The Odlum Brown
Forum Pitch Finale

Join us at The Odlum Brown Forum Pitch Finale, a celebration and fundraiser like no other, which directly supports Canada’s growing network of self-identifying women, non-binary, and trans-femme entrepreneurs.

WE'RE SOLD OUT!

 
 
 
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The Odlum Brown
Forum Pitch Finale

Join us at The Odlum Brown Forum Pitch Finale, a celebration and fundraiser like no other, which directly supports Canada’s growing network of self-identifying women, non-binary, and trans-femme entrepreneurs.

EVENT IS SOLD OUT

 
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A Celebration & Fundraiser Like No Other

Our 3 Finalists will share their visions one last time.

 

04/24

JW Marriott Parq Vancouver

5:00 - 6:30 PM | Reception
6:30 - 9:00 PM | Dinner, Pitches & More
9:00PM - Late   | Twilight Lounge

 
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Our Largest Fundraising Event of the Year

A pivotal opportunity for supporters, donors, community leaders, and entrepreneurs to come together and advance The Forum’s mission of shifting social and economic power for women entrepreneurs.

 
 
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Our Largest Fundraising Event of the Year

A pivotal opportunity for supporters, donors, community leaders, and entrepreneurs to come together and advance The Forum’s mission of shifting social and economic power for women entrepreneurs.

 
 
 
 

The Finalists have been announced!

Meet the the 3 Finalists who are one step closer to receiving $30,000 CAD prize packages to fund their business visions!

 

Door Gurus

Kimberley Hiebert (she/her)
CEO & Co-Founder

NovaSonix Healthcare Inc.

Randa Mudathir (she/her)
CEO & Co-Founder

Quip Medical

Yoobin Lee (she/her)
CEO & Co-Founder

 
 
 

Meet the Champions

 

 Tara Bosch

Founder of SmartSweets (Acquired by TPG Growth for $360 million)

Michele Romanow

“Dragon”, CBC Dragons’ Den | Co-Founder & Executive Chairman Clearco

 
 
 

Ways to Give

Support our game-changing programming for women entrepreneurs across Canada.

 
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Ways to Give

Support our game-changing programming for women entrepreneurs across Canada.

 
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 Interested in Sponsoring or Becoming a Patron?

 
 

TD, The Scotiabank Women Initiative, and Teck have bought tables for the event.

Find out why...

When you sponsor, purchase a table as a Patron, or buy a ticket to next year’s event, you’re providing a donation in support of self-identifying women, non-binary, and trans-femme entrepreneurs. For all 2025-2026 sponsorship inquiries, or to reserve a table for next Spring, click below to learn more or contact lisa@theforum.ca.

 
 

The Odlum Brown Forum Pitch
Finale 2025/26 Sponsors

 

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Meet the Activation Committee

The Activation Committee is a passionate group of volunteers who believe in the mission of The Forum and the power of The Odlum Brown Forum Pitch program. The committee is comprised of board members, past program supporters, and champions of the organization. As dedicated members of the community, they support events and fundraising that help women entrepreneurs thrive.

 
 
 
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Meet the Activation Committee

The Activation Committee is a passionate group of volunteers who believe in the mission of The Forum and the power of The Odlum Brown Forum Pitch program. The committee is comprised of board members, past program supporters, and champions of the organization. As dedicated members of the community, they support events and fundraising that help women entrepreneurs thrive.

 
 
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