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Our Mission
To pave the way for Canadian women to lead the digital and green economy.
Our Vision
We envision a future where women entrepreneurs are at the forefront of technological innovation, creating scalable businesses that drive economic growth and social progress.
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FoundHers Innovation Labs is an initiative inspired by the groundbreaking 2021 "FoundHers" research study, conducted by Pitch Better in collaboration with the Canadian Women's Foundation. This comprehensive study, encompassing 1,545 Black women founders across Canada and 126 focus group participants.
90%
of Black women do not participate in business development programs like accelerators or incubators (FoundHers Report, 2022).
62%
are actively seeking investment capital
59%
Black women earn only 59% of the average male income
58%
of Black women founders hold a Bachelor's degree or higher
Supporting Black Women Led Tech
Culturally specific programming
Low-cost program with
high-value resources
Emphasis on scalable, venture-backable businesses
90%
of Black women do not participate in business development programs like accelerators or incubators (FoundHers Report, 2022).
62%
are actively seeking investment capital
59%
Black women earn only 59% of the average male income
58%
of Black women founders hold a Bachelor's degree or higher
Supporting Black Women Led Tech
Culturally specific programming
Low-cost program with
high-value resources
Emphasis on scalable, venture-backable businesses
90%
of Black women do not participate in business development programs like accelerators or incubators (FoundHers Report, 2022).
62%
are actively seeking investment capital
59%
Black women earn only 59% of the average male income
58%
of Black women founders hold a Bachelor's degree or higher
Supporting Black Women Led Tech
Culturally specific programming
Low-cost program with
high-value resources
Emphasis on scalable, venture-backable businesses
90%
of Black women do not participate in business development programs like accelerators or incubators (FoundHers Report, 2022).
62%
are actively seeking investment capital
59%
Black women earn only 59% of the average male income
58%
of Black women founders hold a Bachelor's degree or higher
Supporting Black Women Led Tech
Culturally specific programming
Low-cost program with
high-value resources
Emphasis on scalable, venture-backable businesses
Program Team
Cierra Madore
Co-Chair of the Board
FoundHers Labs | Pitch Better Inc.
Cierra Madore is a business strategist for a top management consulting firm, helping Fortune 500 clients realize growth through digital transformation and innovation. She has been recognized for her human-centric, data-driven approach to reinventing business models, redesigning products, and reimagining customer experiences. Cierra serves as the Board Co-Chair for Pitch Better, a national nonprofit supporting Black and equity-seeking entrepreneurs. She is using her seat at the table to shape the organizations strategy, applying innovative business models to drive sustainability and impact. As part of her mandate, she is sponsoring a new accelerator program that enables BIPOC founders to pivot, build, and scale digital, ESG-conscious businesses.
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Cierra Madore
Co-Chair of the Board
FoundHers Labs | Pitch Better Inc.
Cierra Madore is a business strategist for a top management consulting firm, helping Fortune 500 clients realize growth through digital transformation and innovation. She has been recognized for her human-centric, data-driven approach to reinventing business models, redesigning products, and reimagining customer experiences. Cierra serves as the Board Co-Chair for Pitch Better, a national nonprofit supporting Black and equity-seeking entrepreneurs. She is using her seat at the table to shape the organizations strategy, applying innovative business models to drive sustainability and impact. As part of her mandate, she is sponsoring a new accelerator program that enables BIPOC founders to pivot, build, and scale digital, ESG-conscious businesses.
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Cierra Madore
Co-Chair of the Board
FoundHers Labs | Pitch Better Inc.
Cierra Madore is a business strategist for a top management consulting firm, helping Fortune 500 clients realize growth through digital transformation and innovation. She has been recognized for her human-centric, data-driven approach to reinventing business models, redesigning products, and reimagining customer experiences. Cierra serves as the Board Co-Chair for Pitch Better, a national nonprofit supporting Black and equity-seeking entrepreneurs. She is using her seat at the table to shape the organizations strategy, applying innovative business models to drive sustainability and impact. As part of her mandate, she is sponsoring a new accelerator program that enables BIPOC founders to pivot, build, and scale digital, ESG-conscious businesses.
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Cierra Madore
Co-Chair of the Board
FoundHers Labs | Pitch Better Inc.
