YYC F*CKUP NIGHTS YYC SPEAKER
BRAD FIELD
HOMES FOR HEROES FOUNDATION
With nearly six decades in Calgary, Brad embodies the spirit of Western Canadian entrepreneurship. He launched his first incorporated business at just 12 years old, kickstarting more than 45 years of building companies across transportation, healthcare, real estate, consulting, and fire suppression, with work that has taken him across borders and industries.
A lifelong commitment to community service runs alongside his business career. Brad has supported children’s charities, addiction recovery, and housing initiatives for vulnerable populations. Today, as CEO of the Homes For Heroes Foundation, he’s honoured to serve Canada’s Veterans and help create meaningful, lasting impact.
Grounded in gratitude and fueled by optimism, Brad continues to tackle each new challenge with a drive to strengthen communities and ensure those who’ve served our country receive the respect and support they deserve.
With decades of experience, he is no stranger to setbacks. His story reflects hard-earned lessons in choosing the wrong partners and the profound impact those decisions can have when you’re working to build something extraordinary.
Visit Website – https://homesforheroesfoundation.ca/
F*uckUp YYC - The Crew Behind the Chaos
Hosts: Shahr Savizi & Amanda Ovaici
The FuckUp Nights YYC team is a collective of community builders and catalysts dedicated to tearing down the facade of "perfect" professionalism. Led by Shahr Savizi and Amanda Ovaici, the pair are on a mission to destigmatize professional failure through radical vulnerability and the power of raw storytelling.
By hosting high-impact events that celebrate the messy, human side of business setbacks, Shahr, Amanda, and their team foster a resilient entrepreneurial ecosystem in Calgary. Their work encourages local leaders to:
Embrace Transparency: Shedding the "hustle culture" mask for honest, authentic growth.
Drive Resilience: Learning more from a collapse than a win to build stronger ventures.
Foster Meaningful Connections: Creating a professional landscape rooted in shared experience and grit.
In a world obsessed with highlight reels, the team is here to remind us that our biggest blunders are often our greatest lessons. They aren't just hosting an event; they’re building a culture where Calgary’s leaders can fail forward, together.
