for you! Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/gPHyNX53 #UpskillCanada #securecoding #cybersecurity #futureready #careergrowth Palette Skills YW Kitchener-Waterloo Uvaro Communitech University of Waterloo Alumni Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre YMCA of Three Rivers Tanja Gancevich Dave Thomas Plum Kimberly Kraus Bob Kyryliuk Canadian Executive Connections Inc. YW Thrift Boutique | YW's IHCS Programming

🚀 This Wednesday! Don’t miss our Generative AI P2P session! 🚀 Join Atif Khan and me as we discuss "Creating Gen AI Policies: Ensuring Safe and Responsible AI in Your Business." With AI transforming industries, discover essential steps for building ethical, compliant AI policies. 📅 When: Oct 30, 2024 | 8:00-9:30 AM EDT 📍 Where: Communitech, 151 Charles St W, Kitchener, ON Connect, learn, and make your AI initiatives impactful and responsible! #AI #ResponsibleAI #GenerativeAI #AICommunity

Our Kitchener-Waterloo #StartupCanadaTour stop would not be possible without the support of our partners! You won’t want to miss connecting with these incredible support organizations and learning about the resources they offer. There are still a few spots left to join us on October 30 at the Bingemans Conference Centre. Register now: https://bit.ly/sctour-kw UPS, NACO Canada, ONeconomy | ÉconomieON, Forum for International Trade Training (FITT), Scotiabank, Competition Bureau Canada, Air Canada, Communitech, Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business, Startup TNT, TechPlace, TELUS Business, Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH), YSpace, York University, Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC), Futurpreneur, SDAC - Supplier Diversity Alliance Canada), Women's Enterprise Organizations of Canada, Business Sherpa Group, United States Embassy Ottawa and Consulates in Canada, iQ Offices, The Firecircle, Mastercard, The Peak, LiftOff by CCAWR

Our Peer2Peer groups have been running at full steam! If you’re looking for a way to get involved in the tech community and become part of important conversations, Peer2Peer groups are perfect for you. They provide an opportunity for individuals in similar roles or functions to learn, exchange advice, and explore best practices through a range of topics and session formats. If you're interested in joining, simply visit our website and sign up 👇 https://lnkd.in/gqzNdc5w