Alberta Female Founders, Funders and Fortifiers (ABF4)

Join us at Stigma to Superpower: Exploring ADHD and Neurodiversity, we’re exploring how traits often seen as challenges, like ADHD and Dyslexia, can actually fuel entrepreneurial success. 🌟 What’s in Store: Understand & Embrace Neurodiversity: Learn how neurodiverse traits show up in women and how to harness them. Supercharge Your Business: See how ADHD’s creativity and risk-taking can be leveraged in your entrepreneurial ventures. Break Down Barriers: Let’s tackle the stigma and build a more inclusive, supportive environment. This is more than just an event; it’s a movement to empower women entrepreneurs through the unique lens of neurodiversity. Be part of the change. 🌍 When: Wednesday, November 20th from 11 am - 1 pm Where: Venue 308 #110 11th Ave SE Register here: https://lnkd.in/gGyer-Mr Let’s redefine what success looks like. #ADHD #WomenInBusiness #Entrepreneurship #InnovationWeek

🌟Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii) Upper Bound conference in Edmonton for our event "Conversations in Gender and AI." We had an enlightening session exploring how AI technologies are shaping the future of the labor market and gender equality. The audience was actively participating and had great, thought-provoking questions that made the event a success. We hope the conversations sparked new ideas and collaborations to tackle gender bias in AI. Thank you to our amazing panelists: Maryna Moskalenko | Director, Business Intelligence, OEG Inc. Deanna Brousseau, CPHR 👋🏻💼👩🔬 | Director of People and Talent, AltaML Sacha Davis | Machine Learning Consultant, Alberta Health Services Nasimeh Asgarian | Data Scientist, Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii) Special thanks to Dani Strang for moderating the discussion! 🙏 A big thank you to our sponsors for making this event possible! BDC, Alberta Enterprise Corporation (AEC), Accelerate Fund, Innovate Calgary UCeed and Edmonton Unlimited for the space. 📸 If you attended the event, we’d love to see your photos and hear your feedback. Share your experiences and insights with us! Many thanks to the people that helped put the event together, can't wait to work with you in the future! Amor Provins - EPIC Market - Luke Butterworth - Jennifer Keith MBA, CPHR - Melania Antoszko - Shruti Sharma - Nadia Lachman - Raissa Espiritu - David Edmonds - Nicole Janssen - Kennedy Quigley - Lindsay Vanstone - Kelsey McNaughton - Kian Javier

Did you know? The 2023 UNDP Gender Social Norms Index covering 85% of the global population reveals that close to 9 out of 10 men and women hold fundamental biases against women. Gender bias is a pervasive problem worldwide, and with the emergence of AI, technologies are now at the forefront of either bridging gender gaps or inadvertently perpetuating them. Join us at the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii) Upper Bound conference in Edmonton for "Conversations in Gender and AI," where we'll explore how AI technologies are shaping the future of the labor market and gender equality. 👥 Meet Our Panelists: Maryna Moskalenko | Director, Business Intelligence, OEG Inc. Deanna Brousseau, CPHR 👋🏻💼👩🔬 | Director of People and Talent, AltaML Sacha Davis | Machine Learning Consultant, Alberta Health Services Nasimeh Asgarian | Data Scientist, Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii) Moderated by: Dani Strang | CEO, Maggie Engage in a vital conversation about bias and gender in AI with experts from various backgrounds. 📅 Date: May 22nd 2024 🕒 Time: 11:30 to 1:00 pm 📍 Location: Edmonton Unlimited Offices 🔔 Important Note: You don’t need an Upper Bound pass to attend this FREE session! Plus, lunch will be provided! 🎉 Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the discussion that matters! Register now on Luma to secure your spot. https://lu.ma/4p7vt8x0 Let's work together to create a more inclusive future in AI! See you there!

Excited to host this event during the #UpperBound conference in Edmonton! 🔎 At "Conversations in Gender and AI," we will moderate a roundtable discussion that brings together diverse voices in AI and explore critical questions about the future of the labour market and gender equality. Set at a conference dedicated to AI, we will ask questions like: - Are we effectively harnessing the power of AI to narrow gender equality gaps, or are we letting these gaps perpetuate, or even worse, widen? - What will tomorrow’s labor market look like for women? 🖍 Get to engage in this vital conversation about bias and gender in AI with experts from various backgrounds. ❗ Capacity is limited for this free lunch session. Don't miss the chance to contribute to shaping an inclusive future. Registration can be found in the event information. *Please note: You don’t need an UpperBound pass to attend this FREE session. Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii) Startup TNT Edmonton Unlimited Melania Antoszko Nadia Lachman Shruti Sharma Raissa Espiritu University of Alberta

