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Walk on Fire with Me and Unleash Your Inner Power

When you walk through fire, you leave the old version of yourself behind on the other side...

Didn’t we just do this? More changes coming to the Ontario Construction Act

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Do I need an engineer for my construction project?

When starting a new construction project, whether it's a commercial building, a residential home, or an industrial...

Why Canadian businesses must lead the way in generative AI adoption

Artificial intelligence (AI) has moved beyond the next trendy topic to become a ubiquitous tool for the...

What about the First Home Savings Account?

The FHSA, or Tax-Free First Home Savings Account, is a relatively new type of tax-preferred account that...

10 essential considerations when selling your business

We work with small and mid-size business owners who are planning to sell their business. The value...

When should businesses consider arbitration for dispute resolution?

Contractual dispute resolution provisions define the process by which the parties to an agreement intend to resolve...

Who is my tenant? Terminating residential tenancies with occupants

Lease terminations remain a hot topic for residential landlords. One step in the termination process that may...

Navigating the return to office: Supporting property managers and tenants in Ottawa

As Ottawa’s office landscape continues to shift, property managers and building owners are facing new challenges as...

No poach clauses: Protect your workforce

Section 45(1.1)(b) of the Competition Act The Competition Act (the “Act”) contains both criminal and civil provisions aimed...
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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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