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# Founder's Fireside Chat

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### We're on a mission to increase investment in women-led ventures

So we're putting the spotlight on Canadian women founders raising early-stage capital.

**What To Expect**  
A virtual session featuring a live founder chat, moderated by WFW, where we dive into the company's story, cap table, growth trajectory, and their funding ask. Then, it’s the audience's turn to engage in a live Q&A.

**May 2026 featured founder**

## 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. 

[Learn more](https://womenfundingwomen.ca/ffc_nataliesabri_doughparlour?hsLang=en)

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### 2025's Investment-Ready Cohort

##### In partnership with Guardian Capital Advisors

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**March 2025**

#### Tara Tomulka, Megan Loach Tomulka Rawcology

[Recording available](https://womenfundingwomen.ca/ffc_taratomulkaandmeganloachtomulka_rawcology?hsLang=en)

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**May 2025**

#### Rachel Bartholomew Hyivy Health

[Recording available](https://womenfundingwomen.ca/ffc_rachelbartholomew_hyivyhealth?hsLang=en)

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**August 2025**

#### Shirook Ali Ecosystem Informatics Inc.

[Recording available](https://womenfundingwomen.ca/ffc_shirookali_ecosysteminformaticsinc?hsLang=en)

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**October 2025**

#### Shalini Gupta Asima Health Inc.

[Recording available](https://womenfundingwomen.ca/ffc_shalinigupta_asimahealthinc?hsLang=en)

## Connecting women founders raising capital with potential Angel and VC investors

Our virtual Founder's Fireside Chats offer a space for candid, insightful conversations with women who are shaping the future through entrepreneurship.

By highlighting the journeys of women founders raising pre-seed and seed funding, we aim to educate and mobilize more women to invest in women.

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## Founders

#### Access to Funders

Opportunity to receive funding to grow your business.

#### Mentorship

Connect with mentors and advisors who can guide you through business challenges.

#### Visibility

Increase your business's visibility in the investor community.

### Curious about angel investing? You're welcome here.

No experience is necessary, and you don't need to identify as an investor. Explore the world of women-led startups and discover how you can make a difference.

## Funders

#### Investment Opportunities

Expand your portfolio with early access to potential investment opportunities.

#### Education & Awareness

Grow your financial literacy and see the impact of investing in women-led ventures.

#### Community

Build meaningful connections with other women funders and investors.

WFW is not a fund and does not guarantee funding, nor does participating in our events ensure any investment outcome.

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A Collective addressing the persistent funding gap faced by Canadian women entrepreneurs. WFW is a platform, a community, a mission - it is not a fund.

 

*WFW is not a fund and does not guarantee funding, nor does participating in our events ensure any investment outcome.*

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