The51 Founder Community
Connecting Founders with resources and community to transform the early-stage venture landscape.
A new era of The51’s nationwide founder ecosystem.
Introducing The51 Founder Community: a FREE membership-based ecosystem designed to provide unparalleled access to resources, support, and networks.
Our mission: to democratize access to capital for women and gender-diverse founders throughout Canada.
In partnership with
Launching March 2024
Bringing Innovative Founders Together Across Canada
At The51, we're committed to investing in visionary founders and nurturing a supportive ecosystem where they can grow their businesses, accumulate wealth, and join in on building the financial feminist future.
And to do that, community is key.
To date, we have invested in 37 incredible founders who are invaluable role models and have given insights into the meaningful ways that we and our ecosystem partners can help propel their success. Now, we want to scale the championship of the founder community across the country to help founders cross the chasm from Pre-Seed to Series A and beyond.
To mark the dawn of a new era of The51’s nationwide Founder ecosystem, we're hosting a series of events to celebrate.
First up: we officially kicked off with Founder Community Launch on March 27th in Calgary.
Stay tuned for more event announcements across Canada!
When?
March 27, 2024
5 – 8 PM MT
Where?
Calgary, AB
Work Nicer Rail Yards
What is it?
You’re invited to an evening of connection and strategic insight as we announce The51’s Founder Community. The announcement marks a pivotal moment in The51's journey as a significant expansion and evolution of our community. We’re doubling down on our commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where all founders—regardless of gender—can thrive and succeed along their VC journey.
Hear from a panel of experts on “Founder's Roadmap: IP Strategies for Long-Term Growth and Investor Confidence." The discussion will dive into actionable IP strategies to secure your startup's growth and build investor confidence, as well as explore best practices for leveraging IP assets to drive innovation and market differentiation.
Meet the Panelists
Arielle Land
Program Director, Movement51
Stephanie Curcio
IP Strategist, CEO & Co-Founder at NLPatent
Anita Ludwar
Principal, The51 Food & AgTech Fund
Jordana Armstrong
Founding Director, Social Innovation Hub; Director, UCeed Social Impact
Roger Kuypers
Partner at Fasken
Stay in the Loop About Events Coming Your Way
COMING SOON
The51 Founder Virtual Community
The virtual community space will open in June. You can expect insightful events crafted to foster connections, access to our partner resource hub, peer support, and tailored education to aid you in your business growth and fundraising journey. And if you’re on our waitlist, you benefit from priority access and special perks.
The waitlist is now officially open, and we're eager to have you join us on this journey!
Here’s a sneak peek of what’s waiting for you:
Access to In-Person Speaker Series & Networking Events: Curated content and network from major hubs across Canada
The51 Founder Library: A collection of resources focused on financial acumen, fundraising, go-to-market strategy, commercialization, and more
Always-On Community: A virtual community of women+ Founders that will fuel your business growth and cheque acquisition
Priority Access to Movement51 Founders Lab, including a demo day in front of Canada’s top angels and venture capitalists
Access to The51 Partners Hub: An exclusive ecosystem of vetted products, services, and experts ready to step in and support your venture journey
Monthly AMAs: A safe space to ask questions and seek advice from investors, business experts, and seasoned Founders
Founder Newsletter: Monthly eNewsletter with exclusive insights into our community
Hands-on Community Director: A friendly face to support you at every step along your membership journey.
Join the Waitlist & The51 Founder Mailing List
Questions?
Please connect with our Community Director, Iva, at iva@the51.io.