GreyADV

GreyADV is a Calgary-based startup focused on helping entrepreneurs launch and develop small businesses while contributing to the growth of the local tech scene. Drawing on its background as a web development company, GreyADV offers immersive, in-class workshops that combine practical business fundamentals with accessible web development.

Its three-day course helps participants explore what kind of business they want to run and learn from real industry successes and failures, including stories from Silicon Valley. The curriculum introduces Minimum Viable Product principles and Lean Startup theory, showing how low-effort tools such as Typeform, Zapier, and MailChimp can be used to test and refine ideas before making larger investments.

Participants also learn to create MVP websites and branding websites, supporting the development of an online presence to reach customers. GreyADV’s workshops are designed to help startups prototype ideas, understand what works, and build skills for operating in today’s fast-paced market. The brand invites aspiring business owners to get in touch to discuss their ventures and find support through its workshop program.