Cross-border trade, investment & partnerships. Advisor for @invest_Alberta. Running @IncMoonbeam, @UpandCo_io. @NotreDame & @UW alum. Dad of 3.
Seattle, WA
Joined December 2011
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Excited to have @UVIRTPark in Seattle this week talking about the advantages of doing business in the US Virgin Islands. Join their free Lunch & Learn on 11/16: eventbrite.com/e/75006580601…
Appreciated the opportunity to share some thoughts on why US and companies outside of North America are increasingly looking at Alberta as an expansion market. linkedin.com/posts/troydefra…
AI is going to disrupt economic development too.
Here are some ways we think trade & FDI agencies can leverage ChatGPT now. #StatesOfTrade
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Subnational governments from Alberta to Andalucia to Arizona have been putting boots on the ground around the world. We took a closer look at the big business of subnational foreign offices.
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Finally made it to @SelectUSA this year and had a blast syncing up with old colleagues and connecting with new ones from around the globe in DC.
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AB startups raised $225.5M in Q1 calgarytechjournal.com/p/alb… @briefedin @iriscxglobal @MercatorAI @CanadaTechPNW
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.@Applexus, a global leader in digital innovation, opened its Canadian headquarters in Alberta earlier this year. Learn why they chose Calgary over 7 other Canadian cities and how #YYC can support the #SAP consulting company’s growth: youtube.com/watch?v=c5RNjqaf……
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Our U.S. team was in Arizona connecting with innovators and change makers in some of the world’s leading sectors.
We continue to work hard to build new relationships and attract more high-impact investment into Alberta from Phoenix, the Southwest, across America, and beyond.
Great analysis of the sustainable investments of Amazon and Microsoft by @GeekWire.
The 2 Seattle tech giants pledged to spend a combined $3b in #climatetech in 2020. What they've done so far: geekwire.com/2023/big-techs-…
Fun to talk #WhyAlberta for aerospace at the @PNAAlliance international reception this week. #advance2023
Happy to sponsor ADVANCE 2023 Aerospace Conference #Advance2023 #PNAA on behalf of @Invest_Alberta. Let’s connect!
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Invest Alberta is pleased to announce an MOU with the @PNAAlliance to help strengthen ties between Alberta’s growing #aerospace sector and the Pacific Northwest, one of the industry's largest global hubs.
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Really proud of @IncMoonbeam's leadership on this deep dive into the regional #quantum sector.
Tech report lays out a fuzzy roadmap for Washington state’s quantum industry geekwire.com/2023/tech-roadm…
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Happy Friday! Today's morning report features @jimmermatthews reflecting on the panel he moderated earlier this week, which discussed Calgary's tech scene and ours.
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Catch up right here👇
@yyctechjournal 👋
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To help kick off the launch of the @yyctechjournal, I'll be in Vancouver on Dec 7th to talk about the Calgary tech scene: lnkd.in/gcMSaTk3
Looking forward to being back up in #Vancouver and reconnecting with folks.
Really excited for this
#BVF2022 is just around the corner! We are excited to have you join us in person this October for 2 days of premium networking, outstanding speakers and panel sessions jammed-packed with #tech industry leaders. Check out the full program here: files.constantcontact.com/e7…