Cierra Madore is a business strategist for a top management consulting firm, helping Fortune 500 clients realize growth through digital transformation and innovation. She has been recognized for her human-centric, data-driven approach to reinventing business models, redesigning products, and reimagining customer experiences. Cierra serves as the Board Co-Chair for Pitch Better, a national nonprofit supporting Black and equity-seeking entrepreneurs. She is using her seat at the table to shape the organizations strategy, applying innovative business models to drive sustainability and impact. As part of her mandate, she is sponsoring a new accelerator program that enables BIPOC founders to pivot, build, and scale digital, ESG-conscious businesses.
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Peta-Ann Leon
Senior Program Lead
FoundHers Labs | Pitch Better Inc.
Peta-Ann is a dedicated marketing & sales professional with an established record of exceeding objectives, launching results-focused initiatives, and bringing innovative ideas to market. She is passionate about growing high-performance solutions with collaborative teams, and championing entrepreneurship, diversity, and women in tech. She has been with Pitch Better since 2021 as a Director of Memberships & Partnerships.
In her day Peta works with enterprise application research and supports marketing advisory sessions. Outside of work she runs and operates Leon Designs - a full-service marketing and business consulting agency supporting clients on a wide range of projects from concept to production.
Peta-Ann graduated from the University of Western Ontario with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics & Psychology and holds a Diploma in Public Relations from Western for her work in strategic communication.
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Peta-Ann Leon
Senior Program Lead
FoundHers Labs | Pitch Better Inc.
Peta-Ann is a dedicated marketing & sales professional with an established record of exceeding objectives, launching results-focused initiatives, and bringing innovative ideas to market. She is passionate about growing high-performance solutions with collaborative teams, and championing entrepreneurship, diversity, and women in tech. She has been with Pitch Better since 2021 as a Director of Memberships & Partnerships.
In her day Peta works with enterprise application research and supports marketing advisory sessions. Outside of work she runs and operates Leon Designs - a full-service marketing and business consulting agency supporting clients on a wide range of projects from concept to production.
Peta-Ann graduated from the University of Western Ontario with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics & Psychology and holds a Diploma in Public Relations from Western for her work in strategic communication.
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Peta-Ann Leon
Senior Program Lead
FoundHers Labs | Pitch Better Inc.
Peta-Ann is a dedicated marketing & sales professional with an established record of exceeding objectives, launching results-focused initiatives, and bringing innovative ideas to market. She is passionate about growing high-performance solutions with collaborative teams, and championing entrepreneurship, diversity, and women in tech. She has been with Pitch Better since 2021 as a Director of Memberships & Partnerships.
In her day Peta works with enterprise application research and supports marketing advisory sessions. Outside of work she runs and operates Leon Designs - a full-service marketing and business consulting agency supporting clients on a wide range of projects from concept to production.
Peta-Ann graduated from the University of Western Ontario with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics & Psychology and holds a Diploma in Public Relations from Western for her work in strategic communication.
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Peta-Ann Leon
Senior Program Lead
FoundHers Labs | Pitch Better Inc.
Peta-Ann is a dedicated marketing & sales professional with an established record of exceeding objectives, launching results-focused initiatives, and bringing innovative ideas to market. She is passionate about growing high-performance solutions with collaborative teams, and championing entrepreneurship, diversity, and women in tech. She has been with Pitch Better since 2021 as a Director of Memberships & Partnerships.
In her day Peta works with enterprise application research and supports marketing advisory sessions. Outside of work she runs and operates Leon Designs - a full-service marketing and business consulting agency supporting clients on a wide range of projects from concept to production.
Peta-Ann graduated from the University of Western Ontario with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics & Psychology and holds a Diploma in Public Relations from Western for her work in strategic communication.
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Layla Freig, CPA
Fractional Chief Financial Officer
FoundHers Labs | Pitch Better Inc.
Layla Freig is a Certified Public Accountant with a diverse background spanning business development, startup technology, financial planning, fashion, auditing, and analysis. This varied experience has equipped her with a unique blend of competencies. Freig is an analytical thinker, a goal-driven financial and operational strategist, and a creative problem-solver with strong leadership abilities.
As a fractional chief financial officer, she leverages her multifaceted expertise to provide strategic financial guidance and operational oversight to companies on a part-time or project basis. Freig's analytical mindset, coupled with her creative problem-solving skills, allows her to devise innovative solutions to complex financial and operational challenges.
Her ability to drive goal-oriented financial and operational strategies makes her an invaluable asset to businesses seeking to optimize their financial performance and streamline their operations. With a proven track record in diverse industries, Freig brings a fresh perspective and a wealth of knowledge to every engagement, helping companies achieve their financial objectives and unlock new growth opportunities.
