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Platform Calgary Platform Calgary builds and promotes Calgary's tech startup ecosystem to create shared prosperity that will benefit all Calgarians.
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We're a non profit organization bringing together the resources of Calgary's tech ecosystem to help make the Blue Sky City the best place for anyone to launch and grow a tech company. Our programs connect startups, founders, enterprises, and industry with the resources they need to achieve success wherever they are in their entrepreneurial journey. We are the hub that inspires a generous community

of innovators -- an engine for new economic growth and job creation. Empowering people // Building the next economy

You've talked to customers. You understand the problem. But how do you turn those insights into actual sales conversatio...
06/03/2026

You've talked to customers. You understand the problem. But how do you turn those insights into actual sales conversations?

That's the focus of Sales 101: From Insight to Outreach, one of the newest sessions in the Platform Labs workshop series.

Many founders get stuck between customer discovery and customer acquisition. They know the problem they're solving, but struggle to start outreach, build a pipeline, and create enough momentum to generate real opportunities.

This hands-on workshop is designed to help bridge that gap.

You'll learn how to:
🔹 Turn customer insights into compelling value statements
🔹 Build confidence in early sales conversations
🔹 Develop practical outreach habits and cadence
🔹 Handle resistance and keep conversations moving
🔹 Create a simple system to track and manage your pipeline

And you'll leave with more than just ideas.
✔ A sharpened value proposition
✔ A first-draft outreach script you can use immediately
✔ A simple pipeline tracking framework to support your next steps

If you've validated a problem and are ready to start talking to customers, this workshop is built for you.

🎟 Learn more and register: https://hubs.ly/Q04jYf7l0

AgTech is rapidly becoming one of Alberta's most exciting innovation sectors.From AI-powered crop monitoring and automat...
06/02/2026

AgTech is rapidly becoming one of Alberta's most exciting innovation sectors.

From AI-powered crop monitoring and automation to advanced manufacturing and supply chain technology, innovation is transforming how we grow, produce, and move food.

As Alberta's agriculture and food industries evolve, so do the career opportunities.

Join us on June 9 for the AgTech Career Showcase, where we'll explore how technology is reshaping one of Canada's largest industries — and what that means for professionals looking to build careers at the intersection of tech, operations, sustainability, and innovation.

Whether you're a student, job seeker, tech professional, or simply curious about where the future of work is headed, this session will provide valuable insight into a sector that is increasingly driving growth across Alberta's economy.

We'll explore:
🌾 How technology is transforming agriculture and food manufacturing
🤖 The growing role of AI, automation, and digital systems
📈 Emerging career pathways across ag-tech and supply chain innovation
💡 The skills and capabilities employers are looking for today and tomorrow
🚜 Why agriculture is becoming an increasingly attractive destination for tech talent

Featured Speaker
🔹 Jennifer Wright, Executive Director of the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council
Jennifer will share insights into workforce trends shaping Canada's agriculture sector, the growing role of technology across the industry, and where future opportunities are emerging for professionals looking to build careers in this evolving space.

🎟 Register today: https://hubs.ly/Q04jDzDf0

This week at Tech Talent Tuesdays, the conversation focused on a shift many organizations are already experiencing:AI is...
05/29/2026

This week at Tech Talent Tuesdays, the conversation focused on a shift many organizations are already experiencing:
AI is changing how work gets done — and raising the bar for how value is created.

Together with Kelsey Hahn from Monark and Jihoon (JJ) Jung from White Whale Analytics, we explored what AI adoption looks like in practice and how teams are adapting as technology becomes embedded into day-to-day workflows, decision-making, and operations.

A few themes stood out:
🔹 AI is increasing productivity, but also raising expectations for talent and performance
🔹 Work is shifting from task ex*****on to outcome ownership
🔹 Judgment, adaptability, communication, and continuous learning are becoming stronger differentiators
🔹 As technical ex*****on becomes more accessible, problem definition and critical thinking matter more than ever
🔹 Smaller teams can move faster with AI-enabled workflows, but leadership, culture, and systems remain essential

One idea surfaced throughout the discussion:
The advantage isn't simply knowing how to use AI. It's knowing how to apply it to solve the right problems and create meaningful outcomes.

