Janet Bannister, Founder & Managing Partner, Staircase Ventures

Welcome to Northern Lights: Canadian Women in Tech & Business, where we spotlight the incredible journeys of Canada's most trailblazing women. In the third episode, host Berlin Mathur is joined by Janet Bannister, Founder & Managing Partner at Staircase Ventures

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Janet Bannister is a trailblazing entrepreneur, investor, and leader in Canada’s tech and business landscape. She's the Founder and Managing Partner at Staircase Ventures, with a career that spans roles like Brand Manager at Procter & Gamble, Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company, and Managing Partner at Real Ventures.

Janet was the force behind launching Kijiji Canada, which she grew into one of Canada’s most-visited websites, and her time at eBay saw her driving the platform’s transformation from a collectibles marketplace to a mainstream giant.

She's built a successful consulting business, served as CEO of a venture-backed startup, and is an influential figure on boards like Communitech, the Vector Institute, and The Ivey Academy at Ivey Business School.

With accolades like Venture Capital Journal’s “Women of Influence in Private Markets” and PitchBook’s “Female Founders & Investors to Know,” Janet is shaping the future of innovation.