Ready to learn about the investment process? Join Raising Capital 101 to learn about basic knowledge on funding literacy.
Made for founders who aren't fundraising yet but plan to be within the next year. You'll learn how to time a raise, compare capital sources from grants to VC, get inside investors' heads, and connect with the ecosystem support that makes it easier so your first ask is confident, not a guess
In the first session on Oct 20, 2026, we’ll cover:
This workshop is for early-stage founders who are trying to figure out how to fund their business. It is a perfect fit for entrepreneurs deciding whether to raise outside money from investors or explore other ways to pay for their company's growth.
This workshop is led by experienced builders who have taken products from early prototypes to scalable systems — and know where founders get stuck along the way.
George Damian - Startup strategist & Investor
George is a startup strategist, investor, and former energy executive who helps founders turn ideas into impactful ventures. As the former Executive Director of the Venture Capital Association of Alberta, he has supported innovation across Western Canada through his consultancy, press PLAY, and as an MBA instructor, with a strong focus on empowering underrepresented founders.
Sylvia Wang
Program Manager, National Bank Investor Hub, Platform Calgary
Helps founders navigate the investment landscape and connect with the right capital partners.
$25 +gst Single Workshop Seat.
Ready to learn about the investment process? Join Raising Capital 201 to learn about tools, frameworks, and best practices for raising money.
Ready to learn about the investment process? Join Raising Capital 101 to learn about basic knowledge on funding literacy.
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.
