Insider Insights: Reviews of Our “How To” Webinar Series and Sneak Peek into What's Next for Aspiring and Experienced Investors
As we stride into the second quarter of 2024 (we know—we can barely believe it either), let’s take a moment to reflect on the invaluable insights and revelations shared during the first quarter of our “How To” Webinar Series.
From tips to getting started as an angel investor to safeguarding your investments in the early-stage landscape, we’ve had hundreds of aspiring and seasoned investors joining the sessions to learn from all the incredible speakers and panelists we’ve had the honour of hosting.
But before we recap the first three webinars of the year, let these four words remind you of what the series is in service of: the great wealth transfer.
For Canadian women, the great wealth transfer has shed light on stats such as:
Expecting women to control close to 47% of wealth by 2030, including the $1 trillion they are expected to inherit in the next decade; and
The total net income reported by women amounted to $632 billion, up from $509 billion five years earlier—an average annual increase of 4.4%.
It’s for reasons like those that urge changing the narrative around women and wealth. So, enter: the webinar series. Our aim is to chart a course in favour of uplifting women and underrepresented individuals through education.
Q1 Recap: A Journey of Learning and Discovery
From learning about angel investing and venture capital from Sarah and Shelley, discussing the first steps to take as an early-stage investor with Alison, Jennifer, and Marlon, and protecting yourself as an investor with Tonya, we heard some great feedback from participants:
“Exposure, approachable examples and very welcoming women who are leading to change the landscape make the content so exciting.”
“Excellent webinar and a good start to the year. Speakers had great nuggets of wisdom to share on investing.”
“Great lineup of speakers! All really engaging and the diversity they brought to the conversation was awesome.”
“Great guests and moderator! Really enjoyed this!”
“I enjoyed the webinar and am appreciative of the presenters for their time in sharing helpful information to us.”
Additionally, excellent suggestions have come in that has sparked plans for future sessions and programming (and please, keep them coming!):
The opportunities pipeline and how to seek investment opportunities as a woman
Monitoring your investments and "reading the tea leaves" as far as what's going well and where the bumps in the road are
Going through case study examples
More on crowdfunding
We appreciate all the comments, and we are thrilled seeing the success of the series launch!
If you missed them, they are all available on-demand to catch up on here.
Launching Q2 and the Next Sessions of Investment Insights
Keeping up the momentum of the series, here’s what awaits you for the spring:
April 10
With Lisa Oldridge, Founding Principal with Fulcrum Advisors, and Chelsea Gillet, Principal at The51 for Fund I and Fund II
May 8
With Susan Snider, Vice President of Strategy, Innovation and Impact at Equality Fund
June 12
With Sarah Wilson, Associate at Panache Ventures, and Nadia Lachman, Analyst at Panache Ventures
We’re so excited to welcome all these speakers to take the screen and share their expertise to demystify your investing journey. Having access to these individuals in real time means you can ask questions to fill in any industry gaps you may have. What better way to learn than by hearing firsthand experiences?
These hour-long sessions are golden opportunities to soak up their knowledge and learn from their wins, losses, and personal insights.
Ready to Continue Your Angel Investing Journey?
Today, 94% of women believe their economic power is being underestimated.
To fully benefit from the great wealth transfer and create the most impactful future from the shift, that 94% must change.
So, take a step toward activating your economic potential through learning and equipping yourself with the knowledge to make impactful investments in early-stage startups.
