Founder Features

Powering the Next Generation of Energy Storage Meet Nanode Battery Technologies, an Edmonton-based company pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in next-generation battery technology. Nanode is operating at the frontier of sodium-ion batteries, developing solutions that are more affordable, durable, and scalable as global demand for electric vehicles and energy storage continues to surge. As

REDEFINING TEXTILES WITH TREE-FREE FIBRES When Lelia Lawson looked at the textile industry, she saw more than rising demand, she saw a sustainability gap. Global fibre needs are increasing, but cotton and forest-based fibres can’t scale without significant environmental trade-offs. She teamed up with Wade Chute and Ken Barker, whose collaboration nearly 20 years ago

The last contractor you’ll ever call Meet Anson Garaba, the founder behind The Middleman, a startup reimagining how homeowners experience maintenance and renovation projects. After nearly a decade working across trades and home management roles, Anson saw firsthand how fragmented and stressful home services can be. In the summer of 2024, those experiences crystallized into

Bringing Robotics to the Construction Site Meet RoBIM Technologies, an Edmonton-based company tackling one of construction’s most persistent challenges: productivity. Born from firsthand experience with labour shortages, cost volatility, and the slow adoption of automation in construction, RoBIM brings together industry insight and cutting-edge research from the University of Alberta to rethink how buildings are

Making Health-care Billing Finally Make Sense Meet Osland Medical Billing Tools, a company built at the intersection of health-care operations, billing intelligence, and real-world clinic experience. After more than 20 years working inside primary care clinics, Dawn Osland (the founder) saw a familiar pattern: physicians working incredibly hard, clinics under constant pressure, and billing systems

Empowering the Future of Tech, One Talent at a Time Meet Efemena Ikpro, the driving force behind 10Alytics, a company on a mission to empower African and Black communities by providing premium tech training designed specifically for their needs. The idea for 10Alytics came from a personal place. After spending over two years navigating the

Bringing AI to the Frontlines of Primary Care Meet CARM&A Health Inc., an Alberta-based startup using AI to tackle one of health care’s biggest challenges — physician burnout. Founded in 2020 by Marjan Abbasi and Sheny Khera, two clinicians with 30+ years of experience, CARM&A is turning AI into a seamless teammate in health care,