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What Emerging Managers Need to Know About Securities Law
For this chapter, Audaxa Ventures sat down with the investment management law team at the Calgary office of Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) to unpack the legal journey every emerging fund manager faces. We approached this conversation not as lawyers, but as operators, asking the questions we wish someone had answered before our first close.
For Ecosystem Builders
Platform Calgary Announces Leadership Transition
Platform Calgary is entering a new chapter as we announce the upcoming departure of our President and CEO, Terry Rock, effective October 14, 2025. Terry will be moving into a new role within Alberta’s growing tech ecosystem.
For Ecosystem Builders
Maximizing SR&ED for AI Innovation: A Calgary Tech Leader's Guide to Claiming What You've Earned
As AI companies in Calgary push the boundaries of machine learning, computer vision, and intelligent automation, many are unknowingly leaving significant government funding on the table. The Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) program offers substantial tax credits for qualifying R&D activities – but AI innovation presents unique opportunities and challenges that require strategic navigation.
For Startups
A CTO’s Perspective on Cybersecurity in Startups: A Practical Guide to SOC 2 Readiness for Early-Stage Companies
In today’s digital age, cybersecurity has become a cornerstone of business success. Organizations with established security processes often require their vendors to demonstrate a formal security posture as part of their due diligence. This process can be daunting for startups, as it involves providing evidence of security measures, processes, and continuous evaluation.
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Land Acknowledgement
We honour and acknowledge Moh’kinsstis and the traditional Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Blackfoot confederacy: Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, as well as the Îyâxe Nakoda and Tsuut’ina nations. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3 within the historical Northwest Métis homeland. We respect all Nations who live, work, play, innovate and build things on this land, and in so doing honour and celebrate the territory.