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How to create lasting legacy in Ottawa: A guide for business owners 

For many business owners in Ottawa, retirement elicits many concerns—chief among them, succession. How can you ensure...

Is your business prepared to meet the new Bill S-211 reporting requirements?

Back in May 2023, the federal government passed Bill S-211, the Fighting Against Forces Labour and Child...

Six reasons why going paperless benefits your business – especially with an audit

Let’s face it, hearing the word audit makes everyone nervous, scared, anxious, … however, all the audit...

Blinded by the light

If you suffered the misfortune of eye injury after viewing the recent solar eclipse through a pair...

The essence of ESG: A commitment to a sustainable future

In the ever-evolving landscape of corporate responsibility, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) has emerged as a powerful...

7 crucial superpowers to master to run a bulletproof business

Number 1: Ask five questions 1. What business am I in? The answer is not as simple as you...

Ottawa’s arts community: The merger of Arts Network Ottawa and Ottawa Arts Council

When you imagine a city where the arts and artists are thriving, where artists are creative and...

Navigating the legal landscape of generative AI: A guide to responsible practices

The legal community is grappling with the ethical implications of generative artificial intelligence (AI) as technological innovation...

Countering global warming

Could Ottawa’s clean energy tech cluster be a leader in large-scale atmospheric heat capture and conversion technology? We...

Can you benefit from income splitting?

With the introduction of the Tax on Split Income (TOSI) rules in 2018, the government effectively ended...
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For Ottawa-based tech founders looking to raise capital, these are challenging days. The "valley of death," that precarious gap between initial startup and sustainable growth, appears to be widening. While early funding often comes from family and friends, angel investors play a critical role in bridging this gap. In Ottawa, the Capital Angel Network (CAN) has anchored the local angel investor ecosystem since 2010. Despite a downturn in venture capital nationally, CAN bucked the trend in 2025, recording its second-biggest year in history. With a membership that includes individual angels, venture capital firms, family offices, and accelerators, CAN invested approximately $8 million in 2025 alone. In this episode of Techopia Live, OBJ publisher Michael Curran speaks with Suzanne Grant, the executive director of the Capital Angel Network. They discuss: -- Deal Flow in 2025: Why CAN ranked as the number one angel group in Canada for the number of deals invested last year. -- The Impact of AI: How investors are looking for a "moat" in an increasingly crowded AI sector. -- Diversity: How CAN is leading the country with 37% women investors, helping to diversify the local deal flow. -- Noteworthy Investments: Recent support for local and regional innovators like Marlowe, Plantaform, and Hyalodex. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:15 Introducing Suzanne Grant 14:02 Sponsor Segment 20:50 Capital MASHUP and NACO Summit 2026 22:25 Closing and What’s Ahead at OBJ For more on Ottawa’s tech and innovation scene, visit https://obj.ca/techopia. Subscribe to Techopia’s weekly newsletter here: https://obj121.activehosted.com/f/
Techopia Live: Local angels defy VC downturn | Episode 296

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