2023

Impact Report

How can we build the next generation of women and gender-diverse investors and founders?

It starts with education.

Cover page splash of M51 2023 Impact Report

By the Numbers

We’re already seeing the impact of our work and programming.

200+

trained

96

jobs created

40

cities

30+

speaking engagements

$857K+

invested

$270K

private funding

2

bootcamps

$1.57M

public funding

Since our inception, M51 has been addressing financial inequalities through innovative educational programs, accessible community events, and strategic partnerships with academic institutions, like-minded corporations, and non-profits.

The Financial Feminism Investing Lab and Early-Stage Investing Bootcamp series are helping aspiring investors improve their financial acumen, giving them everything they need to begin investing with confidence and demystifying the entire investment journey.

The Founder Lab is a toolkit for entrepreneurs to build their fundraising strategy and create their personalized playbook, taking the guesswork out of navigating investors

Programs, communities, and all—we’re excited to present M51’s first annual impact report, which highlights our milestones and the incredible progress we’ve made.

...And we’re just getting started.

What’s in the Impact Report?

  • Words from our Co-Founders, Shelley Kuipers and Judy Fairburn, and our Executive Director, Danielle Gifford

  • A year in review

  • Milestones along the way

  • Our impact across Canada

  • A closer look into the Financial Feminism Investing Lab, Bootcamp, and Founder Lab

  • The faces of the M51 core team and board of directors

  • Testimonials from our alumni

We hope you’ll enjoy reading about the positive actions and progress we’ve accomplished together as a community.

Thank you to our sponsors, partners, funders, and champions who have helped build Movement51 into what it is today. We couldn’t do it without you!

M51 Partner logos: Pembina, TD Bank, Alberta Innovates, EY, PrairiesCan, OCIF, University of Calgary - Haskayne School of Business, KPMG, NRC IRAP, Osler

Join the Community

If you’re interested in partnering with Movement51 or want to stay in the loop with programs and future course availability, reach out to learn more—we’d love to connect.