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Accessing the Chinese market and financing for technology companies
Presented by: One registration is valid for up to two people per company. China has a population of 1.3 billion. Can your business take advantage of that? Whether you're a founder, CEO, investor, or service provider, there's an opportunity for you in China. But how do you access the Chinese market? Come join…
Find out more »A Beginners Guide to Creating a High Impact Brand
One registration is valid for up to two people per company. One of the key reasons new customers choose and stay with your company is because of its Brand Identity! But, what is a brand? How can you deliberately create and strengthen it? How can you ensure that it leaves a lasting impression on your…
Find out more »Open discussion: How to create killer deal structures
There is no single right way to structure a deal with an investor, but it's important you choose one that will suit your business's needs. Bring your coffee and head to the TEC Innovation District on November 6 to learn about some of the most common deal structures and when to use them. This event…
Find out more »The Entrepreneur’s Launch Framework
Please note that this session was previously under the title "Masterminding your next big idea: A rapid start method" Launching a new business, or even a new product, is challenging. How do you know you have a great idea that will guarantee success before you even begin? You don’t need a 100-page business plan to…
Find out more »EPL Makerspace for Entrepreneurs
Bring your own lunch and learn about the EPL resources available to entrepreneurs! Did you know that Edmonton Public Library has makerspace tools and dedicated staffing to help entrepreneurs bring their ideas to life and learning new digital skills? Accessible for free or extremely low cost, EPL’s Makerspace offers digital design software, 3D printing, cutting tools, a…
Find out more »Lunch & Learn: Stages of lending in the tech ecosystem
As a bank, BDC doesn’t fit the traditional mold: it focuses exclusively on providing funding and support to entrepreneurs. Tech companies have different growth strategies and exit plans than other industries, so the tech division of BDC was introduced to help fill the lending gaps within the tech ecosystem. Join Rose and David for an…
Find out more »2018 Innovation Awards
Since 2013, the Innovation Awards has honoured University of Alberta Researchers, their ground breaking technologies and the commercialization community that helps bring their innovations from out of the lab and into the world. Join us to celebrate the researchers who received a US patent and have an active private partner. Those who have created a University of…
Find out more »The Entrepreneur’s Launch Framework
Please note that this session was previously under the title "Masterminding your next big idea: A rapid start method" Launching a new business, or even a new product, is challenging. How do you know you have a great idea that will guarantee success before you even begin? You don’t need a 100-page business plan to…
Find out more »The Ultimate Marketing Strategy Boot Camp – Strategy Tools for Growth
Note that for one payment, up to 2 people per company can attend. In order to grow, a business needs to have a deep understanding of its customer. It must identify the primary motives, deepest fears, highest aspirations, and the small trip wires that prevent a sale. In this series of workshops, you will be…
Find out more »Mastering the Elevator Pitch
*One ticket is valid for up to two people per company. Imagine that you have been attempting for months, without success, to see a potential buyer to “pitch” your company’s services. But no one is returning your phone calls. And then, as fate happens, you run into an elevator just before the doors close and…
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