2022 Pitch Event Funding Closed
Congratulations to all of our applicants for submitting their pitches. Our selection comittee is currently reviewing all applications!
why gender equity in business matters:
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The number of majority women owned & led businesses in Canada* (*Stat: BDC)
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Women secured only 2% of venture capital across Canada & the US in 2021 the smallest share since 2016* (*Stat: Tech Crunch)
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If men and women participated equally as entrepreneurs the GDP could rise by $5 trillion globally and $80 billion in Canada. Gender equity also leads to more profitable and innovative companies.* (*Source: BDC)
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Meet our 2022 Funding Recipients
June 29th, 2022Our Second Annual Founders Fund Pitch Event has been nothing short of jaw dropping with a remarkable display of diverse women founders who are innovatively paving the way...
Meet our 2022 Funding Recipients
June 29th, 2022Our Second Annual Founders Fund Pitch Event has been nothing short of jaw dropping with a remarkable display of diverse women founders who are innovatively paving the way...
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Founders Fund & BDC Launches Pitch Funding Event
PRESS RELEASE: OTTAWA, ON- MAY.2, 2022- Founders Fund has announced their 2022 barrier free funding with their second year hosting a live (virtual) pitch competition in partnership with BDC. This is...
Founders Fund & BDC Launches Pitch Funding Event
PRESS RELEASE: OTTAWA, ON- MAY.2, 2022- Founders Fund has announced their 2022 barrier free funding with their second year hosting a live (virtual) pitch competition in partnership with BDC. This is...
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How to Get the Most Out of a Mentorship
**Originally published via Goop.com It can be life-changing when a mentor empowers you to make moves you wouldn’t make on your own, says NJ Falk. A mentor can help you push...
How to Get the Most Out of a Mentorship
**Originally published via Goop.com It can be life-changing when a mentor empowers you to make moves you wouldn’t make on your own, says NJ Falk. A mentor can help you push...
