What’s next for investment in Canada? From venture capital to valuations and SPACS to IPOs, join us at noon ET for an exclusive conversation with Nayla Chebli, manica blain and Danielle Brewin Graham, moderated by Catherine McIntyre. buff.ly/3y7dj6T

"A leader is someone that can inspire people to dream for a better world regardless of the challenges that is in front of them." - Susan Uthayakumar, Country President, Schneider Electric Canada #WXN is proud to celebrate our 2020 #Top100 winners. CIBC

📣 We have extended the application deadline for our 2021 Pitch Competition and Hardware Catalyst Initiative! Send in your application as soon as possible to qualify this year's Pitch Competition, with over $50,000 in prizes available! Learn more at bit.ly/2Q9DDwi

Happy #CanadianInnovationWeek! Join us in celebrating inspiring #innovators across #Canada 🇨🇦 who are changing the world 🌎 one idea 💡 at time! Rideau Hall Foundation | Fondation Rideau Hall Canadian Innovation Space

Starting now ⏰ How can innovators create a better, more inclusive place for all Canadians—in entrepreneurship and beyond? Join Rideau Hall Foundation | Fondation Rideau Hall for a #CanadianInnovationWeek conversation with Dr. Gideon Christian & Dr. Jennifer D. Adams of U Calgary this afternoon. canadianinnovationspace.ca/events/from-is…

📣 Shelley Kuipers and Judy Fairburn's Q&A with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland is now available to watch 📣 Check it out on the blog and don’t be shy—tell us what you thought! the51.com/51blog/2021/5/…

☕️ The51 is back for Coffee Live this Friday and we have TWO amazing co-founders joining us: Taran Ghatrora & Bunny Ghatrora of BLUME. Don't miss this conversation with two ah-mazing women. See you all on Instagram at 10:00 AM MT this Friday! 👉 instagram.com/_the51

What happens when a VC partner has a baby? "I was afraid that I was not going to be on top of things. But the reality is you can’t have it all — and that’s not wrong. We need to normalize that.” A very thoughtful piece by Amy Lewin feat. ft. @clkung sifted.eu/articles/vc-pa…

🇬🇧 Our friends at @weareradikl have been working hard to make early-stage funding more accessible to women entrepreneurs in the UK. Let's take a look at their new campaign, #OverBeingUnderFunded 🔽

“Meanwhile, women-led firms consistently bring in better rates of returns. The number of Black-owned businesses in the US increased by 400% between 2017 and 2018—Black women are the fastest-growing demographic of entrepreneurs…”

.Malala Yousafzai has fought for girls’ education for more than a decade. Now an Oxford graduate and at a crossroads in her own life, the 23-year-old shares her ambitious new plans for broadcasting her message in this British Vogue interview. vogue.co.uk/news/article/m…

Our next event is ALL about entrepreneurship! 📆 Three women founders will share their stories and answer all your burning questions. Register for FREE if you’re a #FinancialFeminist member ($15 if you’re not yet) here 👉 bit.ly/3gGUn7d

👏 This week, 1000+ of the best & brightest in "Silicon Prairie" come together to talk #Tech. And you're invited. 150 founders & investors will be there—plus, The51's very own Shelley Kuipers will take part in a fireside chat. Get your free ticket 👉 unitingtheprairies.com

"We must increase both female and diverse representation, something we can only achieve if we reframe our political dynamic to one of respect for others," writes penny collenette 🇨🇦 via Toronto Star Collenette's #InformedOps @ bit.ly/2Sy6yLy thestar.com/opinion/contri…

💡 "We have to have an open discussion about the process and the symptoms so that solutions can emerge.” -Shelley Kuipers Find out how VCs are making major moves in this emerging $600B industry from The51's Co-Founder & Co-CEO in crunchbase. news.crunchbase.com/news/menopause…

#EQUALITY vs #EQUITY 👉 Equality does not mean equal treatment. By definition, equality is “the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.” Equity is “justice according to natural law or right” or “the quality of being fair and impartial. #EqualRights

“To all women and girls out there: Please know we need more of your voices and perspectives in leadership positions across this country. I hope you use my appointment to believe with increased conviction, that anything is possible.” -Basil Parasiris cbc.ca/news/politics/…

Announcing the MaRS First Adopter Network, a new platform that makes it easy to accelerate tech usage in your organization by connecting you to a wide range of transformational solutions. Access tailored reports, demo days and 1:1 meetings — sign up by July 31 for 20% off.

📣 We want to hear YOUR entrepreneurial story 📣 We're VERY excited & proud to announce a new event and one-of-a-kind opportunity for you to tell your story & win some capital. Introducing #HerStory, a story-telling competition for women entrepreneurs 👉 the51.com/herstory

Applications for our Founded in Canada, B2B SaaS Edition on Mar. 31 are due next week! Pitch your startup to investors and get helpful feedback on your presentation, business models, and strategies. Deadline is Feb. 17. Apply here 👉 bit.ly/3geOCh8 #Founders #Startups