Our Stories, Education, and Community Impact
M51 Community Spotlight: Lukasz Aleksandrowicz from The Weston Family Foundation
Discover Lukasz Aleksandrowicz’s mission to spearhead a more sustainable world by funding research on extending Canada’s growing season!
M51 Community Spotlight: Celeste Trujillo from The Better Butchers
Discover Celeste Trujillo’s quest to create a healthier, greener and cruelty-free world by leveraging the marvels of food science. Read now!
M51 Community Spotlight: Brenda Ahenkorah from My Well Self
Discover Brenda Ahenkorah’s journey from being a researcher to founding a company optimizing benefits resources for wellbeing. Learn more inside.
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!
Community Spotlight: Addy Graves from Cashew
Discover Addy Graves’ journey from corporate life to co-founding Cashew. Learn more about how she’s revolutionizing market research.
Community Spotlight: Gurleen Gill — Financial Feminism and Women Economy Advocate
Discover Gurleen Gill’s journey in finance, her passion for financial feminism, and her role in empowering the women economy.
Community Spotlight: Leilani Mustillo from Animal HealthLink
Discover Leilani Mustillo’s journey from Registered Veterinary Nurse to Founder of Animal HealthLink.
Community Spotlight: Lourdes Juan from Knead Tech
Meet Lourdes Juan, a woman entrepreneur using tech to fight food waste. Explore her journey and Knead's impact, and support change now.
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.
Community Spotlight: Cheryl LeBarr From MADE Apparel and MADE Tech
Explore Cheryl LeBarr’s evolution from MADE Apparel to MADE Tech, redefining outdoor wear with tech innovation.
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.
Calgary Community Coffee
On December 11, 2023, we wrapped the year with a local community coffee event at Platform Calgary. We heard an inspiring keynote from Dr. Gina Grandy, celebrated our Executive Director, Danielle Gifford, and her next steps, and caught up with our alumni members, stakeholders, and community partners.
Community Spotlight: Genna Woolston from Silver Swallow Luxury Kombucha
Join M51 & Genna Woolston on the Silver Swallow journey, crafting resilience and sparking conversations with a luxury kombucha line.
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.