“This is a talent game.” That was the message media mogul Gary Vaynerchuk delivered in Calgary during a wide-ranging discussion with BetaKit CEO Siri Agrell. The outspoken entrepreneur and investor, better known as Gary Vee, didn’t hold back when asked how Canada should position itself in an increasingly competitive global economy. As countries around the […]
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No More Excuses: Vaynerchuk Shreds Canadian Startup Myths
Gary Vaynerchuk didn’t come to Calgary to coddle Canadian entrepreneurs. In a high-energy fireside chat with BetaKit CEO Siri Agrell, the outspoken investor and media executive, better known as Gary Vee, delivered a series of truth bombs aimed squarely at the excuses he hears too often from startup founders in Canada. From hiring woes to […]
Calgary Startups Lead Finalist Field at 2025 Alberta Cleantech Awards
Calgary’s cleantech community will be in the spotlight next week as the 2025 Alberta Cleantech Awards return to the BMO Centre on May 21st. Held on the opening night of the Inventures conference, the annual awards recognize trailblazers advancing innovation and sustainability across Alberta’s economy. Finalists were announced today, with Calgary-based startups making a strong […]
Startup Scene Heats Up with Inventures 2025 Pre-Party at Platform
Alberta’s innovation community will get an early jump on Inventures 2025 with a high-energy pre-party hosted at Platform Calgary on May 20th. Presented by National Bank of Canada, the Welcome to Inventures 2025 Pre-Party promises to set the tone for one of Canada’s leading tech and innovation conferences. Running from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, the pre-party offers […]
Here are at Least 12 Reasons to Attend This Month’s Inventures Conference in Calgary
Inventures is set to return to Calgary this month. Following a successful event in 2024, Inventures is back to deliver more networking and knowledge opportunities for Alberta’s innovation ecosystem. Emceed by Toast cofounder April Hicke, Inventures 2025 will feature an armada of notable sessions. To help those with analysis paralysis, Alberta Innovates this week handpicked […]
Inventures 2025 Seeks Breakthrough Innovations in Brain Health
With brain health emerging as one of the most urgent medical challenges of our time, Inventures 2025 has launched the Global Brain Health Challenge, a competition aimed at small and medium enterprises (SMEs) developing groundbreaking solutions for cognitive health. From Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s to depression, anxiety, and traumatic brain injuries, millions worldwide are affected by […]
Gary Vaynerchuk to Keynote Inventures 2025 in Calgary
Gary Vaynerchuk, a serial entrepreneur, six-time bestselling author, and globally recognized thought leader, has been announced as a keynote speaker at the upcoming Inventures conference in Calgary. Known for building and scaling multiple businesses, including VaynerMedia and VeeFriends, Gary leverages digital innovation and bold strategies to drive success. His unparalleled insights into marketing, entrepreneurship, and […]
Inventures 2025 to Shape the Future of Innovation in Calgary
Calgary will host some of the brightest minds in innovation this May as Inventures 2025 takes over the newly opened BMO Centre at Stampede Park. Over three transformative days, this premier global conference promises to redefine the future by uniting visionaries, investors, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders from around the world. The event offers a dynamic […]
BioAro Unveils Breakthrough AI Genomic Analysis Software to Reduce Healthcare Wait Times
BioAro, an innovator in the fields of science, longevity and healthspan, announced the launch of its AI genomic analysis software at INVENTURES 2024 last week. The Calgary healthtech company’s software promises to significantly reduce healthcare wait times across Canada. BioAro has been focused on advancing precision health strategies to enhance healthspan and longevity. Its mission […]
INVENTURES Names 2024 Startup Pitch Competition Winners
Thousands of dollars were on the line along with exposure to a global audience and tech investors for the 30 companies that hit the stage at the INVENTURES 2024 Startup Pitch Competition. The competition was divided into six competitions, each with a $10,000 prize and five finalists who pitched live on stage during the conference. […]