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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 tech awards/recognition programs matter. 73% of you said yes.

Now, on to your Midweek Memo…

Calgary Tech Events

Cash Flow and the State of Small Businesses | Sept. 14

• This week’s panel will focus on how small businesses can navigate challenging circumstances and what the future may hold for their growth potential.

• Speakers include:

  • Mike Cascone, vice-president, government experience, Americas at Xero

  • Connor Curran, co-founder at Local Laundry

  • Jeff Adamson, co-founder and chief merchant officer at Neo Financial

  • Jennifer Resch, partner, private enterprise at MNP

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.

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Product Discovery at Mid and Late Stage Startups | Sept. 21

• Join this Tech Thursday discussion on product discovery at mid- and late-stage startups.

• Speakers include:

  • Ekta Sinha, senior product manager at Clio

  • Oliver Hankinson, senior product manager at Neo Financial

  • Christa Hill, co-founder at Tacit Edge

  • Francisco Paniagua, product delivery manager, Citizen Development

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Just Released: TAP Network’s 2023 Tech Sector Salary and Total Rewards Survey

Focused entirely on the Canadian tech sector, the survey reports on local and national salaries, total compensation, detailed policy data, and more. Learn more here.

Startup TNT Top 20 Pitch Night | Oct. 12

• Celebrating and showcasing 20 of Calgary's best pre-seed and seed-stage startups, as chosen by local investors.

• StartupTNT investors have over $150K to invest in at least one local startup, with winners to be announced in November.

• Tickets and more information available soon.

Long Calgary | Oct. 16

• Bringing together the people who have chosen Calgary as a home base to create, invest, and innovate.

• Expect raw talks, facilitated discussion, and good drinks and eats.

Startup TNT Finale | Nov. 16

• The five remaining Startup TNT Summit finalists hit the stage one last time before the Startup TNT angels announce the winner of over $150K in capital.

Innovation Week Launch Party | Nov. 23

• Apply to be one of Launch Party’s Top 10 Startups!

• Innovation Week 2023 will wrap by highlighting some of Calgary’s most promising startups at Launch Party — the largest startup-focused showcase of the year.

• 2,000+ people will come together to celebrate Calgary’s tech community and put a spotlight on 10 startups that made their mark this last year. Hundreds of companies have been showcased at Launch Party over the years, including big names like SkipTheDishes, StellarAlgo, Orpyx, Virtual Gurus, Red Iron Labs, and more.

• Applications close Sept. 1 @ 4pm (MT).

4 more opportunities for you

• Startup TNT Summit VIII Applications Open

• Spark Alberta’s fall cohort

• CVCA Private Capital Governance Program

• Innovation Catalyst Grant for STEM graduates

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