Canadian Women's Network

🚨 It’s out! Be sure to dive into the newest Impact issue of Disruption for bold stories on innovation, leadership, and more. ⬇️

In STEM fields, women make up one-third of students but face overwhelming barriers to thriving in the workforce. The result? In Europe, only 1 in 7 patents is filed by a woman. The numbers are not any better in Canada. Workplace culture often drives talented women out of STEM careers. Yet, what if funding innovation outside corporate constraints could help women realize their full creative potential? Explore the solutions and how you can support change in this article: https://lnkd.in/gjvAY6Vp in being part of the change? You can join the Canadian Women's Chamber of Commerce (CanWCC) at https://canwcc.ca/join/. Lydia Daniel Maricruz Vazquez Nadia Abuseif Catherine Chan #CanadianBusiness #WomenFounders #WomenInBusiness #STEM

Got big plans for your business? Join this free masterclass hosted by DMZ to make them happen. Details below. 👇 Hear go-to-market strategies to take your business to the next level from Neha Khurram on January 21, 2025! You’ll learn: ✅ Smart ways to connect with your audience (online + IRL) ✅ When to hustle vs. when to scale in the early days ✅ Real talk on GTM strategies for B2B and B2C 📅 When: Tue, Jan 21, 2025, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM EST 📍 Where: DMZ Sandbox, 341 Yonge St, Toronto 👉 Space is limited, so grab your spot now: https://lnkd.in/gJ4Aq8_Q #WomenEntrepreneurs #EntrepreneurshipTips #EntrepreneurEvents #Founders #StartupCommunity #Toronto

Why are women filing only 1 patent for every 7 filed by men? Despite representing one-third of STEM students, workplace challenges—including pay gaps, harassment, and toxic cultures—force many women out of their fields. The result? A massive gender gap in innovation that is estimated to take a century to close. This article dives into the why—and more importantly, the how—we can create space for women inventors to thrive. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gcTGUM3T Our good friends at the Canadian Women's Chamber of Commerce (CanWCC) get feedback from its 1000+ members and use this to make policy recommendations to the federal government that help break down the barriers women face. Interested in joining the Canadian Women’s Chamber of Commerce? https://canwcc.ca/join/ Lydia Daniel Maricruz Vazquez Catherine Chan Nadia Abuseif

For the first time, women in senior VC investment roles in Canada are earning higher average salaries than their male counterparts. But the glass ceiling hasn’t shattered yet and here's why. ⬇️ 🚨 Half of VC firms still have no women senior investors. 🚨 Women face lower bonuses and inadequate family leave policies. 🚨 Representation remains scarce at the top, with many women walking out. Progress is happening, but there’s still a long way to go to close the gap and build a truly equitable VC ecosystem. 💡 Read on here and share your thoughts below: https://lnkd.in/eJgXFcKq #VentureCapital #VC #WomenInVC #CanadianBusiness #WomenInBusiness

Founders: if you're ready to connect with leading investors and other promising startups, this upcoming summit is the place to be! Attend the CIX Summit on March 26, 2025 in downtown Toronto to: 💡 Discover 250+ curated startups making waves in tech. 🤝 Network with North American VCs, corporates, and private equity investors. 🎤 Get inspired by intimate sessions, keynotes, and startup pitches. CIX is where deals happen and connections are made so if you're an entrepreneur looking to scale, you don't want to miss it. 👉 Register now: https://lnkd.in/ghqdX6FA #CIXSummit #TechInnovation #StartupEcosystem #StartupCommunity #StartupFounders #FemaleFounders

Looking for inspiration or a new connection this week? Reach out to these three members in our CWN community. 👇 ✨ Fadwa Mohanna - Co-Founder & CEO of One37 ID Fadwa is an accomplished CEO with extensive experience in the IT and services industry. She's skilled in business development, operations management, negotiation, coaching, and sales. ✨ Niamh Redmond - Founder & Principal of Nova Ray Consulting Niamh leverages experience with Fortune 500 companies, scale-ups, and startups to drive product development and strategic design. She focuses on embedding user insights into innovation processes. ✨ Eveline Pasman - Founder and COO of Tenomix Inc. Eveline's med-tech startup is developing technologies to streamline pathology workflows, improve cancer care, and lower healthcare costs. #StartupFounders #FemaleFounders #WomenInBusiness #WomenFounders #WomenSupportingWomen

This world traveler quit her job to start her own travel company—and has been named one of Conde Nast’s Top Travel Specialists ever since. 🌍 Diane Cook CTM ACM ATS, Founder of 7Seas2See Travel, has redefined luxury and experiential travel for clients looking to make unforgettable memories. Specializing in "bucket list" travel, Diane curates bespoke adventures across sea, land, and air for clients who want to go off the beaten path. In this article, you’ll discover how Diane transitioned from 31 years in corporate travel to betting on herself and building a business on her own terms, her unique approach to scaling, and lots more. Dive into her inspiring story here: https://lnkd.in/eEW9U2Yb #WomenInTech #WomenFounders #TravelEntrepreneur #LuxuryTravel #Travel #BucketListTravel

2 days of invaluable insights. 17 founders. 10 speakers. 45 investors & mentors. 102 meetings. That’s a wrap on Pathway to Silicon Valley! 🎉 Last week’s program was nothing short of inspiring. Our cohort walked away with fresh insights, real-world advice, and connections that could truly move the needle for their businesses. The energy during the event was contagious, and the conversations? Game-changing. 🚀 Incredibly grateful to: 💡 The visionary founders who brought their passion and drive. 💡 The investors and mentors who generously shared their expertise and time. 💡 Our amazing sponsors, Foley & Lardner LLP and Five Star Bank - California, whose support made this all possible. 📸 If you have photos from the event, don’t forget to share them and tag us—we’d love to see your highlights! #PathwayToSiliconValley #WomenFounders #WomenInBusiness #StartupSuccess #RaisingCapital #Entrepreneurship #SiliconValley Joanne Fedeyko Funmbi Adegbola Lydia Daniel Kara LeBlanc Alycia van der Gracht Dipti Bhide Garnette Weber Dr. Christine Beck Latchmi Raghunanan, Ph.D. Angela Robert Abeda Pathan Bhuiyan, CPA, CA, MBA Lindsey Casselman Tannis Sigurdson, MBA Jennifer Look-Hong Jenna Galloway Kelise Williams MSc Tevi Legge Vishar Yaghoubian Kemi Bolatito Lauren Franzoni Zelani B. Sathish Bala 🚀

Excited for our Raising Capital in Silicon Valley panel tomorrow at 10:30AM PT at Pathway to Silicon Valley! 🌟 Get ready to dive into expert insights, real-world experiences, and practical advice from an incredible lineup of speakers, including: 💡 Naseem Sayani (she/her) – Operating Advisor and Venture Partner at How Women Invest Fund 💡 Vrinda Agarwal – Investor at Penny Jar Capital 💡 Ramneet Sran – Head of Office at Consulate General of Canada - Silicon Valley 💡 Gabby Contro – Partner at Crosslink Capital Whether you're looking to navigate the U.S. fundraising landscape, secure capital, or learn the ins and outs of scaling in Silicon Valley, this panel has you covered. #PathwayToSiliconValley #RaisingCapital #WomenFounders #Entrepreneurship