Kelsey Keane, CPA CA

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

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

In addition to being part of National Bank, a financial group that has been serving investors for over 150 years, National Bank Financial - Wealth Management (NBFWM) ranks among the 5 largest securities brokerage firms in Canada, serving individuals, businesses and governments. In addition to investment management, advisors look after all of their clients financial needs. Founded in 1902, the history of Wealth Management has been linked to that of National Bank since 1988. Thanks to its strategic alliances and numerous acquisitions, it has been able to adapt to the various economic environments in which it has had to evolve. With over 850 investment advisors in more than 100 points of service across Canada, and assets under management over $170 billion, NBFWM has established a dominant presence in the country. The firm is a member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund. By clicking the Follow button above, you may receive communications from National Bank Financial regarding products and services that may be of interest to you, in your LinkedIn inbox or otherwise through LinkedIn. To change your preferences, click here: http://s.bnc.ca/xSMtt