Events
Learn, Connect,
Grow Together
Webinars, workshops, pitch practice, and in-person gatherings for women founders.
Upcoming
Ayana Events
Ecosystem Events
Partner & Community Events
Women founder and fundraising events across LA, SF, NYC, Austin, Ann Arbor & more — through November 2026.
TiE Women Global Pitch Competition
Live investor pitches, mentorship, and networking with ambitious women founders as part of the TiE Women 2026 program. Two-day online event, November 4–5, 2026.
Angel Investor Office Hours for Women Founders
Rotating 1:1 office hours with a panel of active angel investors — bring your deck and get direct, actionable fundraising feedback.
San Diego Women's Pitch Slam
A competitive pitch showcase for women-led startups in San Diego, with cash prizes and warm investor introductions for finalists.
Women Founders Happy Hour — Ann Arbor
A casual evening networking mixer connecting Michigan-based women founders with local investors and ecosystem builders.
Series A Readiness Workshop
A working session for women founders targeting a Series A raise — covering metrics storytelling, data room prep, and investor targeting.
Fundraising
3 upcomingPitch practice, investor office hours, and sessions to sharpen your raise.
TiE Women Global Pitch Competition
Live investor pitches, mentorship, and networking with ambitious women founders as part of the TiE Women 2026 program. Two-day online event, November 4–5, 2026.
Angel Investor Office Hours for Women Founders
Rotating 1:1 office hours with a panel of active angel investors — bring your deck and get direct, actionable fundraising feedback.
San Diego Women's Pitch Slam
A competitive pitch showcase for women-led startups in San Diego, with cash prizes and warm investor introductions for finalists.
Community
3 upcomingDinners, meetups, and gatherings to connect with fellow founders.
Save the Date: Women's Entrepreneurship Day
Save the date — join us for Women's Entrepreneurship Day in South Bend, Indiana. More details coming soon.
Women Founders Happy Hour — Ann Arbor
A casual evening networking mixer connecting Michigan-based women founders with local investors and ecosystem builders.
Save the Date: Ayana at SXSW
Save the date — Ayana Foundation is coming to SXSW 2027 in Austin, TX. More details coming soon.
Founder Development
1 upcomingWebinars and workshops to build your skills and grow your company.
Series A Readiness Workshop
A working session for women founders targeting a Series A raise — covering metrics storytelling, data room prep, and investor targeting.
Event Recap
Feel the Energy
Get a glimpse of what happens when women founders come together — the connections, the energy, and the momentum that defines every Ayana event.
Ayana Rising @ SXSW 2026
Community
Suggest an Event
Know of a great event for women founders? Share it with the Ayana community and we'll add it to the calendar.