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Stella Foundation's 12th Annual Women's Venture Summit — an unmatched event that builds bridges between female founders and investors. Features pitch competitions through Women's Fast Pitch, keynotes, panels, and deep-dive networking sessions. Speakers include Lauren B. Leichtman (Forbes' first woman private equity billionaire) and Cindy Gallop. Nearly 400 women founders and investors attend annually.
Deep-dive workshop on seed round mechanics: SAFEs vs. priced rounds, cap table basics, and what investors actually look for at seed stage. Interactive session with Q&A.
Structured monthly online networking for women in business. Held on the 4th Friday of each month, this virtual event provides a focused environment for introductions, collaboration, and community building among women entrepreneurs.
A half-day women in tech summit presented by Ann Arbor SPARK at Washtenaw Community College. Features speakers, panels, and networking for women in tech, founders, and entrepreneurs in the Ann Arbor and greater Michigan startup ecosystem.
An intimate dinner for women founders and investors in Los Angeles. Curated conversation, warm introductions, and community building in a private setting. RSVP required — limited seats.
The WBC Women's Capital Summit returns to New York City for two days designed to connect women entrepreneurs with capital, resources, and strategic relationships. One of the most prominent gatherings for women business owners and investors on the East Coast.
Startup Grind's Funded Female Founders series returns during SF Tech Week, bringing together women founders who have successfully raised capital to share insights, connect with investors, and inspire the next generation of women-led startups.
VentureCrush and Lowenstein Sandler co-host a Sip & Social during SF Tech Week bringing together women in venture capital for an evening of networking, conversation, and community.
Monthly pitch practice session for women founders at pre-seed and seed stage. Get structured feedback from investors and fellow founders. Bring your 3-minute pitch deck — all stages welcome.
Continued angel capital education for women founders. Short 30-minute virtual sessions on angel investing basics, Golden Seeds' process, and how to determine if angel funding is the right path for your company.
Major week of tech, startup, VC, and founder events presented by a16z and partners. Hundreds of events across the city spanning Santa Monica, Venice, DTLA, and more. One of the most important gatherings for founders, investors, and operators on the West Coast.
An exclusive morning breakfast gathering for female founders, angel investors, VCs, and LPs — exploring the funding gap and the future of female-focused investing in SoCal. Hosted by Sisters Female Founders Initiative.
A fast-paced LA Tech Week pitch event where investors and founders both take the stage for 60-second pitches — quick-fire pitches, audience energy, and networking. Hosted by EchoHer.
Open office hours for early-stage women founders on fundraising strategy. Sign up for a 15-minute slot covering deck structure, investor targeting, and term sheet basics.
All Raise's LA chapter hosts a mixer during LA Tech Week focused on female founders and investors. Open to allies committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in tech.
An intimate pitch practice and investor feedback night for women founders actively raising pre-seed and seed rounds. Structured feedback from active angel investors over cocktails.
Recurring Founders Club / Business Minds style networking and elevator pitch nights for women in tech and startups across LA. Multiple October dates across Echo Park, Santa Monica, and other LA venues. Great for visibility, investor connections, and practicing your pitch in a supportive environment.
Workshop focused on crafting a compelling investor narrative. Learn how to structure your story, communicate traction, and answer hard questions with confidence. Includes live pitch feedback.
The Women Founders Network Fast Pitch is a premier pitch competition and showcase for women-led startups. Finalists pitch live before investors and judges at UCLA. One of LA's top annual events for women entrepreneurs raising capital.
Startup Valley's recurring NYC pitch and networking night brings together early-stage founders and investors for 5-minute founder pitches, investor Q&A, and open networking. Runs monthly — upcoming dates: Sep 30 and Oct 21.
A half-day bootcamp covering term sheets, valuation, and investor outreach strategy for women-led startups preparing to raise their next round.
An annual celebration of the Southern California entrepreneurship ecosystem, highlighting startup founders, innovators, and ecosystem builders across LA and Orange County.
Ayana Foundation's pilot founder readiness workshop, an official Women in Tech track session at Austin Tech Week 2026. Over a facilitated 90-minute lunch, founders name what kind of investment they need next — capital, capacity, connection, visibility, or structure — and leave with language for the ask itself. Empowered by Ayana Foundation, facilitated by Kristi Straw of Lighthouse Leadership Consultants, and organized in partnership with Austin Women in Tech.
World's largest gathering of women technologists, with 25,000+ expected attendees. Exceptional for visibility, talent connections, and investor conversations. Covers career development, technical programming, and the future of women in technology across all industries.
Austin's premier small business conference brings together 2,000+ entrepreneurs, founders, and business owners. Features networking, workshops, and exhibitors across industries — a strong connector event for Austin-area founders.
The Women's Venture Summit is a 4-day flagship conference for women founders, investors, and operators. Now in its 13th year, WVS has helped facilitate over $200 million in fundraising. Held on the Cooley/Joya Kitchen campus in La Jolla, CA.
Rotating 1:1 office hours with a panel of active angel investors — bring your deck and get direct, actionable fundraising feedback.
A working session for women founders targeting a Series A raise — covering metrics storytelling, data room prep, and investor targeting.
A competitive pitch showcase for women-led startups in San Diego, with cash prizes and warm investor introductions for finalists.
Save the date — join us for Women's Entrepreneurship Day in South Bend, Indiana. More details coming soon.
A casual evening networking mixer connecting Michigan-based women founders with local investors and ecosystem builders.
Save the date — Ayana Foundation is coming to SXSW 2027 in Austin, TX. More details coming soon.