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Lucky Charms: 4 Lessons from St. Patrick’s Day
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
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...

To NDA or to not NDA? That is the Question!
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
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
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
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...

Unraveling the Process: How Angel Groups Work
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...

What is angel investing?
What is angel investing?

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...