
Change Catalysts: Investing in Women Entrepreneurs
Event Information
Description
Change Catalysts: Investing in Women Entrepreneurs
This is a session you won't want to miss! Come meet an experienced panel of women who are investing in women. We'll have a real, open discussion about life as a woman investor, then discuss why so few women entrepreneurs are funded, what current programs are in place to change the ratio, and how we can each get involved.
We'll discuss:
- Who's investing in women and why?
- Is there a new trend of women angels emerging and where are they coming from? Are they investing in women?
- What barriers do women investors face? How do you overcome these barriers?
- Why are women leaving venture capital, and how might we change that trend? What are firms currently doing to recruit and retain women investors?
- What ROI do investors find when investing in women entrepreneurs?
- How can we increase the flow of investment in women entrepreneurs?
- How do we make sure ALL women – diverse in race/ethnicity, sexuality, age, location, ability – are represented?
Panelists




Kat Manalac
Partner
Y Combinator
Claire Lee
Managing Director
Silicon Valley Bank
Deldelp Medina
Founder & CEO
Avion Ventures
Singari Seshadri
Director
Stanford Venture Studio

Melinda Briana Epler
Founder & CEO
Change Catalyst
(Moderator)
Agenda
6:30-7:00 Networking
7:00-7:45 Panel discussion and Q&A
7:45-8:30 Networking
Drinks and light appetizers will be provided.
Hosts
Hosted by Change Catalyst and Galvanize.
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