Interested in joining the CDL-Rockies' team? Find more information below!
Partners
CDL-Rockies founding, corporate and government partners are essential members of our team, providing financial contributions and valuable insights that support CDL-Rockies' growth and success.
For information on how to become a CDL-Rockies partner, please contact:
Terry Cho
Associate Director, Stakeholder Engagement
terry.cho@creativedestructionlab.com
Mentors
CDL-Rockies mentors play an integral part of the CDL-Rockies, playing a major role in the success of all three of our programs. Mentors provide founders with their invaluable time, as well as their business expertise, resources and networks.
To learn more about becoming a CDL-Rockies mentor, please contact:
Terry Cho
Associate Director, Stakeholder Engagement
terry.cho@creativedestructionlab.com
Nurture
Dora Tamas
Stream Manager, AgriFood and Nurture
dora.tamas@creativedestructionlab.com
CDL
Amelie Schumacher
Stream Manager, Energy and Prime
amelie.schumacher@creativedestructionlab.com
Dora Tamas
Stream Manager, AgriFood and Nurture
dora.tamas@creativedestructionlab.com
ScaleUp
Mark Lowen
Stream Manager, Haskayne ScaleUp program
mark.lowen@creativedestructionlab.com
CDL Course
The CDL Course provides students the opportunity to gain insights into entrepreneurship, while also supporting visionary founders on the path to commercialization.
Applications for the 2025/26 CDL course are now open! Submit your application here.
Include your CV and 2-3 minute video that addresses the following questions:
- Why are you passionate about participating in CDL-Rockies?
- How do your skills and experience position you to uniquely contribute to the ventures?
- What do you hope to learn from the program?
Students will be selected on the basis of their passion for the program, relevance of their experience, and reflection on what they hope to learn and bring to the program.
The deadline to apply is Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. MT.
2025/26 Session dates
CDL-Rockies Sessions generally occur between October to May, roughly eight-weeks apart. Session attendance is optional, but encouraged.
- Session 1: TBD
- Session 2: TBD
- Session 3: TBD
- Session 4: TBD
For more information, please contact:
Kanwal Bokhari
Assistant Professor (Teaching), Finance, Haskayne School of Business
kanwal.bokhari@ucalgary.ca
Contact us
Have more questions about CDL-Rockies?
Email us at cdl-rockies@creativedestructionlab.com.