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SUMMARY:Privacy Law: Navigating Regulations and Avoiding Breaches
DESCRIPTION:How to Protect Your Business and Comply with Privacy Regulations \nCOURSE DESCRIPTION\n\nSince March\, many small businesses have moved to remote working\, empowering employees to work from home where possible. Unfortunately\, this has created an environment where data breaches and unintended privacy leaks have become all too common. \nJoin Marilyn Sing for this informative and fast-paced webinar and learn the key points of BC’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA). You’ll discover what businesses must do to comply with PIPA\, the regulator’s role and the consequences relating to non-compliance. The session will conclude with best practices for improving your business’ privacy and how to foster a strong culture of data protection \n\n\n\nWHAT WILL I LEARN?\n\nOverview of privacy law from a BC perspective\nBusiness risks\, costs\, and benefits associated with privacy decisions\nPractical ways you can protect your business and customers\nHow to create a strong culture of data protection\nTraining staff to become more privacy savvy\nThe future of privacy from a global context
URL:https://kast.com/event/privacy-law-navigating-regulations-and-avoiding-breaches/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210330T090000
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SUMMARY:Instagram: Amp Up Your Game - Intermediate/advanced (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:For those who are already familiar with Instagram and would like to know more about proper hashtags\, planning posts\, composing better pictures. The goal is to improve your workflow\, engage with and attract more followers\, and help build a profile to represent your business and brand. We will be using your existing pictures and some Instagram available apps too. \nInstructor: Alex Balcer\nRegistration Deadline: Mar 25 \nRegister Here
URL:https://kast.com/event/instagram-amp-up-your-game-intermediate-advanced-webinar-2/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Onboarding & Customer Success Masterclass
DESCRIPTION:Building your Customer Journey and Growth Engine is crucial to efficient onboarding and customer success. Looking to drive growth to your SaaS company\, and interested in how to increase expansion\, renewals and advocacy?  \nVolition’s one-hour Masterclass plus Q&A will teach you how to build and utilize industry-leading Onboarding and Customer Success methodologies and techniques that can drive growth for SaaS/Tech companies. You will see examples of best practices and strategies used\, and be provided with tools to build a successful Customer Journey and efficient Onboarding Process.  \nJean Nairon\, an operations leader for more than 15 years will share his expert tips and insights on Customer Nurturing\, Onboarding and Success\, and will teach you: \n\nWhat is and the importance of a Customer Growth Engine\n7 Steps to building your own Customer Growth Engine\n5 key best practices from the industry\n\n  \nAbout Jean Nairon \nJean Nairon is a Volition Advisor specializing in Customer Strategy and Technology with over 20 years experience in startups and enterprise companies and 15+ years working in Customer Success. He works with SaaS companies of all sizes to define how they should best manage their customers to drive significant user adoption and increase renewals and expansions. \n  \nAbout Volition Advisors \nAt Volition\, we build capacity\, connectivity\, and knowledge within global startup ecosystems through co-creating and delivering value alongside trusted partners.  \nWe believe that startup ecosystems are made stronger and more sustainable when ecosystem actors find meaningful and creative ways to collaborate. With this in mind\, we work closely with trusted ecosystem partners from across Canada\, the U.S. and Europe\, to deliver skills-based training\, coaching\, and curated events to startups. \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://kast.com/event/onboarding-customer-success-masterclass/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210331T090000
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SUMMARY:Business Plan 101 (Free Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:A business plan is essential for every business owner. It organizes your ideas\, helping you analyze the viability of your business before you start. This workshop helps you clarify your business concept and covers the basics of a business plan. \nYou will receive a business plan template\, worksheets\, and resources. \nWhether you have a business idea or you’re well into it\, this course is for you! \nPLEASE NOTE: Pre-registration is required. Email info@futures.bc.ca  \nInstructor: Amanda Murray
