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Trademarks and the need for speed

When it comes to IP, the old adage “time is money” is particularly true. The quicker you...

Let’s make recovery from the pandemic inclusive and equitable

In March 2020, we were celebrating: women in the workforce was at an all-time high. Then, just...

A sense of urgency or agency?

These days I’m constantly driven by a deep sense of urgency. The pace of change in the...

Winning by not losing

It’s official: the SPAC (Special Purpose Acquisition Company) has landed. For those of you not familiar with...

Buy local. For the future of Ottawa.

Small, medium and local businesses are the heart of our community. They generate revenue for government services,...

Take charge of your career – It’s Possible!

Unemployment rates across the country are dropping. In September, Ottawa’s rate dropped to 5.6 per cent, bringing us...

How much should a young person save?

I had a great question from a young client the other day. While the question itself seems...

Risky Business: If you’re not thinking about IP, you’re putting your business at risk

When it comes to IP risk, your business cannot afford to approach the risk of mismanaging or...

Level up. Now is the time.

On September 29, 2021, the Ottawa Board of Trade hosted its 164th annual general meeting. This was...

Why you need insurance for your home-based business

Typically, liability is the greatest risk any home-based business faces. Most homeowner policies exclude business-related claims. In...
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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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