Summit Day 1
Tuesday, March 25
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. ET
Hear the good, the bad, and the unexpected of one entrepreneur's journey to present day. This personal account will help you understand the rocky road that women entrepreneurs often travel on their way to success.
Speaker: Patrice Neely, Go Logic
Rocky Road to Success
3:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
This panel will explore the unique challenges that entrepreneurs face when building businesses outside the VC-Backable mold. We will discuss issues related to bias, relationship capital, fundraising, and being "seen" within the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Speakers:
Dianne Austin, CEO, Coils to Locs;
Maya Madsen, CEO, Maya's Cookies;
Hyacinth Tucker, The Laundry Basket
Q. Nicole Vanderhorst, WH Farms Co.
Panel: Insights from the 98%
3:30 p.m. - 4:20 p.m.
Dive into the vital role of allies in driving greater equity and inclusion. This moderated conversation will provide a "safe" space to explore the role that allies must play in taking action to change the status quo.
Speakers:
Robert Principe, Organizational Change for Social Impact
Kelly Ann Winget, Alternative Wealth Partners
Ellen Remmer, Invest for Better
Being an Ally: Listen, Learn, & Make a Difference
4:30 p.m. - 5:20 p.m.
Building meaningful relationships is key! This is your chance to connect intentionally with others and expand your network in a purposeful way. Take the time to engage deeply and build lasting connections. To make the most of this opportunity, be sure to have your LinkedIn URL ready—copy it to your clipboard now, so you can easily share it when the moment arises. Strong networks are built on thoughtful, genuine connections, and being prepared will help you stand out!
Virtual Mixer: Creating Connections
5:30 p.m. ET
Summit Day 2
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This is a paragraph area where you can include any information you’d like. It’s an opportunity to tell a story about the business or describe a special service or product it offers. You can use this space to share the company history or highlight a particular feature that sets it apart from competitors.
Let the writing speak for itself. Keep a consistent tone and voice throughout the website to stay true to the brand image and give visitors a taste of the company’s values and personality.
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This is a paragraph area where you can include any information you’d like. It’s an opportunity to tell a story about the business or describe a special service or product it offers. You can use this space to share the company history or highlight a particular feature that sets it apart from competitors.
Let the writing speak for itself. Keep a consistent tone and voice throughout the website to stay true to the brand image and give visitors a taste of the company’s values and personality.
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This is a paragraph area where you can include any information you’d like. It’s an opportunity to tell a story about the business or describe a special service or product it offers. You can use this space to share the company history or highlight a particular feature that sets it apart from competitors.
Let the writing speak for itself. Keep a consistent tone and voice throughout the website to stay true to the brand image and give visitors a taste of the company’s values and personality.
Summit Day 3
Thursday, March 27
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. ET
Powering Local Innovation: Place-based Initiatives to Spur Capital and Growth
3:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Learn about the innovative strategies that local organizations and statewide agencies are using to drive economic growth. From innovative funding solutions to incentives, this session will showcase how place-based strategies are unlocking the flow of capital and resources to stimulate entrepreneurial success at the grassroots level.
Speakers:
Aurelia Flores, Virginia Invests
Hope Knight, Empire State Development
Ashli Sims, Build in Tulsa
Innovator Insights
3:55 p.m. - 4:40 p.m.
A candid conversation with Maxine Clark about her entrepreneurial journey as the founder of Build-A-Bear.
Speaker:
Maxine Clark, Build-A-Bear
IFEL Innovations
4:40 p.m. - 5:25 p.m.
Join IFEL CEO Jill Johnson and Capital Access President Stephanie Fowler as they unveil IFEL’s innovative approach to expanding access to capital for the 98% of entrepreneurs often overlooked by traditional venture capital. They’ll dive into how the IFEL Capital Catalyst model works and share their strategy for helping more entrepreneurs secure the funding required to succeed. If you're passionate about building a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem, we’d love for you to be a part of this important conversation!
