Demystifying Angel Investing: Risks, Rewards, and Real Impact
Join us for an exciting and insightful launch of IDEA's new bi-monthly breakfast series for 2026 — kicking off with a deep dive into Angel Investing!
This exclusive session is designed for high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) looking to explore the world of angel investing and understand its transformative role in building a stronger local innovation economy. We’ll also be welcoming select investment-ready founders so they can hear directly from experienced angels about what truly matters before a cheque is written.
🎟️ Admission: Free (Registration Required)
☕ Bagels & Coffee
📋 Agenda
8:30 AM – Registration & Networking
9:00 AM – Panel Discussion
9:45 AM - SPV Launch by Altitude Accelerator
10:00 AM - Networking
10:30 AM - Event concludes
Panelists
Ana Misra, Co-Chair & Board Member of Angel One Network — Insights from a veteran angel investor network
Ana Misra is an investor, a seasoned executive and a trusted advisor with deep expertise in finance, entrepreneurship, and angel investing. A respected leader in the investment ecosystem, she is a passionate advocate for women entrepreneurs and early-stage startups. Ana currently serves as Co-Chair of Angel One Investors group, Co-Founder of York Angel Investors, and Advisory Board Member of the HardTech Investors Network at ventureLAB. In addition to mentoring founders on capital strategy, financial modeling, and growth, she has held board positions & CFO positions with various corporations and nonprofit organizations.
Kevin Fernandes, Partner at KMB Law — Legal essentials every new angel should know
Mergers and Acquisitions and Private Equity practice groups. Kevin’s practice includes purchase and sale (asset and share) transactions, corporate matters, professional client corporate services, private equity transactions and corporate reorganizations. After earning both his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts from Queen’s University, Kevin earned his Juris Doctor with a specialization in Business Law at the Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie University. Kevin has also completed the Osgoode Certificate in Canadian Securities Law and Practice through Osgoode Hall Law School. Outside of the office, Kevin plays and watches hockey, baseball and golf.
Jennifer Ai - Founder and CEO of Leopard AI — Founder's journey on navigating investors and successfully securing funds
With a decade of experience spanning advanced AI research and enterprise banking—covering trading systems, a $23‑billion lending portfolio, marketing science, and global risk management— Jennifer has seen how machine learning can drive systemic transformation. She has built and led the very platforms that demonstrate AI’s ability to unlock large‑scale value. A 2X founder, currently building Leopard AI has identified a key gap in the market where investors can connect better with founders around their fundraising journey.
Bringing together her unique combination of expertise—data scientist, ten‑year end‑to‑end FinTech operator, and hands‑on AI startup builder—she focuses on a singular mission: equipping founders with strategic intelligence and catalytic capital to dismantle systemic barriers and enable more equitable progress.
Moderated by IDEA
Together, the panel will unpack the fundamentals of angel investing, debunk common myths, highlight key legal considerations, and explore how strategic early-stage investments can drive both strong financial returns and meaningful community impact.