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, […]
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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 […]
Why 2023 Is The Year To Launch Your Branded Podcast
This year saw a significant increase in the number of podcasts being published, with an estimated 2.4 million podcasts and over 66 million unique episodes as of Q2 of 2022. Podcasting has well and truly become an integral part of our cultural zeitgeist, particularly during the last several years of “pandemic life” as we desperately […]
How Female Founders Navigate Choppy Waters: Be Calmly Observant And Keep An Eye On The Prize
We are clear enough on the headwinds facing the tech sector. It’s often been said that crisis breeds innovation. Many businesses have been created in response to major disruptions – Warby Parker and Square come to mind. In the Sandpiper network we are seeing fearlessness in our founders – particularly as we consider the volatility […]
7 Options for Skilled Foreign Workers Recently Laid Off in Canada
Several tech-driven firms in Canada recently laid off a sizeable percentage of their workforce. These deep staff cuts may have affected many skilled foreign workers, both tech and non-tech, who had their work permit status in Canada tied to their employers. The situation with foreign workers is more peculiar compared to those who are Canadian […]