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🚀 Are you searching for a co-founder to launch or scale your startup? Join us for Tech Talent Tuesdays: 'Find Your Co-founder' event on March 25 to expand your network, meet your potential co-founders, and get tips on how to build the right co-founder relationship for your startup. 📢 Featuring: 🔹 Cal Duncan – Founder, EraGrow Cal is building EraGrow to make biochar a practical solution for farmers. With a background in soil science and agritech, he develops biochar solutions that improve soil health, reduce fertilizer costs, and enhance drought resilience. Through field trials and industry collaborations, EraGrow is bridging the gap between organic waste producers and sustainable agriculture. 🔹 Jaime Z. – CEO & Co-Founder, Kindr Jaime leads Kindr, a platform connecting impact organizations, investors, and individuals to drive measurable change. With expertise in product strategy, startup leadership, and IoT technology, she is redefining impact investing and crowdfunding through fintech, analytics, and smart-matching technology. 🔹 Matt Elliott – Co-founder & Technical Lead, Communal Matt is the technical lead at Communal, where he develops software solutions that empower community-based organizations. With a strong background in software engineering, he focuses on building intuitive, scalable technology that solves real-world problems. Expect inspiring stories, actionable insights, Q&A, networking, and snacks! 🍕🎉 📅 Save your front-row seat! 👉Register here: https://lnkd.in/gzHVtNF7 #TechTalentTuesdays #yycTech #Networking #CareerGrowth #TechCommunity #CoFounder

Calgary is full of untold innovation stories – initiatives like the “Innovation+ in the Plus 15” installation help shine a light on the incredible work being done by Calgarians right here in our own backyard.

With continued investments into Alberta's tech sector, Calgary is emerging as one of the best places in the world for anyone to start and grow a tech business.

Raising capital is one of the biggest hurdles founders face. Investors ask tough questions. Valuations are tricky. Deal terms can be overwhelming. And let’s be honest—without the right approach, securing funding can feel impossible. That’s why we created Raising Capital 101 & 201—expert-led investment readiness workshops designed to help founders and startups navigate the fundraising process and feel informed to ask smarter questions. Join us in April for a free two-part workshop series.  Who is this for? ✔️ Early-stage founders preparing to raise their first round ✔️ Growth-stage entrepreneurs looking to refine their capital strategy ✔️ Startups struggling to attract investors or close deals 📆 APRIL 8 - RAISING CAPITAL 101: ✅ Lays the foundation ✅ Understanding VC investing & what to expect ✅ Financial forecasting & capital strategy ✅ Pitch elements & storytelling investors care about 📆 APRIL 15 - RAISING CAPITAL 201:  ✅ Company valuation, governance & deal structures ✅ Term sheets, cap tables & due diligence ✅ Negotiation tactics & exit strategies 🎟️ Limited seats. Register today! https://lnkd.in/gijtXwKU Led by Randy Stewart Thompson, Chairman & CEO, Valhalla Private Capital, a seasoned investor with 120+ investments & $225M+ deployed capital, you can expect real-world fundraising insights from this workshop series. 💡 BONUS: Complete both workshops and unlock a personalized 1:1 session with an investor coach to fine-tune or evaluate your fundraising approach. R Stewart (Randy) Thompson | Valhalla Private Capital Bilal Rasool Sylvia Wang, MBA Neil Vande Bunte Terry Rock Jennifer Lussier Renu Chandarana Madeline Kendrew Ana Lokotkova Paula Canas Christina Garies David Kebede Anes Rachid

Meet Platform Incubator alumni, Kamala Patel, Co-Founder and CEO of Luxidea, Inc.! Luxidea is helping scientists bring lab-developed innovations into real-world solutions, starting with OptiSlides—an essential tool for maximizing microscope performance. Kamala shares her experience with the Platform Incubator and how it helped her grow as a founder with the support, guidance, and insights she needed to move past assumptions, truly understand her customers, and embrace both challenges and successes along the way. With coaching from her Entrepreneur-in-Residence, George, Kamala gained the clarity and confidence to drive traction and grow her business. Now, with sustained revenue and increasing momentum, she views the Incubator as the launchpad for even bigger opportunities ahead. Watch Kamala’s journey and learn more about Platform Incubator by visiting https://lnkd.in/g7yw9beQ

Applications are OPEN for the Alberta Catalyzer Velocity program—a Platform Calgary portfolio program! Are you an early-stage tech entrepreneur in Alberta, navigating the challenges of scaling your business? Position your business for scalability and investment with the Velocity program, at no cost. If you’re working on refining your product, strengthening your sales and marketing strategies, or trying to secure funding, benefit from structured learning, tailored coaching, and direct connections to industry experts.

Startup 101 kicks off tonight, but it's not too late to register! Here’s what you’ll gain from Startup 101: 🔹 Confidence in startup terminology and the tech sector 🔹 Tools to refine your idea and validate it with instant feedback 🔹 Pitching skills to win support and funding 🔹 Connections within Calgary’s startup ecosystem for mentorship and resources Can’t make it this time? No worries—Startup 101 runs monthly! Visit our website to take the first step into Calgary’s thriving tech ecosystem. https://loom.ly/d0cVW8M

⏳ 1 Day to go! 🚨Don't miss out on Tech Talent Tuesdays. Join us for an evening of insights, connections, and opportunities to accelerate your tech career. Hear these companies on March 11! 🔹 Manan P. - Co-Founder, RentPlay: Learn about RentPlay's vision and growth, and opportunities for tech professionals to get involved. 🔹 Chris Karhut - Product Manager, WaitWell: Discover how WaitWell is shaping the future of queue management and scheduling, plus current job openings! 🔹kyler bateman - Senior Cloud Architect, Ambyint: Gain insights from a leader from a pragmatic tech enthusiast who has found a passion in DevOps and Cloud Engineering. Expect inspiring stories, Q&A, networking, and snacks! 🍕🎉 See you there! 📅 RSVP Here! https://lnkd.in/gBTEgysr #TechTalentTuesdays #yycTech #Networking #CareerGrowth #TechCommunity #UX #DataScience

Meet Co-Founder and President of Calefy Inc., Simon Hlywa, proud Platform Incubator alumni! Calefy is reshaping commercial insurance quoting in Canada. Their platform, embedded in brokerage websites, helps brokers attract and serve clients more efficiently. For Simon, the Platform Incubator provided access to top-tier professionals and strategic guidance that would have been out of reach otherwise.   Simon reflects on how the roundtable discussions became his “business therapy”—a supportive space where he could work through challenges, refine his strategy, and receive constructive feedback to help him move forward. What’s next for Calefy? A clear focus on larger clients and key partnerships. Simon is working towards a future where Calefy becomes the go-to solution for commercial insurance quotes across Canada. Are you ready to challenge your ideas, connect with experts, and grow alongside a community of ambitious founders? Learn more about Platform Incubator and how it could help your startup: https://lnkd.in/g7yw9beQ

Is your real estate strategy keeping up with your growth? As your startup scales, your workspace needs evolve – but are you adapting your real estate strategy accordingly? In this partner blog takeover, Justin Mayerchak, Executive Vice President & Partner at Colliers, shares valuable insights on how your office space should grow with your funding stages, from seed funding to Series C. Key Takeaways? ✅ Don’t just focus on cost—prioritize flexibility, talent access, and culture. ✅ Strategically plan your workspace at each stage of funding to avoid costly missteps. ✅ Make your real estate an asset, not a burden. Read the full blog to learn how you can make informed decisions as you scale. https://loom.ly/NGmM6M8