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A recording of the first installment of our Capital Access webinar series is available now. Learn the essentials of valuation with Bryan Slauko, CFA, co-founder of Calgary-based pre-seed venture capital firm, Metiquity Ventures and explore: ✅ Practical approaches to determining your company’s worth. ✅ Techniques for navigating valuation conversations with potential investors. ✅ Tips for presenting your value at different stages of growth. Whether you're preparing for your first round of funding or looking to strengthen your valuation knowledge, Bryan's insights and experience will help you move forward with confidence. View the webinar: https://bit.ly/3ZvNmNd Ayo Aiyeleye, MSc, PMP® Douglas Holt

The first installment of our Capital Access webinar series is today at noon. We’ll learn the essentials of valuation. Join Bryan Slauko, CFA, co-founder of Calgary-based pre-seed venture capital firm, Metiquity Ventures, to explore: ➡️ Practical approaches to determining your company’s worth. ➡️ Techniques for navigating valuation conversations with potential investors. ➡️ Tips for presenting your value at different stages of growth. Whether you're preparing for your first round of funding or looking to strengthen your valuation knowledge, Bryan's insights and experience will help you move forward with confidence. Register here: https://bit.ly/3AOFk9G Ayo Aiyeleye, MSc, PMP® Douglas Holt

🎙️ In the latest episode of Shift by Alberta Innovates, we dive into the power of storytelling with two incredible guests: Kira Kelsie from Kasm Consulting and Leah Sarich from Thin Air Labs and the podcast The Founder Mindset. 🚀 Key takeaway from Kira: "Marketing that’s not tied to a business goal isn’t super useful." Whether you’re scaling a startup or launching a new initiative, every story you tell should drive impact and align with your goals. 🌟 Hear more insights from Kira and Leah as we explore how purposeful storytelling can strengthen Alberta’s innovation ecosystem. 👉 Listen now: https://bit.ly/3VeSLXA #ShiftByAI #HeroesofInnovation #InnovationEcosystem #TechStorytelling

🚀 Unlock the Power of Storytelling in Alberta’s Tech Scene! 🚀 In the latest episode of Shift by Alberta Innovates, we dive deep into the art of storytelling with Leah Sarich, Head of Story at Thin Air Labs, and Kira Kelsie, startup marketing consultant at Kasm Consulting. Discover how compelling narratives can bridge the gap between complex tech innovations and the everyday Albertan. From simplifying intricate concepts to creating authentic connections, Leah and Kira share their expertise in crafting stories that resonate with audiences and foster engagement. 🔑 Key takeaways: - Using plain language to highlight the human impact of tech. - How to simplify messages without losing meaning. - Overcoming skepticism in industries like clean tech. - The role of community in building trust and credibility. Leah and Kira also explore the AI-driven marketing strategies and discuss the ups and downs of using tools like ChatGPT for authentic brand messaging. 💡 Founders, it’s time to share YOUR story! Start small, and build your storytelling muscle. Join networking events, engage with the community, and watch how your narrative can elevate Alberta’s thriving tech ecosystem. Whether it’s a coffee meetup, open house, or LinkedIn post, your voice matters. Listen to the full episode: https://bit.ly/4hY3781 #Storytelling #TechInnovation #AlbertaTech #Startups #CleanTech #AI #FounderMindset #ShiftByAlbertaInnovates #TechEcosystem #Community #MarketingTips

Don’t forget to register for the first installment of our Capital Access webinar series taking place November 28. We’ll learn the essentials of valuation. Join Bryan Slauko, CFA, co-founder of Calgary-based pre-seed venture firm Metiquity Ventures to explore: ➡️ Practical approaches to determining your company’s worth. ➡️ Techniques for navigating valuation conversations with potential investors. ➡️ Tips for presenting your value at different stages of growth. Whether you're preparing for your first round of funding or looking to strengthen your valuation knowledge, Bryan's insights and experience will help you move forward with confidence. Register here: https://bit.ly/3AOFk9G Ayo Aiyeleye, MSc, PMP® Douglas Holt

Great to represent Alberta Innovates and serve as a Investor Pitch Judge with colleagues, Crystal Phillips, Dr. Anmol Kapoor, and Darrol Baker. Congratulations to the three courageous Canadian entrepreneurs for pitching their companies and 🙌 (high five!) for handling questions as well as feedback in front of a live audience. I applaud the you all for your passion to drive innovation in Canada 👏 MyGene (Trent Marx) Genomia Genetix (Aamna Zia) Canada's Medical Clinic (Vern Peterson) Shout out to Dilpriya K. Mangat MD FRCPC MBA and the BioAro Inc. team for the invitation and for a successful inaugural Precision Health and Longevity Summit in YYC. #HealthInnovation #ResearchToImpact

Are you an entrepreneur launching or growing your business? Are you interested in the tech startup scene? Join us on November 21 for our Calgary Innovation Week event, Founder Journeys: From Start to Scale, where you can meet alumni founders from #ScaleupGAP, gain practical perspectives, build meaningful connections, and explore the resources available. Why Attend? 🌟 Be inspired by the journeys of founders from very stage who have walked your path. Hear unfiltered stories and lessons from local entrepreneurs. 🤝Build relationships with a like-minded community of tech entrepreneurs and industry experts. 🚀 Learn how Scaleup GAP can accelerate your startup journey and get a unique opportunity to connect directly with each Scaleup GAP accelerator. Your network is your net worth—start growing it today! Limited spots available. Get your FREE ticket here. https://bit.ly/4fR98Bm #ABAccelerators #Alberta #AlbertaTech #AlbertaInnovates #ScaleupGAP #TechStartups #Innovation #Networking #StartupSuccess Alberta Innovates 500 Global TELUS Community Safety & Wellness Accelerator Plug and Play Canada SVG Ventures | THRIVE Alberta Catalyzer

Join us next Thursday, November 28, for the first installment of our Capital Access webinar series. We’ll learn the essentials of valuation. Join Bryan Slauko, CFA, co-founder of Calgary-based pre-seed venture firm, Metiquity Ventures to explore: ➡️ Practical approaches to determining your company’s worth. ➡️ Techniques for navigating valuation conversations with potential investors. ➡️ Tips for presenting your value at different stages of growth. Whether you're preparing for your first round of funding or looking to strengthen your valuation knowledge, Bryan's insights and experience will help you move forward with confidence. Register here: https://bit.ly/3AOFk9G Ayo Aiyeleye, MSc, PMP® Douglas Holt

No, it's not science fiction! The Canadian Agri-Food Automation & Intelligence Network has supported BHF Robotics' project: an autonomous agricultural robot that zaps weeds with electrical energy, only consuming 1/60th the power required of a herbicide treatment and avoids the need to spray toxic chemicals. Learn more below:

We’re thrilled to collaborate on the $40 million Advanced Materials Challenge launched at #COP29 by Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA). This initiative, supported by Alberta's TIER fund, aims to drive innovation in low-emissions products and circular economy solutions. Learn more about how this challenge will shape Alberta’s manufacturing and resource sectors, growing industries with global potential below. InnoTech Alberta | Bryan Helfenbaum | Michael Mahon | Bonnie Drozdowski