Problem Solving with Technology

Problem Solving with Technology is a workshop designed to help women entrepreneurs overcome some of the barriers and obstacles related to entrepreneurial technology and innovation.

Using the design thinking framework participants will have a collaborative and interactive experience with follow-up coaching.

Participants will leave the program with:

• The confidence to take risks and experiment with their business ideas

• An introduction to framework and uses

• Best practices for trial and error when approaching and/or incorporating new technologies

Meet Your Presenter: Wendy Muise

Wendy Muise has always been an entrepreneur and loves the ability to spend time helping others with their businesses. With a background in tech and innovation start-ups, Wendy has been apart of a team that took a product from an idea to IPO and a $121 million market valuation.

Spending the last ten years focusing on strategic practices in entrepreneurship, Wendy has worked in communities during disaster recovery supporting existing and new entrepreneurs to grow their businesses.

WIN A WESTEM SWAG BOX!

Participants who attend the session will be entered to win a WESTEM SWAG box! Draw will take place at the end of the session.

IMPORTANT: Please note this is a live event that will be delivered during the date and time indicated.

Guidelines for Creating a Safe Space:

• We welcome and respect everyone.

• We respect others’ physical and emotional boundaries.

• We acknowledge that our actions and words may have unintended effects on other people and that their feelings are valid, regardless of your intentions.

• We appreciate diversity and value everyone’s voice.

• We respect people’s opinions, beliefs, differing states of being and differing points of view.

• We respect others’ identities and backgrounds, including pronouns and names.

• We treat and care for everyone equally.

• Whenever we are in doubt, we will start by being kind.

• We value confidentiality.

• We encourage everyone to care of their own safety. If you need to step out, feel free to do so. If you feel unsafe, let the facilitator know.

WESTEM programming is mandated to support rural/remote Southern Alberta women; does not include Calgary.