Spring is officially in full swing, and we are thrilled to share a fresh lineup of insights and updates. This month, we share the latest edition of The Spotlight, a must-read interview with angel investor Sarah Jordan. We are also highlighting our latest Angel Insights publication, which breaks down the critical nuances of Risk Tolerance and Risk Capacity to help sharpen your angel investing strategy. For our readers in Toronto, consider joining us at Wealth Series on June 4th. Spend the evening learning from leading investors and venture leaders, moderated by WFW's Dr. Sherry Shannon-Vanstone. You can find more details below in our Events and Resources section. As always, we’ve rounded up the top upcoming events and essential resources to keep you fully plugged into our vibrant community.
Our latest edition of The Spotlight, in partnership with The Scotiabank Women Initiative®, is officially live. This month, we sat down with Sarah Jordan, a transformational CEO and powerhouse angel investor.
In this exclusive interview, Sarah shares:
The "Intrapreneur" Journey: How her career as a corporate leader led her to help close the funding gap for women entrepreneurs
Investment Non-Negotiables: Why she looks for founders who are customer-obsessed, purpose-driven and courageous.
Breaking into Women's Sports: Her experience as an early investor in AFC
Toronto, the city's first professional women's soccer team as part of the Northern Super League
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Meet Sarah Jordan
A transformational leader and former private equity CEO. Sarah aims to amplify women’s presence at the investment table, believing that when women deploy capital, they strengthen the entire innovation ecosystem.
Gain essential legal expertise from top-tier experts.
Successful deals require a shared legal vocabulary. These webinar recordings with Osler offer high-level insights for founders building for scale and funders looking for due diligence excellence:
Startup Funding & Term Sheets
From Hiring to Firing: What Every Startup Needs to Know to be Investor Ready
AC Health Tech Accelerator Program | The Accelerator Centre
Applications due May 25th, 2026
Healthcare systems are among the most complex organizations in our economy — yet many critical processes remain fragmented, manual, and inefficient.
AC:Health is a 9-month accelerator designed to support founders building digital health, AI, data, and software-enabled solutions that address real healthcare system challenges.
June 29th - July 1st, 2026, San Francisco, Virtual program begins May 20th, 2026
Pathway to Silicon Valley is a selective program designed for female founders who are actively expanding into the U.S. market. The program is known for its curated approach and ability to connect founders with relevant investors, operators, and partners in Silicon Valley. Participants receive:
Preparation sessions with U.S. investors and executive leaders
A 3-day in-person experience in San Francisco with curated meetings
Post-program accountability to sustain relationships and momentum
Spring is in partnership with CIVIC and Anges Québec for this Startupfest 2026 award: $100,000 in impact investment to one exceptional Canadian startup + $25,000 Startup in Residence grant powered by Desjardins
Seeking ambitious Canadian pre-seed and seed-stage startups that are building scalable solutions for people and planet.
These documents reflect the standards commonly used across the Canadian market and are intended to help founders, investors, and advisors move early-stage deals forward with greater clarity and efficiency.
Online application, Toronto Event - October 26th, 2026
Applications are now open for the Second Annual Power of The Pitch™, where founders pitch their companies in front of investors, media, and industry leaders — including Dragon’s Den Michele Romanow.
The Fierce Founders Intensive Track is a free program built for ambitious women and non-binary founders across Southwestern Ontario who are ready to grow fast and scale to $1M ARR.
This program helps you identify and prioritize growth while providing access to dedicated experts and a network of peer leaders. By mastering essential tools and frameworks, you will build the necessary capabilities to effectively scale your business strategy.
The XX Summit is Canada’s largest gathering of women-led capital, bringing together investors, founders, institutional leaders, and ecosystem builders to shape the future of capital, ownership, and innovation. At this one-day flagship event in Calgary, bold conversations, real stories, and catalytic connections drive forward the economic power of women across sectors and stages.
Wealth Series | Kellogg-Schulich Executive Women Network ft. Women Funding Women
June 4th, 2026, 6-9pm,Toronto
This session is your invitation to think beyond traditional investing and step into angel and venture opportunities, where capital shapes outcomes and voices shape the future.
Hear from leading investors and venture leaders, in a panel moderated by WFW's Dr. Sherry Shannon-Vanstone. This is your opportunity to expand how you think about capital and take a confident step into alternative investing.
BMO for Women is celebrating 10 years of supporting women‑owned businesses, professionals, and investors across Canada. To mark the occasion, BMO for Women will be travelling across the country from May to October 2026, hosting a series of events designed to inspire, connect, and inform. Each session will offer practical insights, valuable networking opportunities, and the chance to learn from women navigating similar business journeys.
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