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Layla Freig, CPA
Fractional Chief Financial Officer
FoundHers Labs | Pitch Better Inc.
Layla Freig is a Certified Public Accountant with a diverse background spanning business development, startup technology, financial planning, fashion, auditing, and analysis. This varied experience has equipped her with a unique blend of competencies. Freig is an analytical thinker, a goal-driven financial and operational strategist, and a creative problem-solver with strong leadership abilities.
As a fractional chief financial officer, she leverages her multifaceted expertise to provide strategic financial guidance and operational oversight to companies on a part-time or project basis. Freig's analytical mindset, coupled with her creative problem-solving skills, allows her to devise innovative solutions to complex financial and operational challenges.
Her ability to drive goal-oriented financial and operational strategies makes her an invaluable asset to businesses seeking to optimize their financial performance and streamline their operations. With a proven track record in diverse industries, Freig brings a fresh perspective and a wealth of knowledge to every engagement, helping companies achieve their financial objectives and unlock new growth opportunities.
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Layla Freig, CPA
Fractional Chief Financial Officer
FoundHers Labs | Pitch Better Inc.
Layla Freig is a Certified Public Accountant with a diverse background spanning business development, startup technology, financial planning, fashion, auditing, and analysis. This varied experience has equipped her with a unique blend of competencies. Freig is an analytical thinker, a goal-driven financial and operational strategist, and a creative problem-solver with strong leadership abilities.
As a fractional chief financial officer, she leverages her multifaceted expertise to provide strategic financial guidance and operational oversight to companies on a part-time or project basis. Freig's analytical mindset, coupled with her creative problem-solving skills, allows her to devise innovative solutions to complex financial and operational challenges.
Her ability to drive goal-oriented financial and operational strategies makes her an invaluable asset to businesses seeking to optimize their financial performance and streamline their operations. With a proven track record in diverse industries, Freig brings a fresh perspective and a wealth of knowledge to every engagement, helping companies achieve their financial objectives and unlock new growth opportunities.
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Layla Freig, CPA
Fractional Chief Financial Officer
FoundHers Labs | Pitch Better Inc.
Layla Freig is a Certified Public Accountant with a diverse background spanning business development, startup technology, financial planning, fashion, auditing, and analysis. This varied experience has equipped her with a unique blend of competencies. Freig is an analytical thinker, a goal-driven financial and operational strategist, and a creative problem-solver with strong leadership abilities.
As a fractional chief financial officer, she leverages her multifaceted expertise to provide strategic financial guidance and operational oversight to companies on a part-time or project basis. Freig's analytical mindset, coupled with her creative problem-solving skills, allows her to devise innovative solutions to complex financial and operational challenges.
Her ability to drive goal-oriented financial and operational strategies makes her an invaluable asset to businesses seeking to optimize their financial performance and streamline their operations. With a proven track record in diverse industries, Freig brings a fresh perspective and a wealth of knowledge to every engagement, helping companies achieve their financial objectives and unlock new growth opportunities.
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Maxan Ferguson-Dyer
Director of Innovation
FoundHers Labs | Pitch Better Inc.
Maxan Ferguson-Dyer is a Director of Innovation, ecosystem builder, and strategic leader shaping the future of emerging technologies, venture development, and equitable access to innovation. With a career spanning tech, digital health, economic empowerment, and startup ecosystems, she has been instrumental in bridging industry, academia, government, and underrepresented communities to drive meaningful impact.
As Director of Innovation at Pitch Better Canada, Maxan leads the organization’s innovation strategy, national partnerships, and ecosystem development across multiple programs, including:
FoundHers Innovation Labs – A venture studio dedicated to scaling Black women-led tech startups by providing education, funding readiness, and strategic support.
Emerge Ventures – A transformative initiative fostering sustainable development and economic growth in Africa, with a focus on climate resilience, renewable energy, and impact-driven entrepreneurship.
BEII (Black Equity Integration Initiative) – A groundbreaking research and policy initiative supporting Black entrepreneurs and social enterprises in Canada.
Alongside her role at Pitch Better, Maxan is also a Community Engagement Specialist at CMC Microsystems, where she plays a pivotal role in Canada’s semiconductor, AI, quantum computing, and IoT sectors. She works to accelerate research commercialization, strengthen investment and innovation networks, and ensure diverse founders and researchers have access to the resources they need to thrive.
With a vision for a more inclusive, resilient, and innovation-driven future, Maxan is dedicated to empowering diverse leaders, shaping the next generation of technology, and building ecosystems that foster sustainable economic impact.
