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It Takes A Village: How Angel Investors can Support Communities
It Takes A Village: How Angel Investors can Support Communities

By Lisa van de Geyn Rotarians are synonymous with volunteering. If you’re unfamiliar with the foundation, it’s a global network of 1.4 million folks and problem-solvers who are trying to create positive change in the world. Its mission is to enable...

The Importance of Early-Stage Investing
The Importance of Early-Stage Investing

Early-stage investing carries tremendous potential for exponential business growth in your community and financial gains for your wallet. Learn more about its significance and the opportunities they bring below. Why Is Early-Stage Investing So...

Schedule for the Angel Investment Forum
Schedule for the Angel Investment Forum

Angel Investment Forum ScheduleA considerable amount of funds has been allocated to advancing women’s economic empowerment with the first-ever Women Entrepreneurship Strategy and a goal to build strong, sustainable companies and fill the growing talent gap. AIO is a...

Angel Investment Forum Returns on October 19th
Angel Investment Forum Returns on October 19th

Angel Investors Ontario (AIO) is proud to present the 2022 Angel Investment Forum, in partnership with the Toronto Global Forum.    The Toronto Global Forum is an international conference fostering dialogue on national and global issues. It is held...

Angels Hit the Links on Thursday, September 29th
Angels Hit the Links on Thursday, September 29th

Thursday, September 29th, 2022 was an unforgettable day in the angel investor community as we had an amazing time at the AIO Links tournament. Thank you for taking the time on what turned out to be a beautiful day to get to meet like-minded...

Angels Convene in Niagara for the Angel Investors Forum
Angels Convene in Niagara for the Angel Investors Forum

We had an amazing time at Andrew Peller Limited in Niagara-on-the-Lake on Thursday, July 21st for the Angel Investor Forum featuring keynote speaker Stephen S. Poloz. We appreciated having the opportunity to bring the community together to focus on...

AIO Program for Refugee Entrepreneurs Featured on CBC News
AIO Program for Refugee Entrepreneurs Featured on CBC News

Five newcomers to Canada pitched business ideas to investors on Monday as part of a new mentorship program designed to help startups founded by refugees. The educational program, which connects refugees to investors, is called REinvest and the pitch...