Platform Calgary x Pender Ventures : Investor Office Hours

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Platform Calgary National Bank Investors Hub

Event Description

This is not open to the public - Your registration needs to be approved. ​8 Slots Only! Investor Office Hours with Jacob Grainger & Cheri Corbett – Pender Ventures ​📅 Nov. 27, 2025 | 🕙 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (MT) 📍 In-Person | 25-minute 1:1 meetings ​Platform Calgary is hosting in-person Investor Office Hours with Jacob Grainger (Associate) and Cheri Corbett (Partner) at Pender Ventures. ​About Pender Ventures ​Pender Ventures is a venture capital investor focused on health tech and B2B technology companies at the inflection point between commercialization and scale. As a hands-on, high-conviction investor, Pender Ventures partners closely with founders to accelerate growth and build category-leading businesses. ​With deep roots in the Canadian innovation ecosystem and the flexibility to invest across North America, the team operates from offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, and Calgary. ​About Jacob Grainger ​Jacob joined Pender Ventures in early 2025. Previously, he served as a Senior Ventures Associate at Plug and Play Alberta, where he led a team across four verticals, sourcing and evaluating a wide range of startups. Prior to Plug and Play, Jacob held several operating roles in Alberta based biotechnology companies. ​About Cheri Corbett ​Cheri joined as a Partner with Pender Ventures in 2025. Cheri began her career in 2006 and brings experience in investment leadership across venture capital, private equity, venture debt, M&A, and valuations, as well as a track record of helping innovative companies grow and thrive. ​Who Should Apply: ​✅ Platform Calgary members only ✅ Founders building B2B technology or health tech companies. ​How It Works ​8 in-person 1:1 meeting slots available (25 minutes each) ​Hosted at Platform Calgary — room details will be provided to selected founders ​If selected, you’ll receive a direct calendar invite with your assigned time before Nov. 18 ​Your pitch deck will be shared with Pender in advance ​Please cancel your meeting at least 48 hours in advance if you’re unable to attend. No-shows or late cancellations will not be eligible for future Platform Calgary investor office hours ​📩 Questions? Email NBIH@platformcalgary.com 📝 Registration will close after all 8 slots are filled.

  • Event Type

    General

  • Industry

    Tech

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