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Black-led innovation is scaling,and BTF Summit 2026 is bringing the ecosystem together.

Join founders, investors, policymakers, technology leaders, and ecosystem builders on June 26 at the Maclab Theatre, Citadel in Edmonton.

This year’s summit features:
• 700+ attendees across business, government, and innovation
• The launch of emerging Black-led technology ventures
• BoB Pitch and founder funding opportunities
• Access to investors, procurement pathways, and strategic networks

The future is being built collaboratively, intentionally, and at scale.

Get your tickets today.
www.btfsummit.com by @thenodevents

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Canada’s builders, founders, funders, and innovators are gathering in Edmonton this June for BTF Summit 2026.

This year’s summit explores how technology, AI, infrastructure, and collaboration can drive more inclusive and sustainable innovation across Canada.

On June 26, expect:
• 700+ attendees
• Startup launches
• Investor access opportunities
• High-level ecosystem conversations
• Founder pitches for funding and support

BTF is designed for people serious about growth, execution, and opportunity.

Early bird tickets are now live.
www.btfsummit.com by @thenodevents

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Innovation. Infrastructure. Inclusion 2.0.

BTF Summit returns on June 26 at the Maclab Theatre, Citadel, Edmonton, bringing together founders, investors, policymakers, ecosystem builders, and technology leaders shaping what’s next in Canada.

Expect:
• 700+ attendees across business, technology, and government
• The launch of 4 Black-led high-growth technology startups
• Investor and ecosystem access opportunities
• BoB Pitch, where founders compete for up to $35,000 in ticket proceeds and $120,000+ in support

If you’re building, scaling, investing, or looking to connect with the right ecosystem, this is where you should be.

Limited early bird tickets available.
www.btfsummit.com by @thenodevents

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Thanksgiving is about gathering, sharing good food, and celebrating the people and communities that make life a little richer.

And sometimes, the most meaningful thing we can do is remember the hands behind what we enjoy. The baker who stayed up late, the caterer who put love into every platter, the creative who made your table feel extra special.

This Thanksgiving, as we gather around the table, let’s make room for the Black-owned businesses bringing flavour, creativity, and heart to our celebrations.

Wishing you a beautiful Thanksgiving filled with good food, great company, and plenty of reasons to be grateful.

#TheNod #HappyThanksgiving #BlackOwnedBusinesses #SupportBlackOwned #CommunityOverCompetition by @thenodevents

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4 days ago

Some conversations are too important to miss. 👀

From the people shaping industries to the ideas influencing decisions, the latest issue of The Nod Magazine brings you perspectives worth your time.

Make room for fresh insights, valuable stories, and conversations that move things forward.

Buy the issue. Read the stories. Be part of the conversation.

Get your copy of The Nod Magazine today.

#BlackonBoard #TheNodMagazine #BlackExcellence #TheNodMedia #GiveTheNod #VoiceofBlackBusinesses #Innovation #MadeInCanada by @thenodevents

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Remember the energy of BTF 2.0? The conversations ran deep.

The panelists dropped gems you're still thinking about. Strangers who left as collaborators.
Now imagine all of that, but bigger.

BTF Summit 3.0 is coming, and you do not want to hear about it secondhand.
June 2027

Block your calendar. Tell your team. Bring the friend who needs to be in the room.

Last time, we connected, shared and learned. This time, we're taking it further.
Who's pulling up with us? Tag someone who needs to be there.

#BTFSummit3 #BlackToTheFuture #SaveTheDate #BTF2026 #TheNodMedia by @thenodevents

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9 days ago

Watch these incredible founders own the stage, pitch their products in front of a room of investors, policymakers and ecosystem leaders.

Congratulations to Kemi Bolatito of @getrolla_com for taking the prize! 🏆
Now, the BoB Pitch is returning for BTF Summit 3.0.

If you’re building a business with a big idea, a clear opportunity and the ambition to take it further, this is your chance to pitch it to a room ready to listen, connect and invest in what comes next.

Founders, the stage is yours. Bring the idea. Bring the vision. Bring the business.

BTF SUMMIT 3.0
📅 June 18, 2027
🎤 BoB Pitch returns.
Are you ready to pitch?

#BTFSummit #BoBPitch #BlackEntrepreneurship #BlackFounders #Entrepreneurship #Investors #InclusiveInnovation by @thenodevents

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🎵We Do This Entrepreneurship For The Fam... Cos It's Bigger Than Just Us... 🚀🙏🏾

Had to Jump on the Trend to Celebrate Some of The Winners on Our Dream Team 🏆💰

Special Shout Out to @lolablackofficial @rafiat.babayode👌🏾👏🏾 by @thenodevents

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13 days ago

THE BOARD IS SET. ♟️

The latest issue of The Nod Magazine, BLACK ON BOARD, is officially live.

The people. The rooms. The decisions.

From hiring and compensation to equity, advisors, boards and governance, this issue gets into the decisions happening behind the numbers, and the people helping shape what comes next.

On the cover:

Dr. Simi Aderibigbe @simzzade - Founder, @flourishdental_edmonton
David Sowemimo @dslawguy - Legal Partner, @watchmakerlaw
Percy Wiredu @wiredup4 - Founder, @elcorazonyeg
Sam Oboh @sam.oboh - Principal | Vice President, Ensight + Architecture Inc.

Get into their stories, perspectives, and the conversations shaping business.
And keep an eye on @thenodmedia as we take you inside the issue.

📷 photoshoot by @temiolukaystudio
🍲cuisine by @thechopshq + @treatedsweetlyca
💼 styling by @ezykaneconsults
🎥 videography by @veralux_studios
🎨magazine cover + design by @odiohq

Your move. What next?

Read, listen, flip and share BLACK ON BOARD → thenodmedia.com

#BlackonBoard #TheNodMagazine #BlackExcellence #TheNodMedia #GiveTheNod #VoiceofBlackBusinesses #Innovation #MadeInCanada by @thenodevents

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Guess who's on BOARD? Wrong answers ONLY. While you're at it, spot @treatedsweetlyca and @thechopshq if you can.

Get ready for the drop! 30th September, 2026. Don't miss it.

#BlackOnBoard #TheNodMagazine #TheNod by @thenodevents

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WHO’S ON BOARD MATTERS. ♟️

The moves. The decisions. The people shaping what comes next.

BLACK ON BOARD… the next issue of The Nod Magazine is almost here.

Keep your eyes on The Nod. You’ll want in on this one.

#BlackOnBoard #TheNodMagazine #TheNod by @thenodevents

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@dennis_agbegha, Director of Banking, Prairies at RBCx, sees founders putting in the work every week.

And his point is simple: a great product is not enough if the right people never see it.

“When we choose where we spend, we choose what we grow.”

This is why The Nod Media is putting businesses, founders and ideas in front of the people who can buy, fund, partner and pay attention.

Want to get your business in front of the right people? Get in The Nod.

Link in bio.

#TheNod #TheNodMedia #GetInTheNod #DiscoverOnTheNod by @thenodevents

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