Canadian Women's Network

Looking for inspiration or a new connection this week? Reach out to these three members in our CWN community. 👇 ✨ Fadwa Mohanna - Co-Founder & CEO of One37 ID Fadwa is an accomplished CEO with extensive experience in the IT and services industry. She's skilled in business development, operations management, negotiation, coaching, and sales. ✨ Niamh Redmond - Founder & Principal of Nova Ray Consulting Niamh leverages experience with Fortune 500 companies, scale-ups, and startups to drive product development and strategic design. She focuses on embedding user insights into innovation processes. ✨ Eveline Pasman - Founder and COO of Tenomix Inc. Eveline's med-tech startup is developing technologies to streamline pathology workflows, improve cancer care, and lower healthcare costs. #StartupFounders #FemaleFounders #WomenInBusiness #WomenFounders #WomenSupportingWomen

This world traveler quit her job to start her own travel company—and has been named one of Conde Nast’s Top Travel Specialists ever since. 🌍 Diane Cook CTM ACM ATS, Founder of 7Seas2See Travel, has redefined luxury and experiential travel for clients looking to make unforgettable memories. Specializing in "bucket list" travel, Diane curates bespoke adventures across sea, land, and air for clients who want to go off the beaten path. In this article, you’ll discover how Diane transitioned from 31 years in corporate travel to betting on herself and building a business on her own terms, her unique approach to scaling, and lots more. Dive into her inspiring story here: https://lnkd.in/eEW9U2Yb #WomenInTech #WomenFounders #TravelEntrepreneur #LuxuryTravel #Travel #BucketListTravel

2 days of invaluable insights. 17 founders. 10 speakers. 45 investors & mentors. 102 meetings. That’s a wrap on Pathway to Silicon Valley! 🎉 Last week’s program was nothing short of inspiring. Our cohort walked away with fresh insights, real-world advice, and connections that could truly move the needle for their businesses. The energy during the event was contagious, and the conversations? Game-changing. 🚀 Incredibly grateful to: 💡 The visionary founders who brought their passion and drive. 💡 The investors and mentors who generously shared their expertise and time. 💡 Our amazing sponsors, Foley & Lardner LLP and Five Star Bank - California, whose support made this all possible. 📸 If you have photos from the event, don’t forget to share them and tag us—we’d love to see your highlights! #PathwayToSiliconValley #WomenFounders #WomenInBusiness #StartupSuccess #RaisingCapital #Entrepreneurship #SiliconValley Joanne Fedeyko Funmbi Adegbola Lydia Daniel Kara LeBlanc Alycia van der Gracht Dipti Bhide Garnette Weber Dr. Christine Beck Latchmi Raghunanan, Ph.D. Angela Robert Abeda Pathan Bhuiyan, CPA, CA, MBA Lindsey Casselman Tannis Sigurdson, MBA Jennifer Look-Hong Jenna Galloway Kelise Williams MSc Tevi Legge Vishar Yaghoubian Kemi Bolatito Lauren Franzoni Zelani B. Sathish Bala 🚀

Excited for our Raising Capital in Silicon Valley panel tomorrow at 10:30AM PT at Pathway to Silicon Valley! 🌟 Get ready to dive into expert insights, real-world experiences, and practical advice from an incredible lineup of speakers, including: 💡 Naseem Sayani (she/her) – Operating Advisor and Venture Partner at How Women Invest Fund 💡 Vrinda Agarwal – Investor at Penny Jar Capital 💡 Ramneet Sran – Head of Office at Consulate General of Canada - Silicon Valley 💡 Gabby Contro – Partner at Crosslink Capital Whether you're looking to navigate the U.S. fundraising landscape, secure capital, or learn the ins and outs of scaling in Silicon Valley, this panel has you covered. #PathwayToSiliconValley #RaisingCapital #WomenFounders #Entrepreneurship

Excited to announce the full lineup for "The Founder's Journey" panel at Pathway to Silicon Valley event, happening tomorrow! 🌟 Join Mariane Bekker, Founder at Women Founder's Bay, Vicki Knott, P.Eng, Co-Founder & CEO at CruxOCM, Alex Abelin, Co-Founder & CEO at PlantBaby, and Lauren Abelin, Co-Founder at PlantBaby, as they dive into the real challenges and successes of fundraising as Silicon Valley founders. You’ll hear first-hand stories from founders who’ve been in the trenches and get invaluable insights on securing funding in one of the most competitive markets in the world. If you’re navigating early-stage fundraising or scaling your business, this panel has the advice you need. #StartupFounders #StartupCommunity #SiliconValley #StartupFunding #Entrepreneurship

