Meet Lourdes Juan, a woman entrepreneur using tech to fight food waste. Explore her journey and Knead's impact, and support change now.

April 23 marked the official kickoff of our Founder Lab Class of 2024. Over 3 days, we welcomed 20 founders and co-founders from across Canada to Calgary for connection, community building, and learning.

Investing in food tech startups goes beyond the production, processing, preservation, packaging, and distribution of food products—it’s game-changing for nourishing people, the planet, and the economy.

Explore how Deborah Rosati and Women Funding Women Inc. bridge the gap in venture capital for women entrepreneurs, fostering equity and growth.

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.

The M51 Founder Lab supports early-stage women and gender-diverse founders become venture ready. Meet the 20 companies in the 2024 cohort!

Explore the nuances between angel investing and venture capital when it comes to early-stage founders seeking funding. Understand the differences in investment size, stage of investment, involvement, and overall alignment to make informed decisions.

Explore how Crystal Phillips revolutionizes healthcare through venture capital at Thin Air Labs. Discover her journey and impact.

Q1’s webinars covered angel investing and VC, the first steps to take as an early-stage investor, protecting yourself as an investor—all of which we heard great feedback from participants. Here’s a recap of the sessions and what angel investing topics you can expect for Q2.

Learn more about our Founder Lab in this recording of the March 2024 information session.

Learn more about our Financial Feminism Investing Lab in this recording of the March 2024 information session, featuring an alumni Q&A.

Explore the intersection of food, technology, and venture capital alongside Marlise Hunter from Tall Grass Ventures, who dives into challenges facing agrifood startups.

Explore Cheryl LeBarr’s evolution from MADE Apparel to MADE Tech, redefining outdoor wear with tech innovation.

Learn more about our Founder Lab in this recording of the February 2024 information session.

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.

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.

Learn more about our Financial Feminism Investing Lab in this recording of the January 2024 information session.

We're thrilled to share our “How To” Webinar Series: a carefully curated lineup of 10 webinars designed exclusively for experienced and aspiring investors. Learn more about becoming an angel investor today!

Explore gender bias, pitch pitfalls, confidence gaps, and network challenges that impact how women entrepreneurs raise investment. Learn how diverse representation and awareness can reshape the capital landscape.

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.