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Timely information crucial to businesses during pandemic

As businesses assess the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their operations, knowing what government programs...

Coronavirus and stocks

We’ve seen some tremendous volatility in the markets these past few weeks. The spread of the coronavirus...

The long arm of the law: No deal is too small for feds to examine under its National Security Review

You’re far more important than you think. At least, your innovation, unique know-how or invention is –...

Drupal end of life – What should I do?

Web migrations sound scary, but Drupal’s open-source community is taking care of us so we can keep the latest version to take advantage of the world’s best CMS!

You have more succession planning options than you think

Many business owners have concerns about their eventual business exit. Specifically, they wonder whether they’re doing enough...

Does your financial plan need to be pink?

While the basics of good financial planning are the same for both sexes, women face particular lifestyle...

Ottawa’s affordable market attracting millennials and entrepreneurs

The trend is certainly noticeable as the prices in Ottawa have started to increase. I’ve helped a...

Managing workplace illness during the coronavirus outbreak

With the coronavirus epidemic making daily news headlines here in Canada in recent weeks, we’ve received lots...

Five top reasons why bids don’t succeed (and they aren’t the ones you think!)

We all know the routine. The request for proposal is released. Endless days and nights are spent...

The evolution of change: Even change management is changing

The topic of transformation is all around us. Digital transformation and business transformation are terms I hear...
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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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