Ivey alumna Nicole Verkindt was interviewed about the importance of having angel investors in today's marketplace. One of her two angel investors was Ivey alum Mark Nashman, also interviewed in the piece.
Despite this story, the numbers are not looking good when it comes to entrepreneurs who plan to invest in startups, according to a survey of Ivey QuantumShift fellows. According to The Globe and Mail article, "only 3 per cent of participants said they plan to fund entrepreneurs after they sell their company. Only 5 per cent said they plan to coach entrepreneurs."