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WTWT Fireside Chat with Jill Hennigar of Dash Hudson

VOLTA 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801, Halifax, NS

Join Dash Hudson's new Vice President of Operations, Jill Hennigar, and Volta's CEO, Martha Casey, on Thursday, October 28 at 4pm for a discussion on the importance of communications in your startup. Communication within a company is important, especially as it pertains to organizational changes and shifts, such as new employee arrivals, policies, goals and achievements. The session will focus on effective communication within your company, which may include discussion topics such as: Coaching for success and feedback delivery Leading workplace change How you can build trust and develop authentic relationships In this session, you will hear from these amazing women, have the opportunity to ask questions and connect with the WTWT community over light refreshments.

How to Build Your Best Team

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Are you trying to build out your team, and not sure where to start? Or maybe you have hit a roadblock or obstacle in the process? Join Volta and RBC on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at 4:00pm AST for a discussion with Alice Thomas, Sr. Director, Finance Technology, RBC and Erin Urquhart – Director, QTS Business Management, RBC Capital Markets on how to successfully build your team as they have done so themselves. This session will cover the below and more: How to perfect your hiring practices Establishing expectations Importance of diversity in your team (different backgrounds, experiences, ages, and opinions)

Global Speaker Series: Bring About What You Think About with Eddie LeMoine

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Surprisingly, top performers do not necessarily work more hours or have more product knowledge. However, they do have a set of common characteristics that allow them to create the habits needed to achieve their goals. In this powerful keynote presentation, Eddie LeMoine shares insights gained from his research on this topic. He explores the principles from his bestselling book, "Bring About What You Think About." He reveals a straightforward approach to increasing your personal and professional success. Eddie loves what he does and welcomes the opportunity to share his insights and enthusiasm with you. His concepts resonate across different cultures, age groups and occupations. Participants come away inspired and motivated to make lasting changes in their lives. This presentation is packed with valuable ideas interwoven with inspiring anecdotes and accented with humour and emotion. Eddie's practical approach provides you with techniques you can use immediately in your work and personal life. You will discover how to: Become happier at work and home. Improve business and personal relationships. Create more of what you would like to have and less of what you would not Remove the disempowering beliefs that hinder success. Employ the power of emotions on relationships, success, health and […]

Media Relations for Startups

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Join Volta and Peter Moreira for a one hour workshop on January 12, 2022 at 12pm AST to learn about media relations for entrepreneurs. Dealing with the media can be daunting and confusing – but ultimately rewarding for startups. This seminar will teach you how to write a press release and identify which publications to target for your news and updates. We’ll also discuss how to build relationships with journalists and publications to help promote your startup, and we’ll look at some common mistakes Founders make and tips on avoiding them to help elevate your startup.

WTWT Workshop: Employee Engagement + Career Development

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Join Volta + Genevieve MacInnis on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at 4pm AST, to learn about Employee Engagement + Career Development. Organizations want engaged employees. Engaged employees are adaptable to change, deliver exceptional customer service, miss less time and produce higher quality work. All of these behaviours lead to better results and more profitable organizations. Engagement is a two-way street, and Managers have a lot of influence over their team’s level of engagement. The expectations of today’s workforce have changed. Employees want to work for employers who invest in their growth and development and the current labour market demands that employers meet these expectations in order to attract and retain employees. Join us to learn: Key factors that impact employee engagement Employee expectations around career development Best practices to develop and retain top talent

Intro to Communitech Outposts

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Join Volta and Communitech on February 2, 2022 at 12pm AST to learn about the Communitech Outposts program and how it can help you. About this event When: Wednesday, February 2, 2022 from 12:00pm to 1:00pm AST Where: Virtual via Zoom (a link with log in details will be sent to you at 9:00am on Wednesday, February 2, 2022) Description: Are you ready to expand to international markets? Communitech Outposts makes it easy to hire in-market talent in more than 160 countries so you don’t have to worry about the hassle of setting up and maintaining a foreign back office. No entity, no problem. Communitech Outposts is an “Employer-of-Record” service. You do the recruiting. We do the heavy lifting. All you have to do is find your new team member, then we take care of hiring, payroll, group health benefits, severance and more through our network of in-country entities. With Communitech Outposts, you can get boots on the ground in weeks, not months. Save time and money. The exponential time and costs of establishing and managing foreign entities and local regulations is often a deterrent to entering new markets. Communitech Outposts increases your opportunity to rapidly enter new sales markets […]

Virtual Democamp Halifax 2022

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Join us on Wednesday, February 16 at 5:30pm AST to see regional startup companies demo their products. About this event When: Wednesday, February 16, 2021 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm AST Where: Virtual (Livestream details will be sent via Eventbrite on February 16 at 10am. Those who register after 10am, the link can be found in your confirmation email.) What is Democamp? Democamp is an annual event for the regional technology and startup community to share what they’ve built as a live demonstration, give each other feedback, learn from speakers and connect with one another. We invite anyone who has an interest in local entrepreneurship in the technology sector to join us for what will be an exciting evening. Enjoy the demos, and be prepared to ask questions to participate in the event and discussion! Interested in Applying to Demo?: To apply to learn more or apply to demo visit here. Applications close at 11:59pm on Sunday, January 23, 2022. NOTE: If you are 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. NOTE: By attending this event, you agree to be photographed and/or […]

Virtual Volta Pitch Competition Powered by OKR Financial

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Please join us on Wednesday, February 23, 2021 at 12:00pm to hear pitches from Atlantic Canadian tech startups. About this event When: Wednesday, February 23, 2022 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm AST Where: Virtual Via Zoom (you will receive an email with log in details at 9:00am, Wednesday, February 23, 2022. For registrations after 9:00am your link will be with your confirmation email.) Description: The Pitch Competition, powered by OKR Financial, is open to Volta Residents, Network Members and anyone from the tech community in Atlantic Canada. 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! 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 A one-hour consultation with an OKR financial representative Their name engraved on Volta’s Pitch Competition trophy How to apply: To learn more, or to submit your application to […]

Startup Bootcamp: Fundraising 101 for Founders

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Volta & Silicon Valley Bank present a four-part virtual startup bootcamp focused on Fundraising for Founders. Ready to raise? From Fundraising Basics to Signing the Agreement (and everything in between), join Laith Shukri, Sr. Market Development Manager from Silicon Valley Bank in Canada for a four-part virtual panel series designed specifically for startup Founders in Atlantic Canada. Silicon Valley Bank has invited guest speakers and ecosystem experts to help you break down the fundraising process so that you can scale your innovation with the right partners in your corner.

Hoist Spryfield: Knowing Your Competitive Edge

Captain William Spry Centre 16 Sussex St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

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 areas like design, coding, game development, and much more. Hoist sessions take place one Saturday a month (with the exception of July, August and December) and are targeted for 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. March's Topic: When you are looking to start a business, you often have an amazing idea, but are entering into a space that already has a lot of competition. It is then up to you to look at what products are similar to yours and what is going to make you stand out . During this activity, we will be comparing and trying similar products made by different companies and seeing why they are good or bad.

Hoist North Preston: Knowing Your Competitive Edge

North Preston Community Centre 44 Simmonds Road, North Preston, Nova Scotia

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 areas like design, coding, game development, and much more. Hoist sessions take place one Saturday a month (with the exception of July, August and December) and are targeted for 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. March's Topic: When you are looking to start a business, you often have an amazing idea, but are entering into a space that already has a lot of competition. It is then up to you to look at what products are similar to yours and what is going to make you stand out . During this activity, we will be comparing and trying similar products made by different companies and seeing why they are good or bad.