Hunter Hub Skills Clinic | The Art of Storytelling for Entrepreneurs and the Role of AI
The Art of Storytelling for Entrepreneurs and the Role of AI
Session Overview
In today’s competitive landscape, a great idea isn’t enough, you need a story that sticks! Join us for an engaging Skills Clinic where we deconstruct the elements of a winning pitch and reveal how Generative AI can help you refine your core value proposition and act as your "digital co-founder".
Learn how to move beyond "data dumping" and start crafting narratives that resonate with investors, partners, and customers.
Key Takeaways
Value-driven storytelling as the foundation of startup pitches.
Using GenAI to accelerate pitch iteration and feedback loops.
Turning data and facts into compelling stories with AI.
Who Will You Hear From?
Shaaf Farooq | Program Manager, The Clinic at McMaster University Health Innovation Hub
Shaaf Farooq supports faculty, clinicians, and students in building ventures that address real health-system challenges. He previously founded and led an AI mental-health startup through exit and was named a National AI Scholar at the Vector Institute. Shaaf’s current focus is on developing responsible sandboxes where innovators can test, experiment, and integrate AI into their work. He holds a Master of Health Informatics and a PMP from the University of Toronto.
Schedule of Events
10:00 AM: Check-In & Light Refreshments
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM: Speaker Presentation
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM: Roundtable Discussion Q&A
12:00 PM: Depart
What are Skills Clinics & Who can Attend?
Skills Clinics are exclusive one-hour sessions hosted by industry experts to fuel your entrepreneurial journey at any stage. They are open to UCalgary students, postdocs, faculty, staff and alumni interested in developing their entrepreneurial thinking skills.
Location
Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking, Collision Space 401 | 460 Campus Lane NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Canada