http://stirr.net The Network for Startup Entrepreneurs Tue, 08 Jul 2008 18:03:27 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en “The challenge in finding and retaining great sales and marketing talent” was one of the hot discussion topics at the STIRR Canada Founders’ Table held on July 3rd, at the Tribune Restaurant in Calgary. A group of 10 emerging and established tech startup founders and funders were invited to the dinner, ... http://stirr.net/2008/07/08/finding-great-talent-event-wrap-up/ A Founder’s Table dinner is planned for Thursday July 3rd, 5 pm in Calgary [revised date] Following the success of our kick-off May 2008 STIRR Canada event (which hosted 50 Alberta-based guests) this July 2008 invitation-only dinner will return to the classic STIRR single-table gathering comprised of 10-12 founders of tech-driven ... http://stirr.net/2008/06/23/stirr-canada-founders-table-and-follow-events/ On May 14th, we brought STIRR back to the location that started it all over two years ago. The new Bistro 412 (formerly F&A's) is where STIRR first launched back in April of 2006. This time we gave the crowd of entrepreneurs and investors a special prelaunch sneak ... http://stirr.net/2008/05/23/dealhacks-full-wrapup/ On Thursday evening, Albertan tech startup founders, funders, and emerging young guns filled the main floor of Calgary’s Bonterra Trattoria restaurant at STIRR Canada’s kick-off Founders & Funders Dinner event. Five hours later, after some great networking and facilitated dinner table conversations, people were still buzzing. Participating companies included: Active Conversion, ... http://stirr.net/2008/05/20/stirr-canada-founders-funders-dinner-wrapup/ The early reviews have been great and we'll have a full post with video soon. As a teaser here are some photos from our photographer (thanks Andrei) and our pocketcam [gallery] http://stirr.net/2008/05/15/dealhacks-wraup-teaser-photos/ DealHacks is SOLD OUT. Please join us next time. Add STIRR to your RSS reader or subscribe by email using the links to the right. http://stirr.net/2008/05/14/dealhacks-sold-out/ Adeo Ressi, Founder of The Funded, joins the lineup for STIRR's DealHacks on Wed, May 14th. http://stirr.net/2008/05/08/dealhacks-surprise-guest-adeo-ressi-the-funded/ Women 2.0 Presents: "Beyond the Spark" Conference May 10, 2008 at the Stanford Grill Meet entrepreneurs changing the world, investors supporting them AND the 5 finalists from the Women 2.0 Business Plan Competition. Interactive discussions and LIVE Pitches to top-shelf judges -- join the fun and vote for your top choice via ... http://stirr.net/2008/05/07/women2-conference-stirr-discount-code/ STIRR Canada launches its first event featuring Garrett Camp one of Calgary's native sons and co-founder of StumbleUpon (recently acquired by Ebay). More details about the STIRR Canada dinner here. http://stirr.net/2008/05/02/stirr-canadas-first-dinner-featuring-garrett-camp/ Update: event is **SOLD OUT**. Please join us next time. STIRR Brings Back the Startup Mixer for 2008 with a Twist. Join other founding teams for STIRR's first Startup Mixer of 2008. STIRR Celebrates It's 3rd year with a twist on the FounderHacks series. This time we bring you two of the ... http://stirr.net/2008/04/30/dealhacks-startup-mixer-may-14th/