Join InterGen and Platform Calgary for an exclusive fireside chat breakfast with Brydon Gierl, the visionary founder of CoolIT Systems, and Dean Prodan, a seasoned angel and an early investor in CoolIT Systems. Dean and Brydon will recount the defining moments that influenced CoolIT’s inception, growth, and the innovations that led them to great success. Dean will offer insights into the early stages of the investment, the decision-making process, and the vital role that strategic guidance played in the company's development.
Attendees will gain a unique perspective on the dynamics of angel investing and entrepreneurship, learning firsthand how trust, foresight, and a shared vision can lead to remarkable achievements. Whether you are a seasoned investor or would like to consider adding private technology companies to your portfolio, this fireside chat promises to be an enlightening experience.
CoolIT Systems is a proud Calgary success story. The company has revolutionized the industry with its direct liquid cooling solutions. They have eliminated the need for traditional air conditioning and significantly enhanced the efficiency and performance of servers. CoolIT has become a global leader in direct liquid cooling solutions and is expected to see continued growth as it expands its local and global operations. Collaborating with data centers worldwide, the company has not only exceeded revenue targets but also anticipates exponential growth in the coming years.
Note: this event is by invitation only. If you would like to attend, please email khalid@intergenconnect.com
Please RSVP by Friday, September 20.
Speakers:
Brydon Gierl has been working in the liquid cooling field for 24 years. Prior to Co-founding CoolIT Systems Inc. he worked in various capacities in construction and fabrication industries learning valuable lessons as a first-time business owner operator. Brydon spends his time at CoolIT in R&D and Product Development where his creative talents and problem-solving skills are best exploited, and a work ethic born on the family farm serves the company well.
Dean is currently Chair of the Board of Directors at Platform Calgary. Known as an independent businessman and currently the portfolio manager for Priviti Capital Corp. He also holds board positions on several private companies including CoolIT Systems, Chair of the Board for Jowidana Hotels Ltd., Director,Chatter Creek Mountain Lodges Ltd., and Castle Mountain Resort.
Dean is active in Calgary’s not-for-profit sector, serving as a Director of The Palix Foundation, a Director of the Calgary Stampede Foundation, a member of the Investment Committee for the Max Bell Foundation and Chair and Director of The Calgary Arts Foundation. He was previously President and sole Owner of UTA Asset Management, a registered Portfolio Manager who acted as Sub-advisor for Dynamic Mutual Funds. UTA was responsible for the investment decisions with respect to Oil and Gas investments for several Dynamic portfolios. Dean also spent four years as President and Portfolio Manager of Dominion Equity Resource Fund and Managing Director of Canfund VE Management Corp.
About CoolIT Systems:
CoolIT Systems specializes in scalable liquid cooling solutions for the world’s most demanding computing environments. In the desktop enthusiast market, CoolIT provides unparalleled performance for a range of gaming systems. In the enterprise data center and high-performance computing markets, CoolIT partners with global leaders in OEM server design to develop the most efficient and reliable liquid cooling solutions for their own leading-edge products. Through its modular Direct Liquid Cooling technology, CoolIT enables dramatic increases in rack densities, component performance, and power efficiencies. Together, CoolIT and its partners are leading the way for the widespread adoption of high-performance computing.
Partner:
Platform Calgary is an impact organization whose members are tech companies, large and small, united in a vision of inclusive, innovation-driven prosperity for Calgary. Platform Calgary connects entrepreneurs to a network of partners focused on helping startups launch and grow at every step of their journey, from ideation through to scale. The Platform Innovation Centre is the front door to this community — a single point of access for people as they navigate Calgary’s innovation ecosystem.
Supported by:
InterGen’s investor and leadership development program is funded by
Alberta Innovates , Alberta Enterprise Corporation and PrairiesCan.