Kartavi Shah

Platform Calgary brings together the resources of Calgarys tech ecosystem to help startups launch and grow. Through collaboration and targeted programming, we are a hub and an engine for technology-focused economic diversification and job creation.

Platform Calgary brings together the resources of Calgarys tech ecosystem to help startups launch and grow. Through collaboration and targeted programming, we are a hub and an engine for technology-focused economic diversification and job creation.

Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) is a nonprofit organization that delivers an objectives-based program for massively scalable, seed-stage, science- and technology-based companies. The nine-month program employs an objectives-based mentoring process to enhance the performance of technical founders who learn from the insights of experienced entrepreneurs, with the goal of maximizing equity-value creation. Founded by Professor Ajay Agrawal in 2012 at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management, the program has expanded and now has 11 sites across six countries: Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal, Halifax, Paris, Madison, Seattle, Estonia, Berlin, and Melbourne. The program combines 5 elements to help companies transition from science projects to scalable and financeable companies: - An emphasis on objective-setting, helping companies focus on what’s most important to their business - Focused mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs who have founded, led, and sold significant tech companies - Technical advice from world-leading scientists, engineers, and economists - Hands-on support from top business students, who embed within the company to provide business support - Opportunities to raise capital, including angels and VCs from Europe and North America The successful commercialization of cutting-edge science and technology achieved through the program has led to the creation of over CAD $35 billion in equity value.

SAVCA aims to bring together members of South Asian descent working in the Canadian technology industry. This includes everyone from investors, entrepreneurs, service providers, and generalists looking to network and connect with the others. Key Objectives: - Social network for investors, issuers, and service providers working in the industry from the South Asian descent - Boost investment from the South Asian community and increase awareness of venture capital and private equity investment opportunities - Attract capital from foreign investors into Canada - Promote diversity & inclusion in the industry Follow this link to register yourself - https://forms.gle/3nxaCqLdG7jdefn47 Stay tuned for further updates!

The UCeed Haskayne Student Fund (UHSF) is an early-stage venture capital fund operated entirely by a team of top-performing undergraduate and MBA students at the University of Calgary. Governed by 8 fund managers and supported by a network of fund associates, faculty, notable alumni, and venture partnerships, UHSF’s investments are evaluated, executed, and exited entirely by students. The Fund currently has over $1+ million dollars of assets under management and employs an evergreen structure in which realized returns are reinvested continually. This structure allows UHSF to support, nurture, and contribute to its portfolio companies through both investments.

Immigrant Services Calgary offers a wide range of programs and services to help newcomers enhance their life in Canada. We provide a welcoming environment where newcomers can make Calgary their home. We offer programs and services in more than 70 languages. Our Vision: Immigrants and their families participate fully in an integrated and cohesive Canadian society. Our Mission: Immigrant Services Calgary is committed to being a comprehensive settlement agency working together with immigrants and their families to make Canada Home. Our Values: We are passionate, collaborative, accountable, and ethical leaders in settlement services. We believe that people come first. We are committed to quality services for a diverse Canadian community.