Each day is designed to share ideas on how to fix
and what a business needs to fix next.
You can purchase individual in-person day tickets, discounted in-person passes week passes, OR you can purchase online week-long passes.
You attend part(s) of the day or stay for the entire day.
Monday
11:45 Check In & Badge Pick Up
Located in the second floor at Bow Valley College (345 6 ave SE, Calgary, AB) doors of rooms S2009-S2010-S2011 -which is on the second floor on south compus across from the cafeteria- will open, and the online Zoom session will start.
Those attending in person can pick up their name badge by the event room and head to the food and beverage station.
12:15 Lunch
Those attending online can join break rooms to connect on different topics.
1:00 Zoom rooms opens
1:15 to 1:30 Welcome and Opening
A welcome and overview of the 2023 Innovation Rodeo.
1:30 to 3:30: Kick-off Speaker Mike Michalowicz
Have you ever felt trapped between stagnating sales, staff turnover, and unhappy customers and do not know what you should fix first?
Mike Michalowicz figured out that every business has a hierarchy of needs and once you understand where you are in that hierarchy, you can identify what needs immediate attention.
Simply fix that one thing next, and your business will naturally and effortlessly level up.
3:30 to 5:00: Non-Alcoholic Networking
In-person networking will take place outside the event room where lunch was served.
Online breakout rooms will allow participants to connect on different topics.
Tuesday
11:30 Check In & Badge Pick Up
Located in the second floor at Bow Valley College (345 6 ave SE, Calgary, AB) doors of rooms S2009-S2010-S2011 -which is on the second floor on south compus across from the cafeteria- will open, and the online Zoom session will start.
Those attending in person can pick up their name badge by the event room and head to the food and beverage station.
Those attending online can join break rooms to connect on different topics.
11:45 Lunch is served
12:00 Zoom Session Starts
12:15 to 1:15: Entrepreneur Panel – Sales
This panel moderated by Marti Evans, features four entrepreneurs who will share what they fixed and how to grow Sales in their Organizations.
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Alex Putici |
Blaine Penny |
Chantelle Little |
Kelsey Hahn |
FounderWork Nicer Coworking |
CEOLumiio Inc. |
Founder & CEOTiller Digital |
Co-Founder and CEOMonark |
1:15 to 1:30: Break and Challenge Teams Creatred
There is a 15 minute break between sessions where In-Person and online participants form teams of up to four(4) to compete for $2,000.
The prize will be awarded to the team selected as having done the best job applying Mike’s Hierarchy of Needs first-level (Sales) content to a local company.
Online breakout rooms allow online participants to create virtual teams and compete against their in-person counterparts.
1:30 to 3:30: Innovation Challenge: Creation of Cash
The Founder of a local early-stage company selected will present to the participant a problem related to Marti’s session and Mike’s Hierarchy of Needs first level (Sales). Teams will have 2 hours to apply the content learned during the day and submit a solution.
Company Founder will evaluate solutions, and winners will be announced on Friday afternoon.
3:30 to 3:45: Break / Networking
3:45 to 4:30: Student Pitch Competition – Regional Round #1
Each day some of the most promising first-time Entrepreneurs from Alberta’s publicly-funded colleges, universities, and polytechnics compete for a cash prize of $2,500 in regional rounds of the Most Promising Student Entrepreneur pitch competitions.
Each day the top person wins $2,500 in cash, and the top two move to the finals on Friday afternoon, where they compete for an additional $17,500 and the chance to win one of three $12,000 US scholarships to the top Entrepreneurship Program in Silicon Valley.
Students will be judged by a panel of some of Canada’s most successful entrepreneurs.
4:30 to 5:00: Meet the Students or Virtual Networking
Each student who pitches will have their own breakout room where attendants can connect with them to provide feedback, share suggestions or make introductions to people you think they should meet.
Online participants will have 30 minutes in open networking rooms
Wednesday
11:30 Check In & Badge Pick Up
Located in the second floor at Bow Valley College (345 6 ave SE, Calgary, AB) doors of rooms S2009-S2010-S2011 -which is on the second floor on south compus across from the cafeteria- will open, and the online Zoom session will start.
Those attending in person can pick up their name badge by the event room and head to the food and beverage station.
Those attending online can join break rooms to connect on different topics.
11:45 Lunch is served
12:00 Zoom Session Starts
12:15 to 1:15: Entrepreneur Panel – Profit
This panel moderated by James Pettigrew, features four entrepreneurs who will share what they fixed and how to grow Profits in their Organizations.
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Darcy Tuer |
Karen Stewart | Kyla Lawson |
Lucas McCarthy |
Co-Founder & CEOZayZoon |
Chair & CEORokk Energy Techn. |
GrowthStack Technologies |
Founder & CEOShowpass |
1:15 to 1:30: Innovation Challenge Team Formation
In-Person and online participants form teams of up to four(4) to compete for $2,000. The prize will be awarded to the team selected as having done the best job applying Mike’s Hierarchy of Needs second-level (Profit) content to a local company.
Online breakout rooms allow online participants to create virtual teams and compete against their in-person counterparts.
1:30 to 3:30: Innovation Challenge: Creation of Stability
The Founder of a local early-stage company selected will present to the participant a problem related to TBA session and Mike’s Hierarchy of Needs second level (Profit). Teams will have 2 hours to apply the content learned during the day and submit a solution.
