Tech takes over Edmonton

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

Before we get into this, check out the results from the Weekly Poll: On Sunday, we asked if you struggled to find work after graduating university. Sixty-six per cent of you said yes.

Now, on to your Midweek Memo…

Calgary Tech Events

C-Tribe x Tech Festival | Aug. 17-19 | Edmonton

• Canada’s fastest growing gathering dedicated to celebrating diversity and helping more underestimated, innovative, and creative people in tech achieve their dreams.

• Free access with general admission tickets.

THRIVE Venture Studio Agrithon | Sept. 14

• After an intense 24-hour agriculture hackathon, join for the resulting Agrithon pitches and networking reception.

• Network with fellow agrifood tech enthusiasts, industry experts, and potential collaborators following the pitches.

The Toast Summit - For More Women in Tech | Sept. 21

• The Toast Summit will bring together a growing community of women who are ready to dive deep, get real, and reignite their passion for what tech can truly be.

• Toast is also offering one free month of membership with the code FIRSTFREE.

Founders Coffee | Every Tuesday and Wednesday

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

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

Calgary Tech Jobs

• The University of Calgary is hiring a Geomatics Technical Entrepreneurship Specialist

• BBA Consultants is hiring a Director, Decarbonization

• Directive is hiring a Remote Associate Director, Paid Media

• Pacaso is hiring a Senior Director of Product

• Gigster is hiring a Sales Development Representative

3 more opportunities for you

• CVCA Private Capital Governance Program

• Innovation Catalyst Grant for STEM graduates

• The Life Sciences Fellowship for tech-driven health ventures

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