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Zoom! Zoom! Special Purpose Vehicles for Early-Stage Startups
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...
Lucky Charms: 4 Lessons from St. Patrick’s Day
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...
Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress
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...
Intersectional Progress: Bridging the Gap in Race and Gender Equality Beyond Months and Celebrations
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...
To NDA or to not NDA? That is the Question!
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...
Why Angel Investing is Just Like Dating: Finding the Perfect Match
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...
Championing Equality: Dismantling Bias in Support of Black Founders
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...
What Makes a Good Startup to Invest In
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...
Gaining an Edge: Leveraging Fractional General Counsel in Your Portfolio
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...
Unraveling the Process: How Angel Groups Work
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...