Founders 50

Our Founders 50 program is designed for prominent business and community leaders interested in mentoring and supporting the city's newest entrepreneurs as one of our "Founders 50".

Benefits of the Founders 50 program include:

Mentorship & Speaking Opportunities

  • Customized mentoring opportunities with some of Edmonton’s most promising new entrepreneurs
  • Opportunity to speak at a Lunch & Learn and connect with the broader community

Recognition & Legacy

  • Donor’s name displayed on Startup Edmonton’s Founder’s Wall
  • Exclusive Founders 50 commemorative gift
  • Recognition on the Startup website and in our annual report

Networking Opportunities

  • Invitation to the annual Founders 50 reception
  • Exclusive access to Founders 50 events
  • VIP tickets to Startup Edmonton programs & events


To learn more about partnership opportunities with Startup Edmonton, write us at info@startupedmonton.com.


"Startup Edmonton is really about the younger generation of our creative people having an opportunity to work with others to come up with some dynamic and interesting ideas to create an industry within the city. I'm incredibly pleased that this is happening."

- Mayor Stephen Mandel, City of Edmonton