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Empower Your Financial Journey with the Movement 51 Early-Stage Investing Bootcamps! 🌟 Take charge of your financial future with our one-day bootcamps, designed to help you invest with confidence. Built by Women, for Everyone. But don't just take our word for it! To read more community testimonials like Kewen Wood's and to learn more about our upcoming offerings, visit https://lnkd.in/gDR3dQDv

Meet Lukasz Aleksandrowicz: Championing a More Self-Sufficient Canada! As Senior Program Manager at the Weston Family Foundation, Lukasz is tackling Canada’s reliance on imported produce through the Homegrown Innovation Challenge. By funding cutting-edge research, he’s driving innovations to extend Canada’s growing season and build a more resilient food system. An alumni of M51’s Investor Lab, Lukasz bridges philanthropy and investment principles, using strategic funding to maximize societal impact. His advice? Stay curious, learn from different industries, and think big. Read Lukasz’s inspiring story here! 👇 https://hubs.li/Q02_Cmtp0

🌟 New offering announcement: calling founders 🌟 We’re thrilled to announce our “How To” Founder Webinar Series, designed to empower early-stage founders with the tools, strategies, and confidence to be investment-ready. 🚀 👉 This (FREE!) series covers essential topics like fundraising, scaling, and building resilient businesses—all with a lens of equity and inclusion. ✨ January 22: How to Engage with Funders with Mert Yucesoy ✨ February 26: How to Protect Your Intellectual Property with Dr. Suzanne Sjovold ✨ March 26: How to Set Up Your Data Room with Rachel Bodor Learn from experienced founders, investors, and industry leaders while connecting with a supportive community of like-minded innovators. 🎯 Don’t miss this opportunity to level up your entrepreneurial journey. Sign up now at: https://lnkd.in/gmiZPzjt). Let’s build!

Edmonton: just over one week - get your ticket! This one-day intensive bootcamp will teach you: 🧠 The fundamentals of investing in innovative startups at the earliest stage so you can invest with impact. 💥How to conduct due diligence to increase the level of confidence you have in the start-ups you’re investing in. ⭐️The ins and outs of venture math, the numbers you need to know and why. 🤩How to develop an investment thesis so your investments are aligned with your goals and values. 👏How to evaluate a pitch by watching two local female founders pitch their companies. Who Should Attend: The bootcamp is tailored for any and all individuals who are new to early-stage investing or want to gain the knowledge to make impactful investment choices, all with a gender-inclusive lens. This could be founders, ecosystem players, or aspiring investors. Event Details: 📅 Date: Friday, December 13 ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM 📍 Location: Edmonton Unlimited, Edmonton 🎟️ Tickets: $99 + GST For more information, click here: https://lnkd.in/giBM7Z5C Thank you to our partners: Alberta Women Entrepreneurs, TELUS Community Safety & Wellness Accelerator, and Edmonton Unlimited.

Founders, ecosystem players, aspiring investors, and students: this one's for you! Attend one of our 1-day Early-Stage Investing Bootcamps at 50% off using the code BLACKFRIDAY This is a comprehensive, 1-day course focused on helping participants learn the fundamentals of early-stage investing, from venture math to evaluating pitches. The program emphasizes building confidence in investment decision-making. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eiSEKeEx

Curious about how a visionary tech leader is revolutionizing the food industry for a healthier, greener, and cruelty-free future? 🌱 Meet Celeste Trujillo, Co-Founder and CTO of The Better Butchers, and a proud alumni of our Founder Lab! Celeste’s passion for food science has driven her to build a company that’s transforming the way we think about plant-based alternatives. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, she’s leading the charge to create products that not only taste great but are better for the planet and our health. 🌍💚 From her journey in food technology to her role as a tech-driven entrepreneur, Celeste’s story is one of determination, impact, and vision. Discover how she’s pushing the boundaries of food science and her advice for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to make a difference. Click here to read her full story! 👇 https://hubs.li/Q02Zb5Cs0 #WomenInLeadership #FoodInnovation #SustainableLiving #EntrepreneurJourney #FounderLab