Proud to introduce the final set of visionary founders in our fall Pathway to Silicon Valley program! These founders are bringing innovative solutions to healthcare, car-sharing, education, and real estate. Check them out below: 🚗 Abeda Pathan Bhuiyan, CPA, CA, MBA, Co-Founder & COO, RideAlike RideAlike’s community-driven car-sharing platform allows vehicle owners to offset costs while providing affordable, sustainable options for renters—reducing congestion and emissions. 📚 Lindsey Casselman, Co-Founder & Head of Learning, Schoolio Schoolio is reimagining education with an AI-powered, personalized learning environment, nurturing academic and emotional growth for the next generation. 🏢 Jelena Savic-Brkic, CEO, MiraNu MiraNu is transforming real estate development with a risk management platform that provides real-time insights, helping projects stay on budget and on schedule. These founders are redefining what’s possible. Let’s cheer them on as they prepare to make waves in Silicon Valley! #WomenFounders #StartupFounders #FemaleFounders #WomenInBusiness #WomenInTech #StartupCommunity #SiliconValley

Introducing the next set of founders participating in our fall Pathway to Silicon Valley program! These founders are tackling challenges in healthcare, food security, and AI education with groundbreaking solutions. Get inspired by their vision: 💡 Tannis Sigurdson, MBA, Founder & Managing Director, Epic Heights Epic Heights partners with innovative healthcare and biotech startups, using disruptive strategies to drive positive change in healthcare and wellness. 🌿 Alycia van der Gracht, Founder, QuantoTech Solutions Ltd. QuantoTech is advancing food security with vertical farms that deliver fresh, hyper-local produce year-round, regardless of climate. 📚 Dipti Bhide, CEO & Co-Founder, LittleLit - AI Life Skills LittleLit empowers young students to become AI-literate with an engaging curriculum designed for K-8 education. These founders are creating impactful change in their industries—and we can’t wait to support their journey to Silicon Valley! ✨ #WomenFounders #FemaleFounders #StartupFounders #WomenInBusiness #WomenLedBusinesses #WomenInTech

Meet Kara LeBlanc, Founder & CEO of MedReddie—one of the innovative startups taking part in our Pathway to Silicon Valley program! 🚀 Kara’s vision with MedReddie is transforming the way healthcare providers approach medical procurement. By harnessing the power of Large Language Models (LLMs), MedReddie acts as a "co-pilot" for healthcare supply chains, empowering providers to: - Discover market solutions with ease - Generate AI-driven due diligence questions for medical tech - Refine evaluation criteria for smarter decision-making Excited to have her part of this fall's cohort! #WomenFounders #FemaleFounders #WomenInBusiness #StartupFounders #StartupCommunity

The Canadian Women's Chamber of Commerce (CanWCC) wants to help you improve your #FinancialLiteracy skills at their Virtual Conference: Financially Literate AF! happening on November 20th from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM EST! This action-packed event will offer hands-on workshops designed to level up your financial know-how and give you practical tools to manage your business with more confidence. RSVP now – limited spots available. Free and open to all, just join CanWCC’s free community here: https://lnkd.in/gbY9_rGy (P.S. CanWCC is also currently offering 50% off their Annual Business Membership for a limited time. Use coupon code “FinancialAF24” to save.) #FinancialAF24 #SmallBusinesses #WomenInBusiness #WomenEntrepreneurs #WomenBusinessOwners #FinancialLiteracy #FinanceTips

Excited to introduce the next wave of inspiring founders in our fall Pathway to Silicon Valley program! These innovators are breaking barriers across construction, healthcare, and global immigration. Check out their game-changing solutions: 🏗️ Lisa M., Co-Founder & CEO, Bidblox Bidblox streamlines the bidding process in the construction industry, using AI to help companies win bigger contracts and reduce manual work by up to 80%. 🌍 Kemi Bolatito, Founder, Scooly Scooly is redefining immigration and admissions with an AI-powered platform that connects students and immigrants with trusted global visa experts, making the process transparent and efficient. 🔬 Angela Robert, CEO, Conquer Experience Inc. PeriopSim by Conquer Experience offers VR-based simulation for surgical training, enabling perioperative staff to build and maintain competence faster and more effectively. These founders are paving the way for innovation and impact. Join us in celebrating their journey to Silicon Valley! #WomenFounders #WomenInTech #FemaleFounders #StartupFounders #WomenLedBusinesses #WomenEntrepreneurs #StartupCommunity