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Maxan Ferguson-Dyer
Director of Innovation
FoundHers Labs | Pitch Better Inc.
Maxan Ferguson-Dyer is a Director of Innovation, ecosystem builder, and strategic leader shaping the future of emerging technologies, venture development, and equitable access to innovation. With a career spanning tech, digital health, economic empowerment, and startup ecosystems, she has been instrumental in bridging industry, academia, government, and underrepresented communities to drive meaningful impact.
As Director of Innovation at Pitch Better Canada, Maxan leads the organization’s innovation strategy, national partnerships, and ecosystem development across multiple programs, including:
FoundHers Innovation Labs – A venture studio dedicated to scaling Black women-led tech startups by providing education, funding readiness, and strategic support.
Emerge Ventures – A transformative initiative fostering sustainable development and economic growth in Africa, with a focus on climate resilience, renewable energy, and impact-driven entrepreneurship.
BEII (Black Equity Integration Initiative) – A groundbreaking research and policy initiative supporting Black entrepreneurs and social enterprises in Canada.
Alongside her role at Pitch Better, Maxan is also a Community Engagement Specialist at CMC Microsystems, where she plays a pivotal role in Canada’s semiconductor, AI, quantum computing, and IoT sectors. She works to accelerate research commercialization, strengthen investment and innovation networks, and ensure diverse founders and researchers have access to the resources they need to thrive.
With a vision for a more inclusive, resilient, and innovation-driven future, Maxan is dedicated to empowering diverse leaders, shaping the next generation of technology, and building ecosystems that foster sustainable economic impact.
Read More
Maxan Ferguson-Dyer
Director of Innovation
FoundHers Labs | Pitch Better Inc.
Maxan Ferguson-Dyer is a Director of Innovation, ecosystem builder, and strategic leader shaping the future of emerging technologies, venture development, and equitable access to innovation. With a career spanning tech, digital health, economic empowerment, and startup ecosystems, she has been instrumental in bridging industry, academia, government, and underrepresented communities to drive meaningful impact.
As Director of Innovation at Pitch Better Canada, Maxan leads the organization’s innovation strategy, national partnerships, and ecosystem development across multiple programs, including:
FoundHers Innovation Labs – A venture studio dedicated to scaling Black women-led tech startups by providing education, funding readiness, and strategic support.
Emerge Ventures – A transformative initiative fostering sustainable development and economic growth in Africa, with a focus on climate resilience, renewable energy, and impact-driven entrepreneurship.
BEII (Black Equity Integration Initiative) – A groundbreaking research and policy initiative supporting Black entrepreneurs and social enterprises in Canada.
Alongside her role at Pitch Better, Maxan is also a Community Engagement Specialist at CMC Microsystems, where she plays a pivotal role in Canada’s semiconductor, AI, quantum computing, and IoT sectors. She works to accelerate research commercialization, strengthen investment and innovation networks, and ensure diverse founders and researchers have access to the resources they need to thrive.
With a vision for a more inclusive, resilient, and innovation-driven future, Maxan is dedicated to empowering diverse leaders, shaping the next generation of technology, and building ecosystems that foster sustainable economic impact.
Read More
Maxan Ferguson-Dyer
Director of Innovation
FoundHers Labs | Pitch Better Inc.
Maxan Ferguson-Dyer is a Director of Innovation, ecosystem builder, and strategic leader shaping the future of emerging technologies, venture development, and equitable access to innovation. With a career spanning tech, digital health, economic empowerment, and startup ecosystems, she has been instrumental in bridging industry, academia, government, and underrepresented communities to drive meaningful impact.
As Director of Innovation at Pitch Better Canada, Maxan leads the organization’s innovation strategy, national partnerships, and ecosystem development across multiple programs, including:
FoundHers Innovation Labs – A venture studio dedicated to scaling Black women-led tech startups by providing education, funding readiness, and strategic support.
Emerge Ventures – A transformative initiative fostering sustainable development and economic growth in Africa, with a focus on climate resilience, renewable energy, and impact-driven entrepreneurship.
BEII (Black Equity Integration Initiative) – A groundbreaking research and policy initiative supporting Black entrepreneurs and social enterprises in Canada.
Alongside her role at Pitch Better, Maxan is also a Community Engagement Specialist at CMC Microsystems, where she plays a pivotal role in Canada’s semiconductor, AI, quantum computing, and IoT sectors. She works to accelerate research commercialization, strengthen investment and innovation networks, and ensure diverse founders and researchers have access to the resources they need to thrive.
