Techstars Edmonton Startup Week 2021
Monday, October 18, 2021
Got ethics? Applied ethics for AI with Ethically Aligned AI
As a technology start-up, you play a key role in designing our digital future.
But what happens when our design choices go sideways? When we thought we were making the world a better place, but we made it worse for some people? How do we make sure that our technologies don’t cause harm and ideally, promote well-being?
Investors, employees, customers, and society at large expect technology that works for everyone. Making good choices from the start is not only easier, but it sets your business up for long term success.
In this workshop, we’ll explore some of the core ethical issues encountered in developing AI/ML enabled systems. We’ll unpack the reasons why building ethics into your technology design choices is a smart business decision and touch on practical steps you can take in your business to apply ethical principles.
Thank you to the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii) for sponsoring the AI/ML track as part of Edmonton Startup Week.
Business Model 101 with Startup Edmonton
Popularity: 🔥
Come in with an idea for a business/product/project and leave with clear next steps to move your idea forward.
In our most popular workshop, we'll introduce you to the Lean Canvas—a tool used by entrepreneurs around the world. Spots will fill fast!
Startup Edmonton's fantastic facilitators will cover: How to use the Lean Canvas, who your customer is, different sales models and pricing, and how to define your unique value.
Thank you to DrugBank for sponsoring the Entrepreneurship track as part of Edmonton Startup Week.
TikTok was a clock's sound. Unlocking social media for your startup/brand/or passion without followers with Startup Edmonton
The conversations around your brand/product/passion are happening right now, live, around the world. In this session, we’re diving into social media and how you (or your team/brand) can cut through the noise and create real value without a massive following.
📲No prior social media experience is required.
👉We’ll discuss strategies, tactics and tools you can use right now to harness the powerful conversations and insights on social.
💫 If you’re wondering "would anyone want to buy my idea/solution/product…" here’s how to find those conversations.
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Market Research and Competitive Analysis with the Mawji Centre at NAIT
Register in advance at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/market-research-and-competitive-analysis-tickets-159034411205
Market Research is the way to gather information about customer needs and market drivers. If you want to gather information from actual customers or potential customers to make a decision, then you need to understand and use market research. Competitive analysis is a subset of market research. When you investigate your competition or potential competition, you use market research techniques and concepts to understand what your competition is doing today and gain insights into their plans for tomorrow.
Garrett Fleck is one of the Mawji Centre’s valued Entrepreneurs-in-Residence. He is the founder of Reputed Digital Marketing Inc. At Reputed, their vision is to help businesses realize the full potential of the internet, to drive a new evolution of development, growth, and productivity.
Thank you to DrugBank for sponsoring the Entrepreneurship track as part of Edmonton Startup Week.
Motion Capture DIY with NAIT's Centre for Innovative Media & Edmonton Screen Industries Office
This is an open panel for local game developers and filmmakers interested in discussing motion capture for digital media.
✨ FEATURED✨ ML in the Wild with Amii
You’ve seen artificial intelligence and machine learning portrayed in the movies, TV shows, and books for generations but what is machine learning really? What can machine learning do, what can it not do, what happens when it fails, and what is it being used for right here in Edmonton? Join experts from one of Canada's AI centres of excellence to learn what machine learning looks like in the wild!
Thank you to the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii) for sponsoring the AI/ML track as part of Edmonton Startup Week.
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
How to Grow a Startup Using Partnerships with Senkow Ventures Inc
This session will touch on how you can, as an early-stage company, leverage someone else's audience or customers to promote and grow your business. Partnerships aren't just for the well-funded startups or billion-dollar unicorns, they are for all businesses. You will leave this session with a game plan and hit-list of possible partners you can collaborate with to grow your business faster and stronger, together.
Thank you to DrugBank for sponsoring the Entrepreneurship track as part of Edmonton Startup Week.
Business Model 101 with Startup Edmonton
Popularity: 🔥
Come in with an idea for a business/product/project and leave with clear next steps to move your idea forward.
In our most popular workshop, we'll introduce you to the Lean Canvas—a tool used by entrepreneurs around the world. Spots will fill fast!
Startup Edmonton's fantastic facilitators will cover: How to use the Lean Canvas, who your customer is, different sales models and pricing, and how to define your unique value.
Thank you to DrugBank for sponsoring the Entrepreneurship track as part of Edmonton Startup Week.
Thursday, October 21, 2021
Fireside Chats: Startup F**k-ups and How to Avoid Them with Goodlawyer
It's Small Business Week throughout Canada, and we can't think of a better way of celebrating than getting cozy with Brett & Josh as they share some fun anecdotes about their times as lawyers and entrepreneurs.
Join the conversation as they share the startup lessons we've learned along the way that can help you prevent legal decisions from coming back to haunt you.
Thank you to DrugBank for sponsoring the Entrepreneurship track as part of Edmonton Startup Week.
Friday, October 22, 2021
How to start a VC fund/Angel Network to invest in startups with StartupFuel Inc.
Attendees who are aspiring VC fund managers will learn how to set up a fund/network to invest in startups. Startup founders will learn what investors look for when making early stage investments.
✨ FEATURED✨ AI Seminar with Amii & UAlberta
The AI Seminar is a weekly meeting at the University of Alberta where researchers interested in artificial intelligence (AI) can share their research. Presenters include both local speakers from the University of Alberta and visitors from other institutions. Topics can be related in any way to artificial intelligence, from foundational theoretical work to innovative applications of AI techniques to new fields and problems.
Thank you to the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii) for sponsoring the AI/ML track as part of Edmonton Startup Week.
Start a career in Data Science/Machine Learning or Software Engineering with Alberta AI
Zoom Passcode: 123
After a hiatus of a few months, Alberta AI is kicking off with an amazing program for those who want to pursue a career in Data Science/Machine Learning or Software engineering. This time the mentor will be the President of Alberta AI, Dr. Lihang Ying. He will guide you on how to learn about these fields, will share some resources, and will discuss interview preparation. You will also get a chance to ask any question you have.
This session is geared towards those who have background in engineering but everyone is welcome. Don't miss this fascinating opportunity!
Thank you to the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii) for sponsoring the AI/ML track as part of Edmonton Startup Week.
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