Meet at the intersection of tech and finance

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

Before we get into this, check out the results from our weekly poll!

On Sunday, we quizzed you on which Canadian cities Calgary beat in Pitchbook's ranking of startup ecosystems. Twenty-five percent of you got it right—Calgary ranked above Ottawa, Montreal, and Vancouver.

Now, on to the events you can’t miss this coming week…

THIS AFTERNOON: Practical Tools to Capture the Impact of Your Business | December 11

• Ready to take your venture’s impact to the next level? Whether you’re just starting out or looking for a refresher, this interactive session is designed to help you integrate impact into your organization and showcase the difference you’re making.

• You’ll gain clear and actionable impact statement for use in your documents, copy, and pitches; foundational knowledge of a theory of change and how it relates to your business model; practical tools and techniques for identifying, measuring, and sharing your impact; and real-world insights from case studies to put your learning into practice.

• This session is ideal for teams new to impact measurement and metrics, and those seeking a refresher on effective impact strategies.

A Fireside Chat with Wayne Chiu | December 13

• Join this fireside chat with Wayne Chiu, founder of Trico Group of Companies and a passionate advocate for social entrepreneurship. Wayne's story is a testament to perseverance, innovation, and a commitment to creating meaningful impact in our communities.

• Hosted by Brent Zuber, this engaging conversation will delve into Wayne’s journey as an immigrant entrepreneur — navigating challenges, building a successful business, and becoming a champion for advancing social change through entrepreneurship.

Calgary Tech & Finance Networking | December 18

• Embark on an exhilarating journey into the Future of Technology and Finance, where innovation meets investment and startups thrive.

• This Sun of Five event has been meticulously curated for tech enthusiasts, finance wizards, entrepreneurs, and professionals eager to explore the dynamic intersection of technology and finance.

💼 Calgary tech jobs

• Canadian Cancer Society is hiring a Director, Performance Marketing

• WestJet is hiring an Analyst - Route Development

• Sobeys is hiring a Senior Specialist - Solutions Deployment

• Neo Financial is hiring a Product Manager

• Shopify is hiring a Solutions Engineer