Hey Edmonton - ABF4 is coming to you! Join us during UpperBound week on May 22nd for "Conversations in Gender and AI," a roundtable discussion that brings together diverse voices in AI. This event will explore critical questions about the future of the labour market and gender equality. We'll discuss whether AI is being used to bridge gender gaps or if it's inadvertently perpetuating them. Engage in this vital conversation about bias and gender in AI with experts from various backgrounds. Don't miss the chance to contribute to shaping an inclusive future. *Please note: You don’t need an UpperBound pass to attend this FREE session. Lunch will be provided =) Please register to secure your spot here: https://lu.ma/4p7vt8x0 Can’t wait to see you there! Alberta Female Founders, Funders and Fortifiers (ABF4) Melania Antoszko, Nadia Lachman, Raissa Espiritu, Shruti Sharma, Venture Capital Association of Alberta (VCAA), Edmonton Unlimited, Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii), Amor Provins

It's great to see ABF4 now in our Capital City of Edmonton. Great job team!

💡 "In an ideal world, an entrepreneur can get access to capital no matter how small or large her network is."   Well said from our very own Ha Nguyen at the Women Leading Social Impact Summit hosted yesterday in Edmonton by the TELUS Community Safety & Wellness Accelerator powered by AlchemistX and partnered with Alberta Female Founders, Funders and Fortifiers (ABF4). Along with Ha, the panel Jane Bisbee, Kasey Machin, Lazina Mckenzie, talked about personal anecdotes on the barriers that exist for funding women. We also heard from Sheetal Mehta Walsh ICD.D, CEO of the University of Alberta Innovation Fund on the Future of AI and Social Impact. Amazing pitches by impact-lead ventures including Areto Labs, Click&Push Accessibility Inc., Fledge App, Knead Technologies, Material Futures, My Normative, SpectraCann, Team CarePal, and Toddly. Congratulations to Lourdes Juan from Knead Technologies for winning the pitch competition and to all of the Women Founders that presented brilliantly! Thank you to the other partners for making the event a success! The51 | Alberta Innovates | Prairies Economic Development Canada I Développement économique Canada pour les Prairies | Edmonton Police Foundation | Alberta Social Economy Ecosystem Development | Alberta Women Entrepreneurs | BDC

‼ The highly anticipated mesh conference returns to Calgary for its second edition, focusing on the intersection of technology and humanity. Set to take place over two days at Platform Calgary, this event brings together 500 industry leaders and C-suite executives from startups and scaleups. 📢 We invite individuals to nominate themselves to speak at the conference and encourage submissions for the showcase. Join us as we delve into the latest trends and insights shaping the future of business and society. 🔗 Link shared below to register and apply to speak. Alicia Kalozdi MacMillan

Thrilled to welcome everyone back for our Speed Networking Event tonight! Awesome discussion with Crystal Phillips, Nathalie Beken and Marlise Hunter on the platform VC model🚀 A special thank you to our generous sponsors: Alberta Enterprise Corporation (AEC), BDC, A100, MobSquad, Rogers Communications, Roynat Capital, and Accelerate Fund for making this event possible. 🙌 #ABF4 #InvestorSpeedNetworking #StartupConnections #B2BSaaS Venture Capital Association of Alberta (VCAA), McRock Capital, Azure Capital Partners, BDC, Accelerate Fund

🌟 Announcing our Panel 🌟 Mark your calendars for the ABF4 - Investor Speed Networking 2.0 on March 21, 2024, from 6 pm to 8 pm. 📅 Join us for an enlightening panel discussion featuring Crystal Phillips, Nathalie Beken and Marlise Hunter, who will delve into the platform VC model and share insights on how VCs can support founders beyond capital. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and network with industry experts! 🚀 After the panel discussion, engage in targeted speed networking sessions connecting investors with pre-seed/seed stage startup founders. Cultivate purposeful interactions that can pave the way for valuable relationships! Top Reasons to Attend: 🔗 Connect with 20+ Diverse Investors 🔧 Refine Your Pitch 👥 Learn from Fellow Founders 🌐 Establish Meaningful Connections To secure your spot, complete the form below for an exclusive invite from the ABF4 team. Confirmation details will be shared on Monday, March 18th. 📩 Registration Form: https://lnkd.in/gU6mzzkw For any questions, reach out to Melania Antoszko, Nadia Lachman, Ha Nguyen, Andrea Drager, Shruti Sharma, Brenda Slauko, CBV, and David Edmonds, or email us at abf4@vcaa.ca. 📧 A heartfelt thank you to our generous sponsors: Alberta Enterprise Corporation (AEC), BDC, A100, MobSquad, Rogers Communications, Roynat Capital, and Accelerate Fund for making this event possible. 🙌 #ABF4 #InvestorSpeedNetworking #StartupConnections #B2BSaaS Venture Capital Association of Alberta (VCAA) - Omi Velasco