Our Stories, Education, and Community Impact
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
10 Questions to Ask When Evaluating Early-Stage Startups
George Damian & Danielle Gifford shared their investor insights during the Anatomy of an Early-Stage Startup webinar. Take a look at the top Q&A covered.
How To Evaluate the Market Potential of a Startup
What goes into selecting a winning startup? Let's look at key factors like market size, competition, target audience, and growth opportunities.
What Is Early-Stage Investing and How Does It Work?
Explore early-stage investing (think: definition, key players, and how to get started) and unveil the exciting world of this approach.