THE ODLUM BROWN FWE GALA

Because of you, our Gala was a huge success. Thank you!

Our 2020/2021 Winner is….!

Connie Stacey - Growing Greener Innovations
President & Founder
Edmonton, Alberta

Growing Greener Innovations is an award-winning technology manufacturer with primary focus on battery energy storage systems and industrial energy efficiency. Their mission is to end energy poverty.

Mentored by Christian Chia

2020/2021 Runners up

Give it up for our two phenomenal runners up, who each walked away with a cash prize of $5000 & newfound experience & confidence to keep pitching their businesses & raising capital.

Karen Danudjaja, Co-Founder & CEO
Blume Supply Inc.
Vancouver, B.C

Botanical blends for your cup, mug, and bowl. Organic, vegan, and responsibly sourced superfood blends– from turmeric to matcha lattes and more.

Mentored by Nanon De Gaspé Beaubien-Mattrick

Rachel Bartholomew, Founder & CEO
Hyvivy Health
Fergus, Ontario

Hyivy Health creates an intelligent and holistic pelvic therapy device for the 1 in 3 women worldwide who will have a pelvic health diagnosis in their lifetime.

Mentored by Sophie Gupta

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Our 2020/2021 Pitch Finalists are thriving

On February 25, 2021 over 2,000 of you joined us virtually at the 19th Annual Odlum Brown FWE Gala: Pitch Finale. Watch our three finalists below as they share the incredible impact the Pitch program had on their businesses within only 3 months of the Finale:

Here’s what their businesses have achieved…

Thank you to our event host, judges & mentors

Every single one of these people made the gala the celebration it was & we thank them for their dedication & support of The Forum & women entrepreneurs across Canada.