ERIN S.O.S.
Startup Obstacle Session
ERIN S.O.S. is your chance to bring a real business challenge to the table—and get actionable solutions in real time. Taking place during Get To Know Day on October 2, 2025, this session is designed for founders who want help navigating pressing obstacles in their startups.
Unlike traditional pitch events, S.O.S. focuses on real problems, not polished presentations. If you’re facing challenges in areas like customer acquisition, product development, funding, or team building, this is your opportunity to gain insights and resources from an engaged audience of service providers, post-secondary representatives, and fellow entrepreneurs.
How it works:
Selected founders will give a 5-minute “problem pitch” to introduce their company and share the key obstacle they’re working through.
Receive live feedback, practical resources, and actionable insights to help move your business forward.
ERIN will support you in preparing your presentation so you feel confident on stage.
We are selecting a handful of founders from across the Edmonton region, taking into account the diversity of challenges, business stages, and potential for collaboration.
If you’re interested in participating, please complete the application form. We are specifically looking for founders to take part in S.O.S., and all applications will be reviewed for selection to ensure a diverse range of challenges and business stages are represented.
Event Details:
Date: October 2, 2025
Application Deadline: September 2, 2025
Both GTK and S.O.S. are exclusive to ERIN members, but membership is free and open to anyone who supports innovation and entrepreneurship in the Edmonton region.