Webinar Wednesday: Accessing capital for start-ups and early-stage businesses

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This session will explore how early-stage 2SLGBTQI+ businesses can access capital effectively and successfully. Presented by August Haig (he/him, TD Bank) and Daniella Molina (she/her, Didaktos), the first part of the session aims to deliver a high-level, strategic overview of funding pathways available to early-stage businesses. The goal is to provide participants with an understanding of what funding and loan options are available and best suited for start-up/early-stage businesses from the perspective of a bank.

The second part of the session, led by Molina and designed to complement TD’s institutional overview, will provide an entrepreneur-centric look at navigating the Canadian funding continuum—from bootstrapping and grants to micro-loans and CSBFP debt. Founders will learn how to evaluate timing, understand the 5 Cs of credit from an applicant’s perspective, and identify the financing pathway that best accelerates their business stage.

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Daniella Molina (she/her)

Founder



Didaktos



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Daniella Molina (she/her)

Founder



Didaktos


Daniella Molina is an Instructional Designer, Systems Architect, and the Founder of Didaktos. With over 15 years of experience in adult learning and educational design, Daniella specializes in translating complex operational and financial systems into intuitive, accessible workflows. Established within the YMCA BC Self-Employment Program framework, she brings a practical, lived perspective to early-stage business planning, cash-flow structuring, and institutional capital readiness in Canada. Grounded in Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles, Daniella is dedicated to empowering diverse entrepreneurs with the confidence and tools needed to secure growth funding.




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August Haig (he/him)

Regional Manager 2SLGBTQ+ Business Development



TD Bank Group



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August Haig (he/him)

Regional Manager 2SLGBTQ+ Business Development



TD Bank Group


As Regional Manager, 2SLGBTQ+ Business Development, August’s primary role is to serve as a trusted liaison between TD and the 2SLGBTQ+ community. In addition to his deep understanding of the community itself, he relies on his ability to develop strong relationships with its members in order to fully discover their financial needs and goals. August is fortunate to have the opportunity to work closely with a wide range of talented colleagues from multiple lines of business, including Personal Banking, Business Banking and TD Wealth, to help provide his 2SLGBTQ+ clients with the best advice and exceptional service they deserve. As part of this, he works hard to stay engaged with the community at large on a regular basis, by supporting and volunteering with local grass roots organizations which keeps him up to date with any relevant news.

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