BAIA Panel: Women Entrepreneurs, the US vs. the European/Italian Experience

Despite their majority representation at colleges and universities as well as increased participation in science and engineering, women are under-represented among business founders, particularly in high-tech and in other high-growth fields. In addition, there seems to be a disconnect between opportunities and resources in equity funding for high growth women-owned/led businesses. This is true for the U.S but even more so for Europe and Italy.

• Why are there still so few women entrepreneurs in high tech, biotech, clean tech and other high growth industries?
• How do the organizations supporting women entrepreneurs compare in the U.S vs. Europe/Italy?
• How effective are the different educational systems in providing and encouraging technical and business training for women?
• Are women taking advantage of the resources available for leadership development to grow their business?
• Is the VC community using two standards in funding companies?

PANELISTS

• Wendy Beecham, CEO, Watermark, moderator
• Silvia Console Battilana, Co-founder Auctionomics and Advisor New Scholars
• Joanna Rees, VC and founder of VSP Capital
• Laura Ventura, VP and Founder of CumuLogic
• Sharon Vosmek, CEO, Astia

PROGRAM

6:30-7:30 pm Networking
7:30-8:30 pm Panel Discussion
8:30-8:45 pm Questions and Closing

LOCATION

The event will be kindly hosted by:

Cooley LLP
101 California Street
San Francisco CA

Refreshments and drinks will be served.

RSVP and TICKETS

Capacity is extremely limited. Early registration is highly recommended.
- BAIA individual supporters and BAIA corporate supporters: FREE (with discount code)
- General public and BAIA Link members - Early bird: $20
- General public and BAIA Link members: $30 ($40 at the door)


For Info, please write to info@baia-network.org

PARTNERS and SPONSORS

This event is kindly supported by Studio Design Solutions and Cooley LLP.