Founder’s IP Roadmap to Long-Term Growth & Investor Confidence
Brought to you by The51 in partnership with ElevateIP Alberta, Catapult Startups, the BIPOC Foundation, 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." This event is designed for founders from underrepresented communities eager to learn how to leverage intellectual property (IP) for business growth and investor confidence.
Following the screening, engage in an interactive Q&A session with seasoned IP lawyers 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 Lethbridge startup ecosystem and walk away with actionable strategies for protecting your business.
Who Should Attend: Founders from underrepresented communities—including women, immigrants, and others—along with innovators and investors seeking insights into IP protection and strategy.
Event Details:
📅 Date: Monday, October 21
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Tecconnect, Lethbridge
🎟️ Tickets: Free
Speakers:
Courtney Dragani, Chief Growth Officer, The51
Renae Barlow, VP, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Economic Development Lethbridge
Daniel Monzon, CEO, Catapult Startups
Clement Esene, Executive Director, BIPOC FOUNDATION
Ian C. Andrews, Associate, North & Company LLP
Godspower Ojehumen, Student-at-Law, North & Company LLP
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 Roadmap to IP Strategies & Growth
5:30 PM | Live Q&A with IP Lawyer & ElevateIP
6:00 PM | Networking Reception
We hope to see you there!
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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 Catapult Startups:
Catapult is a non profit embodies a vibrant community of seasoned entrepreneurs dedicated to empowering aspiring and emerging Canadian entrepreneurs in establishing 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 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.
About the BIPOC Foundation
Our mission is more than business; it’s a heartfelt commitment to community. We strive to fill the economic gaps, increase the presence of Black-owned businesses in our regions, and pave relatable paths to success. Above all, we stand united against systemic racism and discrimination, working every day to build a world where everyone has a fair chance to thrive. Our collaborative efforts include launching an accelerator program, offering essential business training, and bridging connections between Black entrepreneurs and investors.