URL:https://kast.com/event/business-plan-101-free-webinar-2/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Community%20Futures%20Central%20Kootenay":MAILTO:info@futures.bc.ca
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SUMMARY:Amplify: Women's Pitch
DESCRIPTION:On March 31st\, join us for our monthly Amplify Live Pitch\, this time featuring all women-led companies! \nAbout this Event \nThis Amplify Live Pitch will focus on entrepreneurial women from across the globe. \nThis pitch series has been built out of lessons learned from 100 pitch events held live and on Zoom since 2016. Our goal for Amplify is to provide enhanced visibility for pitching startups from across the globe. \nWhat to expect: \n– Five startups that are either ready to launch or have recently launched will join us on the livestream stage.\n– They will have 3 minutes to pitch their startup and gain valuable feedback on their pitch structure and delivery from Volition’s pitch coaches.\n– As with our other pitch events\, you can expect high-quality pitch tips and engagement–as the audience\, we welcome you to share your thoughts and questions for the pitchers and pitch coaches. \nLIVESTREAM STARTS @ 11:00 AM PST | 2:00PM EST | 7:00PM GMT \nLENGTH: 90 minutes. \n..\n.. \nInterested in Pitching? Pitch spots for this event is for companies that are… \n– Majority women-owned and/or a majority of the executive team is made up of women.\n– Ready to launch or have recently launched\n– Building an investor or competition pitch (or similar)\n– Looking for brand awareness and amplification \nPitch applications will be accepted until 10PM PST March 17th: https://forms.gle/ByDiCx2hjyE7nucr9 \n..\n.. \nWho’s on the panel? \n– Melanie Ewan: Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Volition (host)\n– TBA \n..\n.. \nWords from past attendees: \n“Thanks for hosting a really great event today in Amsterdam! I’ve attended many many pitch events and I thought today’s was in its own class as far as comfortable environment and constructive feedback for the pitchers.” – Kelly Adam \n“I really enjoyed the event and found it incredibly useful. I was actually pitching for my non profit again [the next weekend] and won an award which includes a cash prize for the organisation\, and I think the feedback I got from the Volition event was really instrumental in helping me improve my pitch for that. So thank you!!” – Women’s Pitch Night Amsterdam runner-up \n“I‘m really thankful to have had the opportunity to pitch at Volition Pitch Nights because that really changed the course of my pitching career. I never thought I would be so comfortable pitching. I definitely recommend the pitch nights to every entrepreneur!” – Andrei Matei\, Founfer of Robbox
URL:https://kast.com/event/amplify-womens-pitch/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Volition":MAILTO:info@volitionadvisors.com
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SUMMARY:Sandler Sales Foundations Program
DESCRIPTION:Now is the time to maximize your sales opportunities by overcoming problems like: \n“They’ll buy from us if we can drop our price.\n“People are just taking longer to make decisions right now.”\n“Let’s just get their business and then they’ll order from us again next time.”\n“Nothing’s working but I don’t know what else I can do.” \nSALES CURES JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING\nIn the new modern economy\, every sales opportunity counts. Lacking a sales process can leave the sales force feeling like they can’t put their sales numbers together. Learn to challenge the business environment and keep sales efforts organized and growing. \nFor sales professionals and sales leaders contemplating how to react in the new economy\, taking care of their people and customers must be a top priority. Even as they manage that reality\, sales professionals and leaders also need to adjust how their organizations sell in the face of new customer habits and trying economic times. \nPlease join us as we offer time-tested sales techniques to navigate today’s competitive sales climate. In this provocative live online training\, you’ll be armed with tools for real-world success and energized for the road ahead. \nLearn the behaviors\, attitudes\, and techniques of interpersonal communication needed to be more successful in sales.\nCreate mutual respect between yourself and the prospect in an honest\, non-manipulative exchange of information.\nUse a selling system that is in both party’s best interest to generate an outcome for each call.\nQualify “suspects” for your time and efforts to shorten your selling cycle and take control of the process.\nAsk effective questions that help the prospect discover the right solution and close the sale.\nNegotiate to hold margins and avoid selling on price.