Company Founder will evaluate solutions, and winners will be announced on Friday afternoon.
3:30 to 3:45: Break / Networking
3:45 to 4:30: Student Pitch Competition – Regional Round #2
Each day some of the most promising first-time Entrepreneurs from Alberta’s publicly-funded colleges, universities, and polytechnics compete for a cash prize of $2,500 in regional rounds of the Most Promising Student Entrepreneur pitch competitions.
Each day the top person wins $2,500 in cash, and the top two move to the finals on Friday afternoon, where they compete for an additional $17,500 and the chance to win one of three $12,000 US scholarships to the top Entrepreneurship Program in Silicon Valley.
Students will be judged by a panel of some of Canada’s most successful entrepreneurs.
4:30 to 5:00: Meet the Students or Virtual Networking
Each student who pitches will have their own breakout room where attendants can connect with them to provide feedback, share suggestions or make introductions to people you think they should meet.
Online participants will have 30 minutes in open networking rooms.
Thursday
111:30 Check In & Badge Pick Up
Located in the second floor at Bow Valley College (345 6 ave SE, Calgary, AB) doors of rooms S2009-S2010-S2011 -which is on the second floor on south compus across from the cafeteria- will open, and the online Zoom session will start.
Those attending in person can pick up their name badge by the event room and head to the food and beverage station.
Those attending online can join break rooms to connect on different topics.
11:45 Lunch is served
12:00 Zoom Session Starts
12:15 to 1:15: Entrepreneur Panel – Order
This panel moderated by Wilson Acton, features four entrepreneurs who will share what they fixed and how to create Order in their Organization.
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| Debbie Catling |
Melvin Newman |
Shawn Wilson |
Tara Kelly |
FounderYum Bakery |
Co-Founder -PresidentPataBid |
Founder & CEOMuzooka |
President & CEOSPLICE Software |
1:15 to 1:30: Innovation Challenge Team Formation
In-Person and online participants form teams to compete for $2,000. The prize will be awarded to the team selected as having done the best job applying Mike’s Hierarchy of Needs Third-level (Order) content to a local company.
Online breakout rooms allow online participants to create virtual teams and compete against their in-person counterparts.
1:30 to 3:30: Innovation Challenge: Creation of Efficiency
The Founder of a local early-stage company selected will present the participant with a problem related to TBA session and Mike’s Hierarchy of Needs third level (Order). Teams will have 2 hours to apply the content learned during the day and submit a solution.
Company Founder will evaluate solutions, and winners will be announced on Friday afternoon.
3:30 to 3:45: Break / Networking
3:45 to 4:30: Student Pitch Competition – Regional Round #3
Each day some of Alberta’s most promising first-time Entrepreneurs from Alberta’s publicly-funded colleges, universities, and polytechnics compete for a cash prize of $2,500 in regional rounds of the Most Promising Student Entrepreneur pitch competitions.
Each day the top person wins $2,500 in cash, and the top two move to the finals on Friday afternoon, where they compete for an additional $17,500 and the chance to win one of three $12,000 US scholarships to the top Entrepreneurship Program in Silicon Valley.
Students will be judged by a panel of some of Canada’s most successful entrepreneurs.
4:30 to 5:00: Meet the Students or Virtual Networking
Each student who pitches will have their own breakout room where attendants can connect with them to provide feedback, share suggestions or make introductions to people you think they should meet.
Online participants will have 30 minutes in open networking rooms.
Friday
11:30 Check In & Badge Pick Up
Located in the second floor at Bow Valley College (345 6 ave SE, Calgary, AB) doors of rooms S2009-S2010-S2011 -which is on the second floor on south compus across from the cafeteria- will open, and the online Zoom session will start.
Those attending in person can pick up their name badge by the event room and head to the food and beverage station.
Those attending online can join break rooms to connect on different topics.
11:45 Lunch is served
12:00 Zoom Session Starts
12:15 to 1:15: Fireside Chat: Mastering the Hierarchy of Needs
In this Fireside chat Alison Anderson interviews Brianna Blaney, CEO & Co-Founder of Pocketed and serial entrepreneur in a fireside chat where she will share her vision and what are her past and current organization are doing to master Mike’s business heirarchy of needs.
1:15 to 1:30 Break
1:30 to 2:00: Crowd Favourite Pitch Competition
Four of high school students compete in a pitch competition that gives away all ticket proceeds from the week-long event, and Friday’s participants pick the winners.
2:00 to 2:15: Coffee/bio Break or Virtual Networking
Take a 15-minute break or take advantage of open networking rooms.
2:15 to 3:15 : Student Pitch Competition – FINALS
The six finalists from the regional rounds of the student pitch competition pitch to early-stage investors as they compete for an additional $17,500 in cash and the chance to win one of three $12,000 US scholarships to the top Entrepreneurship Program in Silicon Valley.
3:15 to 3:30: Winners of the innovation challenges and pitch competitions announced
Winners of the innovation challenges, crowd favourite pitch competition, and the most promising first-time entrepreneur pitch competition are announced.
3:30 to 4:00: Meet the Students or Virtual Networking
Each student who pitches will have their own breakout room where attendants can connect with them to provide feedback, share suggestions or make introductions to people you think they should meet.
Online participants will have 30 minutes in open networking rooms.
Innovation Challenge Sponsor
Prize Sponsors
150 Startups Founding Partners
