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So, you got engaged over the holidays. Here’s what to think of next.

If you are one of the many people who got engaged over the holidays, a new year...

The “Talent Revolution” – a fleeting fad or a lasting trend?

Talent and the talent shortage is one of the most talked about priorities at the C-suite level...

Benay’s Blanket: The statements that shook up the open source community

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How to protect your personal assets while doing your corporation’s work

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Talking Digital: Is your business ready for the Transformative Age?

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Nine steps to budget your way to a better 2018

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I sold my home but then received a better offer. What are my options?

In real estate transactions, subject clauses are commonly included in purchase and sale agreements to protect purchasers...

Multi-lingual workforce an advantage for local firms competing in the new global economy

It wasn’t all that long ago that Christopher Thomson was struggling to understand the most basic French...

Are you ready to navigate the changing tax landscape?

In the current environment, the Canadian and global tax landscape is changing at an unprecedented rate and...

Stratford Managers Blog: 12 Early Warning Signs of a Business at Risk

If your business is not growing, odds are it is slowly dying. In my years as 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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