International achievements in Calgary

Welcome to the Midweek Memo: a weekly digest of the city’s top tech events, personnel moves, job openings, and industry opportunities.

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Calgary Tech Events

Product Management in FinTech | June 22

• The newly-launched Tech Thursdays series targets mid- to senior-level talent in Calgary and will focus on a range of topics from product management, fundraising, AI and fintech.

• This week’s panel features:

  • Maryheth Cabrera, co-founder and CPO, Woveo

  • Neta Pyasi, vice president of operations, Benevity

  • Maxine Smith, manager, product management, Symend

  • Spencer Yarnell, product lead, Neo Financial

  • Moderated by Jeff McPherson, executive director, product management, Morgan Stanley

See you in Toronto? Calgary Tech Journal After Yacht Party | June 27

• Didn’t make it aboard the yacht for the Goodlawyer festivities? No problem. The boat has docked, but that doesn't mean the party has to end!

• Meet up with startups and ecosystem builders from across Canada on land as we keep the #GoodTimes going at Isabelle's — oh, and did we mention there will be pizza?

Foresight Earth Tech Demo Day | June 22

• Attend Earth Tech Demo Day to hear virtual pitches from the latest graduates of Foresight’s Earth Tech accelerator.

• The event will feature technologies fast-tracking the electrification of commercial fleets, improving the efficiency and sustainability of agriculture, reshaping water conservation, and more.

Financial Feminism Investing Lab - Info Session | June 28

• Join this interactive session where she’ll walk you through all of the essential information about Movement51’s investing program.

• The program, jointly run by Movement51 with the University of Calgary, is a safe, non-judgemental space to introduce you to the ins and outs of early-stage investing and get your journey started.

YYC Tech Slowpitch | Ongoing until July 4

• Get ready for the second season of spring softball for the YYC Tech Sector!

• Who can participate? Anyone building a startup, working in tech (or wanting to work in tech) or anyone supporting the tech and innovation industry in Calgary.

THRIVE Startup Stampede Demo Day '23 | July 11

• This is a unique opportunity to hear from some of the brightest minds in the startup world and learn about their innovative products and services.

• Check out 20 startup cohort members from the THRIVE Global & Canadian Accelerator Programs

Investor Social Calgary | July 17

• Designed for investors and professionals interested in the world of finance, this event offers a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, share investment insights and strategies, and build valuable relationships in the investment community.

Founders Coffee | Every Tuesday

• Founders Coffee is every Tuesday 7:30 am in Calgary and 9:00 am Edmonton.

• Hosted by Peer Guidance, this morning get together is for entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses.

Calgary Tech Jobs

• Ceridian is hiring a Principal Client Partner

• Stripe is hiring a Product Manager, Growth

• Karbon is hiring an Account Executive (Bilingual)

• Xero is hiring a Partner Development Representative

• Clevertech is hiring a Copywriter

• Atlassian is hiring a Strategic Enterprise Development Representative

Calgary Tech Moves

• Marlos Machado joins the University of Alberta as an assistant professor in the Department of Computing Science

• Kristina Rinker, chief scientific officer and founder of Syantra, has been recognized for international achievements at the 2023 Calgary Awards

4 more opportunities for you

• STEM scholarships for young innovators

• Ongoing funding:

  • Alberta Digital Traction is a funding program of up to $50,000 for small-and medium-sized Alberta enterprises

• Applications are now open for:

  • Canadian Food Innovation Network’s Innovation Booster

  • CDL-Rockies 2023/24 program

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