URL:https://kast.com/event/sandler-sales-foundations-program/2021-04-01/
LOCATION:Trainer Led – Live Online via Zoom\, Select a Country:
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SUMMARY:Langara College & Volition Student Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Langara College Web & Mobile Design & Development program students will showcase their Capstone projects in a pitch style presentation. \nAbout this Event \nIn 12 short weeks\, highly talented term 4 students have formed groups and together have built a full UI/UX\, user-focused/customer-centric native mobile app and web-app\, a fully functioning secure database\, a business model\, beachhead marketing strategy\, and full pitch & presentation\, as well as an accompanying demo. \nThe students’ projects are centred on ideas that bring innovation and advancement to the tech field in Canada. \nThis Student Showcase provides invaluable experience for the soon-to-be graduating students and offers the audience an opportunity to scout new talent and exciting ideas from the future of the tech world. \nThis will be a free event. All industry professionals and students are welcome to meet talented teams and individuals and vet their projects. \nLINK TO JOIN: Available upon registration\nPLEASE NOTE: Doors close after 30 minutes.\n..\n.. \nWhat to Expect \nOn April 6\, join us in cheering on students from Langara College Web & Mobile Design & Development program\, who will take the virtual ‘stage’ to present their Capstone project in front of a feedback panel of leaders in the Canadian tech and startup ecosystem. Unlike most pitch events\, the panel will provide feedback and Q&A\, as well as judge and select the top team/project of the event. \nAs an attendee\, you will have the opportunity to vote on the audience favourite\, as well as engage with students and panel via polls\, Q&A and Live Chat. And\, if you feel you can support the teams or just want to connect\, we’ll provide space for that as well. \nFor our part\, we are committed to creating a comfortable and engaging space for all who attend. \nFEEDBACK PANELISTS:\n– Chris Hobbs: President of TTT Studios\n– TBA \nRUN OF SHOW\n18:00 PT: Check-in and Opening Remarks. Introduction of feedback panelists and appreciation for sponsors and partners\n18:30 – 19:30 PT: Pitch and Presentations from student groups\n19:30 – 19:45 PT: Audience vote on Audience Favourite and Q&A\n19:45 – 20:00PT – Announce Winner and Wrap Up \nAbout Volition \nAt Volition\, we support entrepreneurs by providing space for conversations\, connections\, and practical skill-building. We believe that you never know what can come from a conversation and continually look for ways to create opportunities for connection and collaboration. Volition has hosted over 100 Pitch Events across Canada\, the U.S.\, and Europe\, with 5000+ audience members and over 550 startups pitching at these events. \nVolition works hard to promote and commend students who they believe are the new wave of entrepreneurs and innovators. Our goal is to provide ample opportunities for students so they have the opportunity to showcase their talent in front of an audience full of tech experts and enthusiasts. \nAbout snəw̓eyəɬ leləm̓ Langara College \nLocated in beautiful Vancouver\, BC\, Canada\, snəw̓eyəɬ leləm̓ Langara College provides University\, Career\, and Continuing Studies education to more than 23\,000 students annually. With more than 1\,700 courses and 130 programs\, Langara’s expansive academic breadth and depth allows students of all ages\, backgrounds\, and life stages to choose their own educational path. Langara is also known as snəw̓eyəɬ leləm̓\, a name given to it by the Musqueam people on whose unceded traditional territory the College is located. \nThe Web and Mobile App Design and Development is a two-year post-baccalaureate diploma program that focuses on web and mobile app design and development\, from concept to deployment.
URL:https://kast.com/event/langara-college-volition-student-showcase/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Volition":MAILTO:info@volitionadvisors.com
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SUMMARY:Sandler Sales Foundations Program
DESCRIPTION:Now is the time to maximize your sales opportunities by overcoming problems like: \n“They’ll buy from us if we can drop our price.\n“People are just taking longer to make decisions right now.”\n“Let’s just get their business and then they’ll order from us again next time.”\n“Nothing’s working but I don’t know what else I can do.” \nSALES CURES JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING\nIn the new modern economy\, every sales opportunity counts. Lacking a sales process can leave the sales force feeling like they can’t put their sales numbers together. Learn to challenge the business environment and keep sales efforts organized and growing. \nFor sales professionals and sales leaders contemplating how to react in the new economy\, taking care of their people and customers must be a top priority. Even as they manage that reality\, sales professionals and leaders also need to adjust how their organizations sell in the face of new customer habits and trying economic times. \nPlease join us as we offer time-tested sales techniques to navigate today’s competitive sales climate. In this provocative live online training\, you’ll be armed with tools for real-world success and energized for the road ahead. \nLearn the behaviors\, attitudes\, and techniques of interpersonal communication needed to be more successful in sales.\nCreate mutual respect between yourself and the prospect in an honest\, non-manipulative exchange of information.\nUse a selling system that is in both party’s best interest to generate an outcome for each call.\nQualify “suspects” for your time and efforts to shorten your selling cycle and take control of the process.\nAsk effective questions that help the prospect discover the right solution and close the sale.\nNegotiate to hold margins and avoid selling on price.
