Zachary Friesen

Zachary Friesen is a Business Development Associate in Enterprise Technology at Calgary Economic Development, focusing on supporting tech start-ups and attracting new companies to Calgary since June 2023. As the Lead Storyteller at AvodahBlog.com, founded in May 2020, Zachary emphasizes social enterprises, innovation, and ESG. Previous roles include Customer Success Representative at LodgeLink, Facilities Planner and Maintenance Technician at Sodexo, and Franchise Manager at College Pro. Zachary holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurship and Innovation from the Haskayne School of Business and a Certificate in Sustainability Studies from the University of Calgary.