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Women Founders Get Together I Securing Investment
- Format:
Livestream
In person (Multiple locations)
Topic: Personal and Business Development
Language: English, Hebrew
This series is dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs on their journey to secure investment. We delve into the strategies, challenges, and successes experienced by women founders as they navigate the investment landscape. Each session offers insights, practical advice, and inspirational stories to guide and motivate women in building financially robust businesses. Join us as we explore the keys to unlocking investment opportunities and fostering growth and innovation in women-led ventures.
Speakers
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Courtney Walker
BGF
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Emily Fitch-Deeley
Republic/Seedrs
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Lene Van der Borght
Microsoft
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Maria Oliver
Microsoft
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Riham Satti
Mevitae
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Andrea Sommer
Hive Founders
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Dr. Ruby Pillai
iWarranty
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Paula Groves
Impact X
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Andrew Sheffield
Playfair
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Dama Sathianathan
Bethnal Green Ventures
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Juliette Souliman
Portage Ventures
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Kate Rosenshine
Microsoft
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Maryam Torshizi
DeepSearch Labs
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AdI Gozes
Entrée Capital
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Adi Stein Ben-Nun
Microsoft
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Cecile Blilious
Pitango Venture Capital
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Dana Alexandrovich
Microsoft
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Gili Elkin
ICI Fund
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Hila Hubsch
Microsoft
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HIla Rom
RUNI Ventures
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Hilla Ovil Brenner
Partner @ Arieli Capital
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Inbal Perlman
TAU Ventures
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Iris Shoor
Serial entrepreneur
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Meital Shamia
Microsoft
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Moria Dror
Microsoft
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Renana AshkenazI
Grove Ventures
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Romi Littman
The Garage
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Yael Eckstein
StageOne Ventures
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Yarden Dor
Microsoft
Past Events in this Series
All times in - Coordinated Universal Time
Nov
23
Thursday
2023
Women Founders Get Together I Securing Investment
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (UTC)
This session is for women founders to connect with some great private capital companies who have great programs to invest in women founded businesses. What to expect: o How do you start your fundraising journey as a woman founder? o What support do you get as woman founder from investment leaders such as Seedrs and BGF? o Get useful connections with Women Founders and connect with VCs to help you raise your next funding round.
- Format:
- Livestream
Topic: Personal and Business Development
Language: English
Mar
27
Wednesday
2024
Women Founders Get Together I Securing Investment
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (UTC)
In an era where the landscape of technology and entrepreneurship is constantly evolving, the journey of women founders and leaders in the tech industry is both inspiring and essential to the fabric of innovation. On March 27th, join us for an unparalleled online event that brings together the experiences, insights, and triumphs of women who are not just navigating but shaping the future of technology and venture capital. Why should you attend: Women Founders Fundraising: Uncover best practices directly from the experiences of founders, accelerators, and VCs. Raising Funds in Today's Market: Gain insights into what investors are looking for and how to position your startup for success. Being a Female CEO in the Science Industry: Explore the unique challenges and opportunities of leading as a woman in the science and tech industries. Inspiration from Women Tech Leaders: Let the journeys of accomplished women in tech inspire you. Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur, a tech enthusiast, this event promises to be an enriching experience.
- Format:
- Livestream
Topic: Personal and Business Development
Language: English
Oct
08
Tuesday
2024
Women Founders Get Together I Securing Investment
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM (UTC)
