Glaring Gap Summit 2025

August 20 + 21 | ReliaQuest Auditorium @ Embarc Collective

Join the Glaring Gap Summit 2025

We believe women leaders will build and fund the future of Florida.

The future of startup investing is collaborative, intentional, and inclusive—and it looks like us. The Glaring Gap Summit is the key to unlocking the influence, insight, and intuition women already carry to shape industries, shift power, and invest with vision.

This event is made possible for free thanks to the generous support of Hillsborough County and EDI2.

Applications closed.

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Summit Schedule

Wednesday, August 20 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.

Thursday, August 21 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 and through TiE Angels. 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 2025

Angela Lee

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

Kristina Montague

Angel Investor working to increase the number of women as early-stage investors and expand access to capital for female entrepreneurs.

Sue Bevan Baggott

Executive Advisor, Innovation Catalyst, and Intentional Investor, empowering leaders to create a positive impact

Hannah Nieves

CEO, Maison Social Club, powerhouse entrepreneur, brand architect, and investor shaping the future of community, innovation, and influence

Rissa Reddan

Go-To-Market , Financial Services + Data, Startup + Growth Advisor

Rachel Feinman

Vice President of Innovation, TGH and Managing Director, TGH Ventures

Raechel Canipe

Glaring Gap Alumni, Founder & CEO, Women in Tech and Entrepreneurship

Anna Warnke

Glaring Gap Alumni, Senior at USF pursuing a degree in Entrepreneurship.

Taylor Precourt

Glaring Gap Alumni, COO, Sunny Collabs, Founder & Senior Strategist, Twelve Tables

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

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.