Event Details:
The inaugural San Diego Women Investing in Women Summit will bring together women investors, entrepreneurs, community, and industry partners interested in collaborating.
This two-day event will include keynote presentations by industry leaders, panel discussions, example pitch session, and hands-on breakout sessions focused on teaching women the basics of angel investing and entrepreneurs the tools to access capital.
Friday, July 18th, 1:00pm-6:30pm
1:00 – 1:30: Check-in and Networking
1:30 – 2:30: Keynote – Lori Steele, founder of Everyone Counts
2:30 – 3:30: Panel: Building a Platform for Success – the Story, the Team & the Steam
Melanie Gordon, Tap Hunter
Mindy Fletcher, Crux Partners
Jeanine Jacobson, Founder Institute
Moderator: Felena Hanson
3:30 – 4:30: Panel: Industries & Geographies – readiness, growth, funding, business development & partnerships
Barbara Bry, Black Bird Ventures
Lisa Freedman, SD Sport Innovators
Trish Costello, Portfolia
Yanina Adler – Business Advisor, Investor, CEO Life Sci sector
Moderator: Candace Klein
4:30 – 5:30: Keynote – Audrey Jacobs, OurCrowd
5:30 – 6:30: On-site, hosted Networking Happy Hour, Sponsored by Certified Tax Coach
7:00 – 9:00: VIP event (off-site, invite only)
Saturday, July 19th, 8:30am-1:30pm
8:30 – 9:00: Check-in, Coffee, Networking
9:00 – 10:00: Keynote – Jayla Siciliano, founder Bon Affair & Michelle Weinstein, founder Fitzee Foods.
10:00 – 11:00: Case Study & Breakout Session – How to craft/spot a good “deal”
This session will be comprised of several case studies to help both entrepreneurs and investors identify a good deal.
Entreprenuer Coaches:
Dominique Molina, American Institute of Certified Tax Coaches
Kim Folsom – Reel Qualified
Jayla Siciliano – Bon Affair
Michelle Weinstein – Fitzee Foods
Susan Lamping – CDC Small Business Finance
Investor Coaches:
Grace Chui-Miller, Correlation VC
Renie Leakakos, Leakakos Law
Audrey Jacobs, OurCrowd
Anu Bhardwaj, Women Investing in Women
11:00 – 12:00: Pitches – 3 Female Entrepreneurs pitch investor panel
Three pre-selected companies will give a 10 minute pitch, followed by 10 minute feedback/critique. A cash prize will be given to the highest rated pitch.
Judges:
Silvia Mah
Audrey Jacobs
Candace Klein
Eve Benton
Anu Bhardwaj
12:00 – 12:30: Final thoughts & next steps – creating an angel fund
12:30 – 1:30: Hosted, on-site lunch
When:
Friday, July 18, 2015, 1:00 PM-6:30 PM – Saturday, July 19, 2015, 8:30 AM-1:30 PM
Where:
University of San Diego
5998 Alcalá Park, San Diego, CA 92110