Here's a message from our sponsor, Alberta Catalyzer:
What if you could easily connect with exceptional global talent and elevate your startup to new heights? For many startups, finding pre-vetted, high-quality talent is a significant challenge, and managing a global workforce can be daunting. Enter Maado, a marketplace designed to bridge this gap, making it easy, affordable, and safe for businesses to go global as part of their strategy.
Before joining Alberta Catalyzer Maado faced a common startup challenge: early-stage sales. "I got 4 MVP leads during the Velocity showcase and what I learned during Alberta Catalyzer helped me pitch for success,"said Yonas Halala, Maado co-founder & CEO.
The Alberta Catalyzer Velocity program played a crucial role in overcoming this hurdle, particularly through the showcase event, which increased Maado's visibility and brand awareness. These connections and conversations were instrumental in moving the company forward. Currently, Maado has achieved impressive milestones including: servicing 14 companies, building a pre-vetted talent pool of 55 professionals, developing 3 MVPs and managing 5 ongoing digital projects.
When asked if Maado could embody a fictional character, Yonas chose Frodo from the Lord of the Rings to symbolize their determination to overcome challenges and achieve their goals against all odds.
"I have grown a lot over the past year as a founder and I have sought and participated in many programs, Alberta Catalyzer was one of the best ones."
Looking ahead, Maado is gearing up for exciting milestones, including an updated website launch and the start of their digital marketing campaigns.
Join Alberta Catalyzer to fast-track your startup with know-how and expert guidance. Alberta Catalyzer offers merit-based, pre-accelerator programs for early-stage tech entrepreneurs in Alberta at no cost. These programs are developed and delivered by Platform Calgary and Edmonton Unlimited, with support from partners and organizations across the Alberta Innovation Network. They are made possible by the generous support of the Alberta Scaleup and Growth Accelerator Program, run by a consortium led by Alberta Innovates. The consortium includes the Government of Alberta, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), The City of Edmonton through Edmonton Unlimited, and the City of Calgary's Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund allocated $35 million over three years to retain business accelerators. It's part of the Alberta government's goal to help create 20,000 jobs and increase technology firm revenue to $5 billion by 2030.
Photo: Maado co-founder and CEO Yonas Halala (Ampersand Grey)