Voices of Alberta Entrepreneurs with Aaron Tong

Join Business Link Alberta for the launch of our new interview series, Voices of Alberta Entrepreneurs, featuring candid conversations with founders and innovators from across the province. 

In this first session, Business Link CEO Paul Cataford sits down with Aaron Tong, Founder and CEO of Aeternum, to explore the personal story behind building a technology company focused on preserving family memories, digital legacy, and data privacy. 

Aaron shares his journey from engineer and project leader to startup founder, the inspiration behind Aeternum, and what it takes to build a mission-driven business rooted in both innovation and human connection. 

This conversation will offer an honest look at entrepreneurship in Alberta, including the realities of launching a startup, turning personal experiences into business ideas, building with purpose, and navigating growth in the tech space. 

Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, startup founder, or simply curious about the stories behind Alberta businesses, this session will provide valuable insight and inspiration. 

What We’ll Explore 

• Aaron’s journey from engineering and project leadership into entrepreneurship  

• The personal story and inspiration behind Aeternum  

• Building a purpose-driven technology company in Alberta  

• The challenges and realities of launching a startup  

• Innovation, privacy, and creating technology with long-term impact  

• Lessons learned from building a business rooted in meaning and human connection 

About the Speaker 

Aaron Tong, Founder & CEO, Aeternum 

Aaron Tong, P.Eng, PMP, is the Founder and CEO of Aeternum, a Canadian digital legacy platform focused on helping families preserve memories, stories, and values for generations to come. With a background in engineering, operations, and project leadership, Aaron combines technical expertise with a deeply human-centered vision for technology. 

Inspired by his own family, Aaron created Aeternum to offer families a secure, private, and meaningful way to preserve their stories and stay connected across generations. 

Please Note

This webinar will be recorded and made available publicly on our YouTube channel.