The OKGN Angel Summit Finale is the culmination of a 10-week program that seeks to create new angel investors and improve access to capital for growing businesses in the Okanagan. On March 12, the final 6 participating companies will pitch to 35 investors for a chance at a $150K investment. Think Dragons' Den meets American Idol.
Speaking of Dragons' Den This finale is also your opportunity to hear from Arlene Dickinson, one of Canada's most high-profile businesswomen, best known for her role on CBC's Dragons' Den. Arlene will be taking the stage during the deliberations to reveal everything you need to know-and do-to start, run, and grow a great business.
Join us for the final and find out who will take away $150,000!
Agenda
4:30Doors open
5:15 Final Pitches
6:45 Drinks & Deliberation
7:15 Keynote
8:15Winner Announcement
About the OKGN Angel Summit
The OKGN Angel Summit is an investor-led program designed to expose accredited investors to the world of angel investing through a guided, hands-on process where a fund is raised, deals are screened, and an investment in a startup is made.
Participating companies will go through a 10-week series of structured investor meetings including company reviews, founder pitches, and due diligence. Culminating in a public pitch event where the finalists make their last pitch, and the winner is awarded the fund.
About Arlene
Arlene Dickinson is the General Partner of District Ventures Capital, a venture capital fund focused on helping market, fund and grow entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial companies in the food and health space.
She is a two-time best-selling author, accomplished public speaker, and is best known for her role as a Dragon/Venture Capitalist for over twelve seasons on the multi-award-winning television series Dragons Den. She sits on several public and private boards and is actively involved in supporting the community.