For creative entrepreneurs feeling stuck or overwhelmed—learn how to make confident business decisions that work with your brain.

Are you a creative entrepreneur who’s brilliant at what you do—but feels like you’re winging it when it comes to business decisions?

If you’ve ever:

Felt frozen or overwhelmed
Second-guessed every decision
Wondered why building a business feels harder than it should
This talk is for you.

The Entrepreneur’s Edge reveals the hidden, science-backed framework that helps creative entrepreneurs move from decision paralysis to confident clarity—without sacrificing creativity or burning out.

You’ll discover how to:

Turn scattered, stressful decision-making into strategic momentum
Align your business with how your creative brain actually works
Build something sustainable that works with you—not against you
This is not another “push harder” or “hustle more” session. It’s a practical, neuroscience-based approach to making better decisions, faster—and with far less mental friction.



What You’ll Learn
Why values are more than fluffy statements—and how they drive strong decisions
How leading with the wrong values creates the wrong goals
A simple, repeatable decision-making filter you can use immediately
What becomes possible when your business aligns with how you truly operate


Key Takeaways
✔ Clearer, more confident business decisions
✔ A practical tool to help you easily say yes or no
✔ Less overwhelm and more strategic focus
✔ A renewed sense of confidence in how you lead your business



Featured Speaker
Lindsay Harle-Kadatz
Lindsay has spent 15 years helping entrepreneurs discover this truth: we can't grow our business without growing ourselves first. As a Neuro-Change Method™ Master Practitioner and speaker, she helps creative entrepreneurs move from decision paralysis and pricing guilt to clarity and confidence. Her neuroscience-based approach connects people to their genuine values, transforms those values into consistent action, and builds the personal foundation that business growth requires, all without losing one’s creative vision.

Who Should Attend
This session is perfect for:

Creative entrepreneurs
Founders and solopreneurs
Business owners feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or misaligned
Anyone ready to build a business that actually fits how they think and work

Unlock your LinkedIn voice! Join Studio3’s hands-on webinar to craft posts, boost confidence, and grow your brand—templates included!

Join us for the Side Hustle Series - Powered by YW Calgary, where we'll explore all things side hustles and entrepreneurship!
Side Hustle Series, online sessions provided by YW Calgary

Looking to start a side hustle or grow your existing one? Join us for an exciting 4-part series hosted by YW Calgary where we will dive into all things side hustle. From tips on finding your niche to setting up a shop, this event has got you covered. Connect with like-minded individuals and learn from experts in the field. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your side hustle to the next level. Register now!

This event will be held every Friday from 12pm to 1pm, starting on February 23

Schedule

Feb 27 - Part 1 - Idea Exploration

March 6 - Part 2 - Pre-Launch

March 13 - Part 3 - The Money Part

March 20 - Part 4 - Setting Up Shop

Register for one part or all of them!



Idea Exploration

· Begin by conducting an insightful SWOT analysis, empowering you to identify your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.

· Delve into the Entrepreneurship Assessment to discern if entrepreneurship aligns with your aspirations.

· Gain expertise in market research as you learn to pinpoint your target market, navigate your industry landscape, and analyze your competitors.

· Craft your unique value proposition, defining the distinct benefits you offer to your clients.

· Access a wealth of free resources that bolster your entrepreneurial journey.

Pre-Launch Steps

· We'll start by exploring various business structures, examining the types, their pros and cons, and helping you determine the best fit for your venture.

· Navigate the complexities of licensing and regulations by understanding the three levels of government you need to consider, common licensing requirements, and how to find relevant information tailored to your needs.

· Delve into the intricacies of taxation, banking, and insurance, covering the two levels of taxation for incorporated businesses, differences between banks, and the importance of securing insurance.

· Take advantage of numerous free resources available to support you in these areas.

The Money Part

· Start with a comprehensive break-even analysis, understanding all the costs needed to launch your business, the hours required to deliver your product or service, and the optimal price point you can expect.

· Dive into cash flow projections and Budgeting 101, learning how to effectively monitor your cash flow and how budgeting is integral to cash flow management.

· Explore the realm of credit and funding by discovering how to check your credit score and its importance, the various types of funding to consider, and how to utilize the Benefits Finder website to identify potential grants.

· Benefit from an array of free resources available to support you in these financial aspects.

Setting Up Shop

· Begin by exploring the Business Model Canvas, understanding what it is, how it supports your business plan, and when a full business plan is necessary.

· Learn the essential steps to take before registering your company and find out where to go for the registration process.

· Gain insights into the crucial legal templates needed for your business, why they are important, and where to obtain them. We will also discuss when it’s essential to bring in a lawyer for professional guidance.

· Take advantage of a variety of free resources available to support you in each of these areas.



Questions? Reach Barbara at bguzman@ywcalgary.ca

A Monthly Community Series by Calgary UX
How do UX designers stay human-centred in an AI-powered world?
Human In The Loop is a monthly meetup where Calgary UX designers explore the evolving relationship between Generative AI and User Experience. From creative workflows to ethical questions, each session invites designers of all levels to share ideas, test tools, and shape the future of design—together.
Whether you're experimenting with prompts, integrating AI into your prototyping, or just AI-curious—this space is for you.

