Melanie Espina, CD, B.Eng, MD, MBA, CCFP

HaloHealth is a Canadian physician angel investment group composed of entrepreneurial physician investor-advisors, VC funds, family office, and ecosystem health tech investors that are interested in healthtech companies that are building the future of healthcare. To date, HaloHealth has invested in 45 healthcare ventures with 4 exits.

SheBoot is a national non-profit corporation headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, that prepares women founders across Canada to pitch their business and secure investment. Founded by Julia Elvidge, Jennifer Francis, and Sonya Shorey and built together with the Capital Angel Network and Invest Ottawa in early 2020, this organization aims to help address the funding gap facing women entrepreneurs by increasing the number of women making and receiving investment. Designed and delivered by women investors and entrepreneurs, SheBoot’s annual training program arms technology and technology-enabled startups with investment-readiness skills paired with support services that prepare entrepreneurs to secure investment. The bootcamp portion of the program starts in the fall and culminates in a pitch competition for a minimum of $300,000 in equity-based capital. This investment is made by 30 women investors committed to fueling the next generation of women-owned and led firms.

HaloHealth is a Canadian physician angel investment group composed of entrepreneurial physician investor-advisors, VC funds, family office, and ecosystem health tech investors that are interested in healthtech companies that are building the future of healthcare. To date, HaloHealth has invested in 45 healthcare ventures with 4 exits.

SheBoot is a national non-profit corporation headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, that prepares women founders across Canada to pitch their business and secure investment. Founded by Julia Elvidge, Jennifer Francis, and Sonya Shorey and built together with the Capital Angel Network and Invest Ottawa in early 2020, this organization aims to help address the funding gap facing women entrepreneurs by increasing the number of women making and receiving investment. Designed and delivered by women investors and entrepreneurs, SheBoot’s annual training program arms technology and technology-enabled startups with investment-readiness skills paired with support services that prepare entrepreneurs to secure investment. The bootcamp portion of the program starts in the fall and culminates in a pitch competition for a minimum of $300,000 in equity-based capital. This investment is made by 30 women investors committed to fueling the next generation of women-owned and led firms.

The Department of National Defence (DND) is a Canadian government department responsible for defending Canadas interests and values at home and abroad, as well as contributing to international peace and security. DND is the largest department of the Government of Canada in terms of budget as well as staff. The Department of National Defence exists to aide the minister in carrying out his responsibilities, and acts as the civilian support system for the Canadian Forces. Notice: http://www.forces.gc.ca/en/terms-conditions.page#social ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Le ministère de la Défense nationale (MDN) est un ministère du gouvernement canadien chargé de défendre les valeurs et les intérêts du Canada au pays et à l’étranger et de contribuer à la paix et à la sécurité internationales. Parmi les ministères du gouvernement du Canada, le MDN est celui qui dispose du budget le plus élevé et de l’effectif le plus important. Le ministère de la Défense nationale a pour mission d’aider le ministre à s’acquitter de ses responsabilités et de fournir un système de soutien civil aux Forces canadiennes. Avis: http://www.forces.gc.ca/fr/termes-conditions.page

Money should not be the reason good ideas fail. It is our mission to empower UToronto founders with access to high-quality investor networks. FTN is backed by a network of angel investors based in the U.S. and Canada, with experience in building and scaling zero-to-one companies.

Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor General | Ministère du Solliciteur général The Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor General works to ensure that Ontarios communities are supported and protected by law enforcement and public safety systems that are safe, secure, effective, efficient and accountable. The ministry directly manages Ontarios adult correctional institutions and probation and parole offices. Other areas of responsibility include policing, death investigations, forensic sciences, fire safety and investigations, emergency management, animal welfare, and private security and investigative services. The ministry is committed to reforming the provincial correctional system and modernizing policing to support safe, strong communities across Ontario. Ministère du Solliciteur général l’Ontario est engagé à assurer que les collectivités de lOntario sont soutenues et protégées par lapplication de la loi et des systèmes de sécurité publique qui sont sûrs, sécuritaires, efficaces, efficients et responsables. Le ministère gère directement les établissements correctionnels pour adultes de l’Ontario ainsi que les bureaux de probation et de libération conditionnelle. Ses autres domaines de responsabilité comprennent les services policiers, les enquêtes sur les décès, les sciences judiciaires, les services de sécurité-incendie, les enquêtes, la gestion des situations d’urgence, la protection des animaux ainsi que les services privés de sécurité et d’enquête. Il s’est engagé à réformer le système correctionnel provincial et à moderniser les services policiers afin de favoriser des collectivités sûres et vigoureuses dans l’ensemble de l’Ontario.