We believe women leaders will build and fund the future of Florida.
The Glaring Gap Summit is your chance to shift power, move money, and close the gender gap in the startup landscape.
This event is made possible for free thanks to the generous support of ReliaQuest.
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.
Glaring Gap Summit 2024
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
You are SEC accredited and deeply passionate about supporting the growth of women entrepreneurs in your local community.
You are a mid-career professional interested in exploring non-accredited investing opportunities or serving as a champion for technology companies.
You are an active member of an entrepreneurship, investing, or business club on campus or are interested in pursuing a career in technology and venture capital.
Glaring Gap Summit 2024
Shift power, move money, and close the gender gap in the startup landscape
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