🔥 Limited Free Tickets + Bonus Perk! 🔥

A limited number of FREE tickets are available!

• Every attendee will receive a professional headshot taken during the event — perfect for upgrading your LinkedIn profile
• Only 1 lucky attendee will be selected to receive a FREE LinkedIn profile review from our expert team after the event - we’ll audit your profile and share actionable feedback to help you stand out.

Don’t miss this high-impact opportunity to learn, connect, and elevate your professional presence! 

1. About the Event

We’re kicking off our first event at Platform Calgary with an exciting, high-energy evening that brings together founders, executives, and startup professionals for a mix of insight, inspiration, and intentional connection.

Hosted by seasoned community builder Alish Sh., this event is part of a broader mission to create meaningful, actionable, and collaborative experiences for the startup community in Calgary. With over a decade of experience organizing impactful events across multiple cities and continents, Alish brings together the best of thought leadership and high-value networking - in one evening.

2. Why You Should Join

Do you like networking over Pizza?! This event is for you! ;)

Not convinced yet? Ok here's some more reasons why you shouldn't miss this!

✅ Fireside Chat with a seasoned expert – covering actionable strategies to grow your brand on LinkedIn

✅ Speed Networking – Meet like-minded professionals through structured, fast-paced rounds

✅ Open Networking + Refreshments – Build deeper connections in a casual, welcoming setting

✅ Free Professional Headshot – Included for all attendees! Update your profile with a fresh, polished image

✅ Chance to Win a LinkedIn Profile Review – Walk away with personalized feedback and improvement tips

✅ Real Value, Real People – Past events have led to partnerships, client deals, and career breakthroughs

3. Who Should Attend

• Startup Founders & Entrepreneurs
• Marketers & Content Creators
• Sales & Business Development Professionals
• Investors, Mentors & Advisors
• Corporate Executives & Innovators
• Anyone looking to grow their LinkedIn presence & professional network

4. Agenda

• Fireside Chat
• Speed Networking
• Open Networking 
• Photoshoot (professional headshot)

5. Interested in Sponsorship?

Reply to this email if you’d like to explore a sponsorship or collaboration opportunity to position your brand in front of Calgary’s growing startup and business community.

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