A day in the life: PurposeMed

Plus, check out the bi-annual Innovation Fair from the University of Calgary's Faculty of Science

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Emily Edwards
February 21, 2024

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Last night, we kicked off the first of four CED-sponsored, sector-themed Tech Thursday series. I was thrilled to learn that our event was the first sold-out Tech Thursday event of the year, and the majority of the audience were first-time Tech Thursday attendees!

Tomorrow: Panel with Accelerators in Calgary | February 22

  • Co-hosted by the Venture Capital Association of Alberta and Alberta Innovates, join this panel with the Tech Accelerators of Calgary.

  • You’ll hear from:

    • Simon Grigenas, Program Manager at 500 Global

    • Lindsay Smylie, Director of Alberta at Plug and Play

    • Andrew Goldner, Co-Founder & CEO at Growth X

    • Megan Croft Shapka, Ecosystem and Partnership Operations Manager at SVG Ventures

    • Jill McLaren, Program Director at TELUS CSW by Alchemist

    • Omi Velasco, Principal at Graphite Ventures and Executive Director at VCAA

  • Calgary is a thriving hub of innovation, where the University of Calgary's Faculty of Science and Innovate Calgary, among other major units, play a crucial role in driving cutting-edge technological advancements.

  • The bi-annual Faculty of Science Innovation Fair serves as a fantastic platform, offering unparalleled exposure for new startups and groundbreaking innovation research emerging from UCalgary.

  • During this dynamic fair, each innovation research or startup gets the chance to present their vision to an engaged audience. After their compelling pitches, participants have a dedicated space for immersive demonstrations and impactful networking opportunities.

Team Dynamics Unleashed: Co-Founder Relationship Strategies | February 29

  • Join this Innovate Calgary event packed with key insights for startup success.

  • Learn how to choose the right co-founder, handle communication and conflicts, define roles and responsibilities, build trust, ensure equity, and gain inspiration from success stories.

  • Celebrate International Women's Day Calgary, with Toast, in partnership with Cassels, KPMG, BlueMarvel AI, Garmin, and connectFirst.

  • This event is open to everyone passionate about gender equity in the tech industry. Whether you're a professional in the field, an ally, or someone interested in learning more about how you can contribute to this important cause, your presence and participation are invaluable.

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YYC Datacon | March 8-9

  • Real content. Real people. Real experiences.

  • Whether you're tuning state of the art deep learning models or just wondering how AI will transform your industry, YYC Datacon has the answers you're looking for.

  • Join YYC Datacon for two days of talks and networking in Calgary’s thriving data science scene.

  • With the mission of enhancing healthcare accessibility to underserved communities, PurposeMed now serves thousands of patients each month across their multiple verticals.

  • Their latest offering is a virtual clinic designed to provide gender-affirming healthcare to trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse patients.

  • The company has captured the attention of industry experts, ranking #2 in the Companies-to-Watch category of Deloitte's Technology Fast 50™ program and being listed as one of the top 15 startups in Canada by LinkedIn.

  • Join this chat with Amaan Banwait, PurposeMed’s co-founder and COO, to find out what the day-to-day is like in a purpose-driven company and what plans they have for reinventing the future of healthcare.

  • 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.

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.

  • Inventure's 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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