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Women founders and investors are invited to join Stella Foundation's 11th Annual Women’s Venture Summit (WVS). WVS is more than a conference – it is a movement aimed at bridging the persistent gap between female founders and investors. The summit features a dynamic agenda filled with transformative workshops, insightful panels, and the much-anticipated pitch competition. Since its inception, WVS has facilitated over $200 million in fundraising for women-led companies, becoming a crucial catalyst for change in the entrepreneurial landscape. This year’s summit is a cornerstone event in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, and will spotlight two trailblazing leaders, Elizabeth Gore, Co-Founder of Hello Alice and Sylvia Kwan, Chief Investment Officer at Ellevest, alongside other industry powerhouses like Betsey DeVries, SBA Associate Administrator for Investment and Innovation, Kelly Ann Winget, Founder & CEO of Alternative Wealth Partners, and Lolita Taub, General Partner at Ganas Ventures. WVS is designed for aspiring women investors, seasoned founders, and community partners who are committed to advancing the role of women in the entrepreneurial world. The three-day summit will: - Commence with a Fireside Chat featuring Silvia Mah, PhD, Founder & Chairwoman of Stella, and Lolita Taub, General Partner at Ganas Ventures. - Feature panel discussions and workshops will cover a range of critical topics, including Personal Finance Best Practices for Early-Stage Founders, How to Support Your Founders Beyond the Check, Structuring Funds: Mapping Out Your Thesis, Strategy, and Financials 101, Breaking Into VC and Angel Investing, and Funding Beyond VC: Exploring Alternative Financing Options. - Conclude with a closing keynote by Elizabeth Gore of Hello Alice, a platform empowering small business owners, that will highlight the recent lawsuit victory and its implications for the entrepreneurial community. This year’s summit also marks the 10th Annual Women’s Fast Pitch, a premier national competition that shines a spotlight on innovative women-led ventures. Six exceptional finalists, selected from a competitive pool of 25 founders, will vie for over $50K in grants, investments, and in-kind services. To view the full agenda, for more information and to secure your spot at this transformative event, visit https://www.womensventuresummit.org/.

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