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Founders' Lounge: AI, Automation & Startup Risk Management

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May 15, 2025
6:00 pm
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8:00 pm
East Annex, Platform Innovation Centre

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Startupcourt

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After three sold-out editions, Founders’ Lounge is back this May with a powerful focus on the tools — and risks — shaping the future of entrepreneurship. This month, we’re bringing together trailblazing founders, legal experts, and tech builders who are pioneering AI-driven business models and navigating the complex realities of startup risk management. This isn’t a lecture — it’s an interactive, Q&A-style conversation designed to spark real dialogue, insights, and connections.

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407 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 2K7, Canada

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