The Glaring Gap Summit
Our mission is to create a forum that closes the Glaring Gap—where traditional investment structures often exclude women, people of color, and otherwise underrepresented investors. We seek to change that narrative by convening 50 current and future women investors to lead, fund, and impact the future of Florida.
The Glaring Gap Summit is designed to maximize learning and connections through inspirational speakers, rigorous curriculum on the foundations of startup investing, and extraordinary networking opportunities.
Learn The Foundation Of Startup Investing
Intro to the Ecosystem
Who are the players in the investing ecosystem? How to partner with them to source quality deal flow? What is the difference between an angel and VC?
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?
Financial & Governance
How to think about deal structure in terms of leading? Difference between equity and convertible notes? What financial & governance terms should you watch out for?
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?
Portfolio Strategy
What happens when founders raise additional rounds? How do you manage a portfolio of investments? How should you factor in crowdfunding and funds?
Real World Application
Apply learnings by writing a diligence memo on a real startup. Deep dive into an industry and competitive landscape. Receive feedback on diligence memo.
Participant Testimonials
“The Glaring Gap Summit is a great starting point for any woman who wants to get into investing and grow their network. The Summit sessions offered sage advice and tactical next steps for beginners and those already investing. I also appreciated the opportunity to connect with other professionals who are passionate about investing.”
– 2021 Participant
“The Glaring Gap Summit was one of the most incredible experiences of my life. I’ve always been interested in investing, but I’ve felt shut out in education and gateways to learning about it. In the Summit, we were treated to the top experts in the field and an A+ curriculum on how to invest.”
– 2020 Participant
Produced For Florida-Based Women At All Stages
Join us to help close the glaring gap in startup investing.