### What to Expect:

Show & Tell: Real stories from local designers using Gen AI in their work
AI Playgrounds: Exploration of tools like ChatGPT, Figma Make, Midjourney, ConfyUI, etc.
Open Discussions: Ethics, creativity, automation, and how AI is reshaping UX work
Community Connections: Learn from peers and build lasting relationships
### Topics We Will Not Cover

While we encourage exploration and discussion, this series will not focus on:

AI development from a purely engineering or ML model perspective
Hype-based or uncritical promotion of AI tools
“Growth hacks” or deceptive UX tactics powered by AI
Uses of AI that prioritize automation over human well-being
Corporate AI sales pitches or sponsored tool demos (unless transparently disclosed)

Announcing our next masterclass with Owen McManus on the life cycle of a 3D asset!

Owen picked up a 3D graphics program in the mid 90's and got hooked. On the way to games, he spent many years wandering advertising, freelancing, and CNC machining, elbow deep in one graphics program or another the entire time.

This talk covers the life cycle of an art asset, from design to running real-time in engine including the processes and procedures, pitfalls and gotchas of creating an art pipeline.

The talk will be held on Friday March 13th at Platform Calgary in the East annex. Doors open at 5:00PM.

As with our other masterclasses this is free for CGDA+ members (they will be provided a coupon code to get the tickets for free) and for non members paid tickets are available.
Ticket link here: Tickets

If you are looking to pick up a CGDA+ membership you can sign up here: Sign up

The Situation
Your identity is confirmed, but you are still stranded. The planetary surface is vast, your ship’s systems are fractured, and an incoming solar storm is narrowing your window for rescue. It’s time to stop being a survivor and start being an Architect of Autonomy.

The Mission
In this high-intensity, 4-hour workshop, we are moving beyond simple prompts. You will build a sophisticated network of Autonomous AI Agents to analyze your crash site, coordinate with other survivors, and ultimately launch a coordinated drone escape.

The Objective: 5 Levels, 1 Goal
We will be sprinting through the core of the Way Back Home curriculum:

Level 1 (Location): Build a multi-agent system using MCP servers to pinpoint your coordinates on the 3D globe.

Level 2 (SOS): Implement Agent-to-Agent (A2A) communication to process incoming signals from other survivors.

Level 3 (Rescue): Master Agent Orchestration to manage complex, multi-step rescue workflows.

Level 4 (Repair): Use Multimodal Streaming (Video/Audio) to identify ship parts and retrieve technical schematics in real-time.

Level 5 (Escape): Deploy a Drone Formation Controller using event-driven logic to lead your fleet home.

The Tech Stack
You’ll be getting hands-on experience with the same tools used by top-tier AI engineers:

AI Models: Gemini 2.5 Flash & Veo 3.1

Frameworks: Google ADK & Model Context Protocol (MCP)

Cloud Infrastructure: Google Cloud Run, Firestore, & Vertex AI

Real-time Systems: Redis & Kafka event streams

Prerequisites

Please bring a laptop.

Completion of Level 0: Your environment must be verified and your avatar must be live on the map.

High Energy: This is a 4-hour sprint. We provide the mission; you provide the code.

Python: A working knowledge of Python is easier for the agent logic.

🏆 The Outcome
By the end of this session, you won’t just be using AI—you’ll be orchestrating it. You will leave with a deep understanding of how to build autonomous systems that can see, hear, and collaborate to solve real-world (and out-of-this-world) problems.

The rescue window is opening. Will you be ready to lead the way back home?

This is a hybrid event. Join the event virtually at https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-cloud-calgary-presents-mission-briefing-way-back-home-the-weekend-sprint/
or in person at

Platform - Classroom 2 - 407 9 Avenue Southeast Calgary, T2G 2K7

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Agenda

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Hosted By

Antarpreet Singh, Platforms

Ben Nakaska, Technical Expert, Activation ᐳᐅ!DEVFESTYYC

Greg Bennett, Chapter Founder

Founder GDGYYC and Producer of DevFestYYC.
President & CEO, AIRIA Cloud Corp.

Jocelyn Phu, GDG Organizer, People Experiences

Jocelyn specializes in AI governance, digital equity, and inclusive policy development. She's a committed community builder working on modernizing public sector processes to ensure that technology benefits everyone.

Working on internal consulting projects in the public sector, she has introduced automated strategies, UX/UI principles, and digital literacy initiatives to help teams and internal clients better navigate the complexities of increasingly virtual spaces and evolving community needs. She focuses on designing practical, user-friendly systems that ensure AI is an enabler not a barrier.

A passionate advocate for public service transformation, Jocelyn works to promote policies that foster digital literacy, intellectual freedom, and equitable access to technology. She's always looking for more ways to simplify information retrieval and enhance the user experience, making sure that individuals, regardless of their tech background, can fully benefit from AI advancements.

