It’s been almost two years since the CVCA formed its Diversity and Inclusion Committee. Since then, we’ve hosted and have engaged in numerous discussions and initiatives in the name of equality. In June, we dedicated an entire half-day of content at Invest Canada ’18 which provided meaningful actions that can be immediately implemented into our
Elaine Kunda credits her father’s inclusiveness and a former female boss for sparking her interest in running companies, which later fuelled a desire to help other women find the resources they need to be successful in business. Kunda recently launched Disruption Ventures, a VC fund that will invest only in companies founded and led by
Ahead of the TD Bank Presents: Diversity & Inclusion – Perspectives from the Private Capital Industry panel at #IC18, Dave D’Oyen, Inclusion & Innovation Builder, Shopify, shares 10 ways to improve your inclusion practice in this special contribution to CVCA Central. During my first week at Shopify, CEO Tobias Lütke gave an introductory onboarding talk
CWPE is committed to supporting the next generation of women leaders in the private capital industry and believe that mentorship can be an effective form of support, particularly at critical stages of career growth. The CWPE is looking for: Engaged mentee candidates who seek guidance or advice from an experienced female leader in the industry
New in Canada, Inspiring Fifty, is a partnership with the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Canada, supported of the Senate of Canada which strongly promotes the advancement of diversity in the STEM fields. Both Canada and the Netherlands recognize the recruitment and retention of women and girls in these sectors will foster
New in Canada, Inspiring Fifty, is a partnership with the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Canada, supported of the Senate of Canada which strongly promotes the advancement of diversity in the STEM fields. Both Canada and the Netherlands recognize the recruitment and retention of women and girls in these sectors will foster
This year’s theme for International Women’s Day is #PressForProgress, a call to close the gender gap. According to the World Economic Forum’s 2017 Global Gender Gap Report, if we continue at the current rate of change, it will take another 200 years to achieve gender parity. From being underrepresented in organizations to facing a wage
The CVCA is organizing and involved with various industry events around the lead-up for IWD 2018. 2018’s theme for International Women’s Day is #PressForProgress, a rallying call to continue the momentum and chase gender parity worldwide. In celebration of International Women’s Day 2018 on March 8, Canada’s Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (CVCA) is
“If we can help teach companies and help create those experiences for young people or let them know they exist, that would be awesome.” Fostering diversity in Canada and in Canadian workplaces is forging ahead. Over the last few years our country has experienced a number of changes forwarding diversity; including the federal government’s gender-balanced
“I never, ever would have had the opportunity to go on that trip but for my male friend taking two minutes to move the dial for me.” The enormity and power of social movement often isn’t fully realized until we’re right in the middle of it, at its climax, or when revisiting its value in
