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.
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.
Professor of Venture Capital at Columbia Business School and Founder of 37 Angels, Prolific Angel Investor
Angel Investor working to increase the number of women as early-stage investors and expand access to capital for female entrepreneurs.
Executive Advisor, Innovation Catalyst, and Intentional Investor, empowering leaders to create a positive impact
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?
Why do women founders outperform peers? Why do women receive only 2% of venture capital? How to close the gender gap in startups.
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?
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?
How to evaluate board opportunities at startups. Understanding equity compensation. Joining board rooms via angel investing.
You'll walk away with a personalized game plan for how you will impact women-led startups with your experience, network, and capital.
Produced For Florida-Based Women At All Stages
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