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Don’t Let Your Passion Kill Your Business

Passion is often the driving force behind entrepreneurship. It fuels long hours, creative ideas, and the determination...

Ottawa’s Booming Startup Scene: Unlocking Growth with TV Advertising

Ottawa is experiencing a surge in new industries and startups, positioning itself as a growing hub of...

AI and data Governance: 3 steps to kick-start your journey

In a continuously evolving environment, organizations are transforming and implementing successive and rapid changes to adapt. At...

Cultural Differences and Conflict Resolution in Global Teams

How Teams Can Bridge Cultural Gaps for an Effective Work Environment In today’s globalized economy, many organizations operate...

Cents vs Sense: Considerations for Intergenerational Wealth Management

Housing Unaffordability More than half of Gen Zs and millennials are reportedly living paycheque to paycheque. Meanwhile, the...

$157,000 wake-up call: Lior Samfiru exposes hidden risk in employment contracts

A recent judgement upheld by the Ontario Court of Appeal has sent ripples through boardrooms and breakrooms...

The Safety Challenges of Electric Vehicles: Tips for Business Owners and Urban Planners

Electric vehicles (EVs) pave the way for a greener future by reducing carbon emissions and advancing sustainable...

How Emotional Intelligence Can Give Business Leaders a Competitive Edge

Leadership today is at a crossroads. The traditional models of leadership, rooted in authority, control, and rigidity,...

Sliding Into Success: Multi-Channel Marketing Tips for Winterlude 2025

Winter is in full swing, and Ottawa is already preparing for the next frozen frenzy. During Winterlude,...

The Future of Cleaning: Robotics Revolutionizing the Industry

In recent years, the cleaning industry has undergone a remarkable transformation, driven by advancements in technology and...
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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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