As Community Relations Lead, I focused on engaging founders, delivering outstanding events, and enhancing the experience of being a part of the Capital Angel Network (CAN) community. Drawing on my marketing expertise and entrepreneurship background, I worked to create meaningful connections and elevate the quality of engagement at meetings and events, resulting in stronger participation from both founders and investors.- Improved founder and member engagement by implementing targeted strategies that fostered a vibrant and collaborative community.- Coordinated CANLABS, a “funder-ready” program designed to equip founders with the tools and knowledge needed to secure investment.- Oversaw Ed-Com events, a series of four women-focused gatherings centered on unique topics to inspire and connect women investors and founders.- Facilitated monthly in-person events in collaboration with Carleton University, uOttawa, and La Cité College, strengthening ties with academic institutions.- Managed the logistics and operations of the MASHUP event, one of the city’s largest startup gatherings, ensuring smooth volunteer coordination and pitch competition execution.- Collaborated with key entities across the city, including SheBoot and Invest Ottawa, to strengthen partnerships and broaden the network's reach.Through these initiatives, I contributed to CAN’s mission of fostering a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem, creating opportunities for founders and investors to connect and grow.

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