Transforming Alberta's Economy: Issue 20
Tyler Chisholm
Endlessly Curious CEO | Marketing Leader | Podcast Host ??? | Philanthropist | Top 40 Under 40
I want to sincerely thank every one of you for listening to Collisions YYC .?
Thanks to your dedicated listening, sharing, commenting and talking about the show, we’ve released more than 400 episodes since I first got on the microphone back in the summer of 2019.
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What you’ll find inside:
1?? Alberta News & Events
2?? Collisions YYC: December Episodes
Alberta News & Events
Tech industry expecting more layoffs, but say hiring coming too this year
Toast is on a mission to help women. They do this through a membership-based women’s collective founded to flip the hiring dynamic in favour of women in tech.?Co-Founder April Hicke chatted with BNN Bloomberg 's Tara Weber about the tech hiring outlook for 2024.
Two weeks into January, major tech firms such as 谷歌 , 亚马逊 , Discord , Instagram and Duolingo have already made job cuts and several other firms are rumoured to soon be following suit.
Even as industry members and observers expect the cuts to continue, they're optimistic that layoffs won't hit last year's levels.
"I don't think that this is going to be anywhere close to the layoffs of 2023,"
said April Hicke , Co-Founder of women's tech collective and talent organization Toast .
You can also tune in to my Collisions YYC episode featuring Tara Weber , where we discussed making news in Western Canada.
Women in Tech: Co-Founders Unveiled
Featured guests: Lourdes Juan of Knead Technologies , Christa Hill of Tacit Edge , April Hicke of Toast , and Lulu Mashonganyika of LiiT Care Connect Inc.
Tech Thursday ’s recent panel discussion went beyond the glossy success stories to explore the genuine challenges and triumphs of finding and collaborating with co-founders.?
From the initial spark of partnership to the highs and lows of shared entrepreneurship, this diverse group of seasoned professionals shared their experiences—the good, the bad, and the downright ugly.?
Seven projects and initiatives to keep an eye out for in Calgary in 2024
New year - new Calgary? Not exactly, but there are plenty of head-turning projects breaking ground or completing this year that will change the fabric of our beautiful city.?
I’m excited about the groundbreaking for the Arts Commons transformation project. I interviewed CEO Alex Sarian last year about why the arts matter in cities.
I’m also thrilled by the commercial to residential conversions happening in the downtown core. I have an upcoming interview with Douglas Hayden about this exact topic going live on January 30th that you won’t want to miss!
Megadeals power second year of high-tech investment in Alberta, while appetite for early-stage startups remains weaker
Alberta’s budding tech sector overcame a tricky 2023 to nearly match 2022’s record levels of venture capital and private equity investment, featuring an increase in megadeals and a more conservative investor approach to early-stage startups, early numbers show.
And as the province charts its path toward maturity, players in the sector are hoping to see growing interest in budding companies that lack the same investor market as the heavy hitters.
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They’re seeking individuals who are excited about the future of the Canadian tech startup community. You should have expertise in not-for-profit board governance, startup finance, corporate law, venture capital, community building, marketing, public relations, strategic thinking, government relations, Angel Investing, or another relevant field.
Swinging for a home run: The future of startups with ZayZoon’s Darcy Tuer
Calgary’s technology industry is exploding, with buzz-worthy companies setting up shop in a city historically known for oil and gas.?
A name on the lips of those tapped into the tech industry is ZayZoon , a Canadian success story that recently raised US$34.5 million in a series B financing deal with the help of BLG.
Partner Cameron MacCarthy ’s conversation with ZayZoon co-founder and CEO, Darcy Tuer , offers some friendly advice for startups, including why ZayZoon and other aspiring tech businesses are finding success in Calgary.
Prefer to listen than read? Tune in to my Collisions YYC episode with Darcy Tuer where we discuss what it takes to build and scale a tech company.
Collisions YYC: December Episodes
Jared Sarbit , Owner of Picture Perfect Cleaning Calgary
Jared emphasizes the importance of creating a positive company culture, treating employees with respect, and the power of resilience in overcoming challenges, such as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Shannon Phillips , Director at Unbounded Thinking
Shannon delves into the importance of focusing on core innovation, managing idea flow, and building a practical approach to innovation to effectively respond to change within organizations.
Kent Chapman , Broker-Owner at MortgageTree Lending
Kent offers valuable insights into the complexities of the Canadian mortgage market, emphasizing the importance of informed decision-making and the need for expert advice when navigating the various options available to borrowers.
Brent Arnold , Partner, Data Breach Coach and Technology Litigation Sub-Group Leader at Gowling WLG
Brent emphasizes the critical need for executives and leaders to take ownership of cybersecurity as a business risk, stressing the importance of preparedness, cooperation with law enforcement, and staying up-to-date with evolving attack trends and regulatory requirements.
Mark Blackwell , General Partner at Builders VC
Mark brings valuable insights into investing in antiquated industries, the disruptive potential of AI and automation, and the significance of collaboration and alignment in the entrepreneurial community.
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10 个月Tech Thursday has been a great addition
Tyler Chisholm I wonder what the main reason for the mass layoffs is. Is it the usual recession, or is it technological changes (robotics, ChatGPT), what do you think, Tyler? Thank you for your answer.
Thanks for the shoutout Tyler! I love what you're doing for our community and I'm so proud to be part of it. It was great to learn more about Toast and what they're doing - we are living in exciting times ??
Thanks for the shout out!
Founder & CEO at Toast
10 个月Thanks for this Tyler Chisholm! We are hitting 30 open roles on the Toast job board this week, so we are definitely seeing things pick up for hiring! ?? Adding a link for anyone looking for their next role: https://trytoast.zohorecruit.com/jobs/Careers