Arlene Dickinson

BIO

Arlene Dickinson is one of Canada’s most recognized business leaders, Founder and General Partner of District Ventures Capital and the longest-running female Dragon on Dragons' Den after 15 seasons. A three-time bestselling author and sought-after speaker, she is known for inspiring entrepreneurs, students and leaders across Canada.

After immigrating to Canada at age 3, Arlene built a successful career in marketing while raising four children, eventually owning and leading her own business. Today, she serves on numerous public and private boards and is passionate about health, food and beverage, women in business and philanthropy.

Arlene has been inducted into Canada’s Most Powerful Women Top 100 Hall of Fame and the Marketing Hall of Legends, and has received the Queen Elizabeth Diamond and Platinum Jubilee Awards, among many other honours.

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Arlene's Impact

24,228+

Total meals provided

81,891

Lbs. of GHGs averted from the atmosphere

15,685,337

Litres of water prevented from going to waste

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Thanks for being an inspirational Canadian 🍁

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Well Done Arlene . Such a Valuable cause.

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I believe that in this country, no man a child should be going hungry

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I Love what you are doing to better this world and lives of people in need. God Bless.

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I like the way you think, your morals on humanity, your powers within you that keep you grounded, your beliefs and faith for others. Overall I like you!

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