Join us for a fireside chat with Sandi Gilbert as she sits down with Rajen Ruparell and discusses what it means to turn risk into reward in the real world.Please arrive early! Kindly note that attendees will enter on a first come, first serve basis.

This Masterclass is an opportunity to learn from Tailwind Ventures leadership with Darren Engels, CEO, and Jenny McLean, CMO whose firm has helped venture clients secure over $370 million in growth capital since 2022 amid national deal value dropping 47%, year over year. BIG2TM, or big impact goal x2, is a foundational element of the growth framework Engels and his team have used to enable significant success for their clients. 

BIG2TM is applicable for startups, investors, and business leaders across industries. Attendees will learn the transformative potential BIG2TM, and the method to deploy it in any business setting—whether you’re a startup, an investor overhauling your due diligence process, or proposing a high-stakes corporate project—to articulate how your initiative will positively impact the ecosystems and communities in which you operate, and how that impact translates into strong economic outcomes.

Attendees will come away with actionable steps to build their BIG2TM as the foundation of a growth framework for any ambitious initiative.

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Unlike traditional pitches where startups seek capital, in this unique interactive session entrepreneurs in either agriculture or health tech-related industries will outline the specific support they need to propel their ventures forward—and the audience will play a pivotal role in solving those challenges.  

Participants will use three concise slides to focus on a specific challenge they are facing. Audience members will be able to offer an array of services that can catalyze growth services such as marketing, engineering, research, and product development.  

Each entrepreneur will have three minutes to present their company and articulate the support they require. To foster collaboration, the audience will use an online app to connect with entrepreneurs in real-time. Using the app, audience members will specify how they can contribute to the growth of the showcased startups. This interactive component transforms the Resource Round Up from a one-way presentation to a dynamic networking opportunity.

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Mental health often remains the silent struggle for entrepreneurs trying to fundraise, lead, and scale their business. Bringing together both entrepreneurs and investors, we will break down some barriers and have an honest and transparent conversation about what mental health looks like for entrepreneurs and investors. Through these conversations, investors and founders will come together to explore the mental health challenges that often accompany the entrepreneurial journey.   

Join this session to examine how these pressures impact leaders and their businesses, provide insights into how investors can support founders’ well-being, and offer actionable strategies for entrepreneurs to prioritize mental health while growing their businesses.

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Most people hate to pitch. And they’re often pretty bad at it. But there is another way. By exploring the art and science of storytelling, you’ll discover how to use trust to unlock meaningful connections and land your pitch with clarity and consistency. Through this interactive workshop, you’ll gain actionable insights, engage in peer-to-peer learning, then put it all into practice to see if you can convert a room full of strangers from skeptics to champions.

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What can healthcare, tech, and retail teach us about sales? The most effective go-to-market (GTM) strategies aren’t bound by industry; they’re built for adaptability and growth.   In this fireside chat, learn how to build an adaptable GTM engine by aligning sales, marketing, and operations while leveraging cross-industry insights. Discover how to identify the pivotal moment to transition from a founder-led sales team to a scalable sales model. 

Join us to uncover strategies for creating a framework that drives growth in any market, equipping you with a resilient sales approach for consistent, industry-agnostic success.

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Access to affordable financing is one of the biggest hurdles for innovative businesses in Canada, as traditional funding models often fall short. While crowdfunding is commonly viewed as donation-based, it also includes equity and debt options, providing diverse funding pathways. This powerful solution is transforming the ways in which businesses access capital and empowering investors to support the backbone of the Canadian economy.

Discover how crowdfunding is unlocking growth for businesses, fueling small and medium-sized business communities and creating a more inclusive investment ecosystem, allowing smaller funds to participate, enabling investors at all levels to drive business growth.

Join us to learn how this game-changing model can help you secure funding, drive impact, and be part of strengthening Canada’s economy. Please arrive early! Kindly note that attendees will enter on a first come, first serve basis.

Join serial entrepreneur and cultural visionary Gary Vaynerchuk for an engaging fireside chat with the CEO of Betakit, Siri Agrell,on the intersection of tech, innovation, and building a culture of collaboration.  

As the Chairman of VaynerX and CEO of VaynerMedia, Gary has built businesses, spotted trends early, and invested in some of the biggest tech companies of our time. He’ll share insights on brand relevance, the evolving digital landscape, and how startups can leverage social media platforms to scale. Whether you’re a founder, investor, or innovator, Gary’s bold ideas, no-nonsense advice, and fresh perspective on the future of business will give you a new perspective on how to grow in the tech and innovation ecosystem.

Over the past five years, Startup TNT has supported dozens of early-stage companies across Alberta—from tech to cleantech to life sciences—helping them secure critical early investment. This session highlights five standout winners from past Startup TNT Investment Summits who are now scaling rapidly and preparing for, or actively raising, their Series A rounds. This isn’t a competition—it’s a curated showcase of high-potential, homegrown startups that are gaining serious traction.  

Expect fast-paced pitches, candid founder stories, and a glimpse into the next wave of Alberta’s innovation success. Perfect for investors, ecosystem champions, and anyone curious about the future of our province’s startup landscape.

• Hosts: Adrian Mitchell & Zack Storms
• Panelists: Naim Ali, Lauren Fischbuch, Loren McGinnis
• Presenters: Scott Jenkins, Nir Katchinskiy, Sabina Bruehlmann, Mark Hlady, Nathan Nasseri

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What happens after an acquisition? It’s not just about the exit; it’s about the ripple effect. Discover how Morgan Stanley’s acquisition of Solium Capital didn’t just deliver investor returns but fueled an entire ecosystem. 

Join us to hear the breakdown of how former leaders spun out as new founders, launched ventures, and reinvested capital to keep the flywheel turning. If you’ve ever wondered how big exits create a lasting impact beyond the deal, this is the story you need to hear.

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To attract investments, early-stage founders should apply seven fundamental rules to build successful startups. These principles allow ventures to secure capital faster, achieve higher valuations, and win over top-tier investors. In strong markets, these rules are advantageous but in today’s unpredictable market, they are essential for successfully raising early-stage funding. 

Join this workshop-style session at Scale Up Canada to discover how high-impact, high-potential Canadian innovations are being propelled into global markets. Learn how we leverage an extensive network of mentors, industry experts, and investors to bridge the gap between Canadian startups and worldwide opportunities.

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Alberta is a powerhouse when it comes to advancing technology, turning bold ideas into tangible economic and environmental gains. Despite the Province’s significant progress in fostering world-leading energy solutions and pioneering start-ups, we must continue to evolve at pace to meet ever-changing landscapes and international competition. With its thriving ecosystem of startups, researchers, and industry leaders in place, how can Alberta better and more effectively aid innovators in launching, scaling, and achieving global success?  Don’t miss this inspiring address from ERA’s CEO, Justin Riemer, followed by an exclusive Q&A uncovering the untapped potential of Alberta’s most innovative companies — and how we can fast-track technology development, deployment, and commercialization globally.Please arrive early! Kindly note that attendees will enter on a first come, first serve basis.