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Technology for good is a new super power. Here is how you can harness it.

The high tech sector in Ottawa is thriving. Tech companies are once again dominating the business landscape....

Tax time – the five Ws

In part one I talked about the three different business types and CRA’s (tax) requirements of each,...

Learning digital transformation from the Amish

How digital thinking like the Amish can lead to more engaged employees, more strategic use of technology and a competitive advantage in deep work for your organization

Tax time – do you get it?

Are you a new, or perhaps confused, business owner who isn’t clear on what Canada Revenue Agency...

Hoping to sell your home this spring? Start preparing now

You might not know it as there is still lots of snow and ice on the streets...

After the cannabis lottery: Three things to know about private pot sales

In January, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) held a lottery draw to determine which...

Here’s why Ottawa is ‘the right place for real estate’

As a Realtor in Ottawa for more than 30 years, I often find myself working with clients...

Why treating your employees like adults is a radical idea

Growing a strong and relevant corporate culture today means making some bold moves - and one of...

New drone rules, licensing requirements take flight in 2019

The rapid rise in the popularity of drones for recreational and professional purposes has led Canadian regulators...

Do you really need a cannabis policy?

Too many offices play policy whack-a-mole.  You know Whack-a-mole®, the game where you use a hammer to hit...
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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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