AUGUST 2026

ISSUE #4 — AUGUST

WHAT'S INSIDE

Issue #4 is all about fundraising. Inside, you'll hear from founders and investors who've been on both sides of the table: Joelle Foster of North Forge on coachability and building Canada's biggest incubator, Shaun Gold of OpenVC on the signals that separate a truly investable startup from one with "AI" just bolted onto the pitch deck, and Ludovic Granger of Leadbay on what it took to close a $4.3M seed round. You'll also get a look at standout startups worth watching, the biggest market moves and conferences shaping the quarter, and a practical, no-fluff guide to running your own first fundraising round, because nobody closes on vibes.