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Suzanne Grant ( )

Executive Director, Capital Angel Network

Suzanne Grant, 

Executive Director Capital Angel Network (CAN) & Board Member BluWave.ai & Veteran Business Network Institute 

In her role at Canada’s #1 Angel Network, Suzanne expands capital access to bold and underestimated founders.  CAN Members invested $41M into early stage startups over the past four years under her leadership, and in 2025 over 60% of initial round investments went to  women founder-ceo led startups. 

Suzanne is a creator and connector with expertise in technology business models, positioning, investment and growth. Her background traverses military, non profit and international business leadership with 15 years experience in business founder /CEO and board roles in Canada, Australia and Qatar. 

As an entrepreneur Suzanne established herself as a leader in strategic communications, experiential marketing, digital publishing and medical technology. She’s conducted business in 17 countries, closed $25M in sales and raised $5.5M in capital for her businesses. 

Suzanne is a warrior ally living by her mantra #TheFutureIsHuman. 

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$100k Women in Tech Investment Prize

Funded by The Firehood, the $100k Women in Tech (WiT) Investment Prize is back! The Firehood is bringing together an incredible team of angel investors, relevant startup mentors, and legal experts who will award one female-led startup with a $100k investment. That means one female founder attending Startupfest will walk away with an important investment, and access to an amazing network of investors. See More.
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The Finals: $100K Women in Tech Investment Prize - Funded by The Firehood

Come and cheer on the finalists vying for the $100K Women in Tech Investment Prize. See More.