2022-2023 Mastermind Group Workspace (Cohort A)
Welcome to Your Mastermind Group Workspace!
Here, you’ll find information about your fellow Founders Table members, as well as the materials from our bi-weekly sessions! This workspace is specific to you, as a Mastermind Group member in Cohort A.
Have a question about Founders Table? Contact Stephanie Smith, Special Programs Coordinator at ssmith@wesk.ca or 306-359-9723.
MyMastermindGroup
The MyMastermindGroup section of your workspace is where you’ll find various frequently accessed items.
Time for your bi-weekly group meeting? Click on the link below to join the Zoom Meeting.
MENTOR(S)
Danielle Graham – Venture Partner at Archangel and Advisor for ventureLAB‘s Capital Investment Program
Pitching to Angels & VCs
Date: September 7, 2022
Time: 10am – 12pm
Location: Golden Room, Innovation Place, 202-111 Research Drive, Saskatoon, SK
Keynote Speaker: Danielle Graham, Managing Partner, Archangel Network of Funds
Agenda:
| 10:00am | Welcome from WESK | Cara Cote |
| 10:05am | Keynote | Danielle Graham, Archangel Network of Funds |
| 10:35am | Quick Coffee Break | Coffee and snacks provided |
| 10:40am | Workshop “Pitching to Angels & VCs” | Danielle Graham, Archangel Network of Funds |
| 11:10am | MG Alumni Panel | Annika Mang – Trail Collectiv Conor Phillips – Pathfinder 365 Melanie Morrison – BetterCart Analytics |
| 11:40am | Break out into cohorts for discussion | |
| 12:00pm | Thank you & wrap up |
Business Development & Planning
Date: September 21, 2022
Time: 9am – 10am
Resources:
The Artful Science of Pitching – Click here to read
Pitch Deck Application – Click here to read
Keys to Business Growth in 2022 Webinar – Click here to watch
Marketing
Marketing strategy for tech products & sales process.
Date: October 5, 2022
Time: 9am – 10am
Expert: Katrina German, Ethical Digital
Product Market Fit
Date: October 19, 2022
Time: 9am – 10am
Definition: Click here
How to: Click here
What it’s like: Click here
Human Resources
How to find a tech person to join the team and how to grow your team.
Date: November 2, 2022
Time: 9am – 10am
Expert: Aaron Genest, Siemens Software
Marketing
Social media and web development.
Date: November 16, 2022
Time: 9am – 10am
Expert: Ashley Drummond, WOW Factor Media
Raising Capital – Pitching Investors
Practicing your pitch and connecting with investors.
Date: November 30, 2022
Time: 9am – 10am
Expert: Stephanie Yeboah, Nanogram Pharmacy
Raising Capital – Grants
Date: December 14, 2022
Time: 9am – 10am
Expert: Denise Baril, CEO of The Grant Sherpa
Additional Resource: Pocketed (another grant matching platform). Referral Code: WESK
Having Fun While Pitching
Expert: Jesse Wiebe & Zack Storms, StartupTNT
Password for Presentation: &*yZhM1R
*This resource is optional
Date: January 11, 2023
Time: 11am – 2pm
Location: Candle Room, The Atrium, Innovation Place, 104A-111 Research Drive, Saskatoon, SK
Keynote Speaker: Katrina German, Ethical Digital
Agenda:
| 11:00am | Welcome from WESK & Introductions |
| 11:15am | Keynote – Katrina German, Ethical Digital |
| 12:00pm | Lunch (provided by WESK) |
| 12:30pm | Workshop with Katrina – “Growing your tech business” |
| 1:45pm | Thank you & wrap up |