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Startup 101 | Platform Calgary

Business-building

Community

September 11, 2024
5:00 pm
—
8:00 pm
Virtual/Online

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Platform Calgary

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If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, have a business idea, or are simply curious to learn more about tech startups, Platform Calgary’s Startup 101 is for you. T‍he goal of Startup 101 is to get participants comfortable with the language of a startup and an entrepreneurial ecosystem. You’ll walk away better able to navigate the resources available to you and more confident in taking the next steps – ready to talk to your potential customers or to apply for that dream tech job. Get the knowledge, tools, and resources you need to navigate the startup landscape with confidence. The next session of Startup 101 is happening virtually on Wednesday, September 11th.

If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, have a business idea, or are simply curious to learn more about tech startups, Platform Calgary’s Startup 101 is for you.

T‍he goal of Startup 101 is to get participants comfortable with the language of a startup and an entrepreneurial ecosystem. You’ll walk away better able to navigate the resources available to you and more confident in taking the next steps – ready to talk to your potential customers or to apply for that dream tech job.

Get the knowledge, tools, and resources you need to navigate the startup landscape with confidence.

The next session of Startup 101 is happening virtually on Wednesday, September 11th.

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