URL:https://kast.com/event/sandler-sales-foundations-program/2021-04-08/
LOCATION:Trainer Led – Live Online via Zoom\, Select a Country:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210408T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210408T203000
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SUMMARY:Kootenay Pitch Competition Event #3
DESCRIPTION:From the safety of your living room\, cheer on four Kootenay entrepreneurs as they pitch to a panel of judges featuring local and regional investors\, industry professionals\, and tech experts. \nOur host\, Sean Smillie\, will be coming to you live from the new Nelson Innovation Centre. Tune in to get a taste for new Kootenay tech and support our local entrepreneurs! \nWinner takes home $500 in cash\, a KAST membership\, free entrance into the New Ventures BC 2021 competition and KAST’s Venture Acceleration Program + ALL THE GLORY.
URL:https://kast.com/event/kootenay-pitch-competition-event-3/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="KAST":MAILTO:info@kast.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210410T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210410T120000
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SUMMARY:Learn 3D Design with Tinkercad Youth Camp
DESCRIPTION:  \nGLOWS (KAST’s youth program) is excited to announce a new youth camp: Learn 3D Design with Tinkercad.  \nTinkercad is a free\, online 3D modeling program that runs in a web browser\, known for its simplicity and ease of use. it has become a popular platform for creating models for 3D printing as well as an entry-level introduction to constructive solid geometry. \nLearn 3D Design with Tinkercad Level 1 \nSaturday April 10\, 2021 9 – 12pm PST \nLearn the core skills of 3D design through TinkerCAD\, a unique platform for developing 3D objects that can be used for printing\, game design\, or anything you can imagine. This course will introduce the fundamentals of modeling 3D objects\, through fun and engaging projects. Students will explore the use of colour\, shape\, and form to craft detailed objects and spaces. Students will also create their own model which we will 3D print and send to you! \nLearn 3D Design with Tinkercad Level 2 \nSunday April 11\, 2021 9 – 12pm PST \nTake your designs to another dimension. In this level up camp\, you will learn professional 3D modeling techniques as you design characters\, structures or your own personalized creations. Create custom prototypes\, use other 3D programs to speed up modeling and learn tips and tricks for editing your work. Take home your customized files\, completed 3D prints and access to modeling software that will help you keep honing your skills after this intermediate camp. \nWhere: Online \nWhen: \n\nLearn 3D Design with Tinkercad Level 1: Saturday\, April 10 from 9 to 12pm PST\nLearn 3D Design with Tinkercad Level 2: Sunday\, April 11 from 9 to 12pm PST\n\nWho’s it for: Kids and youth ages 10 and older \nCost: $35 for one workshop or $50 for both workshops \nTo Bring: Tablet or laptop required (laptop preferred) \nClick here to register now!
