Building Momentum: How Velocity Showcases Spotlight Startup Success and Community Wins

What do all the companies in Alberta Catalyzer Velocity's latest cohorts 13 & 14 have in common? From gamified security platforms and advanced DNA technology to transformative advancements in retail, education, fintech, and real estate, these founders drive impactful change and set new standards in their fields.

Velocity South Cohort 13 Companies:
Brekade, EventPaddy, InterviewPal, Fitzba, Hoodo, Educify.org, Weciny, Smile + Co., RIGHT

Velocity North Cohort 14 Companies:
10Alytics, CMGP Calculator, xFacilitator, Moby Technology Corp., Fairly Staffing, Trouvay

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About the Velocity Showcase

The Velocity Showcase allows participants to present their companies and pitch live to peers, investors, and potential customers, gaining traction in the tech landscape. Attendees discover new ideas, learn about Alberta Catalyzer's support for early-stage startups, and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of Alberta’s startup ecosystem.

The People's Choice: The Startups That Stole the Show

The Velocity Showcase People's Choice Award serves as a prestigious recognition of the startup or founder who has resonated most with attendees. This award not only honours the accomplishments of the winner but also embodies the tech and startup community's admiration for innovation, dedication, and enthusiasm. It aims to inspire others to follow their ambitions and create a meaningful impact in the industry.

People’s Choice Award Sponsors

We're honoured to acknowledge the Platform Pillar Team partners who are passionately committed to empowering early-stage startups and their founders and whose generosity and expertise have elevated the People's Choice Award for cohort 13. Through their support, the winner will gain access to a wealth of resources and knowledge from renowned partners KPMG.

KPMG equips early-stage startups in Velocity with vital insights for startup accounting and tax success. Participants explore the fundamentals of startup accounting and taxation, SR&ED intricacies, unlocking opportunities for government funding and incentives to fuel growth, and learn to manage changes seamlessly while optimizing financial processes. The goal is to empower founders with the tools and knowledge necessary to establish a strong foundation, leading them towards sustainable and long-term growth.

People’s Choice Award Winners🏆

To those who joined us in person, thank you for your energy and enthusiasm. And to those who couldn't be here with us today, we're thrilled to share the winners of the People’s Choice Awards for Fall 2024.

• Velocity South: Mary Llaneta founder of Hoodo

• Velocity North: Dawn Osland founder of CMGP Calculator

“Winning the People’s Choice award is an incredible validation of the work we’re doing to solve real business workflow challenges. Knowing the audience resonates with our vision and believes in the problem we’re addressing is truly empowering.”
- Mary Llaneta, Hoodo

“Participating in the Velocity North showcase meant a great deal to me…I was genuinely shocked when my name was called for the people’s choice award, as I am sure could be seen on my face.”
- Dawn Osland, CMGP

Revolutionizing Vehicle Delivery • Family Physician Billing

Hoodo modernizes the vehicle delivery process by streamlining the make-ready workflow, eliminating the need for spreadsheets, sticky notes, and emails. Their innovative software solutions ensure timely vehicle delivery, enhancing customer satisfaction and empowering automotive professionals to optimize performance and productivity.

CMGP Calculator provides tech-based billing tools for family physicians, helping them increase clinical revenue by up to 30% per qualifying patient visit through more efficient invoicing for administrative tasks.

Winning the People’s Choice award was a meaningful moment for Mary Llaneta and the Hoodo team.

“This was my first time pitching to such a large audience, and while it was nerve-wracking, it showed me that I’m capable of rising to the challenge. That experience has inspired me to continue embracing opportunities that stretch me and help me grow.”

What’s Next for Hoodo and CMGP?

“We’re now part of Platform Calgary’s incubator program, where we’ll keep developing and scaling Hoodo with the guidance of experts and the support of a community of entrepreneurs. This community doesn’t just support you; it challenges you to dream bigger and push further.” - Mary L.

“Our team is going to be focusing on spreading the word to all the family doctors in Alberta about the CMGP Calculator as we are simultaneously exploring additional verticals in other provinces across Canada.” - Dawn O.

Collectively, we're paving the way for a vibrant future in Alberta's innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem, and we're thrilled to anticipate the successes that our startup community will accomplish.

Thank you for joining us for a night of celebration, collaboration, and community. See you at the next showcase.

About Alberta Catalyzer

Alberta Catalyzer is part of the Alberta Scaleup and Growth Accelerator Program, which helps businesses scale, grow, and contribute to a thriving innovation ecosystem in Alberta. The program is led by Alberta Innovates with funding support from Alberta Technology and Innovation and Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan). The program contributes to the Alberta government's goal to help create 20,000 jobs and increase technology firm revenue to $5 billion by 2030.