Info Session: Alberta Accelerator by 500

500 Global is a venture capital firm with $2.8B in assets under management that invests in founders building fast-growing technology companies. We focus on markets where technology, innovation, and capital can unlock long-term value and drive economic growth. We work closely with key stakeholders and advise governments and corporations on how best to support entrepreneurial ecosystems so startups can thrive. 500 Global has backed over 5,000 founders representing more than 2,600 companies operating in 81 countries. We have invested in 51 companies valued at over $1 billion and 140+ companies valued at over $100 million (including private, public, and exited companies). Our 140+ plus team members are located in more than 20 countries and bring experience as entrepreneurs, investors, and operators from some of the world’s leading technology companies.

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Join us to learn more about how 500 Global’s program  can help scale your company and establish yourself in the Canadian market and beyond.

Are you a founder of a seed-stage tech company? Are you looking to grow your startup in the Canadian market and beyond? The <a href="https://500.co/accelerators/alberta-accelerator" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Alberta Accelerator by 500</a> is a growth-driven program for local and global entrepreneurs to land and expand in the tech innovation ecosystem of Alberta. With the support of <a href="https://albertainnovates.ca/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Alberta Innovates</a>, <a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development.html" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">PrairiesCan</a>, and <a href="https://edmontonunlimited.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Edmonton Unlimited</a>, the program is delivered twice a year with batches rotating between Edmonton and Calgary. Join us virtually on Tuesday, March 14 to learn more about how the Alberta Accelerator by 500 can support your company and equip you with the knowledge and resources to thrive through our world-class global network of mentors, industry experts, founders and more! Get the opportunity to connect with the program team, including the resident mentors. This session is open to any tech-enabled startup founder considering the program.Event Schedule12:00 – 12:10 PM Welcoming Remarks12:10 – 12:30 PM Introduction to 500 Global &amp; the Alberta Accelerator by 50012:30 – 12:45 PM Selection Criteria for the program + Application Tips12:45 – 1:00 PM Q&amp;A with Resident Mentor, Tash JefferiesThis is a virtual event on Zoom, attendees will be sent the session link before the event.About Tash Jefferies:Tash Jefferies is a resident mentor on the 500 Global Alberta program. She is a marketing and digital media strategist, international speaker and best-selling author. Her additional titles include 3 time Startup Founder (Social Media Tech, HR Tech), TEDx speaker, Top 50 Health Blogger according to Huffington Post, and one of 33 Bad--- Black Womxn in Silicon Valley. Leveraging her 10+ years of sales and 7+ years of management consulting experience, her areas of expertise include social media marketing, building a strong online and offline brand, how to find your ideal customers, and messaging to your target audience.Program Partners:500 Global is part of the <a href="https://albertainnovates.ca/programs/alberta-scaleup-and-growth-accelerators-program/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Alberta Scaleup and Growth Accelerator Program</a>, led by <a href="https://albertainnovates.ca/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Alberta Innovates</a>. The consortium, which also includes <a href="https://www.alberta.ca/innovation-technology.aspx" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Technology and Innovation</a>, <a href="https://edmontonunlimited.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Edmonton Unlimited</a>, and <a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development.html" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Prairies Economic Development Canada</a> (PrairiesCan), allocated $35 million over three years to retain business accelerators. It is part of an overall government goal to help create 20,000 jobs and increase technology firm revenue to $5 billion by 2030.

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