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Risk Tolerance vs Risk Capacity
Issue 4
Published May 2026
In this latest issue, we explore how women approach and evaluate risk, particularly within angel investing.
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Rebecca Kacaba
Founder
Rebecca Kacaba is the co-founder and CEO of DealMaker, the capital-raising tech platform behind some of the largest online raises in North America. A securities lawyer by training, Rebecca left her partnership at the world's largest law firm to launch DealMaker, a bold bet on modernizing the way companies raise money. That bet paid off.
Rebecca has been named one of Canada's Most Powerful Women, one of North America's most innovative lawyers by the Financial Times, and Waterstone's Most Admired CEO. But it's not the accolades that define her, it's her mission. She's a relentless advocate for founders, especially those traditionally left out of capital markets. And she's helping founders across sectors, from sports to entertainment to tech, use retail capital as a strategic edge in the new capital stack.
Natalie Sabri | Dough Parlour
Natalie founded Dough Parlour to challenge the status quo of children’s play materials, reimagining something simple—modeling dough—into a non-toxic, eco-conscious alternative that is safe for little hands, gentle on the planet, and thoughtfully designed to support learning, sensory development, and overall well-being.
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The 5 Commercial Contract Terms That Can Kill a Startup Before It Scales
In this session, Christine Jackson, partner, Technology and Retail, and Joanna Fine, partner, Privacy and Data Management break down the five clauses every founder should understand before signing anything, including key issues around liability, ownership of data, privacy obligations and commercial flexibility.
2025 Impact Report
This past year was a landmark for WFW: we launched our website, expanded our reach through high-impact virtual programming, and - most importantly - doubled our angel participation year-over-year.
We’re making a genuine impact by building a connected, knowledgeable community across Canada.
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We're attracting more Canadian women to angel investing, regardless of experience. Join our Collective and explore opportunities to support women founders.
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