# Event Details - **Event Name**: Founder Action Table: September Session - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event Description**: Collaborative forum designed to strengthen Calgary’s innovation ecosystem by shifting from traditional pitching to real-time problem solvingAbout this EventFounder Action TablePitch Your Problem. Leave With Solutions.📅 Thursday, September 17th 🕕 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM📍 Location: Platform Calgary, Classroom 1🎟 Limited Capacity | Curated Room | High-Impact ConversationsWhat Is the Founder Action Table?The Founder Action Table is a collaborative forum designed to strengthen Calgary’s innovation ecosystem by shifting from traditional pitching to real-time problem solving.Instead of pitching your company for investment or sales, selected founders pitch their biggest current barrier and the room responds with actionable support, connections, and navigation.This is not a networking mixer.This is not a demo day.This is structured, founder-first problem solving.The goal: build a more connected, efficient, and founder-centric ecosystem through direct, constructive collaboration. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/6eb98580-969d-11f1-897f-eff8c8b00a4f-rimg-w1200-h600-dc4848b8-gmir.jpg Two Ways to Participate1️⃣ Apply as a Featured Founder (Present Your Challenge)Are you a founder facing a real barrier right now?Selected founders will:Deliver a 5-minute “problem pitch” (not a sales pitch)Share one specific, pressing challengeReceive live insights, resources, and warm introductionsHave feedback captured and shared post-eventPresenting founders must submit an application form to be considered.We will select up to 10 founders based on:Diversity of stage and sectorClarity of challengeOpportunity for meaningful ecosystem collaboration👉 Apply here: https://wkf.ms/4sEwQXIApplication Deadline: Friday, August 28th If selected, you’ll receive support preparing your pitch and a summary of insights after the event. Participants will hear back from us by Friday, September 4th. 2️⃣ General Admission (Audience + Contributors)Not presenting? Join as part of the Action Table.As an ecosystem partner, advisor, founder, service provider, or community member, you will:Offer specific connections and resourcesProvide tactical, actionable adviceHelp remove real barriers for Calgary foundersBuild meaningful, solution-focused relationshipsThis is active participation, not passive listening. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/6ecd0d80-969d-11f1-897f-eff8c8b00a4f-rimg-w1200-h600-dc080868-gmir.jpg How It WorksReverse Pitch (5 Minutes Per Founder)Founders pitch their challenge — not their company.Action Table ResponseImmediately after each pitch, the room offers:Named connectionsSpecific programs or resourcesTactical next stepsWarm introductionsReal-Time NavigationThe focus is eliminating friction and reducing the complexity of navigating the ecosystem alone https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/6ee1a6f0-969d-11f1-897f-eff8c8b00a4f-rimg-w1200-h600-dc0808c8-gmir.jpg Who Should Attend?Early-stage foundersGrowth-stage foundersScale-upsInnovation-driven entrepreneursService providersPost-secondary representativesFunders & ecosystem partnersWe are intentionally keeping this event small (50 total attendees) to ensure depth, focus, and high-quality engagementAgenda🕑: 05:00 PM - 05:30 PMArrival & Networking🕑: 05:30 PM - 05:45 PMWelcome + Purpose🕑: 05:45 PM - 06:45 PMFounder Round 1🕑: 06:45 PM - 07:00 PMBreak🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:45 PMFounder Round 2🕑: 07:45 PM - 08:00 PMClosing + Next Steps - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/calgary/founder-action-table-september-session/100001987563445770 - **Event Categories**: contests, business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - door_time: 2026-09-17T22:55:00Z - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Platform - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Calgary - **state**: AB - **country**: Canada - **location**: Platform - **lat**: 51.0440747 - **long**: -114.0549407 - **full address**: Platform, 407 9 Avenue Southeast, Calgary, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Founder Action Table: September Session - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/7efead75079f63d39910a1fe8ce3beb0ab84dfb0e18c30c5395ad16596ccbeb6-rimg-w1200-h600-dc05085c-gmir.jpg?v=1778990522 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Founder Action Table: September Session being held? - **A:** Founder Action Table: September Session takes place on Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Platform, 407 9 Avenue Southeast, Calgary, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Founder Action Table: September Session? - **A:** Founder Action Table: September Session is organized by Calgary Innovation Coalition. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Founder Action Table: September Session is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Calgary, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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