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REPLAY: October 2024 Investor Lab Information Session
Learn more about our Financial Feminism Investing Lab in this recording of the October 2024 information session, featuring an alumni Q&A.
M51 Community Spotlight: Feiran Zhou’s Journey in Canada’s Startup Scene
Spotlighting Feiran Zhou's journey from immigrant to innovation leader, her passion for biotech and life sciences, and her commitment to empowering women in tech and investment!
REPLAY: September 2024 Investor Lab Information Session
Learn more about our Financial Feminism Investing Lab in this recording of the September 2024 information session.
TAM SAM SOM: What They Mean and Why They Matter
Learn about a company’s total addressable market, serviceable addressable market, share of market, beachhead—and why it matters in your investor toolkit.
Demystifying SAFEs for Startup Funding
Breaking down SAFEs: a key investment vehicle for startup funding. Here’s what investors need to know about their purpose and underlying mechanisms.
How to Develop Your Own Investment Thesis
A key step in supporting ventures is crafting your investment thesis: a framework for how you'll invest your capital and generate returns. Here's how.
How and When to Ask Your Employer to Sponsor Your Professional Development
Looking to secure sponsorship from your company to enroll in a professional development course? Read more for tips and tools to help you get a “yes!
Introducing FFIL Alumni Leads: Spring 2024 Cohort
Meet the alumni leads for the spring 2024 cohort of the Financial Feminism Investing Lab! These past graduates will be guiding, supporting, and fostering inclusivity for this class of aspiring investors. Learn more about their role and who they are this season.
Community Spotlight: Crystal Phillips From Thin Air Labs
Explore how Crystal Phillips revolutionizes healthcare through venture capital at Thin Air Labs. Discover her journey and impact.
REPLAY: March 2024 Investor Lab Information Session
Learn more about our Financial Feminism Investing Lab in this recording of the March 2024 information session, featuring an alumni Q&A.
3 Reasons to Become an Early-Stage Investor
The potential for high returns, mentorship roles, and shaping the future—discover compelling reasons to become an early-stage investor and explore what might motivate you to explore the opportunity.
Community Spotlight: Jessica Apit — Navigating the Global Landscape of Project Management and Feminist Investing
Meet FFIL alum and valued M51 community member: Jessica Apit. Chatting with Jessica was an absolute joy as she brings infectious energy and inspiration to every facet of her life.
REPLAY: January 2024 Investor Lab Information Session
Learn more about our Financial Feminism Investing Lab in this recording of the January 2024 information session.
Introducing FFIL Alumni Leads: Fall 2023 Cohort
Introducing FFIL Alumni Leads: past graduates guiding, supporting, and fostering inclusivity for the next cohort. Learn what and who they are for the Fall 2023 cohort.
Community Spotlight: Nadia Lachman — Unleashing the Power of Women in Venture Capital
Discover Nadia Lachman's inspiring journey from health science to venture capital, championing women founders and entrepreneurs. Explore her passion for economic growth, human capital, and financial feminism in the dynamic world of investment capital.
Meet the FFIL Fall 2023 Facilitators and Guest Speakers
Delivering the hand-crafted FFIL program are experienced facilitators and guest speakers from both corporate and academic worlds to create accessible, equitable education. Meet them here.
Financial Feminism Investing Lab: Fall 2023 Cohort
On October 5, 2023, we welcomed new participants to this fall’s Financial Feminism Investing Lab at our first-ever in-person welcome reception hosted at the University of Calgary.
The Venture Investment Cycle: An In-Depth Look at Early-Stage Investing Stages
Dive into the venture investment cycle, exploring early-stage investing and its key highlights, funding rounds, and decision-making processes.
REPLAY: August 2023 Investor Lab Information Session
Learn more about our Financial Feminist Investor Lab in this recording of the August 2023 information session—featuring FFIL Alumni.
7 Key Factors To Consider in Early-Stage Startup Valuations
In fundraising, several factors are calibrated to determine a reasonable valuation. Explore the factors that influence startup valuation.