​TC Energy Ingenuity Speaker Series: My ten years in Silicon Valley building a unicorn tech startup, because who needs sleep or sanity anyway?  

​Event Overview

​Join Calgary native Fangjin (FJ) Yang as he describes his own unconventional 10-year journey in Silicon Valley building a tech startup, and the lessons learned along the way. FJ is the co-founder and CEO at Imply, a private technology company based in Silicon Valley. Imply is a global company that has raised 250M in capital from leading venture capitalists, pension funds, and private equity firms.

​Schedule of the Evening

• ​5:00 PM - Doors open

• ​5:00 - 5:50 PM - Refreshments and networking

• ​5:50 - 7:00 PM - Speaker discussion

• ​7:00 - 7:30 PM - Networking and exit

​What is the TC Energy Ingenuity Speaker Series?

​Made possible thanks to the generous support of TC Energy, the Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking is proud to present the TC Energy Ingenuity Speaker Series. Throughout the year, we host inspiring entrepreneurs on campus, featuring some of the most well-known members of the innovation community.

​Who is it for and why attend?

​Anyone looking to gain entrepreneurial thinking skills, network with the innovation community, or anyone looking to start a company in the future are invited to register. We showcase entrepreneurial leaders within the University of Calgary and the Calgary innovation ecosystem representing a diverse array of backgrounds and accomplishments. 

​Who will you hear from?

​Fangjin (FJ) Yang

​FJ is the co-founder and CEO at Imply, a private technology company based in Silicon Valley. Imply is a global company that has raised 250M in capital from leading venture capitalists, pension funds, and private equity firms. FJ grew up in Calgary and did his bachelors and masters in electrical and computer engineering at the University of Waterloo, where he is a distinguished alumni.