Athena Collective and TD Women in Enterprise Announce Strategic Collaboration to Expand Holistic Support for Women-Led Businesses
Athena Collective and TD Women in Enterprise have announced a strategic collaboration to provide women entrepreneurs across Canada with more holistic support, combining TD's specialized banking expertise and accredited bankers with Athena Collective's data-driven platform, curated resources, and global community.
Vancouver, BC — February 18, 2026
Athena Collective, a women-owned, global operating platform and community for female founders, owners, and operators, today announced a strategic collaboration with TD Women in Enterprise, uniting two organizations deeply committed to supporting women-owned and women-led businesses as they start, grow, scale, and transition their companies.
This collaboration brings TD Women in Enterprise's specialized banking expertise and growing network of Women in Enterprise–accredited bankers together with Athena Collective's data-driven platform, curated resources, and engaged global community. Together, the organizations aim to provide women entrepreneurs with more holistic, accessible, and trusted support — beyond traditional banking alone.
Athena Collective was selected for this collaboration due to its strong alignment with TD Women in Enterprise's mission and values, as well as the credibility and extensive experience of its leadership team. Co-founded by serial entrepreneurs Sarah Bundy and Mikayla Stewart, Athena Collective was built to address the fragmented nature of support available to women entrepreneurs by combining operational infrastructure, education, and community in one cohesive ecosystem.
The importance of this collaboration is reinforced by insights from TD's recent Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH) study, which highlights that women entrepreneurs are actively seeking more comprehensive forms of support — including live events, self-directed learning, virtual workshops, and opportunities for meaningful connection. This collaboration allows TD Women in Enterprise to further strengthen and expand the types of support women business owners say they value most.
This collaboration allows TD Women in Enterprise to further strengthen and expand the types of support women business owners say they value most.
"At TD, we believe that access to the right networks, resources, and trusted advisors can be transformative for women entrepreneurs. Our collaboration with Athena Collective allows us to connect women-owned businesses to our accredited Women in Enterprise bankers and to a powerful community. We're excited about the impact this collaboration will have and look forward to what we'll build together."
— Julie Dimitri, National Manager, TD Women in Enterprise
As part of the collaboration, Athena Collective members will benefit from greater access to TD Women in Enterprise resources and to a growing national community of Women in Enterprise–accredited bankers, who are trained to understand the unique needs, ambitions, and realities of women-led businesses.
"This collaboration reflects a shared belief that women entrepreneurs thrive when they're supported not just financially, but holistically. TD Women in Enterprise has built an exceptional program grounded in expertise and trust, and together we're creating more pathways for women to access the advisors, education, and connections they need at every stage of their journey."
— Sarah Bundy, Co-Founder and CEO, Athena Collective
The collaboration will roll out through shared initiatives, community engagement, and educational opportunities designed to support women entrepreneurs across Canada — meeting them where they are and supporting where they want to go next.
About Athena Collective
Athena Collective is the strategic infrastructure designed for every female founder, owner, and operator across the entire founder journey, from day one to exit. Built as a personalized roadmap that evolves with members, Athena provides the right resources, connections, and guidance at every stage. Athena Collective combines smart technology, curated resources and workshops, and online and in-person communities to help women start, scale, and exit businesses with clarity, confidence, and control.
About TD Women in Enterprise
TD Women in Enterprise is a specialized program from TD dedicated to supporting women entrepreneurs through accredited Women in Enterprise Bankers, tailored banking services, and resources designed to help women-owned and women-led businesses succeed at every stage of growth.
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