Bronwyn Saglimbeni is redefining what it means to communicate in an AI-driven world. A storyteller, coach, and systems thinker, she helps leaders reclaim the human voice in a time when language itself risks automation. Through her essays, coaching, and 20 Minutes with Bronwyn podcast, she explores how authenticity, vulnerability, and emotional rhythm shape the future of communication, reminding us that technology may amplify our words, but only humans can give them meaning.

The 2025 Women’s Venture Summit wasn’t just a gathering; it was a movement. Hosted by the Stella Foundation, the three-day event united founders, investors, and ecosystem builders on a mission to accelerate women’s access to capital and opportunity. With over $200 million in funding unlocked to date, this year’s Summit celebrated bold innovation, authentic storytelling, and the women reshaping the future of venture.

Flossie Hall, CEO of Stella Foundation, is on a mission to redefine what success looks like for women entrepreneurs. From military spouse to seven-figure founder, she’s proving that grit and access, not privilege, fuel real opportunity. Through Stella, Hall is breaking down silos, building networks, and giving women everywhere the audacity to build the futures they deserve.

Genevieve LeMarchal and Cecilia Castelo are reshaping investing by backing urgent, overlooked healthcare needs and welcoming more women into angel circles. Their work shows that when women lead with purpose and community, capital flows to real problems and everyone benefits.

Alicia Robb is reshaping the future of investing by putting purpose and inclusion at the center of capital. Through initiatives like Rising Tide, Next Wave Impact, and the Kachuwa Impact Fund, she’s proving that when more women have access to investing, and when funds align with values like care and sustainability, finance can become a force for real, lasting change.

Stella started as a bootcamp to close the funding gap for women entrepreneurs and has grown into a national nonprofit providing free training, mentorship, and investor access. By leveling the playing field, it shows that when women thrive, communities thrive.

The friends and family round is often seen as the first step for startups, but it leaves too many founders behind. While privileged networks gain early backing, women and underrepresented entrepreneurs face barriers that stall their growth. CanWCC is pushing for a funding culture that values ideas over privilege, ensuring every founder has a fair shot at success.

Your voice is a strikepoint for your leadership. It's the moment where who you are and what you stand for meets the world.

Canada’s bold economic reset risks falling flat if it overlooks over half the population. While policymakers focus on trade and infrastructure, women-led businesses remain under-supported. CanWCC is stepping in to ensure women aren’t just rebuilding, but reimagining the economy on their terms.

Entrepreneurship’s messy setbacks test resilience, not plans, pushing women founders to adapt and grow. The Canadian Women’s Chamber of Commerce embraces this, pivoting like with their delayed Flip the Script launch to empower women with flexibility and purpose.

Traditional health plans sideline self-employed women, so the Canadian Women’s Chamber of Commerce is rolling out flexible, affordable benefits that keep women founders healthy and their businesses thriving.

The current system isn’t built for women entrepreneurs, so the Canadian Women’s Chamber of Commerce is helping adapt, innovate & leverage AI to accelerate real change.

Raise capital by building authentic relationships, strategic networking, and compelling storytelling. Keep investors engaged & turn them into long-term allies for growth.

The right co-founders, investors, and partners can make or break a business. Choose carefully, align values, and invest in strong relationships.

Learn how to engage investors in 2025 with proactive communication, tailored engagement, and digital strategies to foster confidence and growth.

From a PDF to a must-have app, Ali Ardakani and his team have revolutionized access to JP Morgan Healthcare Conference satellite events, empowering attendees with networking tools.

Owned media empowers brands to control their online presence, engage audiences, and drive earned media through strategic content creation.

Flip the Script empowers women-identified and non-binary entrepreneurs to tackle investor bias through AI-enabled simulations, building confidence and enhancing their pitch performance.

Email marketing enhances investor relations by fostering transparency, trust, and engagement, keeping your brand top-of-mind and strengthening customer connections.

Combining IR and PR strengthens messaging, aligns company values, and enhances trust, benefiting brand visibility and stakeholder engagement.

Finding the right investor involves aligning values, industry knowledge, and active vs passive involvement for strategic growth alignment.

IR activity implementation against the plan is easier to measure & the IR plan provides a basis to adjust resources & tactics.