Redefining the Room: Bobbie Racette in Conversation
About Event
Event Host/Facilitator
Platform Calgary
Event Description
Join A100 and Platform Calgary for an intimate fireside chat with Bobbie Racette, founder and CEO of Virtual Gurus, for a candid conversation on what it really takes to build, scale, and lead when the traditional startup playbook doesn’t leave room for you. From launching with a few hundred dollars to scaling a profitable, North America–wide remote talent company, Bobbie has built thousands of flexible jobs while breaking barriers as the first Indigenous woman in Canada to raise a Series A. In this conversation, she’ll go beyond the headlines to share the real moments behind the milestones — the trade-offs, doubts, pivots, and resilience required to keep moving forward. The Conversation: Hear an honest, founder-to-founder perspective on scaling a company with purpose and revenue Learn what it costs to be first — and how to sustain yourself and your vision over time Gain insight into building inclusive companies that expand opportunity and strengthen teams Connect with fellow founders, operators, and ecosystem builders over breakfast Co-hosted by A100 and Platform Calgary, this event brings together founders and leaders who believe Calgary’s innovation economy grows stronger when more people can build, lead, and succeed. Conversations like this help shape a more ambitious, inclusive, and resilient tech ecosystem for our city. Event Details: 📅 January 13, 2026 📍 Platform Innovation Centre ⏰ 7:30–9:00 AM ☕ Fireside Chat + Networking Breakfast Whether you’re building a startup, supporting founders, or invested in the future of Calgary’s tech community, this is a conversation worth pulling up a chair for.
Event Type
General
Industry
Tech