What is the event about? In an era where the landscape of technology and entrepreneurship is constantly evolving, the journey of women founders and leaders in the tech industry is both inspiring and essential to the fabric of innovation. On October 8th, join us for an unparalleled hybrid event that brings together the experiences, insights, and triumphs of women who are not just navigating but shaping the future of technology and venture capital. Please note this event this event is Hybrid Why should you attend: Women Founders Fundraising: Uncover best practices directly from the experiences of founders, accelerators, and VCs. Raising Funds in Today's Market: Gain insights into what investors are looking for and how to position your startup for success. Being a Female CEO in the Science Industry: Explore the unique challenges and opportunities of leading as a woman in the science and tech industries. Inspiration from Women Tech Leaders: Let the journeys of accomplished women in tech inspire you. Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur, a tech enthusiast, this event promises to be an enriching experience. Agenda 12:00PM – Arrivals & Welcome 12:30PM – 1:15PM – Light refreshments & networking 1:15PM – 2:30PM – Panel/Presentations 2:30PM – 3:00PM – Networking 3:00PM – Closing
- Format:
- In person (London)
- Livestream
Topic: Personal and Business Development
Language: English
Dec
10
Tuesday
2024
Women Founders Get Together
7:00 AM - 11:00 AM (UTC)
In a world where technology and entrepreneurship intersect, women founders and leaders are redefining the future. On December 10th, join us for Microsoft Women Founders Get Together, an empowering event celebrating the innovation, resilience, and triumphs of women shaping the tech and venture capital landscape. This event is designed to foster connections, share insights, and provide practical strategies for navigating the unique challenges and opportunities women face in the industry. Agenda: 09:00 – 09:30 | Registration, Breakfast & Networking 09:30 – 09:40 | Welcome and Opening Words 🎙 Speaker: Yarden Dor, Reactor PM Tel-Aviv , Microsoft 09:40 - 09:55 | Microsoft for Startups: what founders must know 🎙 Speaker: Meital Shamia, Global programs manager, strategic investments and partnerships 09:55-10:05 | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) at Microsoft 🎙 Speaker: Jumana Nsier Hakim, Senior D&I Community Program Manager at Microsoft 10:05-10:30 | Breaking Through Mental Blocks 🎙 Speaker: Iris Shoor, Serial Entrepreneur 10:30 - 11:15 | On-Stage Live Interview with Yasmin Lukatz, Founder & Executive Director, ICON, Founder & President, Code For Israel 🎤 Interviewer: Adi Stein, Azure Digital & App Innovation GTM EMEA, Microsoft 11:15 - 11:30 | Break 11:30-13:00 | Roundtable Discussions with Women VC Leaders and Industry Experts Roundtable Topics & Leaders: 1. Overcoming the Mental Challenges of Fundraising, Iris Shoor – Serial Entrepreneur 2. How to Prep for and Manage a Fundraising Round, Adi Gozes – Partner, Entrée Capital 3. Raising Your Startup’s First Funding: Do’s & Don’ts, Hila Rom – Managing Partner, RUNI Ventures 4. The Do’s and Don’ts When Presenting to Investors, Yael Eckstein – VP Marketing, StageOne Ventures 5. The 3,500,001 Guide for Fundraising, Renana Ashkenazi – General Partner, Grove Ventures 6. The Horror of Fundraising Journey, Gili Elkin – Founder & Managing Partner, ICI Fund 7. Building Strong Co-Founder Dynamics, Inbal Perlman – Partner, TAU Ventures 8. The Pre-Seed vs. Seed Dilemma, Romi Littman – Principal, The Garage 9. Balancing Vision and Execution, Hila Hubsch – Head of Corporate, External Legal Affairs, Microsoft 10. Work-Life Balance Coping Strategies, Dana Alexandrovich – Chief Operating Officer, Microsoft 11. איך חשיבת אימפקט תעזור לכן לבנות סטארטאפ מצליח, Cecile Blilious – Head of Impact & Sustainability, Pitango Venture Capital 12. השקעות CVC, שיתופים אסטרטגיים ותוכניות הפרימיום של מיקרוסופט, Meital Shamia – Global Programs Manager, Microsoft for Startups 13. הסודות מאחורי גיוס כסף בשלבים ראשוניים: סוגי משקיעים, בניית פייפליין וטיפים שימושיים, Hilla Ovil Brenner – Founder & CEO, Arieli Capital | Yazamiyot Let’s celebrate and amplify the voices of women transforming the tech industry. Register now and be part of this inspiring gathering!
- Format:
- In person (Tel Aviv)
Topic: Personal and Business Development
Past Events in this Series
All times in - Coordinated Universal Time
Nov
23
Thursday
2023
Women Founders Get Together I Securing Investment
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (UTC)
This session is for women founders to connect with some great private capital companies who have great programs to invest in women founded businesses. What to expect: o How do you start your fundraising journey as a woman founder? o What support do you get as woman founder from investment leaders such as Seedrs and BGF? o Get useful connections with Women Founders and connect with VCs to help you raise your next funding round.
- Format:
- Livestream
Topic: Personal and Business Development
Language: English
Mar
27
Wednesday
2024
Women Founders Get Together I Securing Investment
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (UTC)
In an era where the landscape of technology and entrepreneurship is constantly evolving, the journey of women founders and leaders in the tech industry is both inspiring and essential to the fabric of innovation. On March 27th, join us for an unparalleled online event that brings together the experiences, insights, and triumphs of women who are not just navigating but shaping the future of technology and venture capital. Why should you attend: Women Founders Fundraising: Uncover best practices directly from the experiences of founders, accelerators, and VCs. Raising Funds in Today's Market: Gain insights into what investors are looking for and how to position your startup for success. Being a Female CEO in the Science Industry: Explore the unique challenges and opportunities of leading as a woman in the science and tech industries. Inspiration from Women Tech Leaders: Let the journeys of accomplished women in tech inspire you. Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur, a tech enthusiast, this event promises to be an enriching experience.
