The Odlum Brown Forum Pitch Finale Awards 2026 Grand Prize Recipients in Milestone 10th Year

Finalists pitched their business visions to special guests Michele Romanow and Tara Bosch, alongside business leaders, investors and The Forum community on April 24, 2026

Finale event celebrated 10 years of impact helping fuel Canada’s economy and building nationally recognized businesses

VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Forum, a Canadian charity unlocking the economic power of women entrepreneurs at scale, celebrates the three grand prize recipients of this year’s The Odlum Brown Forum Pitch. Each recipient will receive a $38,000 CAD prize package, made possible through the support of Wheaton Precious Metals, to help advance the next stage of growth for their business.

The 2026 grand prize recipients are:

• Kimberley Hiebert, CEO & Co-Founder of Door Gurus
  • Door Gurus, based in Edmonton, Alberta, is a national specialized door service franchise offering repair, installation and maintenance for residential and commercial clients through a mobile, service-first model.
• Randa Mudathir, CEO & Co-Founder of NovaSonix Healthcare Inc.
  • NovaSonix Healthcare Inc. is a medical technology company based in London, Ontario, that has developed MSKNovaVue™, an attachment that transforms any standard ultrasound probe into a real-time 3D ultrasound scanner for musculoskeletal imaging to support faster, more accessible diagnostics at the point of care.
• Yoobin Lee, CEO & Co-Founder of Quip Medical
  • Quip Medical, based in Kitchener, Ontario, is an AI-powered platform that automates and optimizes billing for physicians directly within their electronic medical records.

“This year’s finalists reflect the momentum and strength of women entrepreneurs in Canada,” says Kirsten Koppang Telford, CEO, The Forum. “When women entrepreneurs scale, they do more than build successful businesses. They create jobs, drive innovation, and help solve critical challenges facing Canada today. As we mark 10 years of The Odlum Brown Forum Pitch, The Forum remains committed to advancing the impact of women entrepreneurs across Canada.”

Annual finale event raises $1.52 million for women entrepreneurs

On April 24, 2026, The Forum hosted The Odlum Brown Forum Pitch Finale in Vancouver at the JW Marriott Parq. This year’s finale event raised a record $1.52 million dollars to help more women entrepreneurs across Canada access the funding opportunities they need to grow.

The three finalists took the stage to present their business visions before a sold-out crowd. The event also featured live audience voting, with NovaSonix Healthcare Inc. selected to receive an additional prize package valued at $20,000 CAD, thanks to the generosity of Wheaton Precious Metals, the program’s grand prize Capital Sponsor.

Special guests at this year’s finale included Michele Romanow, renowned entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and Dragon on CBC’s Dragons’ Den, as well as Tara Bosch, founder of SmartSweets (acquired by TPG Growth for $360 million USD), and winner of the inaugural The Forum Pitch ten years ago.

Michele Romanow and Tara Bosch on championing women entrepreneurs:

“The level of ambition of these entrepreneurs is undeniable and underscores the work The Forum is doing to accelerate their growth by connecting them to the networks and capital that move businesses forward,” says Michele Romanow, entrepreneur and investor.

“My connection to The Odlum Brown Forum Pitch over the past decade makes being part of this year’s finale especially meaningful,” says Tara Bosch, founder of SmartSweets. “The finalists are a testament to the exceptional talent of women entrepreneurs in Canada, and to the impact they can make on our communities when they are backed with the right support and opportunity.”

What the finalists had to say:

“NovaSonix Healthcare Inc. is honoured to be recognized as a finalist and be a part of The Odlum Brown Forum Pitch program, alongside such inspiring women-founded businesses,” said Randa Mudathir, CEO & Co-Founder of NovaSonix Healthcare Inc. “This opportunity will help us scale our impact and advance more accessible diagnostic imaging to support better patient outcomes. We are so grateful for the mentorship and expertise of Sarah Willson, Principal at Panache Ventures.”

“As a finalist in this year’s The Odlum Brown Forum Pitch Finale, we’ve experienced firsthand how the program provides strategic resources and meaningful connections that support our mission to help physicians save time and work more efficiently,” said Yoobin Lee, CEO & Co-Founder of Quip Medical. “We are incredibly thankful to Katrina Carroll-Foster, our program mentor, for her invaluable expertise and direction.”

“Being named a finalist in this year’s The Odlum Brown Forum Pitch Finale is an incredible honour. The funding and support received will help Door Gurus continue building national momentum,” said Kimberley Hiebert, CEO & Co-Founder of Door Gurus. “A big thank you to our mentor Ali Pejman, Managing Partner at Fort Capital, for the guidance and insight throughout this process.”

Canada’s leading pitch program for women entrepreneurs

Marking 10 years, The Odlum Brown Forum Pitch is a national program for women entrepreneurs who are raising external capital. With community at the heart of the program, its goal is to foster connections with funders, leaders and experts ready to support them on their funding and business journey. The program offers education, 1:1 mentorship, coaching, national exposure, and access to specialized resources and networks so women entrepreneurs can secure the funding, community, and support they need for growth.

The Forum thanks long-time supporter and Title Sponsor, Odlum Brown Limited, continued Capital Sponsor, Wheaton Precious Metals and Reception Sponsor, Fort Capital. The program is also made possible by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and woman-owned CountDown Events, which has been supporting the Forum’s annual fundraising event for over 15 years.

More information about The Forum and The Odlum Brown Forum Pitch program can be found at theforum.ca and theforumpitch.ca.

About The Forum

The Forum is Canada’s national charity unlocking the economic power of women entrepreneurs at scale. Now in its 24th year, The Forum has championed the belief that when women entrepreneurs thrive, entire communities flourish. The Forum supports all women nationally and offers a welcoming space to self-identifying women, trans-femme, and non-binary entrepreneurs. In the past year alone, The Forum supported 2,365 entrepreneurs across 11 provinces and territories, contributing to a total of more than 20,000 women entrepreneurs supported to date through programs and events, including The Odlum Brown Forum Pitch program, The Forum Mentor Program, The Forum E-Series program and more. Visit theforum.ca for more.