Ashley R.

Womens Equity Lab’s (WEL) is a fun, collaborative and empowering way for women to actively engage in early-stage investing. Launched in 2017, we now make up a diverse and powerful network of 400+ women investors, with syndicates located in Victoria, Vancouver, Toronto, Manitoba, the Atlantic and Silicon Valley. Actively engaging women in the angel investment process translates into more women as advisors, board members, venture capitalists, angel investors and angel fund managers. In the WEL model, partners in the investment round meet regularly to learn how to invest in companies, discuss opportunities, vet deal flow and make investment decisions. Every participant ends up with a deeper understanding of the angel investment process, a portfolio of early-stage companies and a great network of accomplished women. Other benefits include: • Engaging with incredible entrepreneurs and investors • Building value for the community and society • Supporting companies that resonate with you and helping them grow • Participating in new fields, transforming industries and the latest innovations • Potentially making significant financial gains • Continuous learning while building value

OKGN WMAN Angel Funds invests Canadian women-led and gender diverse businesses solving pressing social problems. Women-led and gender diverse teams achieve significantly higher financial performance 1, 9 yet women receive less than 3% of start-up capital.2 We’re putting our women-powered capital to work across a wide range of sectors. At the same time we’re improving our financial savvy and building networks with women-focused funds across Canada to source deal flow and resources for our funded ventures.

Rooted in Indigenous sophistication, ABM is a community of decision-makers who foster collaborations for a livable planet. Together, we cultivate opportunities for learning, business, dialogue, partnership, personal growth, and friendship. With almost three decades of experience curating a value-aligned business network, we make opportunities visible and decision-makers accessible through: 1. private meetings in our exclusive Online Connectors; 2. in-person events; 3. partnerships with Indigenous communities, development corporations, and organizations; and 4. member services.

CRWN.ai is a leading innovator in the utility sector, specializing in line sensing technology. The companys mission is to revolutionize the industry by providing utilities with real-time data on electrical discharge and predictive insights to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall performance. By accurately detecting and monitoring power lines, CRWN.ais groundbreaking technology empowers utilities to proactively address potential issues and create a more reliable and sustainable future. For more information, please visit www.crwn.ai.

The Central Okanagan Food Bank is comprised of a caring, compassionate group of individuals who help community members facing financial and food insecurities, without consideration of race, religion or creed. As a member of Food Banks Canada and Food Banks BC, the Central Okanagan Food Bank provides food assistance to over 4,000 individuals on a monthly basis and supports over 25 partner agencies with surplus food. We strive to provide healthy and nutritious foods to neighbours within the community, utilizing best practices of food purchase and preparation, creating partnerships and alliances for the effective and efficient collection and distribution of foods. We also provide appropriate and accurate referrals. The Central Okanagan Food Bank is committed to its vision of being a leader in creating a community where no one goes hungry.

This is a catchall company for the doers, the thinkers, and the innovators.

Various board memberships