Another winter has come and gone. Spring is here, and April is a time to turn over a new leaf. April is also "Earth Month," and on April 22nd, we will celebrate Earth Day. 'Sustainability" is no longer just a buzzword but a necessity. Our planet is (literally) on...
They call concussions the “invisible injury,” but the serious health issues they cause are anything but imaginary or disguised. With about 200,000 diagnosed concussions in Canada each year—and patients suffering the repercussions for months or longer—Ashleigh Kennedy...
Please note that the information provided in this article is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as legal or financial advice.As a startup founder, securing funds is crucial to your entrepreneurial journey. However, raising funds has become...
Top of the morning to you! Get ready to don your green clothes and celebrate the upcoming St. Patrick's Day on March 17th!This annual event marks the death anniversary of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. It has grown to be a globally recognized holiday...
Single-use takeout containers make up one-third of all plastic packaging in Canada, and, while we’ve all played a role in contributing this waste to landfills, Friendlier’s Kayli Dale and Jacquie Hutchings are fervently making our planet greener one province at a time...
March 8 marks International Women's Day. International Women's Day is a global day celebrating women's social, economic, cultural, and political achievements. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women's equality. The theme of the Government of...
As we move from February, from Black History Month, into March, which includes International Women's Day on March 8th, I am reminded of the work that still needs to be done to create racial and gender equality. We move so quickly from one month to the next with little...
More than one billion people around the world live with a preventable and treatable vision impairment, many of which lead to sight loss. Calgary-based startup RetinaLogik is making access to eye exams a priority, and developed a highly accurate, comfortable, portable...
Disclaimer: This article is not intended as legal or financial advice. An NDA is a legal document that requires considerable planning and legal advice.An NDA, short for non-disclosure agreement, is a legal document that aims to protect a startup's confidential...
You know that feeling after a great first date? That mix of emotions - excitement, childlike giddiness, anticipation, nervousness... That spark can feel like pure magic. Once the excitement wears off, the questions start to roll in. "Do they feel the same way?" "Will...
Happy February! While February is the month of love, it is also Black History Month- a time to celebrate Black Canadians and their successes and contributions to our communities. Black entrepreneurs face added barriers when starting their businesses and accessing...
Startups and early growth companies are an asset class in their own right. Startups are young companies founded to develop a unique product or service, bring it to market and expand very quickly. Whereas a small business is more focused on creating and maintaining a...
Focusing on inclusivity, wellbeing, accessibility and taste, Toronto-based Grüvi has pioneered a new way to socialize with their collection of non-alcoholic beers and wines that taste pretty much identical to the real deals. Enjoy your evening, skip the hangover....
Check out the webinar "Gaining an Edge: Leveraging Fractional General Counsel in Your Portfolio" with Brett Colvin and Joshua Weinberger from Goodlawyer. Brett Colvin is the Co-founder and CEO of Goodlawyer, a technology company that is transforming how lawyers and...
Every group has a procedure flow for incoming funding requests. For angel investors and founders, it is essential to have an understanding of the high-level process as it may affect when you give access to certain information as a founder or when you decide to write...
An angel investor provides initial seed money for a startup business, usually in the form of equity or ownership in the company. This differs from venture capitalists, who also invest in early-stage startups. Venture capitalists manage a pooled fund of money for...
This post was originally published in the January 2024 edition of the AIO monthly newsletter by Kate Tomen, VP, Business and Operations. To get updates on everything angel investing in Ontario, subscribe to receive our newsletter directly here.With the start of a...
Embarking on the journey of launching a startup is no small feat. It involves passion, resilience, and a fair share of uncertainty. As a startup founder, you're likely familiar with the emotional rollercoaster of seeking investment. As a startup...
Oshawa, ON – November 30, 2023 – Angel Investors Durham (AID), Durham Region’s new angel investor group, spearheaded by founding partners Kleurvision and Spark Centre, officially launched on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. The new angel group will...
This post for our monthly newsletter, or "Kate's Korner," as I have been calling it, is being brought to you from a classroom at Western University, where I have been fortunate enough to attend a leadership program. The topic of one of the sessions...
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