Platform Calgary x Panache Ventures: Investor Office Hours
Platform Calgary is excited to host Investor Office Hours with Melaniia Volkodav, Investor at Panache Ventures on March 26 (2:00–5:00 PM) at the National Bank Investor Hub!
This is a networking-style event for founders to connect with one of Canada’s most active early-stage investors in a closed-room setting—ideal for real conversations, investor fit checks, and early-stage feedback.
Josh Jagota from Alpaca VC, and Casey from GTMfund will be in the same room. Sign up below.
Event Format (Networking-Style)
2:00 – 2:20 PM: Sign-in
2:20 – 2:50 PM: Investor introduction
2:40 – 5:00 PM: Free networking time
🚀 About Panache Ventures
Panache Ventures is one of the most active pre-seed investors in Canada, backing visionary founders from day one and helping build high-growth companies from the ground up.
They are the capital behind standout Canadian startups including PurposeMed, Deep Sky, OneVest, and Chemshift Technologies.
Panache is:
Stage: Pre-seed (first institutional cheque)
Sector: Sector-agnostic
Geography: Canada (coast-to-coast)
Panache moves fast and works side-by-side with founders, leveraging decades of operator experience and a strong national network to support company building from inception.
💡 Why founders like Panache Ventures
Panache brings hands-on support from day one, with a strong focus on:
Founder-first approach
Fast decision-making
Deep involvement in early strategy and growth
Access to a coast-to-coast network across Canada
👤 About Melaniia Volkodav (Investor, Panache Ventures)
Melaniia brings 5+ years of experience across due diligence, project management, market research, and deal flow management.
She has a strong background in:
Identifying growth opportunities
Supporting strategic decision-making through data
Accelerating business performance through structured analysis
✅ Who Should Join
Platform Calgary members prioritized
Founders at pre-seed stage across any sector
Teams building ambitious, venture-scale companies
🔄 How It Works
The event is open to both Platform Calgary members and non-members. If registration exceeds capacity, priority will be given to Platform Calgary members.
📩 Selected founders will receive a confirmation email prior to the event
📍 National Bank Investor Hub | Platform Calgary
❗ If you need to cancel, please decline your calendar invite at least 48 hours in advance
🥗 Platform Calgary Café is open from 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM — feel free to purchase food onsite or bring your own
👉 Sign up now
Complete the sign-up form — all applications will be shared with Melaniia and the Panache team.
📩 Questions? Contact [email protected]