GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP WEEK (GEW) 2016 EVENT SCHEDULE


MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14

12:00 - 1:30 @ Flavor 19
Mentor Connect Mentorship Workshop w Jeff Amerine & Permjot Valia
Mentors will join us for a catered lunch and session on how to be a great business mentor and to get the most out of mentorship relationships and opportunities. This session will be led by Jeff Amerine of Startup Junkie Consulting based in Arkansas, and Permjot Valia, founder of Mentor Camp. This event is by invite only, and RSVP is required.


2:00 - 3:30 @ Flavor 19
Mentor Connect Coachability Workshop w Jeff Amerine & Permjot Valia
Cape Breton startup founders will join us for a catered lunch and session on how to make the most of mentorship sessions, relationships and opportunities. This session will be led by Jeff Amerine of Startup Junkie Consulting based in Arkansas, and Permjot Valia, founder of Mentor Camp.This event is free to Navigate Network Members. To apply for your free membership go here.
To RSVP, email [email protected] 


6:00 - 8:30 @ Verschuren Centre Lecture Theatre, Cape Breton University
CODE: Debugging the Gender Gap + Women in Technology panel discussion
Exclusive screening of the award-winning documentary that looks at the cultural mindsets, stereotypes, educational hurdles, and sexism that all play a role in the gender gap in tech, and aims to inspire change in mindsets, in the educational system, in startup culture and in the way women see themselves in the field of coding.
Following the film we will have a panel discussion featuring Phyl Amerine of Startup Junkie Consulting in Arkansas; Rachael MacKeigan, UIT Startup Immersion graduate, developer, and coach for First Lego League; Janine Carroll of Ubique Networks; and NSCC IT program students Hayley Snow and Jody Poirier. This discussion will be moderated by Ardelle Reynolds, co-lead of Ladies Learning Code Sydney Chapter.
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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15

9:00 - 3:00 @ Navigate Startup House
ScaleUp Bootcamp
ScaleUp is a free day-long entrepreneurial workshop designed to help grow existing small and medium-sized businesses while enhancing the local entrepreneurial ecosystem. This world-class training will focus on a small, select group of companies that show the potential to produce measurable economic impact and local job growth, and will cover a range of topics including: de-risking your venture, leadership and talent development, sales processes, and raising capital and managing cash flow. This event is by invite only.


7:30 - 9:30 @ The Upstairs
Monthly Startup Mixer
Monthly Mixer for the Startup community, hosted by UIT Startup Immersion. A casual networking get-together for the tech, new media and entrepreneurship inclined. This is an open event -- no registration required.


WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16

10:00 - 12:00 @ Navigate Startup House
Creating Company Culture w Jeff Amerine & Darren Gallop
Building and sustaining a strong culture within a team is at the core of business success. You want a culture that recognizes the shared values, attitudes, standards, and beliefs that characterize the goals of the organization and that motivates and inspires your team.
Join us for a workshop with Startup Junkie Consulting’s Jeff Amerine and Marcato co-founder and CEO Darren Gallop to learn about designing and implementing a company culture that attracts and retains the best talent and makes your company a great place to work. This event is free to Navigate Network Members. To apply for your free membership go here 
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1:00 - 4:00 @ Navigate Startup House
Startup Office Hours
Experienced entrepreneurs and representatives from companies including Startup Junkie Consulting, Grant Thornton, Sampson McPhee, National Research Council (NRC) Canada, Innovacorp, and ACOA are on hand to talk all things business, legal, and accounting.
This event is for both prospective entrepreneurs seeking information about getting a startup off the ground to more seasoned founders looking for advice on specific subject-based areas including marketing, sales, legal, and accounting. Ask questions regarding product launch or pitch your startup value proposition to a team of experts for feedback on how to further shape your business strategies.

This is a Navigate Network Members-only event. If you are not yet a network member, you can sign up here.

Event is drop-in only. Participants are asked to sign up for office hours upon arrival. Snacks and refreshments provided.

6:30 - 7:30 @ Navigate Startup House
Owners Wanted w Futurpreneur Canada
Futurpreneur Canada is looking for owners. With their mentorship and start-up financing up to $45k, starting a new business isn’t as hard as you think. Meet Futurpreneur’s David Eisnor and he can introduce you to resources that can help you develop your initial idea and take it to opening day. Coffee’s on us. This event is open to everyone.
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17

6:00 - 8:00 @ Navigate Startup House
Entrepreneurship in Cape Breton
This entertaining and informative panel discussion will feature Darren Gallop, co-founder and CEO of Marcato; Joella Foulds, co-founder of Celtic Colours International Festival; and Chad Munro, founder and CEO of Halifax Biomedical, based in Mabou, Cape Breton. Jeff Amerine of Startup Junkie Consulting will moderate this discussion around the challenges and benefits of growing a business on the island, reaching global markets from here, investment opportunities in the region, and growing a robust and supportive entrepreneurial community. This event is free and open to the public.
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18

9:00 - 5:00 @ Navigate Startup House
One-on-One Member Meetings with Global Advisor
These hour-long mentorship sessions are free and open to all Navigate Network Members. If you are not yet a network member, you can sign up here.
Jeff Amerine is our Global Advisor. He is one of the key leaders in the state of Arkansas and Northwest Arkansas region involved with the creation of a lasting tech-focused venture/startup ecosystem. He has held senior leadership positions in eight startup ventures and three Fortune 500 companies. In addition to drawing on his own experience and expertise, Jeff has built up an extensive network of mentors with a broad range of expertise, including: data analytics; cybersecurity; e-commerce; venture capital, private equity, and angel investment; software development; and supply chain. This is a great opportunity to get some meaningful feedback and build a relationship with this world-class startup mentor.
To RSVP, email [email protected]


6:00 pm @ UIT Startup Immersion
Global Entrepreneurship Week 24 Hour Open Hackathon
This event is geared towards developers, designers, idea people, and students, and it provides an inclusive environment to get creative and build. Mentors will be on hand to help with brainstorming and technical challenges and we’ll provide food and drinks so that you can focus on developing your projects.

● 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Social mixer
● 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm: Form Hackathon teams
● 7:30 pm – 8:00 pm – Github introduction and walkthrough of other technical requirements
● 8:00 pm – 8:00 am – Overnight Hackathon time (Not mandatory)

This event is hosted by Navigate Startup House.
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19

8:00 - 6:00 @ UIT Startup Immersion
Global Entrepreneurship Week 24 Hour Open Hackathon, Day 2
This event is geared towards developers, designers, idea people, and students, and it provides an inclusive environment to get creative and build. Mentors will be on hand to help with brainstorming and technical challenges and we’ll provide food and drinks so that you can focus on developing your projects.

● 8:00 am – 4:00 pm: Hacking time
● 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Pitches
● 5:00 pm – 5:45 pm: Prizes!
● 5:45 pm – 6:00 pm: Closing remarks and wrap up

This event is hosted by Navigate Startup House.
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