Arlene Dickinson is one of Canada’s top business leaders, a venture capitalist, and an ardent investor in small businesses. Born in Germiston, South Africa, Arlene was the youngest of three daughters and her family immigrated to Canada in 1959 with only $50 in their possession , before eventually settling in Calgary.

Over the last 35 years Arlene has launched, operated, managed, and invested in multiple businesses. She is the Founder and CEO of Venturepark, a leading business growth ecosystem comprising of five communities led by business, capital, brand, innovation, and CPG specialists. Arlene joined the Dragons' Den TV show in its second season and appeared on the show for eight seasons, investing in a variety of businesses. In 2015, Arlene took a brief hiatus from the Dragons' Den TV show following the show’s ninth season, but in April 2017 announced her return for the show’s twelfth season.

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