Over the past 12 months, the founders in Platform Incubator Cohort 4 proved exactly what’s possible when determination, discipline, and community come together. These entrepreneurs navigated uncertainty, refined their products, pursued market clarity, and pushed their companies forward with conviction—and the results speak for themselves.

Cohort 4’s Collective Impact

In one year, Cohort 4 achieved:

• $661,000+ in total revenue growth
  
  
• Average ARR of $395,000 across the cohort
  
  
• Three startups collectively securing $1.3 million in capital or non-dilutive funding
  
  
• Major product releases, customer validations, and refined go-to-market strategies

Congratulations to Mary Llaneta of Hoodo, Yonathan Dattner of Dayy Photonics, Cam Raynor of EveryAnswer, Sally Leonard of The Virtual Market, Morgan Sylvain of Smile & Co, and Mike Lewski of BlueBelt. 

This wasn’t accidental progress. This was earned—through the difficult choices, disciplined focus, and collaborative problem-solving that define great founders. Cohort 4 demonstrated what real traction looks like and showed, once again, why Calgary is becoming one of the best places in the world to build.

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How Platform Incubator Supports Founders Like Them

Behind every strong cohort is a structure designed to accelerate growth. Platform Incubator exists to give founders the clarity, accountability, and expert support they need on the path to product-market fit.

What Is Platform Incubator?

A year-long, cohort-based program built for early-stage founders who want to scale with intention—not guesswork. Platform Incubator gives founders a competitive advantage in a crowded market.

Key Elements That Set the Program Apart

Personalized Coaching

Founders receive targeted, 1:1 guidance tailored to their business model, challenges, and growth stage.

Strategic Peer Learning

Cohort sessions help founders pressure-test ideas, learn from one another, and navigate challenges together.

Experts on Demand

Legal, finance, product, marketing, fundraising—founders get direct access to top-tier advisors when they need them.

Founder Support Fund

Flexible financial support that helps founders access critical resources at pivotal points.

A Trusted Community and Structured Accountability

A disciplined environment that keeps founders focused, aligned, and moving toward product-market fit faster.

Why Programs Like Platform Incubator Give Founders an Edge

Early-stage founders face constant decision-making pressure, often without enough clarity or validation to know if they’re on the right track. Structured programs offer what Google-able advice, one-off mentorship, or ad-hoc networking cannot:

• faster validation and fewer costly missteps
  
  
• clear decision-making frameworks
  
  
• a built-in community for support and perspective
  
  
• the discipline required to maintain momentum
  
  

Founders who move through programs like Platform Incubator don’t just grow—they grow more strategically.

What’s Next for Cohort 4?

While their time in the program is complete, their journey is just beginning. The momentum they’ve created—new customers, new funding, new products—will ripple across Calgary’s innovation community.

We’re excited to continue cheering them on as they scale, hire, launch, and lead.

Considering Incubator for Your Startup?

If you’re working toward product-market fit and want clarity, accountability, and a supportive founder community, Platform Incubator may be the competitive advantage you need.

Learn more about applying to the next cohort  here.  

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