82% said yes

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 Collision should come to Calgary in 2025. Eighty-two percent of you said yes.

Team “yes” said:

• “It is a natural move when most talents are moving from Toronto and Vancouver to permanently live in Calgary. It will also help tourism and especially show Alberta is competitive in the startup scene.”

• “This would accelerate our diversification in the Calgary economy.”

• “What better venue than Calgary, the most welcoming and friendliest city, bar none!”

• “It would be a huge win for the city and dovetail into stampede! ”

Now, onto your Midweek Memo…

Calgary Tech Events

THRIVE Startup Stampede Demo Day '23 | July 11

• This is a unique opportunity to hear from some of the brightest minds in the startup world and learn about their innovative products and services.

• Check out 20 startup cohort members from the THRIVE Global & Canadian Accelerator Program

Investor Social Calgary | July 17

• Designed for investors and professionals interested in the world of finance, this event offers a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, share investment insights and strategies, and build valuable relationships in the investment community.

THRIVE Venture Studio Agrithon | September 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 during the reception following the pitches.

Calgary Tech Thursday | Every Thursday

• Upcoming events include a tech stampede celebration, a panel on the future of AR/VR, and a surprise at the Pioneer.

Founders Coffee | Every Tuesday

• Founders Coffee is every Tuesday at 7:30 am in Calgary and every Wednesday at 9:00 am Edmonton.

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

Calgary Tech Jobs

• Clio is hiring a Senior Global Social Purpose Manager

• HaiLa is hiring an Entrepreneur in Residence

• Neo Financial is hiring a Talent Acquisition Lead - Sales

• Samsara is hiring an Account Executive - Commercial, Canada

• SMART Technologies is hiring a Senior Product Marketing Strategist

• Benevity is hiring an Events and Experiences Manager

Calgary Tech Moves

• Evan McCann joins Fasken as a strategic advisor

• David Pratt joins Avatar Innovations Inc. as a principal

4 more opportunities for you

• Amii 2023 Kickstart program for early-career women and gender-diverse individuals gearing up to start a career in AI

• Amii CTO Coaching Program & Network

• STEM scholarships for young innovators

• Alberta Digital Traction is a funding program of up to $50,000 for small-and medium-sized Alberta enterprises

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