With a vision for a more inclusive, resilient, and innovation-driven future, Maxan is dedicated to empowering diverse leaders, shaping the next generation of technology, and building ecosystems that foster sustainable economic impact.
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Mariah Pelley-Smith
Brand Architect
Brand Architect | Tech Innovator
Mariah Pelley-Smith started in branding—but quickly realized that a great brand isn’t just a visual identity; it’s a seamless user experience. Over nearly a decade, she has evolved from a Brand Architect into a UX/UI expert, applying her skills to digital products, platforms, and creative workflow solutions.
She founded MIBV, helping businesses create compelling brand strategies. She later expanded into UX/UI consulting, working with fintech, AgriTech, and conscious business platforms to build human-centered digital experiences. Her work spans across New York, Halifax, and Zimbabwe, where she has helped startups align branding with technology.
As Engineer in Residence for FoundHers, Mariah played a crucial role in guiding women-led startups through product design, UX optimization, and branding, ensuring their platforms were investor-ready. Her latest venture, Creative DAM, merges AI and design to streamline branding workflows, making creative execution more efficient and scalable.
At her core, Mariah is a brand architect, a UX strategist, and a creative problem-solver—helping businesses build brands that not only stand out but feel effortless to experience.
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Mariah Pelley-Smith
Brand Architect
Brand Architect | Tech Innovator
Mariah Pelley-Smith started in branding—but quickly realized that a great brand isn’t just a visual identity; it’s a seamless user experience. Over nearly a decade, she has evolved from a Brand Architect into a UX/UI expert, applying her skills to digital products, platforms, and creative workflow solutions.
She founded MIBV, helping businesses create compelling brand strategies. She later expanded into UX/UI consulting, working with fintech, AgriTech, and conscious business platforms to build human-centered digital experiences. Her work spans across New York, Halifax, and Zimbabwe, where she has helped startups align branding with technology.
As Engineer in Residence for FoundHers, Mariah played a crucial role in guiding women-led startups through product design, UX optimization, and branding, ensuring their platforms were investor-ready. Her latest venture, Creative DAM, merges AI and design to streamline branding workflows, making creative execution more efficient and scalable.
At her core, Mariah is a brand architect, a UX strategist, and a creative problem-solver—helping businesses build brands that not only stand out but feel effortless to experience.
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Mariah Pelley-Smith
Brand Architect
Brand Architect | Tech Innovator
Mariah Pelley-Smith started in branding—but quickly realized that a great brand isn’t just a visual identity; it’s a seamless user experience. Over nearly a decade, she has evolved from a Brand Architect into a UX/UI expert, applying her skills to digital products, platforms, and creative workflow solutions.
She founded MIBV, helping businesses create compelling brand strategies. She later expanded into UX/UI consulting, working with fintech, AgriTech, and conscious business platforms to build human-centered digital experiences. Her work spans across New York, Halifax, and Zimbabwe, where she has helped startups align branding with technology.
As Engineer in Residence for FoundHers, Mariah played a crucial role in guiding women-led startups through product design, UX optimization, and branding, ensuring their platforms were investor-ready. Her latest venture, Creative DAM, merges AI and design to streamline branding workflows, making creative execution more efficient and scalable.
At her core, Mariah is a brand architect, a UX strategist, and a creative problem-solver—helping businesses build brands that not only stand out but feel effortless to experience.
Read More
Mariah Pelley-Smith
Brand Architect
Brand Architect | Tech Innovator
Mariah Pelley-Smith started in branding—but quickly realized that a great brand isn’t just a visual identity; it’s a seamless user experience. Over nearly a decade, she has evolved from a Brand Architect into a UX/UI expert, applying her skills to digital products, platforms, and creative workflow solutions.
She founded MIBV, helping businesses create compelling brand strategies. She later expanded into UX/UI consulting, working with fintech, AgriTech, and conscious business platforms to build human-centered digital experiences. Her work spans across New York, Halifax, and Zimbabwe, where she has helped startups align branding with technology.
As Engineer in Residence for FoundHers, Mariah played a crucial role in guiding women-led startups through product design, UX optimization, and branding, ensuring their platforms were investor-ready. Her latest venture, Creative DAM, merges AI and design to streamline branding workflows, making creative execution more efficient and scalable.
At her core, Mariah is a brand architect, a UX strategist, and a creative problem-solver—helping businesses build brands that not only stand out but feel effortless to experience.
