October 23 + 24 | ReliaQuest Auditorium @ Embarc Collective

Summit Schedule

Wednesday, October 23 8:30AM – 5:00PM

Part 1: Glaring Gap Summit

You’ll hear candid conversations from national startup experts and forge valuable connections with local women leaders in a collaborative learning environment. Learn from a rigorous curriculum that will help you amplify your investing skills, secure startup advisory roles, and become a better champion of women entrepreneurs. Our closing reception is sponsored by RSM.

 

Thursday, October 24 9AM – 11:30AM

Part 2: Startup Pitch Forum

Put your learning to practice through observing real pitches by women-led startups building at Embarc Collective. You’ll walk away with a personalized game plan for how to impact women-led startups with your experience, network, and capital.

Our Speakers

Angela Lee

Professor of Venture Capital at Columbia Business School and Founder of 37 Angels, Prolific Angel Investor

April Oury

Exited Entrepreneur-Turned Avid Angel Investor, Poker Instructor, Managing Director at Prota Ventures

Danielle Bayard Jackson

Owner of TELL Public Relations, Nationally Recognized Friendship Expert, Author of Fighting for our Friendships

Ellie Bahrmasel

CEO of Further Faster Ventures, Adjunct Faculty at The Ed Kaplan Family Institute, Consumer Tech Investor

Genevieve Custer Weeks

Founder and CEO of Tutu School Franchise and Former Professional Ballerina

What You'll Learn

Define Your Role in the Startup Ecosystem

Hear candid conversations with national startup experts and forge valuable connections with local women leaders in a collaborative learning environment at the Glaring Gap Summit.

Startup Ecosystem Intro

Who are the players in the investing ecosystem? What part do I play in the startup ecosystem? How do I get started as an investor?

Supporting Women Entrepreneurs

Why do women founders outperform peers? Why do women receive only 2% of venture capital? How to close the gender gap in startups.

Conducting Due Diligence

How do you vet an early-stage business model? What do investors look in for teams? How to think about the competition and market size?

Valuation + Venture Math

How do you value a startup with little traction? What % is owned after each investment round? How to calculate dilution and what happens at exit?

Board Member + Advisory Roles

How to evaluate board opportunities at startups. Understanding equity compensation. Joining board rooms via angel investing.

Build Your Personal Strategy

You'll walk away with a personalized game plan for how you will impact women-led startups with your experience, network, and capital.

Who should participate in the Glaring Gap Summit? 

Produced For Florida-Based Women At All Stages

Edition Tampa

 

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Roost Tampa

 

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Shift power, move money, and close the gender gap in the startup landscape

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