The Venture Capital Association of Alberta (VCAA) is the hub of VC activity in Alberta. The VCAA generates opportunities, events, and programs on behalf of our members to create: 1. Dialogue among our members, and between the VC community and related industries and economic sectors. 2. Networking events designed to facilitate introductions, connections and greater deal flow among VC industry players and related industries in Alberta and across Canada. 3. A focus on professional development. We produce events and programs through which our members expand their knowledge of VC industry trends, issues and emerging research. 4. Advocacy for venture capital and the critical role it plays in the Alberta economy by conversing with government officials(municipal, provincial and federal), regulatory bodies, media and others on behalf of VCAA members so that they understand the importance of what we do and can make informed decisions that nurture the health of Alberta's VC industry. Meet our team: - Omi Velasco, Graphite Ventures - Executive Director - Andrea Drager, Azure Capital - Chair, Board Director - Shawn Abbott, iNovia Capital - Board Director - Brad Johns, Yaletown - Board Director - Patrick Lor, Panache Ventures - Board Director - Wally Hunter, EnerTech Capital - Board Director - Ha Nguyen, McRock Capital - Board Director - Brenda Slauko, BDC - Board Director - Alan Campbell, AEC - Board Director - Michelle Scarborough, BDC - Board Director - Louise Lee, BLG - Board Director - Robert Simon, BDC - Board Director Are you a VCAA member? Make sure to join the private LinkedIn group: https://bit.ly/3dUJpxC