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International child abduction: When custody disputes go beyond Canadian borders

In this era of international travel, important questions arise for families with children. Namely, what do you...

Court finds scathing job reference to be acceptable because it was true

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Kid-proof lighting: The next step for schools and daycares

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Supreme Court decisions shift Canadian intellectual property law landscape

At a time of year when many of our minds drift to tranquil lakes, cold drinks, lazy...

Perley blog: New record-keeping obligations for old and new Ontario corporations: What are they?

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Risky summer activities: What are you waiving when you sign that form?

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The rules around workplace harassment are changing. Here’s what you need to know

Sgt. Peter Merrifield is an RCMP officer with an interest in politics. In 2005, he ran for the...

Revenge porn: The consequences of publishing naked photos of your ex

You’re angry, hurt and upset. You want to get back at your ex. You think back to...

Communicating Through Change – Even When it Happens Every Day

People talk a lot about managing change, and there is hardly a public or private organization that...

Flying Cars and Conveyor Belt Sidewalks

If you were to head down to your local library (remember those?) and dig up some predictions...
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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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