WHERE WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS THRIVE
Join The Forum, a national registered charity, and experience the advantage of having a committed, supportive, and connected community championing you every step of the way.
About The Forum
Our mission - The Forum unlocks access to wisdom, financial and social capital for women entrepreneurs.
We help you activate, access, and grow the capitals that you need to achieve and sustain your vision of success.
The Forum supports all women nationally, and offers a welcoming space to self-identifying women, trans-femme and non-binary entrepreneurs.
This year, we’re celebrating a major milestone: our 25th anniversary!
For 25 years, The Forum has been helping women entrepreneurs in Canada build bold, and we’re just getting started. Through The Odlum Brown Forum Pitch, we put your vision directly in front of this community, giving you the visibility, clarity, and connections required to raise intentionally.
Be part of the next chapter. Apply today and step into a network of champions ready to support your growth.
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THE Odlum Brown FORUM PITCH
On April 24th the audience selected NovaSonix Healthcare!
The audience selected NovaSonix Healthcare Inc. to receive an additional $20,000 CAD, from Pitch Capital Sponsor, Wheaton Precious Metals, to support their business goals!
Additionally, each finalist will receive a prize package valued at over $38,000 CAD.
NovaSonix Healthcare Inc.
Randa Mudathir (she/her)
CEO & Co-Founder
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The Odlum Brown Forum Pitch
Pitch Your Vision. Fuel Your Growth.
One of the biggest barriers women entrepreneurs face is connecting with folks who can open doors to the right funding opportunities. The Odlum Brown Forum Pitch was developed to address this barrier.
With community at the heart of this program, its goal is to foster connections with funders, leaders and experts who are ready to support you on your funding and business journey.
Along the way, you’ll gain tangible experience, build confidence, refine your pitch and build a toolkit that will set you up for growth that aligns with your vision.
Our Impact, Scale and Reach
FOR 23 YEARS, WE’VE BEEN DELIVERING REAL-WORLD EDUCATION AND MENTORSHIP TO HELP WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS BUILD SUCCESSFUL BUSINESSES.
20,000
women entrepreneurs supported since 2002
supporting entrepreneurs nationwide
50,000+
social media followers
“The Forum has made such a difference in my entrepreneurial journey so far. They connected me with the perfect Mentor, organized the absolute best online program I've ever taken, and created such a supportive environment for female business owners.”
We’re invested in your vision of success
LEARN WITH US
Explore our educational opportunities — designed for entrepreneurs in all industries and stages of business — and start creating more options for your business’ future.
FIND A MENTOR
Whether you’re just starting out or are well established in business, we’ll pair you with a Mentor who has first-hand, real-world experience accomplishing the goals you’re working towards.
ACCESS THE COMMUNITY
Connect with The Forum team, our supporters and other women entrepreneurs across the country and benefit from a collaborative and fiercely supportive approach to business ownership.
Looking to Connect and Build Community?
Our goal is to inspire and uplift, one event at a time.
At The Forum, we understand that building a supportive community is vital for women entrepreneurs to thrive. Whether you're an aspiring business owner or a seasoned founder, our events are designed to bring peers together, foster connections, and share learnings.
We are proud to invite you to our diverse range of events, held both virtually and in-person across Canada.
Unlock Your Potential
Want To Get the Word Out About Your Business?
The Forum community is growing every day and we take pride in sharing new business highlights from women across the country, along with content that our community finds value in. Learn more about the options we offer for spreading the word to our community today.
Credit: Jamie-Lee Fuoco
The Forum Event Photography
Check out some of the highlights from our incredible, energizing events! We are beyond grateful for all the entrepreneurs and supporters who came together to practice community as a verb.