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FREE WEBINAR Privacy in Canada: How to Obtain Meaningful Consent

Online

Event details 11/22/2022, 11:00 AM - 11/22/2022, 12:00 PM Time zone: (UTC-04:00) Atlantic Time (Canada) Microsoft Teams meeting Under PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, the Canadian law relating to data privacy), Canadian organizations are regulated on how they are to collect, use, and disclose personal information in the course of commercial business. For tech companies and tech based startups, it is important to gain an understanding of the law, consent requirements and more. This free, hour-long webinar with representatives from the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada, will introduce PIPEDA’s consent requirement, which is an essential element of Canadian private sector privacy legislation. Attendees will receive practical and actionable guidance regarding what organisations should do to ensure they obtain meaningful consent. It will be followed by Q and A. Presentation language: English Q and A: Bilingual Speakers Karen Sanghera Karen Sanghera is a Manager / Senior Advisor with the Business Advisory Directorate of Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada, where she conducts business advisory consultations with companies seeking to proactively comply with the federal private sector privacy law, the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). Karen has extensive experience in working with private […]

WTWT: How to Create Six Months Worth of Content in a Day

VOLTA 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801, Halifax, NS

If you feel like creating content takes so much time out of your day, you’re not alone. However, with the proper tools, it can be easy peasy, lemon squeezy! Instead of taking hours and hours out of your week, you can create six months’ worth of irresistible must-see content in a day. And honestly, what else could you accomplish in your business with all that freed-up time in your week?! Kerra will teach you secrets to creating content that works! In this Women Taking Over the World with Tech workshop, we’re going to break down the following: How to create a consistent presence on multiple social media platforms. How to save time by pre-planning your content. What tools should you use to help you create content that attracts your ideal audience?

WTWT Virtual Pitch Competition 2023

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Volta’s Women Taking over the World with Tech (WTWT) Virtual Pitch Competition is a chance for founders identifying as women within the Atlantic Canadian tech ecosystem, to practice their three-minute pitch and vie for a $500 Visa Gift Card. This event provides an opportunity for women entrepreneurs to practice their pitches and receive feedback from a panel of industry experts. The judging panel is comprised of experienced entrepreneurs, potential investors and community leaders. Judging will be based on the pitch, not the business, and will focus on presentation quality and content. Apply to Pitch: Are you interested in applying for your chance to pitch? Applications are open until Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 11:59pm. Apply Here Disclaimers: By attending this event, you agree to be photographed and/or filmed, and give permission to Volta to use your image in promotional and/or marketing materials. If you're unable to attend any of our events please take a minute and cancel your ticket. This allows our events team to better prepare for every event.

Volta Virtual Pitch Competition

Online

The Pitch Competition is an excellent opportunity to practice your three-minute pitch, fine-tune your deck, and get feedback from peers and industry experts. You will gain valuable experience presenting to investors, and potential early adopters. Plus, you never know who may be tuning in to watch! The Pitch Competition is open to Volta Residents, Network Members and anyone from the tech community in Atlantic Canada. Each competition will have a judging panel, comprised of entrepreneurs and community leaders. Judges will focus on the quality and content of the presentation, not the viability of the business. The Pitch Competition is an excellent opportunity to practice your three-minute pitch, fine-tune your deck, and get feedback from peers and industry experts. You will gain valuable experience presenting to investors, and potential early adopters. Plus, you never know who may be tuning in to watch! The Pitch Competition is open to Volta Residents, Network Members and anyone from the tech community in Atlantic Canada. Each competition will have a judging panel, comprised of entrepreneurs and community leaders. Judges will focus on the quality and content of the presentation, not the viability of the business. The winning pitch will receive: $500 Visa gift card Their name […]

Compensation Negotiation 101

Nova Scotia, Canada

This workshop will enable you to feel confident in asking for the compensation you deserve. It will cover everything from how to navigate asking your manager for more money, to what you should be looking for before signing a new employment contract. There will be time for group discussion and Q&A to ensure all your questions are answered. This workshop is led by Jillian Climie, who has spent her career in executive compensation, most recently leading the equity compensation and executive compensation teams at Lululemon.

Hoist North Preston: Designing an App

North Preston Community Centre 44 Simmonds Rd. North Preston, NS B2Z 1A3 44 Simmonds Rd., Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

What is Hoist? Hoist sessions are led by industry experts and are designed to help teens explore and expand their interests in technology and entrepreneurship. Workshops develop skills in design, coding, game development, and much more. Hoist sessions take place once a month (except for July, August and December) and are targeted at teens ages 12 to 19. Topics change each month and are based on current trends, as well as the needs and interests of Hoist participants. This helps make each session unique and fun for the participants. June's Topic: Designing an App During this fun and interactive session we will work together and go through the design thinking process. Entrepreneurs use design thinking for solving problems to help best understand what their customers are looking for. At the end of the session you will have drawn out your ideal app and will have the opportunity to build it when Hoist kicks off again in the fall! What Happens at Hoist? Eat A healthy light meal will be provided. Should there be any dietary restrictions or food allergies please let us know when registering and we will do our best to accommodate. Learn At the beginning of the session […]

Volta Community Social

Verano 1871 Hollis Street Halifax, NS B3J 3M8 1871 Hollis Street Halifax, NS, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

It's officially summer and Volta can't wait to celebrate with you. If you're in the mood for amazing Latin flavours and good conversation look no further! Join the Volta team and your fellow community members to connect over some delicious food and beverages at Verano. We hope to see you there! Notes: If you're unable to attend an event please take a minute and cancel your ticket. This allows our events team to better prepare for every event. By attending this event, you agree to be photographed and/or filmed, and give permission to Volta to use your image in promotional and/or marketing materials.

