Join CDL-Rockies

Interested in joining the CDL-Rockies' team? Find more information below!

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

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

Natasha Tippett 

Director, Ventures
natasha.tippett@creativedestructionlab.com

Amelie Schumacher 

Stream Manager, Energy and Prime 
amelie.schumacher@creativedestructionlab.com  

Kari Gordon

Director, Programming & People  
kari.gordon@creativedestructionlab.com

The CDL Course provides students the opportunity to gain insights into entrepreneurship, while also supporting visionary founders on the path to commercialization.  

Students are 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. 

Applications for the 2026/27 cohort year will open in March 2026. 

2026/27 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