Innovate & Invest 2025: Empowering Women Tech Founders!

This event is where women tech founders and investors connect! We're all about empowering women in tech to thrive and succeed. Network with like-minded individuals, discover groundbreaking startups, and explore funding opportunities. This is your chance to be part of a vibrant community driving change in the tech industry. Secure your spot while we still have tickets!

1. Connect: Meet industry-leading VCs actively seeking to invest in innovative women-led startups, and connect with female founders who are solving big problems
2. Learn: Gain insights from a panel of accomplished founders and VCs on scaling businesses, securing funding, and thriving in tech.
3. PITCH!

• Founders: Get a chance to showcase your startup during our live pitch competition for instant feedback and potential funding opportunities!
• Investors: Don't miss out on this opportunity to see some of the brightest tech entrepreneurs pitch their startups!

1:00 PM – Check-In, Grab Your Giftbag, & Enter Our Raffle!

Be sure to arrive and check in before 1:30 to get into the raffle! You won’t want to miss it.

1:30 PM – Welcome & Networking

Kick off with light refreshments and a chance to mingle with fellow founders, investors, and industry leaders.

2:00 - 2:30 PM – Keynote Address

Hear from a trailblazing woman tech founder who secured funding and scaled globally.

2:45 - 3:30 PM – Fireside Chat: The Founder-VC Relationship

A candid conversation between leading venture capitalists and successful founders on what makes a great partnership.

3:45 - 4:15 PM – Live PITCH COMPETITION!

Ten of the most compelling tech founders pitch their startups to a panel of VC judges, followed by Q&A and feedback.

4:30 PM – Closing Remarks, Raffle, & Open Networking

Wrap up with key takeaways and opportunities for one-on-one conversations.

5:30 PM – After-p\Party for VIP Ticket Holders!

Location TBA to the ticket holders.

• Expert Panelists: Top-tier VCs and successful women founders.
• Live Pitch Competition: A platform for select women tech founders to pitch their startups and gain actionable feedback.
• Networking Opportunities: Build connections with investors and like-minded entrepreneurs!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Long Beach, United States