This week, The Forum team joined founders, investors, and major tech innovators from over 100 countries at Web Summit Vancouver.
We learned from incredible tech leaders, reconnected with longtime friends, welcomed new faces to the community, and uncovered exciting opportunities that will help women entrepreneurs scale the businesses Canada needs.
At our activation this Thursday, we saw so many women exchange experiences, forge connections, and explore the power of building together. A huge thanks to our Director of Program Operations, Jacqueline Gilchrist for leading us through the session!
It was a week full of inspiration and momentum, and we can’t wait to apply the knowledge we’ve gained and continue impactful conversations with the leaders we had the pleasure of meeting.
If you joined us at Web Summit Vancouver, we’d love to know: what was your highlight of the week?
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05/01/2026
The Odlum Brown Forum Pitch Finale is truly a labour of love.
If you were in the room with us last week, you saw Activation Committee Co-Chairs Jessica Green and Wendy Hartley on stage as they led us through the evening’s celebration.
Thanks to their leadership, we raised $1.52M to offer support that will change the trajectory of women entrepreneurs ready to scale.
But their roles go even deeper. Leading a devoted group of volunteers, they dedicated countless hours, energy, and heart in the lead-up to the big day, ensuring this 10th anniversary milestone had all the magic it deserved and more.
Thank you, Jessica and Wendy, for your strategic leadership, commitment to progress, and steadfast dedication—as well as Christina Brown, and Activation Committee members: Candy Wang, Carly Monahan, Cassandra Clark, Haleh Alexander, Ivy Wong, Jenny Roberts, Katie Chandler, Mehrsa Raeiszadeh, Morna Sileika, Nicole Parmar, Orla O’Malley, Ryan Benn, Selena Woo and Soha Lavin.
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05/01/2026
When a woman entrepreneur scales, the impact doesn’t stop at her business. It reaches employees, families, and communities across Canada.
That’s why our largest fundraising event, The Odlum Brown Forum Pitch Finale, matters so much.
To our champions who joined us last week, thank you for showing up with generosity and conviction. Your support helps more entrepreneurs access the wisdom, financial capital, and community they need to keep building.
Join us in celebrating them in the comments below!
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04/30/2026
Last Friday, we came together with a shared belief: that when women entrepreneurs grow, our entire economy grows with them.
To our champions: thank you. Because of you, we’re not just making promises, we’re delivering on them. What started as a plan last year is now real momentum, next year, that momentum will continue through Forum 200, supporting even more women to scale their businesses.
Your belief is what makes this possible. It shows up in real ways: fueling new programs, expanding opportunities, and helping more women reach milestones that were once out of reach.
This is what bold support looks like. And together, we’re making it happen.
This room was ON FIRE 🔥
A huge thank you to our incredible donors, supporters, and community for bringing your energy, generosity, and passion to The Odlum Brown Forum Pitch Finale last night. You helped make our largest fundraiser of the year an unforgettable success.
Big shoutout to our auctioneer, , for bringing the energy and keeping the momentum going all night long!
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Last night, our three finalists took to the stage to pitch their business visions at The Odlum Brown Forum Pitch Finale.
Congratulations to , NovaSonix Healthcare, and Quip Medical, who each went home with prize packages totalling over $38K!
And a special thank you to our incredible Champions who joined us on stage! Powerhouse investor and Dragon on , , and , Founder of , who first came through The Odlum Brown Forum Pitch as a Finalist and returned 10 years later to celebrate its impact.
Did you join us last night? Let us know in the comments below!
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Still taking it all in…
Tonight, we celebrated the tenth anniversary of The Odlum Brown Forum Pitch alongside 800+ leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, and community supporters at the . It was an unforgettable evening filled with bold ideas, powerful stories, and a community showing up in full force.
Huge thanks to everyone who made it all possible, we’re so grateful for your support! Stay tuned for more highlights from the evening, including the pitches, fundraising, and some very special guests!
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The next decade starts now. And women entrepreneurs are ready.
Across Canada, The Forum is unlocking access to the wisdom, financial, and social capital founders need to scale through programs, mentorship, and a deeply collaborative community built for growth. Here’s what that investment has already made possible:
🤝 100+ entrepreneurs have connected with funders, mentors, and a powerful network invested in their growth through The Odlum Brown Forum Pitch
💰 Past alumnae have raised over $70M
💼 1,000+ jobs have been created through their businesses
And in the first 8 months of The Forum 200 initiative, we’ve supported 150+ women entrepreneurs with mentorship, peer networks, and strategic guidance to scale.
The opportunity ahead is massive, and it’s within reach. To get there, we have to remove the barriers that still hold too many founders back.
If you believe women entrepreneurs should have every chance to scale what they’re building, donate to The Forum today. When they build, Canada’s economy and future strengthen. Link in bio!
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