Summit Day 1
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This is a paragraph area where you can include any information you’d like. It’s an opportunity to tell a story about the business or describe a special service or product it offers. You can use this space to share the company history or highlight a particular feature that sets it apart from competitors.
Let the writing speak for itself. Keep a consistent tone and voice throughout the website to stay true to the brand image and give visitors a taste of the company’s values and personality.
Item Title
This is a paragraph area where you can include any information you’d like. It’s an opportunity to tell a story about the business or describe a special service or product it offers. You can use this space to share the company history or highlight a particular feature that sets it apart from competitors.
Let the writing speak for itself. Keep a consistent tone and voice throughout the website to stay true to the brand image and give visitors a taste of the company’s values and personality.
Item Title
This is a paragraph area where you can include any information you’d like. It’s an opportunity to tell a story about the business or describe a special service or product it offers. You can use this space to share the company history or highlight a particular feature that sets it apart from competitors.
Let the writing speak for itself. Keep a consistent tone and voice throughout the website to stay true to the brand image and give visitors a taste of the company’s values and personality.
Summit Day 3
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This is a paragraph area where you can include any information you’d like. It’s an opportunity to tell a story about the business or describe a special service or product it offers. You can use this space to share the company history or highlight a particular feature that sets it apart from competitors.
Let the writing speak for itself. Keep a consistent tone and voice throughout the website to stay true to the brand image and give visitors a taste of the company’s values and personality.
Item Title
This is a paragraph area where you can include any information you’d like. It’s an opportunity to tell a story about the business or describe a special service or product it offers. You can use this space to share the company history or highlight a particular feature that sets it apart from competitors.
Let the writing speak for itself. Keep a consistent tone and voice throughout the website to stay true to the brand image and give visitors a taste of the company’s values and personality.
Item Title
This is a paragraph area where you can include any information you’d like. It’s an opportunity to tell a story about the business or describe a special service or product it offers. You can use this space to share the company history or highlight a particular feature that sets it apart from competitors.
Let the writing speak for itself. Keep a consistent tone and voice throughout the website to stay true to the brand image and give visitors a taste of the company’s values and personality.
Summit Day 2
Wednesday, March 26
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. ET
Show Her the Money (Private Movie Screening)
3:15 p.m. - 4:38 p.m.
We’re excited to offer a private screening of the trailblazing film Show Her the Money—absolutely free of charge—exclusively for our Conscious Collisions community!
This powerful documentary uncovers a story that’s never been told before. Show Her the Money dives into the harsh reality that women are receiving less than 2% of venture capital funding and demystifies what venture capital is all about. Featuring rock-star female investors, the film highlights their work in supporting diverse women entrepreneurs with innovations poised to change the world.
Through the journey of four visionary founders, the film reveals their uphill battle to turn their ideas into reality. Despite constant challenges to their passion and dedication, these women—supported by financial backing and mentorship from their angel investors—become even more determined, resourceful, and resilient. Their business growth is nothing short of extraordinary, with each of their ventures holding the potential to become a "unicorn"—a billion-dollar business.
This is an opportunity you won’t want to miss—join us for this inspiring and empowering screening, and come prepared to network with fellow changemakers. Be sure to copy your LinkedIn URL to your clipboard so you can easily share and connect during this impactful event!
Investor Inclusion: Why who's writing the checks matters
4:38 p.m. - 5:25 p.m.
We always hear that investors invest in people, but what goes unsaid is that they invest in people who they know, like, and trust. This is why people who invest are most likely to invest in people who are most like themselves. Join us for this real-talk conversation about why greater inclusivity within the investor ecosystem leads to higher returns for investors who truly want to find the best investment opportunities
Speakers:
Shelin David, Shebacks.Me
Evan Poncelet, Dreamward Ventures
Wendy Ryan, Kadabra and Angel Investor
Crowdfunding Showcase
5:35 p.m. - 6:20 p.m.
At our Crowdfunding Showcases, founders take to the virtual stage to pitch live to investors—accredited and non-accredited alike. It’s fast-paced, high-energy, and all about breaking barriers to make funding more inclusive and accessible!
