Don't watch the news. That's depressing. Watch what's happening in our startup ecosystem. Because it is going to blow your minds in 2022.
Here's what we're looking forward to from the Prairie Startup Community this year.
We're going to raise more seed rounds.
We're going to raise larger Series A rounds.
We're going to throw Saturday Series A parties in the park. We already reserved Picnic Site 1 in Hawrelak Park for May 12th. Who's going to be the first to lay claim to it? Thanks to Bradley from Airtrail for this great idea!
Startup TNT is going to launch a VC fund!
We're going to hang out with all these new accelerator companies that will bring fresh startup life to our province
Something awesome is going to happen on 2.22.2022 (we're just not sure what yet...)
We're going to take amazing road trips to see our friends from across the Prairies.
YEG for the Life Sciences Summit on March 17
YXE for UP22 May 4/5
YYC for Inventures Jun 1-3
We're going to catalyze millions of dollars in investment into dozens of Prairie Startups at Startup TNT Investment Summits V and VI this spring and fall.
We're going to meet new startups, catch up with old friends and celebrate together at the Prairie-wide Pitch Marathon in August.
We're going to have fun, make friends, and build companies together every single Thursday for 52 weeks!
We're going to experience life as it is meant to be lived: among friends, close to the marrow.
We're going to have an awesome 2022. We look forward to enjoying it with you.
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TNT Calendar
Thursday Night Tradition is on! We are following all public health guidelines, which means 10 to a table and no mingling between tables in Alberta.
Join us for TNT every Thursday from 6-9 PM in Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon and Regina.
Here's what's happening this week around the TNT community.
Complete the startup community scorecard — Rainforest AB is gathering information to better serve our startup community. Complete the 2021 Rainforest Scorecard and help shape the future of our innovation ecosystem.
Do you or someone you know have what it takes to be the next great Saskatchewan tech founder? Tell them to join Co.Launch, applications close Jan 25th.
Weekly Bar Tab Coverage!
1 Drink = 1 Point
Drinks bought for and drank by the TNT community during Happy Hour.
Drink Sponsorship Leaderboard
Help build community by sponsoring a round of drinks at any of our 4 TNT Happy Hours in Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon or Regina and we'll give you a shout-out!!!
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