Celebrating YEG's startup ecosystem

We strengthen the YEG business community with opportunities to expand networks, deepen relationships,
and celebrate success within our local startup community.

Awareness is key to building our vibrant, healthy, and thriving startup ecosystem. We do this by promoting champions to the greater community to build deeper connections.

Our school of thought. What started as just an idea has become something so much more because we all share so many things in common.

01

Stay curious

We are entrepreneurs at heart with a burning desire to collaborate and solve problems.

02

Be respectful

We embrace diversity of thought and celebrate our unique contributions.

03

Do good work

We work hard on innovative business challenges in sustainable ways.

Our Team

Meet the awesome people behind the awards. We believe a stronger startup community is only possible when we learn, grow and collaborate together.

2026 Members

Saahil Rachh

Edmonton Enjoyer! Loves working with people and supporting initiatives in the city

Abigail (Abby) Douglass

Passionate about building community and creating spaces where startups can thrive. Committed to fostering a more inclusive and diverse ecosystem, where everyone in YEG’s startup scene feels seen, valued, and celebrated!

Jo Flowers

I love process efficiency and sharing how to do that with others!

Cesar Rojas

Impact, impact, impact. Helping to build a better and more innovative home/YEG.

Heba Iftikhar

Loves supporting student founders and fueling the next wave of innovation in YEG!

Join our team. Apply to be part of something truly amazing as a general, organizing, and steering committee member today!

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2025 Show Sponsors: We're thrilled to have all of these amazing sponsors helping us make it happen!