Fireside Chat With Rural Founder Mitchell Eaton

Innovate Calgary is the knowledge transfer and business incubator for the University of Calgary. As part of the Office of the Vice-President (Research) portfolio, we help to bridge the gap between discovery and innovation. From ideation to commercialization, Innovate Calgary has successfully supported the innovation-driven research community for thirty-two years.

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A great opportunity to learn from Mitchell’s journey of growing a rural tech business, navigating challenges, and  securing an acquisition.

Social Innovation Hub

Join us for an insightful Fireside Chat and Lunch featuring Mitchell Eaton, founder of Prototype Hubs, who successfully built and sold his rural Alberta-based startup to a U.S. company. This event is a great opportunity to learn from Mitchell’s journey of growing a rural tech business, navigating challenges, and ultimately securing an acquisition.Mitchell Eaton is a Mechanical Engineering graduate from the University of Alberta (2014). Since completing his degree, Mitchell has worked across industries including Oil &amp; Gas, Mechanical Design, and Manufacturing. When he’s not building startups, you can find Mitchell enjoying the outdoors through wake surfing, downhill mountain biking, or riding his motorcycle. His passion for both innovation and adventure has shaped his entrepreneurial path, making him a compelling example of rural Alberta’s innovative potential.This lunch will not only showcase the success of rural founders but also highlight the importance of supporting rural innovation. Rural communities play a crucial role in Alberta's economy despite the unique challenges they face. By spotlighting stories like Mitchell’s, we aim to encourage more support and investment for rural entrepreneurs.Join us for a light lunch and networking after the presentation.Parking is $1.50 /every 30m or $9/day, and the building is accessible by transit. The Brentwood Train station is about a 10-minute walk away.

Agenda

 Welcome and Networking

Prototype Hubs Presentation

Fireside Chat with Mitchell Eaton

Lunch and Networking

Event Close

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Fireside Chat With Rural Founder Mitchell Eaton

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