WTWT Cracking the Code: Career Building Tips for Women in Tech

Nova Scotia, Canada

Description: Join Volta for an engaging and empowering presentation, "Cracking the Code: Career Tips for Women in Tech," where they delve into the challenges faced by women in the tech industry and provide practical strategies for success including confident self-promotion, effectively leveraging your network, and articulating your professional narrative with impact. Facilitator: Jenny Ward Jenny Ward is a TEDx speaker, former executive recruiter, and public speaker turned certified Career Strategist and Coach helping courageous humans finally live by design, not default. Jenny's work is rooted in her experience recruiting thousands of professionals throughout her 15-year talent acquisition career, revealing to her the professional gaps in the way men and women express confidence, and how women are less likely to speak about their wins or accomplishments. Based on this observation, Jenny launched her coaching practice in 2020, giving women permission to both acknowledge and exceed their potential. Today, as a Career Strategist & Transition Coach, she has helped countless clients confidently negotiate their worth, navigate their career path, and land the job they want. Jenny is a Certified Professional Coach through IPEC and an accredited ACC with the International Coaching Federation. She was born in Ontario and has lived and worked in […]

Non-Dilutive Capital: Debunking the (SR&ED) Myths

Nova Scotia, Canada

Description: Are you an innovative entrepreneur seeking alternative funding options for your business growth? Have you heard about Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax incentives but are unsure about their benefits or eligibility criteria? This informative session hosted by Volta is designed to shed light on the misconceptions surrounding non-dilutive capital, specifically focusing on the SR&ED program. During this Lunch & Learn, speakers will guide you through the myths and realities of accessing non-dilutive capital. They will provide valuable insights into the SR&ED program, clarifying the eligibility requirements as well as debunking common myths about this generous program. Key topics covered in this session include: 1. Introduction to non-dilutive capital: Understand the concept of non-dilutive funding and its advantages for startups and established businesses alike. 2. Demystifying SR&ED: Get a comprehensive overview of the SR&ED program, its objectives, and the types of activities and expenditures that qualify for funding. 3. Busting common myths: Explore and debunk popular misconceptions surrounding SR&ED, ensuring you have accurate information to make informed decisions. 4. Navigating the eligibility criteria: Gain a clear understanding of the eligibility requirements and learning how to assess if your company qualifies for SR&ED funding. This Lunch & Learn session […]

Volta Community Social

Xena's Bread and Butter, 1996 Brunswick St, Halifax, NS B3J 2G7 1996 Brunswick St, Halifax, NS, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Join us on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at 4:00pm to connect with your fellow community members over delicious food and beverages. Description: If you're in the mood for amazing treats, good conversation and a cool 2D environment look no further! Join the Volta team and your fellow community members to connect over delicious food and beverages at Xena's Bread and Butter. We hope to see you there! Notes: If you're unable to attend an event please take a minute and cancel your ticket. This allows our events team to better prepare for every event. By attending this event, you agree to be photographed and/or filmed, and give permission to Volta to use your image in promotional and/or marketing materials.

WTWT: Mindfulness in the Workplace

Nova Scotia, Canada

Join Volta and Innergy Corporate Yoga on Monday, July 31, 2023 at 4:00pm ADT for a Mindfulness in the Workplace session. Description: Learn more about this overused catchphrase and how mindfulness at the office (or working from home) can lead to better decision-making, stronger leadership skills, better self-awareness and more. During this workshop, we will cover: What mindfulness really is The main myths about mindfulness How being more mindful can make you a better leader or team player And much more A chair without wheels is recommended for this session. We look forward to having you spend the end of your day with us for this mindfulness session led by Georgie Harper of Innergy Corporate Yoga. Notes: If you're unable to attend an event please take a minute and cancel your ticket. This allows our events team to better prepare for every event. By attending this event, you agree to be photographed and/or filmed, and give permission to Volta to use your image in promotional and/or marketing materials.

WTWT: Empowering Women in the Digital Economy

Nova Scotia, Canada

Join Volta and ICTC for a session on Empowering Women in the Digital Economy: Addressing Tech's Untapped Potential. Description: Gender diversity in leadership leads to increased intellectual diversity and is associated with profitability and innovation. Strengthening gender diversity is critical to Canada’s digital economy. Nevertheless, gender diversity is challenged at the senior level in Canada’s digital economy. While the proportion of women in tech is on the rise, many women in tech belong to younger cohorts and occupy junior-level roles. Women aged 45–54—the age group that would typically hold most mid- and senior-level roles—is the slowest growing cohort in the digital economy. Women in Canada are underrepresented in management roles across the economy, and this trend holds true for digital economy management occupations. Women's representation in upper-level roles appears to be low because many women opt out of the digital economy mid-career - seeking work in other sectors. ICTC's new study provides insights into why women leave the tech sector mid-career. This study finds that systemic barriers at varying levels of the technology ecosystem result in the digital economy being inconducive to women’s success, ultimately resulting in women seeking work in other sectors. In addition to identifying these barriers, the report recommends […]