The A100 and community partners launch anonymous reporting tool for safer, inclusive tech community
Online incident reporting enables anonymous reporting of bullying, abuse, harassment or discrimination in Alberta’s tech ecosystem. CALGARY, June 23, 2023 – The A100, in partnership with other ecosystem stakeholders, has launched an online incident reporting program to help make Alberta’s tech community a safer, inclusive place. Founders, mentors, investors, service providers and community supporters can […]
New AccelerateAB event goes behind the scenes with Alberta tech
CALGARY and EDMONTON, August 11, 2021 — The A100 today announced the new format for its annual tech event, AccelerateAB. “A silver lining of the last 18-months has been that we’ve had time to take a close look at our event and the role it plays in Alberta’s growing and evolving tech ecosystem,” says Tamara […]
World-class tech database launches in Alberta, first of its kind in North America
The new Start Alberta Deal Flow Platform joins more than 40 other tech startup ecosystem solutions, including the UK, France, Berlin and Amsterdam CALGARY, June 15, 2021 – Three leading organizations in Alberta’s technology industry today announced that the province will be the first location in North America to join a vast network of startup […]
Calgary-based Absorb LMS acquired for US$500 million
CALGARY and NEW YORK, April 20, 2021 – Calgary-based Absorb LMS—recognized globally as one of the fastest growing, industry-leading providers of cloud-based learning and performance management software to businesses, higher education, government and non-profit agencies around the world—today announced its acquisition by Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe (WCAS). The investment achieves a greater than US$500 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Why local talent is the secret to success for A100 member Brad Zumwalt
Humble, generous, and acutely passionate about local talent, Brad Zumwalt is one of the original Calgary tech success stories. We sat down with him to learn more about his blueprint for growing a great company. As one of the original members of the A100, you’ve had quite a journey leading up to where you are […]
