Feminine behaviours decreased the likelihood of being a finalist in a pitch competition by 13%, regardless of the entrepreneur’s gender.

Investors reward male founders for being bold. They penalize female founders for being outsiders.

Faith and finance have long been intertwined across religious traditions, shaping ethical investment strategies and financial systems.

Women entrepreneurs are held to higher standards compared to their male counterparts. 

In 2020, the gap in capital for Black leaders and communities was undeniable. Promises were made. Commitments to increase capital to Black leaders were publicized.

The momentum hasn’t been sustained over the last few years. 

A founder often depends on their friends and family to raise their first round of financing to build their venture. 

Representation is not enough. Reaching critical mass is crucial to unlock the full economic benefits of diversity.

Some are calling for neutrality as a way to combat DEI. However, neutrality is a path to irrelevance.

In 2022, a milestone was reached: for the first time, women of colour on US privately held company boards outnumbered directors named Dave or David.

This recent blog from Seth Godin is a perfect reminder as we start the new year.

At the start of every year, like many, I embrace a set of resolutions and updates to my habits. And…they don’t always stick.

As we reflect on 2024, it's clear that resilience is deeply rooted in diversity. 

We recently concluded our Capital Unlocked 2024 Summit, a dynamic and inspiring gathering that brought together philanthropy, finance, entrepreneurship, and technology leaders.

Reflections from our Capital Unlocked 2024 Summit

What will change in the next four years? How do we continue to push for progress through philanthropy and investing?

Neutrality is often weaponized.

I am mid-move and uncovered some mid-2000s BlackBerry devices through my attempt to declutter.

Seth Godin's recent note serves as a good reminder of how and when we are showing up in equity and diversity work. 

There continues to be a disproportionate impact on Indigenous participation in Canada’s economy as a result of our history and our present.

Many of us, especially those who have experienced raising capital with traditionally overlooked identities, understand the critical importance of our present moment.

What defines a successful founder? 

By creating spaces where engagement is a choice rather than an obligation, we have an opportunity to overcome polarization and make allies in unlikely places.

How do professional women navigate workplace barriers? Often, by fading into the background.

The financial inequality faced by Black Canadians has worsened over decades. These negative trends have no parallel in other communities of colour in Canada. 

Race-based lawsuits are creating a chilling effect on capital deployers’ efforts to address disparities in funding. 

This simple question can help us overcome our unconscious bias.

An 'us vs. them' mindset fuels polarization.

Our body language can help us identify unconscious bias.

The study explored the lavender ceiling—barriers blocking 2SLGBTQ+ people’s path towards leadership roles and board directorships—in corporate Canada.

“The road we travel is equal in importance to the destination we seek.”