Edmonton, our speakers for the big day are here! Please welcome our speakers for the Edmonton Early-Stage Investing Bootcamp: George Damian: Executive Director of Venture Capital Association of Alberta (VCAA) Courtney Dragani: Chief Growth Officer of Movement51 + The51 Jillian McLaren, CMC, DCPro: Managing Director of TELUS Community Safety & Wellness Accelerator Marcela Mandeville: CEO of Alberta Women Entrepreneurs Ashif Mawji: Managing Director of ScaleGood Fund LP Sharleen Oborowsky: CEO/Founder of Yogapedia A special thank you to our partners: Alberta Women Entrepreneurs (AWE), TELUS CSW Accelerator, and Edmonton Unlimited. Seats are filling up! Be sure to grab your ticket with the Early Bird Code: EARLY20: https://lnkd.in/giBM7Z5C

Ready to dive into the future of food? Join us for an exciting conversation on how investors can fuel #innovation and #sustainability in the food sector, with insights from leaders who are shaping the space: 🎙️ Sandy Mark, Project Co-Manager and Founding Executive Director of the Small Scale Food Processor Association (SSFPA), has a rich history of championing food processors, particularly women entrepreneurs, who face significant barriers in scaling their ventures. Sandy's deep experience as a serial social entrepreneur and her focus on community economic development make her a key voice in understanding the challenges and opportunities in food sustainability. 🎙️ Kevin Taylor, Vice President of SVX Ventures, leads the Fund Design and Management practice, overseeing impact-focused funds and reviewing hundreds of investment opportunities. With a diverse background in management consulting, engineering, and entrepreneurship, Kevin brings a wealth of knowledge on how investors can support sustainable food ventures through strategic investments. 🎙️ Alison Pidskalny, our moderator, Managing Director at Movement51 and Strategic Advisor at Pixelated Ventures, will guide the conversation. With her extensive experience advising founders and Boards, Alison’s expertise in synthesizing big ideas and driving bold, strategic directions will ensure an insightful discussion on how angel investors can make a meaningful impact in the food tech space. If you're wondering, 💭 "How can angel investors support food sustainability?" Sandy, Kevin, and Alison will break it down. 🎟️ Save your spot (it's free!) to join us for our webinar on November 27 @ 12 PM MT - https://lnkd.in/efphkWuX

Edmonton! Take control of your financial future through our one-day bootcamp, learning how to invest with confidence in early-stage companies. This one-day intensive bootcamp will teach you: 🧠 The fundamentals of investing in innovative startups at the earliest stage so you can invest with impact. 💥How to conduct due diligence to increase the level of confidence you have in the start-ups you’re investing in. ⭐️The ins and outs of venture math, the numbers you need to know and why. 🤩How to develop an investment thesis so your investments are aligned with your goals and values. 👏How to evaluate a pitch by watching two local female founders pitch their companies. Who Should Attend: The bootcamp is tailored for any and all individuals who are new to early-stage investing or want to gain the knowledge to make impactful investment choices, all with a gender-inclusive lens. Event Details: 📅 Date: Friday, December 13 ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM 📍 Location: Edmonton Unlimited, Edmonton 🎟️ Tickets: $99 + GST with EARLY BIRD CODE: EARLY20 For more information, click here: https://lnkd.in/giBM7Z5C Thank you to our partners: Alberta Women Entrepreneurs, TELUS Community Safety & Wellness Accelerator, and Edmonton Unlimited.

🚨 Are you all signed up for tomorrow's expert-led webinar on an investor's guide to understanding cap tables? George Damian has some great insights to share about the importance of cap tables in the early-stage investing process, including the critical information they reveal, red flags to avoid, and what they can tell you about a company's long-term trajectory. 📆 Wed Nov 13 @ 12 PM MT 🎟️ Register here ⤵️ press PLAY #investor #venturecapital #captable