Thank you to Kelsey and JJ for sharing practical insights from their work, and to everyone who joined us for another thoughtful conversation on the future of work in Calgary's innovation ecosystem.

🔜 Next up: June 9 — AgTech Career Showcase
Technology is transforming one of Alberta's most important industries.

From automation and AI to digital systems and supply chain innovation, agriculture and food production are evolving rapidly — creating new opportunities for talent across the sector.

Join us as we explore how technology is reshaping agriculture, the workforce trends driving change, and the skills employers are increasingly looking for.
We'll be joined by Jennifer Wright, Executive Director of the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council, who will share insights into the future of work across Canada's agriculture and agtech sectors.

🎟 Register here: https://hubs.ly/Q04jnLJM0

Start Something Summit brings together the top teams from four programs led by the Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinki...
05/28/2026

Start Something Summit brings together the top teams from four programs led by the Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking. Each program takes a different path — from venture creation to tackling complex systems challenges — but they’re all rooted in entrepreneurial thinking.

On June 5, the top two teams from Business Playbook, Launchpad, Evolve to Innovate (e2i), and Map the System will go head-to-head for a share of $40,000 in prizes.

As the venue sponsor, Platform Calgary is proud to host this celebration of emerging innovators, founders, and changemakers at the Platform Innovation Centre.

Learn more about the 8 teams competing at Start Something Summit:
https://hubs.ly/Q04jd1Jz0

🤠 Calgary’s innovation community doesn’t slow down for Stampede, it shows up louder.Tech Stampede Social isn’t your typi...
05/27/2026

🤠 Calgary’s innovation community doesn’t slow down for Stampede, it shows up louder.

Tech Stampede Social isn’t your typical networking event.
It’s where deals start, introductions happen, teams celebrate, and the ecosystem reconnects in true Calgary fashion.

Whether you’re:
✔ Bringing your team for a summer celebration
✔ Hosting clients or visiting guests
✔ Reconnecting with the ecosystem
✔ Or looking to meet the people shaping Calgary’s tech sector
— this is the room you want to be in.

🎟 Regular pricing is now live.
Last year sold out, and tickets are already moving.
https://hubs.ly/Q04j38Mp0

We’re grateful to have the support of our partners:
Official Community Partner: University of Calgary Faculty of Science
Ecosystem Partner: Alberta Innovates

Introducing the Start Something Summit, presented by the Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking.On June 5, join Calgary...
05/22/2026

Introducing the Start Something Summit, presented by the Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking.

On June 5, join Calgary’s innovation community at the Platform Innovation Centre as ideas move beyond the classroom and into the spotlight. Watch top teams compete for a share of $40,000 in prizes while showcasing innovative solutions, research, and entrepreneurial thinking.

Part live competition, part innovation showcase, and part community gathering, the Start Something Summit celebrates the next generation of founders, innovators, and changemakers emerging from the University of Calgary ecosystem.

As the **venue sponsor**, Platform Calgary is proud to support opportunities that connect emerging innovators with Calgary’s broader entrepreneurial and technology community.

The event is open to the UCalgary community, the innovation ecosystem, and anyone interested in entrepreneurship, research, and new ideas.

📅 June 5, 2026
📍 Platform Innovation Centre
🎟 Register today: https://hubs.ly/Q04hHxF20

AI isn't just changing the tools we use. It's changing what's expected of us at work.Across Calgary's tech ecosystem, or...
05/22/2026

AI isn't just changing the tools we use. It's changing what's expected of us at work.

Across Calgary's tech ecosystem, organizations are rethinking how work gets done as AI becomes embedded into everyday workflows. Tasks that once took hours can now be completed in minutes. But as productivity increases, so do expectations.

The conversation is no longer just about AI adoption. It's about how teams adapt, where human judgment creates value, and what skills matter most when work shifts from task ex*****on to outcome ownership.

Join us on May 26 for AI Reshaping the Workplace, a discussion grounded in real insights from employers navigating these changes today.

