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There are limitless opportunities in Calgary's booming tech scene. The sector has more than tripled in size over the last five years and now represents more than $8 billion in economic value locally. Read more highlights with Startup Genomehttps://lnkd.in/eQQVkqtC.   Calgary has one of the top entrepreneurial ecosystems in Canada and is competitive with long-established international tech hubs like Portland, Rome, Vienna and Cairo. The #BlueSkyCity is one of the top 50 emerging startup ecosystems globally. Learn why ➤ https://lnkd.in/eRJZJvE5. “Not too long ago, Calgary wasn't on the map as a world-class destination for startups or a hub for innovation. But with talent and investment flowing into Calgary, we have all the right pieces in place for our innovation economy to continue its pace as one of the fastest growing tech-hubs in the world and allow us to continue competing on the global stage.” - Brad Parry, President and CEO, Calgary Economic Development, and CEO, Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund.  Building an environment where companies can start, accelerate and scale to the global stage is a key aspect of our economic action plan, Uplook ➤ https://lnkd.in/e2YMiyxE Calgary Economic Development | Brad Parry | Platform Calgary | Terry Rock | Calgary Innovation Coalition | Megan Zimmerman | Chelsea Hallick   #LimitlessTogether #UnexpectedPossibilities #yycTech 

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It's been great to watch Calgary grow leaps and bounds over the past few years. We're glad to be part of the story.

Greg Mills

Ex-exec, now entrepreneur ‘in training’ sharing humorous startup stories & side hustle strategies. Building in public while helping others level up. 🚀 Founder: LandLogic Advisory, Mad Horde Media

2mo

It has been amazing to see the diversity coming to the Calgary economy over the last couple years. Great work everyone.

David Chan

25 years in the game development industry and still loving it. New studio, Giant Sandbox Games Inc.

2mo

I would love to see more support for interactive digital media, like they do in Edmonton.

Katherine S.

Director of Sales I Problem Solver I AI User

2mo

So thankful to all the meetings and people I have been blessed to network with in this space! #PlatformCalgary #YYC #YYCStartup #YYCTECH

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