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Income splitting: What still works?

With the introduction of the tax on split income (TOSI) rules in 2018, the government effectively ended...

Are you invested in being right?

One of the worst bad habits I’ve seen many investors exhibit is a tendency to focus on...

Confidence building for recovery and rebound

To move forward, we must restore the confidence of consumers, employees and entrepreneurs as quickly as possible.

COVID-19 vaccination policies for your workplace

it is the responsibility of employers and their legal counsel to consider the circumstances of their particular workplace to assess the appropriateness of implementing vaccination policies.

Why I volunteer for the Ottawa Board of Trade

I first learned about the importance of volunteerism at the dinner table, whether that was on Friday...

Navigating the cycles – markets and otherwise

Last year, I sold my house in Ottawa and moved to a new place where my family...

Is your company positioned for growth?

Formalize your growth strategy and review your business model to be ready for the post-pandemic rebound

Empowering girls in STEM

Last week, I wrapped up the ICS2O - Technovation course for girls. I am a teacher at...

Introducing a web-based appointment solution for medical clinics

Ottawa-based technology company Taleam Systems has responded to the COVID-19 pandemic with a new web-based solution that...

Preserving innovation will be key to helping Canada build back better

Early in the pandemic, entrepreneurs and small businesses responded to the urgent needs of Canadians by pivoting...
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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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