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Operating in the cloud

You’ve probably heard of “the cloud” – software and digital services accessed online instead of on your...

Diversity 101 for Small Businesses

Kylie Toh, the founder and executive director of Chic Geek, discusses promoting and fostering diversity in the workplace.

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TD Business Banking Blog: Economic factors impacting Canadian businesses

The Canadian economy has followed a slow and uneven growth path since the oil shock and we...

Generating energy from waste: Hydro Ottawa landfill gas-to-energy facilities

Hydro Ottawa is committed to staying at the forefront of “green” energy and non-polluting technologies. While our...

Hydro Ottawa launches innovative new app to elevate the customer experience

Hydro Ottawa recently launched a new mobile app that allows its customers to monitor their electricity usage,...

Fighting climate change by preserving your building

Building owners and managers know that premature replacement of infrastructural elements comes at a financial cost. Less...

New perspectives and tools for greater business success

Ben Lalonde had already experienced business success when a chance encounter with Dr. Jack Kitts, President and CEO...

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...

Superhero cells: The next generation of cancer treatment

Medical professionals sometimes refer to the “pillars” of cancer treatment. Until recently there have been four pillars:...
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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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