Capital Literacy For Women Entrepreneurs

Capital Literacy for Women Entrepreneurs Tuesday, June 2nd | Portland, OR

Ready to demystify the money side of growing your business? We’ve got you.

Join Xcelerate Women, OEN, Latino Founders, and the Metro Region Innovation Hub for Capital Literacy for Women Entrepreneurs—an event created to help women founders get clear, confident, and connected when it comes to raising capital.

Whether you're bootstrapping your growth, eyeing your first investor, or just curious about your options, this workshop is designed to meet you where you are. We'll break down the many ways to fund your business- venture capital, angel investment, franchise models, grants, loans, and new crowdfunding platforms -with honesty, transparency, and expert insight.

Panelists: Brianne Mees (Tender Loving Empire), Sadie Lincoln (Barre3), Melanie Marconi (VIDA Co-working), Lucy de Leon (La Patroncita, Madrina, Salsas Locas), Mel Strong (NEXT VENTURES)

Moderator: Mia Birk (Rogue Women's Fund)

Additional Breakout Mentors: Carla Titus (Wealth & Worth Within), Glitter Gloria (Exit Bliss), Yesenia Gallardo Avila (Lemnis), Kyle Lovell (Business Impact NW), Charlene LaFountain (Business Oregon), Cristal Finley (Prosper Portland), Melissa Sanger (PNC Bank), Yalda Moshiri (OEN), Jennifer Fern Peterson. (WaFd), and Melinda Archuleta (Bar Carlo).

What to expect:

✨ An all-women lineup of founders, funders, and capital advisors

✨ Real talk on the pros, cons, and nuances of each funding path

✨ Roundtable breakouts with experts so you can ask your actual questions

✨ Connection with fellow business owners who get it

✨ Delicious food, wine, and cocktails (n/a will also be available!)

✨ A chance to join a follow-up Peer Mentor Group designed for women actively seeking capital

This is a hands-on learning experience built for real-world application. You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of how different types of capital work, which ones might fit your business best, and what next steps you can take to move forward with confidence.

Whether you're actively fundraising or just exploring what’s possible, this event offers practical guidance, expert access, and peer connection to support your capital journey.

Let’s redefine what’s possible when women raise capital on their own terms.