Outside of work, she volunteered for initiatives that helped bridge gaps in access to educational resources for Albertans. Her past roles included serving on the boards of The Calgary Public Library and Alberta Library Trustees and chairing the Bow Valley College Creative Technologies working group. Most recently, she contributed to the planning of the 2023 and 2024 Google technology conferences (ᐳᐅ!DEVFESTYYC) and the Calgary Chapter's 2025 Google Women Techmakers International Women's Day conference.

Renato Niro, Director, Production ᐳᐅ!DEVFESTYYC

Rebecca Sharpe, Director, Operations ᐳᐅ!DEVFESTYYC

Sherry Yang, GDG Organizer, Women Techmakers Ambassador

Engineering leader by day, tech champion by night, Sherry Yang spearheads high-performing engineering teams at The Adaptavist Group. With over a decade of code mastery, she builds killer crews and fights for intersectionality in tech as a Women Techmakers Ambassador and Google Developer Groups Organizer. In her downtime, you might find her conquering mountains, exploring worldly flavours, or seeking for a cup of coffee – all ways to fuel her fire for innovation.

Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-cloud-calgary-presents-mission-briefing-way-back-home-the-weekend-sprint/.

Celebrating Women Across Industries

Join us for an inspiring gathering of women and allies across tech, energy, entrepreneurship, and innovation. This event is designed to share experiences, build meaningful connections, and create opportunities through engaging conversations and networking.

Whether you’re looking to learn from industry leaders, connect with peers, or explore new collaborations, this event offers a platform to celebrate achievements and foster a supportive community.

Highlights:

Panel discussions and fireside chats with industry leaders

Networking opportunities with women and allies across sectors

Insights from entrepreneurs and community champions

Be part of a movement that empowers, connects, and celebrates women making an impact!

We will be in the InceptionU space on the 3rd floor of the Central Library. It is the (probably open) yellow door near the SE corner to the right of the washrooms. If the door is closed, ring the doorbell.

This months theme: Tech Debt.

This will be an open, participatory session for developers who like to learn from each other. We’ll share what we’ve seen in the wild, vote on what to go deep on, swap short stories, and spot patterns — the good stuff you can use on Monday.

Dive into Society 5.0 with us and boost your AI skills with this in person series!

Welcome to the Society 5.0 AI Literacy Series!
AI for Enterprise Leaders: From Strategy to Measurable Impact

Join us for a focused and practical session designed for enterprise leaders who want to strategically apply AI, automation, and emerging technologies within their organizations.

This conversation moves beyond theory. You’ll hear real-world insights from leaders who are already leveraging AI to improve productivity, optimize team capacity, and generate measurable ROI.

Featured Perspectives:

Anita Obiekwu – AI through a post-secondary and talent development lens, including workforce readiness and skills evolution
Christa Hill – AI in product management and practical implementation
Marvin Wong – The operator’s perspective: applying AI within companies and driving business outcomes
Heather Provencher – bringing extensive education leadership experience and a focus on building AI capacity through evolving skills.
This session is designed to provide actionable insights, strategic clarity, and practical examples you can apply within your own organization.

Join us for Founders Coffee, a casual gathering where aspiring entrepreneurs can network, share ideas, and enjoy a cup of coffee together!

Founders Coffee - Small Business Week Edition!

Join us for a cozy morning of networking and caffeine at SUNNY SIDE UP! Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this event is the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, share ideas, and maybe even find your next business partner. Don't miss out on this chance to sip some coffee, make new friends, and kickstart your day with inspiration. See you there!


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Fri, Mar 13 2026

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Sat, Mar 14 2026

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Dev Life: The Refactor That Never Happened

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We're here to keep you updated on upcoming tech and business events in Calgary Whether it's Networking, Tech Meetups, Hackathons, or Startup Events, we'll be keeping you IN THE KNOW!

Filter Events

The Entrepreneur’s Edge: From Overwhelm to Confident Decisions

Fri, Mar 13 2026

3:00 - 5:00 pm

LinkedIn Content Crack'd

Fri, Mar 13 2026

5:00 - 7:00 pm

Side Hustle Series - Powered by YW Calgary

Fri, Mar 13 2026

6:00 - 7:00 pm

Humans in the Loop - UX + Gen AI Conversations

Fri, Mar 13 2026

10:00 - 11:00 pm

CGDA Masterclasses: The Life Cycle of a 3D Asset

Fri, Mar 13 2026

11:00 - 2:00 am

Mission Briefing: Way Back Home | The Weekend Sprint

Sat, Mar 14 2026

4:00 - 8:00 pm

Celebrating Women Across Industries

Sat, Mar 14 2026

6:00 - 10:00 pm

Dev Life: The Refactor That Never Happened

Sat, Mar 14 2026

7:00 - 9:00 pm

Society 5.0 AI Literacy Series

Mon, Mar 16 2026

8:30 - 11:00 pm

Founders Coffee Cochrane

Tue, Mar 17 2026

1:00 - 3:00 pm

We're here to keep you updated on upcoming tech and business events in Calgary
Whether it's Networking, Tech Meetups, Hackathons, or Startup Events, we'll be keeping you IN THE KNOW!