2023
Impact Report
How can we build the next generation of women and gender-diverse investors and founders?
It starts with education.
By the Numbers
We’re already seeing the impact of our work and programming.
200+
trained
96
jobs created
40
cities
30+
speaking engagements
$857K+
invested
$270K
private funding
2
bootcamps
$1.57M
public funding
Since our inception, M51 has been addressing financial inequalities through innovative educational programs, accessible community events, and strategic partnerships with academic institutions, like-minded corporations, and non-profits.
The Financial Feminism Investing Lab and Early-Stage Investing Bootcamp series are helping aspiring investors improve their financial acumen, giving them everything they need to begin investing with confidence and demystifying the entire investment journey.
The Founder Lab is a toolkit for entrepreneurs to build their fundraising strategy and create their personalized playbook, taking the guesswork out of navigating investors
Programs, communities, and all—we’re excited to present M51’s first annual impact report, which highlights our milestones and the incredible progress we’ve made.
...And we’re just getting started.
What’s in the Impact Report?
Words from our Co-Founders, Shelley Kuipers and Judy Fairburn, and our Executive Director, Danielle Gifford
A year in review
Milestones along the way
Our impact across Canada
A closer look into the Financial Feminism Investing Lab, Bootcamp, and Founder Lab
The faces of the M51 core team and board of directors
Testimonials from our alumni
We hope you’ll enjoy reading about the positive actions and progress we’ve accomplished together as a community.
Thank you to our sponsors, partners, funders, and champions who have helped build Movement51 into what it is today. We couldn’t do it without you!
Join the Community
If you’re interested in partnering with Movement51 or want to stay in the loop with programs and future course availability, reach out to learn more—we’d love to connect.