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Essential Guide for New Fund Managers: Navigating the Evolving Venture Landscape and Building a Values-Aligned Fund
As the first in a multi-part series, this chapter is meant to level-set. It offers a high-level overview of the shifting venture landscape, the rise of niche and values-aligned funds, and the foundational questions every new fund manager must confront early.
For Ecosystem Builders
Why Calgary Is Emerging as One of the Best Cities For Anyone to Build a Startup
Calgary is gaining global attention for something new—tech. What was once a city known primarily for oil and gas is now a fast-growing launchpad for startups, innovation, and investment. And if recent years are any indication, this isn’t a passing trend—it’s a major shift in trajectory.
For Startups
The Many Hats of a CTO: Navigating Tech Leadership in an Emerging Market
The title "Chief Technology Officer" can mean very different things depending on who you ask—and what stage the company is in. At its core, the CTO role is one of the most flexible and dynamic positions in any organization.
For Startups
From Language Barriers to A Global Solution: How SpeakX is Scaling in Calgary Through the Startup Visa Program
Now based in Calgary, XingChao sees the city not just as a landing point but a launchpad for global growth. For global startups with big ambitions, scaling isn't just about growth — it's about access to the right environment: to new markets, talent, support, and opportunity.
For Startups
How the New SR&ED Changes Impact Calgary’s Innovators—and What to Do Next
What’s Changing in the SR&ED Program? The Government of Canada has announced key reforms to modernize SR&ED, aiming to streamline compliance, enhance transparency, and better support innovation. Learn how you can take action.
For Tech Companies
Partner Feature: The Case for In-Office Collaboration: Why Even Global Giants See the Value by TEEMA
While remote work has its undeniable perks, there’s a strong case for having your team work together in person at least a few days a week. This approach—championed by major global companies—offers compelling benefits for innovation, culture, and long-term success.
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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.