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Arlene Dickinson (born October 8, 1956) is a South African Canadian businesswoman, investor, author, and television personality. She is the general partner of District Ventures Capital and CEO of Venturepark. [3]
Arlene Dickinson is the Founder and General Partner of District Ventures Capital and Co-Managing Partner of Believeco:Partners. I’ve spent my life in marketing, communications and venture capital helping entrepreneurs and organizations grow their businesses and their dreams.
- Early Life and Education
- Venture Communications
- Dragons’ Den
- YouInc.com and Other Business Ventures
- Volunteer Work
- Personal Life
- Honours and Awards
Arlene Dickinson was born in Germiston, South Africa, on 8 October 1956. She was the youngest of three daughters in a Mormon household.Her family immigrated to Canada in 1959 with only $50 in their possession and eventually settled in Calgary. Though her father held a PhD in education, he worked mainly as a struggling electrician. The family’s stru...
Upon hearing of her job loss, a former colleague reached out to Dickinson and offered her the opportunity to join his new marketing firm, Venture Communications Ltd., as a partner in 1988. Her position as a partner meant that Dickinson did not earn a salary or wage, and essentially worked for free. Early in her tenure, Dickinson lived off her credi...
Venture’s success drew the attention of television producer Mike Armitage in 2007. Armitage was responsible for finding talent for the new CBC show Dragons’ Den, a reality show in which entrepreneurs showcase their business to a panel of venture capitalists, the “Dragons,” who decide whether to invest in the business. He first learned about Dickins...
In 2012, Dickinson formed Arlene Dickinson Enterprises Ltd, a firm that invests in small- and medium-sized businesses (see Small Business). That same year, Arlene Dickinson Enterprises launched YouInc.com, a website that provides entrepreneurs with a discussion forum, tips and blog posts from Dickinson, and relevant TED talks and business videos. I...
In addition to serving as CEO of various ventures and starring on Dragons’ Den, Dickinson has offered her services to a number of organizations. She is the national spokesperson for The Breakfast Clubs of Canada and has served as a co-chair for Kids Help Phone. Dickinson sits on the advisory committee for the Stratford Institute at the University o...
At the age of 41, Dickinson got married a second time. The marriage lasted seven years before ending in divorce. She was engaged again in 2011, but the engagement ended before the couple wed. Dickinson has five grandchildren and splits her time between her house in Calgary and her condo in Toronto. Her net worth is estimated to be $80 million.
Lifetime Achievement Award, Ad Rodeo (2004) Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Hall of Fame, Women’s Executive Network (2007) Management Achievement Award, McGill University(2008) Lifetime Achievement Business Award, Women’s International Film & Television Showcase (2011) Queen Elizabeth II Diamond JubileeMedal (2012) In addition to her awards a...
Feb 8, 2024 · Arlene Dickinson today is recognized as a visionary entrepreneur with an incredible track record of success – an iconic Canadian business leader with a high profile through her work and as a dragon on the popular CBC TV show Dragons’ Den.
May 15, 2015 · In a wide-ranging interview, Arlene Dickinson talks about her time on Dragons' Den, sparring with Kevin O'Leary and her plans to spend more time in Calgary.
Arlene Dickinson is a legendary entrepreneur and venture capitalist. A self-made success story, Arlene has launched, operated and managed businesses for 35 years.
Arlene Dickinson is a best-selling author, seasoned public speaker and nationally recognized as one of the top business leaders in Canada.
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