You'll hear from:
🔹 Kelsey Hahn, CEO & Co-Founder of Monark
Drawing on experience supporting more than 60 organizations and 20,000 leaders, Kelsey will share how AI is influencing performance, organizational effectiveness, and the future of work.
🔹 Jihoon "JJ" Jung, Systems Engineer at White Whale Analytics
JJ will offer a practitioner's perspective on working inside an AI-forward company, including how teams are applying AI in real-world projects and why customer-centric thinking remains a critical advantage.

We'll explore:
✔ How AI is shifting work from task ex*****on to outcome ownership
✔ How organizations are adapting workflows and team structures
✔ Where productivity gains are real — and where they're often misunderstood
✔ What this means for individuals looking to stay relevant and create value in a changing workplace

🎟 Register today: https://hubs.ly/Q04hGNvl0

In a world driven by AI and global competition, the old rules of who gets to build a tech company no longer apply. You d...
05/21/2026

In a world driven by AI and global competition, the old rules of who gets to build a tech company no longer apply. You don’t need a deep computer science degree to create a meaningful solution—you need domain expertise, an understanding of real problems, and the courage to begin.

If you’ve been sitting on an idea, wondering if there’s a place for you in Calgary’s innovation ecosystem, this is your sign. You belong in this room. ✨

Join us on June 10 at the Platform Innovation Centre for a free evening celebrating the Platform Pre-Accelerator Community Showcase.

Watch 17 local founders take the KPMG Pitch Stage to share their honest, raw journeys of turning early traction into structured ex*****on over the last 9 weeks.

They face the same messy middle of building that you do. See their progress, hear their stories, and leave realizing one profound truth: if they can build it, you can too.

RSVP to the showcase: https://hubs.ly/Q04hwDC20

🤠 Calgary’s biggest tech party of Stampede season is getting closer — and Early Bird pricing has been extended until EOD...
05/20/2026

🤠 Calgary’s biggest tech party of Stampede season is getting closer — and Early Bird pricing has been extended until EOD Monday, May 25.

Last year’s event sold out with more than 1,000 founders, investors, operators, and ecosystem partners coming together during Stampede for one of Calgary tech’s biggest nights of the year.

This year, we’re making room for even more of the community at the National Saloon Tent — bringing the energy of Calgary Stampede together with the momentum of Calgary’s innovation ecosystem.

If this event is already on your summer calendar, now’s the time to lock in your spot before prices increase.

🎟 Secure Early Bird tickets before May 25:
https://hubs.ly/Q04hf5J80

We’re grateful to have the support of our partners:
Official Community Partner: University of Calgary Faculty of Science
Ecosystem Partner: Alberta Innovates

Last week at Tech Talent Tuesdays, the conversation focused on a challenge many organizations are now navigating:It’s no...
05/19/2026

Last week at Tech Talent Tuesdays, the conversation focused on a challenge many organizations are now navigating:
It’s not necessarily becoming harder to find talent. It’s becoming harder to evaluate it.

Together with Caileigh Sanderson from Helcim and Rachel Taylor from Amrop Rosin, we explored how AI is reshaping hiring, readiness, and what actually makes someone stand out in today’s workplace.
A few themes that stood out:
🔹 AI has weakened many traditional hiring signals, making resumes and polished applications harder to assess
🔹 Employers are increasingly looking for judgment, ownership, and learning agility
🔹 Proof of work and real-world thinking matter more than rehearsed answers
🔹 Communication, curiosity, and commercial awareness are becoming stronger differentiators
🔹 Knowing how to use AI is becoming expected — knowing when not to rely on it is what stands out

One idea came up repeatedly throughout the conversation:

The strongest candidates aren’t using AI to avoid thinking. They’re using it to deepen thinking.
Thank you to Caileigh and Rachel for grounding the discussion in the real hiring dynamics organizations are navigating right now, and to everyone who joined us for another thoughtful Tech Talent Tuesdays conversation.

🔜 Next up: May 26 — AI Reshaping the Workplace

AI is no longer a side tool or future concept. It’s becoming embedded directly into workflows, decision-making, and how value is created across organizations.

This upcoming session will explore what that shift actually looks like inside teams today — from changing expectations and evolving workflows to the growing move from task ex*****on to outcome ownership.

🎟 Register here: https://hubs.ly/Q04h8llS0

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