URL:https://kast.com/event/learn-3d-design-with-tinkercad/2021-04-10/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="KAST%20GLOWS":MAILTO:glows@kast.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210411T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210411T120000
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SUMMARY:Learn 3D Design with Tinkercad Youth Camp
DESCRIPTION:  \nGLOWS (KAST’s youth program) is excited to announce a new youth camp: Learn 3D Design with Tinkercad.  \nTinkercad is a free\, online 3D modeling program that runs in a web browser\, known for its simplicity and ease of use. it has become a popular platform for creating models for 3D printing as well as an entry-level introduction to constructive solid geometry. \nLearn 3D Design with Tinkercad Level 1 \nSaturday April 10\, 2021 9 – 12pm PST \nLearn the core skills of 3D design through TinkerCAD\, a unique platform for developing 3D objects that can be used for printing\, game design\, or anything you can imagine. This course will introduce the fundamentals of modeling 3D objects\, through fun and engaging projects. Students will explore the use of colour\, shape\, and form to craft detailed objects and spaces. Students will also create their own model which we will 3D print and send to you! \nLearn 3D Design with Tinkercad Level 2 \nSunday April 11\, 2021 9 – 12pm PST \nTake your designs to another dimension. In this level up camp\, you will learn professional 3D modeling techniques as you design characters\, structures or your own personalized creations. Create custom prototypes\, use other 3D programs to speed up modeling and learn tips and tricks for editing your work. Take home your customized files\, completed 3D prints and access to modeling software that will help you keep honing your skills after this intermediate camp. \nWhere: Online \nWhen: \n\nLearn 3D Design with Tinkercad Level 1: Saturday\, April 10 from 9 to 12pm PST\nLearn 3D Design with Tinkercad Level 2: Sunday\, April 11 from 9 to 12pm PST\n\nWho’s it for: Kids and youth ages 10 and older \nCost: $35 for one workshop or $50 for both workshops \nTo Bring: Tablet or laptop required (laptop preferred) \nClick here to register now!
URL:https://kast.com/event/learn-3d-design-with-tinkercad/2021-04-11/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="KAST%20GLOWS":MAILTO:glows@kast.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210413
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210415
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SUMMARY:Crack the Code
DESCRIPTION:Helping youth reach their full potential is a priority for United Way.  CODEanagan is a barrier-free tech program for youth. \nThrough learning and mentorship on a wide range of tech related subjects delivered in a fun way\, CODEanagan will ignite imagination and aspiration among a group of young people who wouldn’t typically believe they could pursue a future in tech. \n  \nCrack the Code – April 13/14 \nIntroduction to Coding – Explore modern Web Programming in this workshop\, covering Front and Back-End concepts including HTML\, CSS\, JavaScript and NodeJS along with their practical applications. \n  \nPoster \nRegister here
URL:https://kast.com/event/crack-the-code/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210420
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210422
DTSTAMP:20210417T112733
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SUMMARY:IT Essentials
DESCRIPTION:Helping youth reach their full potential is a priority for United Way.  CODEanagan is a barrier-free tech program for youth. \nThrough learning and mentorship on a wide range of tech related subjects delivered in a fun way\, CODEanagan will ignite imagination and aspiration among a group of young people who wouldn’t typically believe they could pursue a future in tech. \n  \n IT Essentials – April 20/21 \nExplore the fundamentals of computers and internetworking and discover career skills needed for entry level IT jobs. Doing hands-on activities you will be introduced to topics such as network management\, computer systems administration\, and computer and internet security. Have fun while discovering how to configure a network and secure your home network from intruders! \n  \nPoster \nRegister here
URL:https://kast.com/event/it-essentials/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210421T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210421T110000
DTSTAMP:20210417T112733
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SUMMARY:Extended DISC and Communication Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Do you struggle to….\nMotivate people?\nUnderstand why you clash with different personality types?\nUncover what makes people tick?\nCommunicate effectively personally and professionally?\nOpen the Doors of Communication\nYour default communication style naturally connects with some people and naturally repels others. Learn more about your personal style\, how to read others and begin to connect more easily with 50% to 70% more people.
