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We are thrilled to be at GITEX AFRICA in Marrakech next week! Protexxa CEO Claudette M. is set to deliver a keynote address:  “Perfecting Your Product for Global Markets: A Founder’s Guide.” Drawing from her experience launching Protexxa, Claudette will share lessons on building scalable, secure products that solve real problems for real people. Protexxa was built to address cybersecurity at the human level. This session will explore how putting people at the center of your strategy is key to building a product that resonates globally. #GITEXAfrica #ClaudetteMcGowan #CybersecurityLeadership #GlobalProductStrategy #Protexxa

🔥 The Firehood is officially international! 🔥 First stop: Africa. Next stop: Asia! We've arrived in Morocco for our first international pitch investment GITEX AFRICA, joined by five incredible angels, plus my fabulous Co-Founder Claudette M. who is also exhibiting Protexxa! We're not just setting the status quo on fire; we're forging a new path for founders and angels worldwide 🌍 A huge shoutout to our phenomenal #FirehoodAngels leading this adventure: Nkechi Nwafor-Robinson Colleen Ward Ting Zhou Anika F. Stacy W. Nouhaila C. Missanabie Cree Business Corporation Protexxa We're all taking the GITEX stage! I had the privilege of moderating today's panel, "The Quest for Impact: Balancing Profit and Purpose in African VC". Nkechi delivered an inspiring fireside chat, "Driving Innovation and Research Co-Investment for Shared Prosperity," with prominent women leaders, and she'll be back tomorrow for "The Unicorn Mindset – Lessons from an African Billion-Dollar Startup." We also celebrated Anika's panel, "The early-stage capital crunch: Who’s funding Africa next unicorns?" and cheered for Colleen Ward's "Inside the mind of a global VC." Tomorrow, we're excited for Ting Zhou's session, "The Resilience Playbook: Navigating Crises, Setbacks, and Founder Burnout" and Claudette McGowan's keynote, "Perfecting your product for global markets: a founder's guide" A special shoutout to Joseph Tassoni, an award-winning Canadian fashion visionary and bold entrepreneur whose work embodies passion and excellence, bringing creativity and impact to every project. 🌟 Here’s to many more unforgettable moments ahead - including Toronto Tech Week!! Our time at GITEX AFRICA will culminate with our final pitch competition, where we'll hear from incredible women entrepreneurs. Our Firehood Angels will then invest $50,000 in the most promising venture! We're here to connect with amazing founders and partners—if you're at GITEX AFRICA, please come say hello! 🔥 GITEX AFRICA Scale Without Borders Coalition of Innovation Leaders Advancing Respect (CILAR) Canada Startup Association TD Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada BDC

Trent University is proud to announce our 2025 honorary degree recipients. These trailblazers have made lasting impacts in their respective fields and continue to inspire globally: 🌍 Deepa Mehta – Renowned filmmaker, advocate for gender equality and social justice  💻 Claudette McGowan – Global leader in cybersecurity, championing diversity in tech  🎨 Alice Olsen Williams/Minaajimokwe '69 (Otonabee College) – Acclaimed Indigenous artist and advocate for Indigenous rights  💼 Zabeen Hirji – Pioneering business leader, dedicated to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace Learn more about their remarkable achievements, which will be celebrated during Convocation: https://lnkd.in/eZ4txUMZ 

We’re thrilled to welcome Protexxa to our Affiliate Network! Protexxa is redefining cybersecurity with an AI-powered and human-first approach, helping organizations and individuals predict, detect, assess, and resolve cyber threats. Together we’re advancing AI-driven cybersecurity, making it more accessible, scalable, and effective for all. Stay tuned for what’s ahead! 🔐🙌🏼 #aipartnershipscorp #artificialintelligence #machinelearning #cybersecurity #innovation #AI Claudette M.

With the increasing risks of online scams, we're taking new steps to ensure our seniors are protected. Today, we had the opportunity to introduce an exciting new initiative aimed at enhancing cybersecurity in collaboration with Protexxa Stay tuned for more updates soon! #SeniorCare #Cybersecurity