The elegance of entrepreneurship: getting to know A100 Chair, Aaryn Flynn
Incoming A100 Chair, Aaryn Flynn, brings deep technology experience, an entrepreneurial spirit, and creative passion to his new role with Alberta’s foremost tech pioneers and mentors Congratulations on your appointment as A100 Chair, Aaryn. You’ve been a member of the A100 since 2017, but can you tell us more about your entrepreneurial journey? I started […]
Building Calgary’s applied AI talent pool
The AltaML Applied AI Lab is off to a roaring start, bolstering Alberta’s AI advantage. Alberta is growing into a global AI powerhouse, building on talent developed here that is scarce in most other geographies. Alberta’s two major cities, Edmonton and Calgary, are developing strong ecosystems around applied AI, creating new opportunities for forward thinking […]
Venture Capital Investment into Alberta Technology Companies Doubles in 2020
CVCA 2020 Year in Review shows VC investment in Alberta rose 100% last year EDMONTON, March 24, 2021 – Alberta Enterprise today highlighted findings of the 2020 Year in Review released by the Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (CVCA) which showcased another year of record growth in Alberta’s technology sector despite current economic volatility. In 2020, Alberta […]
Provision Analytics is A100 One to Watch at Start Alberta Tech Awards
On November 16, Calgary-based Provision Analytics received the A100 One to Watch Award at this year’s virtual Start Alberta Tech Awards. Selected from a group of 17 nominated startups, the A100 One to Watch Award is presented to an Alberta up-and-coming tech company that is considered most likely to succeed as voted by A100 members. […]
AccelerateAB 2020 postponed to 2021
As large group restrictions remain in place for the foreseeable future, the AccelerateAB 2020 conference has been postponed until September 29-30, 2021. But don’t worry, your tickets are still valid! The decision to postpone until 2021 is based on current available data and the fact that COVID-19 remains a top health concern around the world. […]
Asking for help (and how to give it): A100 member Carey Houston walks the talk
Entrepreneur, mentor, A100 pioneer and voracious reader, Carey Houston has been there, done that — and her work is far from done Tell me how your entrepreneurial path began. That’s a great question. I actually started in the tech industry in Toronto and worked in three startups there. Then I decided it would be much […]
Patience and the people factor: tips from A100 member John Pinsent
Having seen a wide range of Alberta tech success, angel investor and A100 member, John Pinsent, shares what he looks for in tech companies and his biggest lessons learned We’ll start in the beginning. What can you tell me about your entrepreneurial journey? Mine is probably a bit of a different story than most of […]
Pain relief or vitamins? A100 member Terry Sydoryk on the question founders need to ask
Self-described ‘company creator’, Terry Sydoryk, digs into executing on product-market fit, the magic of good timing, and the secret to good leadership. So, tell me how it all began. I graduated from the University of Alberta with a mechanical engineering degree and spent about 18 months in the energy services business. I quickly realized the […]
Who needs unicorns when you have gazelles? Interview with A100 member Stephen King
A100 founding member, Stephen King, shares thoughts on the importance of gazelles, tech dynasties, and why startup CEOs should stay off the stage. I know a little bit about the beginnings of your entrepreneurial journey, but feel free to refresh my memory. I’m a product of Canada. I was born in the Maritimes, in Yarmouth, […]
A100 member John Murphy on innovation, expectation, and chasing the dream
Having worked with NASA, Apple and Boeing, John “Murf” Murphy talks the highs and lows of being a tech entrepreneur and why sometimes it’s about just getting it done I’ve heard you say that you’ve never really worked for anybody else but yourself? Yeah, that’s right. I’m just one of those serial entrepreneur guys. Right […]
Championing Alberta tech with A100 member David Edmonds
When it comes to tech startups and entrepreneurs in Alberta, David Edmonds is the man with the plan, network, and know-how. Check out the story behind one of the original tech “influencers”. What can you tell me about your entrepreneurial story? Well, you’re getting into prehistoric times [laughs]. When I graduated from school, I got […]
It’s about the thrill of the hunt for A100 member Keith Driver
As the force behind hot new agtech firms such as Enterra Feed and Waterford Farms, A100 member Keith Driver has become a major influence on Alberta’s tech landscape Ok, this is an exciting one. Tell me how it all began. I moved West in ‘99 and lasted about a year working for somebody else. I […]
