Life in business is a series of decisions, not a flawless plan. Yet, many entrepreneurs act as though their value is tied to avoiding mistakes. As the CEO of ProfitFill, I’ve learned that this belief is not just misguided—it’s limiting. Mistakes are unavoidable, but they’re also opportunities. They reveal the gaps in your processes, the […]
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Building Back Better in Blue Sky City
You would have to have your head firmly buried in the sand (or somewhere else) to be unaware of the profound and ongoing contraction in the global game industry. So far this year, there have been close to 10,000 jobs lost… already matching the 10,000 positions eliminated in all of 2023. And that’s not counting […]
If We’re the Smartest People in the Room, Then Why Are We Surprised So Goddamn Always?
That line is shamelessly appropriated from Aaron Sorkin’s The Newsroom and it seems to always resonate when talking about the public policies around innovation and entrepreneurship in Canada. Whether it’s changes to provincial tax credits, plummeting productivity numbers or this week’s budget rollback on capital gains, we – as a community of investors, innovators and entrepreneurs – always […]
Charting the Course: Empowering Women in Tech Leadership
As we set sail into the future of the tech industry, one thing is abundantly clear: the wind of change is blowing, and it carries with it the promise of a more inclusive and equitable landscape. I’ve long believed that the key to navigating these uncharted waters lies in elevating women in the leadership pipeline, […]
Beakerhead Showcases Creativity of Calgary Tech, Science and Engineering
This weekend, thousands of Calgarians took in North America’s most audacious and exuberant STEAM festival, where arts, science and engineering collide to expand our understanding of the world around us. It’s Beakerhead’s 10th anniversary and this year’s event once again inspired a sense of wonder and exploration by showcasing that ingenuity lies at the intersection […]
From Bench to Market: Commercializing Alberta’s Life Sciences and Health Tech Innovation Ecosystem with Biohubx
Join us every month as The Agency connects you to some of the most exciting people and companies putting Calgary on the map as a global centre of innovation. In this month’s Tech Connections article, we take a look at Biohubx – a not-for-profit dedicated to igniting the life science ecosystem in Alberta by supporting health ventures’ […]
Calgary Tech Connections: Disrupting Female Representation in Health… and Tech
Join us every month as The Agency connects you to some of the most exciting people and companies putting Calgary on the map as a global centre of innovation. In this month’s Tech Connections article, we take a look at My Normative – a female-focused health platform driving innovation in health sciences through clinically validated […]
Calgary Tech Connections: Innovate Calgary’s Social Innovation Hub
Join us every month as The Agency connects you to some of the most exciting people and companies putting Calgary on the map as a global centre of innovation. In our first Tech Connections article, we take a look at Innovate Calgary’s Social Innovation Hub – a groundbreaking initiative between the University of Calgary and […]
Stopping Cyber Grinches in Their Tracks: Holiday Scams to Watch Out For
It is that time of the year and it has many of us in a hurry. We rush to get our businesses buttoned up, our shopping done, and our tasks completed so that we can enjoy the time off. Along with our tendency to rush, is the feeling of cheer and goodwill, and we may […]
Innovation Is A Mindset – Do You Have It?
Innovation brings with it a world of possibility. Through innovation we can build smarter cities that work for everyone. We can create profitable industries that help, not hinder, a sustainable future. And we can solve our problems, turning challenges into opportunities for individuals, businesses and society. Simply put, investment in innovation is an investment in […]