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In Ottawa, action begets action

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Perley Health’s ‘Answer the Call’ campaign is making frailty-informed care a reality

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Setting up your CIO for success

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From hero to zero: Non-financial retirement planning

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The dangers of real estate auction sales

Ottawa residents may have noticed a new way to buy and sell residential properties: online real estate...

Working together to build up Ottawa

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Too many investors fear longevity too little – and market volatility too much

In 1993, the cost to mail a letter in Canada was 43 cents. Today (assuming anyone were...

Marriage: The contract to consider outside of the office

Marriage is a pivotal moment in one’s life. It’s a big commitment, but it does not have...

Why trademark monitoring should be a regular part of your IP strategy

Benjamin Franklin once famously said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” He was...

Village of Carp: Your go-to spot for charming shops selling local goods

Online shopping offers convenience, but it simply can’t beat the fun of finding unique treasures in a...
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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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