Kristina McDougall

Despite being one of the most educated nations in the world, Canada is failing to protect and invest in our deep tech innovations. At RiSC, we welcome technical risk because we understand it. We know how to identify great opportunities that scare others off. As engineers, we are dedicated to finding and digging deep into creative, game-changing tech and investing in what it can become and do for Canada’s future.

The Golden Triangle Angel Network (GTAN) is a members-only, not-for-profit organization of accredited investors seeking investment opportunities in promising early-stage businesses. In addition to financial support, GTAN members provide dynamic early-stage companies with valuable mentorship and access to capital networks in order to facilitate learning, networking, and growth. GTAN helps accelerate companies into becoming market leaders in their industry by bringing together investment, experience and knowledge. The Golden Triangle area, comprising Kitchener-Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph and Stratford, is one of the top five growth areas in Ontario. Having a strong industrial and agricultural base, Kitchener-Waterloo’s high-tech cluster and four major post-secondary institutions, this area has spawned many early stage companies and academic research, as well as nurtured stable employment and prosperity. GTAN operates under the Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation’s Angel Network Program and is a part of the Equation Angels group.

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

We work with ambitious companies in the Canadian tech ecosystem. We accelerate the growth of start-ups and scale-ups, by connecting them experienced leaders who can make a significant impact. Every company we partner with has a compelling story, and we have the privilege of sharing and amplifying how they are changing the world. Are you ready for your next great leader? Connect with our team: info@artemiscanada.com.

Hiring is hard. Two shortlists make it easier. Hirefully is your professional-grade recruiting service, on-demand. We help growth companies hire the foundational employees that shape the future and day-to-day operations. Our team of experts do your recruiting from A to Z; from writing job descriptions to closing offers. We mine your inbound applicants for potential and promise, and bring you passive candidates for benchmarking purposes. Thats two shortlists for better decision-making. We recruit across all business functions and seniorities and thrive in the most competitive hiring market there is - technology. Our process is designed to help you capitalize on untapped potential and find talent that enhances the rest of your team. Fair fees. Gradual payments. On-demand. Hirefully.