URL:https://kast.com/event/extended-disc-and-communication-workshop/
LOCATION:Trainer Led – Live Online via Zoom\, Select a Country:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210428T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210428T123000
DTSTAMP:20210417T112733
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SUMMARY:Amplify Live Pitch
DESCRIPTION:On April 28th\, join us for our monthly Amplify Live Pitch\, this time featuring clean\, green and sustainable startups! \nAbout this Event \nCalling all clean\, green and sustainable startups! \nIn celebration of earth day\, we’re dedicating our April Amplify Live Pitch to startups who are focused on tackling environmental problems through innovative solutions. \nThis pitch series has been built out of lessons learned from 100 pitch events held live and on Zoom since 2016. Our goal for Amplify is to provide enhanced visibility for pitching startups from across the globe. \nWhat to expect:\n– Five startups that are either ready to launch or have recently launched will join us on the livestream stage.\n– They will have 3 minutes to pitch their startup and gain valuable feedback on their pitch structure and delivery from Volition’s pitch coaches.\n– As with our other pitch events\, you can expect high-quality pitch tips and engagement–as the audience\, we welcome you to share your thoughts and questions for the pitchers and pitch coaches. \nLIVESTREAM STARTS @ 11:00 AM PST | 2:00PM EST | 7:00PM GMT\nLENGTH: 90 minutes.\n..\n.. \nInterested in Pitching? Pitch spots for this event are for companies that are… \n– Clean\, green and sustainable startups who are focused on tackling environmental problems through innovative solutions.\n– Ready to launch or have recently launched\n– Building an investor or competition pitch (or similar)\n– Looking for brand awareness and amplification \nPitch applications will be accepted until 10 PM PST April 14th: https://forms.gle/hdiVqKmhpxEwgohQ8\n..\n.. \nWho’s on the panel? \n– Melanie Ewan: Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Volition (host)\n– TBA\n..\n.. \nWords from past attendees: \n“Thanks for hosting a really great event today in Amsterdam! I’ve attended many many pitch events and I thought today’s was in its own class as far as comfortable environment and constructive feedback for the pitchers.” – Kelly Adam \n“I really enjoyed the event and found it incredibly useful. I was actually pitching for my non profit again [the next weekend] and won an award which includes a cash prize for the organisation\, and I think the feedback I got from the Volition event was really instrumental in helping me improve my pitch for that. So thank you!!” – Women’s Pitch Night Amsterdam runner-up \n“I‘m really thankful to have had the opportunity to pitch at Volition Pitch Nights because that really changed the course of my pitching career. I never thought I would be so comfortable pitching. I definitely recommend the pitch nights to every entrepreneur!” – Andrei Matei\, Founfer of Robbox
URL:https://kast.com/event/amplify-live-pitch-2/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Volition":MAILTO:info@volitionadvisors.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210428T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210428T180000
DTSTAMP:20210417T112733
CREATED:20210315T180406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210315T180406Z
UID:28709-1619627400-1619632800@kast.com
SUMMARY:How To Go From Innovation to Entrepreneurship
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this free\, 90-minute deep dive\, interactive workshop on April 28 at 4:30pm PST / 5:30 pm MT and take your idea to action!\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nPresented by Youth Innovation Showcase (SFFBC)\, League of Innovators (LOI) + GLOWS (KAST) \nNow more than ever young people like you are stepping up to the innovation challenges and seeking the skills and tools required to be set up for success with startups that last. Youth Innovation Showcase\, GLOWS and League of Innovators have partnered to host this session focused on turning your ideas into viable businesses so you can continue to work on sustainable solutions that are impactful and matter to you. \nDuring this workshop you’ll hear stories and insights firsthand from other young entrepreneurs that are currently doing or have done doing the work and know the practical tips that work to help you develop your idea and better equip you as an innovator and entrepreneur. \nWho Should Sign Up? \n\nYouth ages 12-24 from across Canada\nYouth that have an idea that is ready to validate and take action on\nCurious minds that want to know more about entrepreneurship\nYIS Community: Youth from BC + Yukon that have pitched previously or will pitch their idea for the 2021 Youth Innovation Showcase + Science Fair participants\nGLOWS Community: Youth in the Kootenay region in BC + beyond interested in Growing & Learning Opportunities With STEAM\nLOI Community: Youth curious about entrepreneurship and innovation especially from the LOI Innovators Academy community\n\n  \nLearning Outcomes \n\nBecome familiar with the process of problem solving for entrepreneurship\nLearn how to come up with creative ideas\nLearn how to communicate your ideas
URL:https://kast.com/event/how-to-go-from-innovation-to-entrepreneurship/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="KAST%20GLOWS":MAILTO:glows@kast.com
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