Calling all entrepreneurs: How to bounce back

Plus, Gen Z is integral to your company's mission. Learn how to engage them.

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Emily Edwards
April 10, 2024

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

Note to our readers: We’re taking a little break next week! We’ll be back in your inboxes Sunday, April 12. See you then.

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Laura Avery (Jany) on LinkedIn:

It's been several weeks since I last made it to Tech Thursday, but this week's session on #cleantech was worth attending as panelists discussed industry trends, cleantech adoption, and the positive and negative impacts of regulation 🌱

Enjoyed learning how Eavor Technologies Inc., Katal Energy Inc., Arbor, and Arcus Power Corp are advancing sustainability and contributing to the Calgary tech ecosystem ♻️

Startup TNT Happy Hour | April 11 & 18

  • Connect with local entrepreneurs and investors at Startup TNT’s weekly happy hour events in Edmonton and Calgary.

  • Join every Thursday to meet a diverse group of entrepreneurs and professionals and engage in conversations about latest trends and strategies.

  • This panel brings together lifecycle marketing professionals in Calgary to talk about best practices in the space.

  • Speakers include:

  • A recent study focusing on Gen Z revealed that a mere 21% of workers trusted their leaders. 40% expressed concerns about the increased stress, pressure and hours that come with a managerial role.

  • In an era where purpose-driven work is not just preferred but expected by the next workforce generation, leaders must innovate to attract and retain the best talent.

  • In this workshop, leadership coach Ted Bradshaw addresses this shift, focusing on how to create cultures that resonate with the values and aspirations of Gen Z, ensuring that they are not just part of the company but integral to its mission.

SPONSORED BY FORESIGHT

LAST CHANCE TO NOMINATE: Help shine a light on an Alberta-based cleantech superstar

Nominations close April 19 for Foresight Canada’s second annual Alberta Cleantech Awards. We're looking for visionaries and innovators propelling Alberta's cleantech landscape towards a greener, more sustainable future. Do you know someone leading the charge? 

The 2024 AB Cleantech Awards are presented by Foresight, with support from Export Development Canada, Bonsai Growth Solutions, Fasken, and MNP.

  • Join peers in person or online for two days jam-packed with digital marketing best practices, latest trends, practical solutions, strategy, and networking.

  • Plus, check out the next generation of technology and innovation: internet, mobile, adtech, martech, and SaaS technology.

Innovations in Legal: The Future of Legal Work | April 18

  • Join a conversation about what the future of legal work may look like.

  • Speakers include:

    • Courtney Burton, Founding Partner at Blue Rock Law

    • Colleen Pound, Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Proxure

    • Alex Remondinin, Corporate Counsel at Neo Financial

    • Joshua Weinberger, COO & GC at Goodlawyer

    • Joshua Lenon, Lawyer in Residence at Clio

  • In the fast-paced and often unforgiving realm of startups, the key to thriving is not just innovative ideas or groundbreaking technology, but the resilience of the entrepreneurs behind them.

  • As the backbone of any startup, entrepreneurs face unique challenges that test their mental, emotional, and physical stamina.

  • "Building Resilience as an Entrepreneur" is a crucial event designed to address these challenges head-on, fostering a conversation about mental health, resilience, and sustainable success in the innovation sector.

  • Get ready for the ultimate tech extravaganza at The Grand Tech Conference, where innovation, networking, and mind-blowing presentations collide.

  • Whether you're pioneering the next big thing or looking to elevate your existing venture, the Grand Tech Conference provides a unique platform to connect with industry leaders, gain insights from successful entrepreneurs, and showcase your startup to a global audience.

Inventures 2024 | May 29-31

  • Take part in three days with the brightest minds, angel investors, venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders from across the globe that are solving the most critical issues of our time.

  • Inventures 2024 content tracks are:

    • Growing up: Food tech, farm to fork

    • Earth tech: Building everything better

    • Tech triathlon: Quantum + AI + IoT

    • Entrepreneurship: Accelerating scale-up

    • Blurring boundaries: Tech at work

    • Live long, live well: Unveiling health data

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