Founder’s IP Roadmap to Long-Term Growth & Investor Confidence
Brought to you by The51 in partnership with ElevateIP Alberta, BDC, Catapult Startups, ABF4 and Movement51.
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Unlock the strategies to protect your innovations and drive long-term business success at this exclusive screening of The51's panel on "IP Strategies for Long-Term Growth and Investor Confidence."
Following the screening, engage in an interactive Q&A session with an IP lawyer and experts and network with the community. To inspire meaningful conversations, we'll provide IP-infused conversation cards, helping you dive deeper into key IP strategies with your peers.
This is your opportunity to connect with the Edmonton startup ecosystem and walk away with actionable strategies for protecting your business.
Who Should Attend: Founders alongside innovators and investors seeking insights into IP protection and strategy.
Event Details:
📅 Date: Thursday, December 12
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Brighton Block, Edmonton
🎟️ Tickets: Free
Speakers for the Audience-Driven Q&A (In-Person)
Joanna Preston, BSc, MBA, Director, Technology Transfer Services at University of Alberta
Dr. Angela Keuling, Patent and Trademark Agent
Daniel Monzon, CEO, Catapult Startups
Courtney Dragani, Chief Growth Officer, The51 (Moderator)
Look forward to a panel screening featuring renowned experts such as:
Stephanie Curcio: IP lawyer, CEO & Co-Founder of NLPatent
Anita Ludwar: Principal, The51 Food and AgTech Fund
Roger Kuypers: Partner at Fasken
Jordana Armstrong: Founding Director of the Social Innovation Hub, Director of the UCeed Social Impact.
Arielle Land: Program Director of Movement51
Agenda:
4:00 PM | Arrival and Check-in
4:15 PM | Welcome from organizers
4:45 PM | Screening: Founder’s IP Roadmap
5:30 PM | Live Q&A
6:00 PM | Networking Reception
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About The51:
The51 is a venture fund and financial platform where current and aspiring investors and entrepreneurs come together to democratize access to capital for women.
About ElevateIP Alberta:
ElevateIP Alberta is delivered in partnership by Innovate Calgary and Economic Development Lethbridge. Our core mission is to help founders understand, leverage, and protect their intellectual property with the support of business accelerators and incubators (BAIs) and Ecosystem Navigators (ENs).
About BDC:
BDC is a partner of choice for all entrepreneurs looking to access the financing and advice they need to build their businesses and tackle the big challenges of our time. Our investment arm, BDC Capital, offers a wide range of risk capital solutions to help grow the most innovative firms. BDC’s development role means we are in a state of perpetual evolution – wherever entrepreneurs go and whatever the Canadian economy needs – we will be there to help them defy the odds. 80 years later, that commitment remains very much alive. The financial value of BDC’s services is estimated to add $23.6 billion in GDP to Canada’s economy over the next five years. We are one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and the first financial institution in Canada to receive the B Corp certification in 2013. For more information on our products and services and to consult free tools, templates and articles, visit bdc.ca or join BDC on social media.
About Catapult Startups:
Catapult is a non-profit that embodies a vibrant community of seasoned entrepreneurs dedicated to empowering aspiring and emerging Canadian entrepreneurs to establish their own enterprises. Whether embarking on modest entrepreneurial endeavors, navigating the growth of medium-sized companies, or igniting innovative startups, our initiatives are meticulously crafted to facilitate your launch and, crucially, ensure success amidst the complexities of today’s competitive business landscape.
About Alberta Female Founder, Funders and Fortifiers (ABF4)
The Alberta Female Founders, Fortifiers, and Funders (ABF4) is a committee of the VCAA to help foster a more diverse and inclusive technology industry
ABF4 is dedicated to supporting women in tech through networking events and informative panel discussions Our network includes founders, executives, service providers, investors, and community supporters. Anyone can join and attend our public events. Continue to check our Eventbrite page and LinkedIn for updates on upcoming events.
About Movement51:
M51 is a non-profit educational platform created to eliminate gender disparity in financial knowledge. Since our inception, M51 has addressed financial inequalities through innovative educational programs like the Financial Feminism Investing Lab, accessible community events, strategic partnerships with academic institutions like the University of Calgary, and like-minded non-profits, like the Canadian Women’s Foundation. With programming that focuses on entrepreneurship and early-stage investing through a feminist lens, M51 is powering the full economic participation of women and gender-diverse people in Canada.