Welcome to the Midweek Memo which features a bit of news and a bunch of upcoming events. In this issue, learn about Alberta's fastest-growing companies according to the Financial Times, plus, as usual, four meetups and activities to consider. By the way, our last executive Briefing featured 11 recent stories you may have missed. See you on Sunday for the next one.

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10 Alberta firms named to Financial Times' fastest-growing companies list

The Financial Times, the international business newspaper, announced its fourth annual ranking of the fastest-growing companies in the Americas – and 10 Alberta firms made the cut.

FT says the list is based on disclosed revenue growth between 2018 and 2021, “when the dislocation of the pandemic was ending but the effects of rising interest rates were yet to be seen.” 

The top-ranked Alberta company on the list is Trust Science, an AI-powered service to find great borrowers for ethical lenders. It was ranked 29 out of the list of 500. Explore the other Alberta businesses below.

• Trust Science (29)

• Hightide (31)

• Field Safe Solutions (38)

• Consumer Genius (41)

• Aventure Marketing (74)

• CoolIT Systems (218)

• 2% Realty (385)

• Equium Group (440)

• Ginger Beef (477)

• Pine Cliff Energy Ltd. (479)

Find the full list on the Financial Times website.

Now, let's check out what's on deck in Calgary tech...

TNT Happy Hour | March 30

Every Thursday, 6 pm late. No registration, no agenda, just show up to Inner City Brewing - 820 11 Ave SW. 

Social Innovator Mastermind | March 30

Do you have a pressing challenge you’re facing in your work, or want to support others who do? Or maybe you're seeking advice on a new opportunity from others who have walked your shoes. Join the Social Innovator Mastermind in the Social Innovation Hub. Through this semi-structured, facilitated event, participants will have the opportunity to give and receive support, resources, advice, and connections, collectively moving past roadblocks and towards greater impact.

Attracting International Talent | April 4

Join a discussion regarding hiring a temporary foreign worker in Canada, immigration pathways and recruiting strategies. The presenter is Jason Byrne CEO of ICON-IQ, a Calgary-based recruiting company that specializes in connecting Canadian companies to top tech talent in Latin America through remote arrangements, and relocation to Canada.

Alberta Technology Symposium | April 26-27

The Alberta Technology Symposium is set to bring a spotlight to Alberta's incredible technology sector. The two-day event features more than 45 speakers and will showcase leading innovators in machine learning, IoT, and other emerging technologies.

NORTH51 Conference | May 10-12

The fifth annual NORTH51 Conference takes place at the Rimrock Resort in Banff on May 10-12, 2023, and features keynotes, presentations, panels, and invaluable networking opportunities. The speakers and presenters at NORTH51 bring a unique and wide-ranging perspective as their share emerging ideas, technology breakthroughs, and their predictions about where the future will take us.

For more local tech and business events, check out our friends at In the Know YYC.

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