The Road to LionCage - Women Founders

Road to LionCage is a series of six small, intimate pitch competitions that lead to the LionCage Pitch Competition in the fall of 2025. The March 26 session is focused on Women Founders only.

• The program will kick-off with a dynamic and informative panel discussion featuring women entrepreneurs and moderated by Jaclyn Gallo of Spark Your Light Studios and including Penn State Alum Julianne Gardner of Bottimals, Susan Springsteen of H20 Connected, and Yasmin George of Trend Lab.
  
• 5 to 7 women entrepreneurs will pitch their idea, product or service. Each will have five minutes to pitch followed by three minutes of Q&A with a panel of judges.
  
• Two winners will be selected. Prizes: $500 to first place and $250 to second place. PLUS, the first place winner will automatically qualify for the main LionCage Pitch Competition on November 14 where participants compete for thousands of dollars in prize money.

5:00 p.m. Registration

5:30 p.m. Panel Discussion

6:30 p.m. Pitch Presentations

7:30 p.m. Winners Announced and Reception

Guests are welcome and encouraged to attend, cheer on their favorite entrepreneur, listen to an inspiring panel discussion on what it takes to be a women entrepreneur and female founder, and make new connections with business and community leaders.

There is no cost to pitch or attend. Advance registration required.

for more details and an application. Applications due no later than March 16. Note: This link is for applications only.

Click on the registration button. Remember, there is no cost to attend but advance registration is required.

About LionCage:

Now in its second year, LionCage is presented by Invent Penn State and the LaunchBoxes at Penn State Brandywine and Great Valley, and the Ideas x Innovation Network (i2n) to support entrepreneurs and innovators across all of southeastern Pennsylvania.

to visit the LionCage website for more details and a recap of the 2024 event.

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The Ideas x Innovation Network (i2n) is an initiative of the Chester County Economic Development Council. Our mission is to make southeastern Pennsylvania the best possible place for early-stage and technology-driven companies to start, grow, and thrive.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Penn State Brandywine, 25 Yearsley Mill Road, Media, United States