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Previous Partners
Previous Partners
Previous Partners
Previous Partners
The Canadian Women’s Foundation is part of the Women and Nonbinary Impact Network for Venture Capital (WIN-VC) collective that will make the venture capital environment more inclusive for women by transforming traditional investment processes, processes and knowledge into respectful and meaningful approaches that value equity and impact with a focus on diverse women and non-binary entrepreneurs and SMEs including Black communities, Indigenous peoples, racialized populations, persons with a disability, 2SLGBTQI+ and new Canadians. WIN-VC acknowledges the support of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada
Le Fondation Canadienne de Femmes et WIN-VC est reconnaissant du soutien apporté par Innovation, Science et Développement économique (ISED) Canada. L'ISED a accordé un financement à WIN-VC qui rendra l'environnement du capital-risque plus inclusif pour les femmes en transformant les processus d'investissement traditionnels, les processus et les connaissances en approches respectueuses et significatives qui valorisent l'équité et l'impact en mettant l'accent sur les femmes diverses et les entrepreneurs non binaires et les PME, y compris les communautés noires, les peuples autochtones, les populations racialisées, les personnes handicapées, les 2SLGBTQ2+ et les néo-Canadiens.
The Canadian Women’s Foundation is part of the Women and Nonbinary Impact Network for Venture Capital (WIN-VC) collective that will make the venture capital environment more inclusive for women by transforming traditional investment processes, processes and knowledge into respectful and meaningful approaches that value equity and impact with a focus on diverse women and non-binary entrepreneurs and SMEs including Black communities, Indigenous peoples, racialized populations, persons with a disability, 2SLGBTQI+ and new Canadians. WIN-VC acknowledges the support of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada
Le Fondation Canadienne de Femmes et WIN-VC est reconnaissant du soutien apporté par Innovation, Science et Développement économique (ISED) Canada. L'ISED a accordé un financement à WIN-VC qui rendra l'environnement du capital-risque plus inclusif pour les femmes en transformant les processus d'investissement traditionnels, les processus et les connaissances en approches respectueuses et significatives qui valorisent l'équité et l'impact en mettant l'accent sur les femmes diverses et les entrepreneurs non binaires et les PME, y compris les communautés noires, les peuples autochtones, les populations racialisées, les personnes handicapées, les 2SLGBTQ2+ et les néo-Canadiens.
The Canadian Women’s Foundation is part of the Women and Nonbinary Impact Network for Venture Capital (WIN-VC) collective that will make the venture capital environment more inclusive for women by transforming traditional investment processes, processes and knowledge into respectful and meaningful approaches that value equity and impact with a focus on diverse women and non-binary entrepreneurs and SMEs including Black communities, Indigenous peoples, racialized populations, persons with a disability, 2SLGBTQI+ and new Canadians. WIN-VC acknowledges the support of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada
Le Fondation Canadienne de Femmes et WIN-VC est reconnaissant du soutien apporté par Innovation, Science et Développement économique (ISED) Canada. L'ISED a accordé un financement à WIN-VC qui rendra l'environnement du capital-risque plus inclusif pour les femmes en transformant les processus d'investissement traditionnels, les processus et les connaissances en approches respectueuses et significatives qui valorisent l'équité et l'impact en mettant l'accent sur les femmes diverses et les entrepreneurs non binaires et les PME, y compris les communautés noires, les peuples autochtones, les populations racialisées, les personnes handicapées, les 2SLGBTQ2+ et les néo-Canadiens.
The Canadian Women’s Foundation is part of the Women and Nonbinary Impact Network for Venture Capital (WIN-VC) collective that will make the venture capital environment more inclusive for women by transforming traditional investment processes, processes and knowledge into respectful and meaningful approaches that value equity and impact with a focus on diverse women and non-binary entrepreneurs and SMEs including Black communities, Indigenous peoples, racialized populations, persons with a disability, 2SLGBTQI+ and new Canadians. WIN-VC acknowledges the support of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada
Le Fondation Canadienne de Femmes et WIN-VC est reconnaissant du soutien apporté par Innovation, Science et Développement économique (ISED) Canada. L'ISED a accordé un financement à WIN-VC qui rendra l'environnement du capital-risque plus inclusif pour les femmes en transformant les processus d'investissement traditionnels, les processus et les connaissances en approches respectueuses et significatives qui valorisent l'équité et l'impact en mettant l'accent sur les femmes diverses et les entrepreneurs non binaires et les PME, y compris les communautés noires, les peuples autochtones, les populations racialisées, les personnes handicapées, les 2SLGBTQ2+ et les néo-Canadiens.