Ladies Who Launch

A community of like-minded leaders

Ladies Who Launch is a group of 100+ women leaders from Ottawa’s tech ecosystem. Together, we’ve created a community where women can lean on each other for support, grow personally and professionally, and, ultimately, have an easier time reaching our goals because we have the resources and network we need to do it.

Ladies Who Launch is for you if...

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You're a leader

Founders, co-founders, C-suite executives, vice presidents and directors leading tech companies make up this community.

They join to connect with other goal-oriented women leaders.

You’re on the right page if this describes you.

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You’re ready to grow

Women join this community because they want to grow personally and professionally.

They’re entrepreneurs and employees in Ottawa expanding their network and their thinking.

Say yes to Ladies Who Launch if you’re ready to learn, want support and are determined to reach your goals.

What you can expect

This isn’t another meeting in your calendar or task on your to-do list. It’s an investment in yourself. Take in the brilliance of others, tell peers what’s weighing on your mind, speak to your experiences and share your knowledge. Ladies Who Launch is a space to connect and collaborate – to get support and give it.

Admission to exclusive meet-ups

Participate in 6 exclusive meetups a year. Some are in person, others are online. They include ask-me-anything sessions, workshops and round-tables. All are led by experts who have been in your shoes and are ready to share. And every event is free.

Access to community

100+ women leaders from Ottawa are group members. Introduce yourself, share an interesting article, pose your questions, even invite someone to coffee. Do it all easily by joining the Ladies Who Launch Slack channel. Slack is where our team communicates. We’ll post exciting news, new funding opportunities and relevant resources. Think of it as your 21st century Rolodex and a great way to reduce inbox clutter.

Skill development

Essential leadership skills development is the groups’ focus. So is addressing common themes and issues women leaders face.

We cover these topics together, so we can all grow personally and professionally, be better partners and leaders, and, ultimately, have an easier time reaching our goals.

Janet Bannister
Founder & Managing Partner, Staircase Ventures

In 2004, Janet launched Kijiji.ca and grew it to become one of the most visited websites in Canada.

Sarah Lacy
Founder & CEO, ChairmanMe

Sarah Lacy founded Chairman Mom as well as Pando.com on maternity leave in 2011 and built it into a profitable investigative journalism company.

TeLisa Daughtry
Founder & CTO, FlyTechnista

TeLisa Daughtry is an Award-Winning Technologist, STEM / DEI+B Advocate, and 5x Author.Sarah Lacy founded Chairman Mom as well as Pando.com on maternity leave in 2011 and built it into a profitable investigative journalism company.

Madison Fisher

Have questions?

If you want to learn more about Ladies Who Launch or request to join the program, email Madison Fisher, Client Experience Coordinator. Madison is happy to help.| Email Madison