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From Bootcamp to Movement: How Stella is Scaling Support for Women Entrepreneurs
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.
If You Thought The ‘Friends & Family Round’ Was Privileged, You’re Right
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 Strategic Asset—Use It
Your voice is a strikepoint for your leadership. It's the moment where who you are and what you stand for meets the world.
Rebuilding the Economy Without Women Isn’t Progress—It’s Repetition
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.
The Very Best Laid Plans
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.
Taking Care of the Founder: A Health Benefits Package Built for Entrepreneurs
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.
Leading Transformation with Curiosity: The Vivid Vision of Jenny Lemieux
Jenny Lemieux is reshaping agriculture with AI-powered vision, purpose-driven leadership, and a fearless belief in learning through imperfection.
Egg Freezing Reinvented: Cofertility’s No-Cost, Half-Donation Approach
Discover how one innovative startup transforms fertility preservation into a life-changing opportunity by offering free egg freezing paired with donation.
Breaking Barriers: How IEF is Bringing Next-Generation Investment Readiness Solutions to More Women
The investment landscape wasn’t built for women founders, so the Innovators & Entrepreneurs Foundation is rewriting the rules using scholarships, AI-powered training, and strategic partnerships to level the playing field.
Adaptive AI Governance: A Smarter Way to Embrace BYO-AI
Imagine a workplace where AI fuels innovation and transforms limitations into opportunities—unlocking adaptive governance and BYO-AI as the key to a competitive edge.
Starting Over at 40: My Journey from Academia to Entrepreneurship
At 40, Dr. Latchmi Raghunanan faced a mid-life crisis—but instead of staying stuck, she founded Maman Biomedical to revolutionize fertility care.
Medreddie Is Saving Months Of Time For Hospitals And Procurement Teams
MedReddie automates healthcare procurement, saving time and reducing errors, while enhancing decision-making and collaboration for better patient outcomes.
Breaking Barriers: How April Hicke Is Changing the Face of Tech Recruitment
What happens when persistence meets purpose? For April Hicke, it led to co-founding Toast—a company transforming how women are hired & empowered in tech.
AI Meets Video Editing: The Future of Fast, Efficient Content Creation
AI tools are revolutionizing video editing, making it faster and accessible. Augie simplifies creation with automation, enabling anyone to produce high-quality content.
Will AI Increase Income Inequality? In One Word: No
AI lowers barriers, reshapes careers, and creates opportunities. With focus and fair regulation, it drives economic mobility and levels the playing field.
10 Reasons Why the Workforce Needs More Introverts
Introverted leaders bring deep thinking, creativity, and emotional intelligence to drive innovation, build relationships, and foster purposeful change in today’s workforce.
Women & Wealth Catalyst Summit with Syama Bunten | March 27, 2025
The Women & Wealth Catalyst Summit is a dynamic, empowering event where women connect, learn, and explore innovative wealth-building strategies.
Women’s Leadership (Un)Conference Inspires Transformation
The Women’s Leadership (Un)Conference is an intimate, retreat for executive women to gain clarity, build connections, & elevate their leadership in a stunning outdoor setting.
Accelerate Action this International Women’s Day
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.
Designing For Impact From Day One: Insights From A Startup Advisor
By strategically planning for impact from the outset, you can ensure your tech startup delivers on its promise of transformation and achieves lasting success.