- Format:
- Livestream
Topic: Personal and Business Development
Language: English
Oct
08
Tuesday
2024
Women Founders Get Together I Securing Investment
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM (UTC)
What is the event about? In an era where the landscape of technology and entrepreneurship is constantly evolving, the journey of women founders and leaders in the tech industry is both inspiring and essential to the fabric of innovation. On October 8th, join us for an unparalleled hybrid event that brings together the experiences, insights, and triumphs of women who are not just navigating but shaping the future of technology and venture capital. Please note this event this event is Hybrid Why should you attend: Women Founders Fundraising: Uncover best practices directly from the experiences of founders, accelerators, and VCs. Raising Funds in Today's Market: Gain insights into what investors are looking for and how to position your startup for success. Being a Female CEO in the Science Industry: Explore the unique challenges and opportunities of leading as a woman in the science and tech industries. Inspiration from Women Tech Leaders: Let the journeys of accomplished women in tech inspire you. Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur, a tech enthusiast, this event promises to be an enriching experience. Agenda 12:00PM – Arrivals & Welcome 12:30PM – 1:15PM – Light refreshments & networking 1:15PM – 2:30PM – Panel/Presentations 2:30PM – 3:00PM – Networking 3:00PM – Closing
- Format:
- In person (London)
- Livestream
Topic: Personal and Business Development
Language: English
Dec
10
Tuesday
2024
Women Founders Get Together
7:00 AM - 11:00 AM (UTC)
In a world where technology and entrepreneurship intersect, women founders and leaders are redefining the future. On December 10th, join us for Microsoft Women Founders Get Together, an empowering event celebrating the innovation, resilience, and triumphs of women shaping the tech and venture capital landscape. This event is designed to foster connections, share insights, and provide practical strategies for navigating the unique challenges and opportunities women face in the industry. Agenda: 09:00 – 09:30 | Registration, Breakfast & Networking 09:30 – 09:40 | Welcome and Opening Words 🎙 Speaker: Yarden Dor, Reactor PM Tel-Aviv , Microsoft 09:40 - 09:55 | Microsoft for Startups: what founders must know 🎙 Speaker: Meital Shamia, Global programs manager, strategic investments and partnerships 09:55-10:05 | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) at Microsoft 🎙 Speaker: Jumana Nsier Hakim, Senior D&I Community Program Manager at Microsoft 10:05-10:30 | Breaking Through Mental Blocks 🎙 Speaker: Iris Shoor, Serial Entrepreneur 10:30 - 11:15 | On-Stage Live Interview with Yasmin Lukatz, Founder & Executive Director, ICON, Founder & President, Code For Israel 🎤 Interviewer: Adi Stein, Azure Digital & App Innovation GTM EMEA, Microsoft 11:15 - 11:30 | Break 11:30-13:00 | Roundtable Discussions with Women VC Leaders and Industry Experts Roundtable Topics & Leaders: 1. Overcoming the Mental Challenges of Fundraising, Iris Shoor – Serial Entrepreneur 2. How to Prep for and Manage a Fundraising Round, Adi Gozes – Partner, Entrée Capital 3. Raising Your Startup’s First Funding: Do’s & Don’ts, Hila Rom – Managing Partner, RUNI Ventures 4. The Do’s and Don’ts When Presenting to Investors, Yael Eckstein – VP Marketing, StageOne Ventures 5. The 3,500,001 Guide for Fundraising, Renana Ashkenazi – General Partner, Grove Ventures 6. The Horror of Fundraising Journey, Gili Elkin – Founder & Managing Partner, ICI Fund 7. Building Strong Co-Founder Dynamics, Inbal Perlman – Partner, TAU Ventures 8. The Pre-Seed vs. Seed Dilemma, Romi Littman – Principal, The Garage 9. Balancing Vision and Execution, Hila Hubsch – Head of Corporate, External Legal Affairs, Microsoft 10. Work-Life Balance Coping Strategies, Dana Alexandrovich – Chief Operating Officer, Microsoft 11. איך חשיבת אימפקט תעזור לכן לבנות סטארטאפ מצליח, Cecile Blilious – Head of Impact & Sustainability, Pitango Venture Capital 12. השקעות CVC, שיתופים אסטרטגיים ותוכניות הפרימיום של מיקרוסופט, Meital Shamia – Global Programs Manager, Microsoft for Startups 13. הסודות מאחורי גיוס כסף בשלבים ראשוניים: סוגי משקיעים, בניית פייפליין וטיפים שימושיים, Hilla Ovil Brenner – Founder & CEO, Arieli Capital | Yazamiyot Let’s celebrate and amplify the voices of women transforming the tech industry. Register now and be part of this inspiring gathering!
- Format:
- In person (Tel Aviv)
Topic: Personal and Business Development