Missed the first Chic Geek event? That's okay, you can check out the highlights in this summary slide deck!

1. www.thechicgeek.ca
@chicgeekyyc

2. We strive to increase diversity in Calgary’s
hi-tech community by educating, engaging
and empowering more women. !

3. Why we started it…!
• Wanted to learn how to program
• Sought a connection with other like-minded women
• Bridge the knowledge gap between hackers, hustlers and hipsters
The Chic Geek welcomes men and women with
open arms because we need the support of both
genders to achieve true diversity in Calgary’s
startup community. !

4. Summary Slides
Missed the first event? Here’s our recap…

5. The “IT” Factor
Definition:
The one thing from your early career that got you to where
you are today. The one piece of advice that you would
pass on to help somebody else find their own success.

6. 4 women
10 minutes
1 piece of advice

7. Sharon McIntyre!
CMO, Chaordix
@ShazzMack
www.chaordix.com

8. Choose your future.
Don’t just let it happen to you.

9. Always bring solutions.
Don’t complain unless you have
ideas to solve the problem.

10. Embrace your Canadian identity.
You can achieve anything you
want from right here.

11. Victoria MacLean!
Co-founder, Beaucoo
@ToriMacLean
www.beaucoo.com

12. Connections Count.
Build your network and
community.

13. “Whatever you’re thinking, think
bigger.”
– Tony Hsieh, Co-founder of Zappos

14. Today I will do what others won’t,
so tomorrow I can accomplish
what others can’t.

15. Kylie Lakevold!
Founder & CEO, TypeWhale
@TypeWhale
www.typewhale.com

16. Set crazy, unrealistic goals for
yourself because you just might
achieve them.

17. Or you might not achieve them.
But it’s about how you get back
up that counts.

18. Find great role models
and mentors.

19. Breanne Everett!
President & CEO, Orpyx
@Orpyx
www.orpyx.com

20. Successful women are more
likely to feel like “imposters” who
will be found out. Challenge that.

21. Be comfortable with
being uncomfortable.

22. Surround yourself with people
who enable your dream.

23. Thank-you
We hope you enjoyed it

24. Get in Touch
Want to meet us? Send Kylie an email at
kytoh4@gmail.com or Morgan at
morganmoe@gmail.com
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