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In addition to three top prizes. l businesses looking to expand are questions there will aho be a people’s choice award learning what it's like to have an - Business cards with a QR code that votedon byallof the participants angel on their shoulder with the help of helps you log who has entered you into Robert Douglas, the president of groups like the Golden Triangle Angel- their contacts database Golden Triangle Angelnet. said they've net. a Biometrics technology for security been successful in drawing in new mem- But they’re also going to get a little and access bets because of the opportunities that taste of the devil‘s advocate as the group . A service for high quality aerial pho- exist locally. A lot of the group's mem- revivea the Launchl’ad 550.000 Venture tography and surveying using remote- bets are successful entrepreneurs them- Creation Competition on May 4, inviting controlled helicopters selves and would like to pass on what eight local startups looking for capital O A smartphone app that sends out an they've learned to promising _new busi- and businessadvicc to vie for prizes alarm if a person doesn‘t respond to the messes. 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The Golden Triangle Angelnet region whether its from university ~ Some of the early contenders for the launched in 2&9 under a program start- research or people starting their second final eight spots include: - ed by the Ontario Ministry of Research. or third company. called the Innovations Angel Network ‘Entrepreneurahip is in the blood and - A mobile app to help women select Program. it is now one of the largest in the culture ofthis area“ what to wear based upon the weather networks in the province and has gener- The LaunchPad $5001) Venture Cre- and occasion ated more than $13 million in capital ation Competition will be held at the o A line of coo-friendly clothing form local entrepreneurs seeking invest- new Breithaupt Block development May 0 A30 gaming platform ment opportunities in promising busi- 4. Go to mgoldenu'langleangelnetca - A "Brita-like" filter that converts nesses trying to get offthe ground. for more information or to register. 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