Event Details:
3rd Annual Women INVESTING In Women- Phoenix Summit on Friday February 20th, 2015 & Saturday February 21st, 2015 in Partnership with SeedSpot & The Phoenix Business Journal.
8:30-9:15AM: Morning Registration
9:15-9:20AM: Welcome by Kristin Gilger, Associate Dean of the Cronkite School of Journalism
9:20-9:50AM: “The State of Women”
Welcome Keynote Address- by Lisa Stone, SheKnows Media’s Chief Community Officer & Co-Founder of BlogHer
9:50AM-10:30AM: “Finding Your Voice”
Learn to leverage your interests, skills and unique perspective; and listen up about speaking out as the creators and producers of a groundbreaking radio show present this discussion on finding your voice.
From the Producers & Broadcasters of “Women Investing in Women and Girls Radio Show” Moderated by: Anu BhardwajFireside Chat: Maddie-Rose Holler, Michelle Jaffee
10:30AM-11:00AM: “The Power TO Negotiate” with Gloria Feldt and the Close The Gap App
Educator, women’s advocate and leadership expert Gloria Feldt of Take The Lead shares her expertise and the downloadable “Close the Gap” app to guide you through your own feminine “Power To Negotiate.” Learn the power of negotiating pay, promotion and terms to improve situations for you and those around you.
11:00AM -1:00PM: Private Equity Roundtable | Luncheon Breakouts
1:00PM-1:45PM: Girls Engineering Change Panel
“Solutions For Increasing the Number of Girls in STEM Careers”
How can we help girls become and stay interested in STEM fields—and thrive in STEM careers? An expert panel discusses solutions, strategies and opportunities.
Moderated by: Suzanne Fallender, Intel Corporation Panel: Bianca Bracht & Melina Smith, Girls Engineering Change, Becky Beucher, COMPUGIRLS; Jeanine Bashir, Girl Scouts-Arizona Cactus-Pine Council
1:45PM-2:15PM: “Crowdfunding & Women” – Douglas Ellenoff; Ellenoff, Grossman & Schole
Douglas Ellenoff—one of the chief architects of the JOBS Act legislation passed in 2012—discusses crowdfunding with a special focus on women’s businesses.
2:15PM-3:15PM: “Investing in Yourself” | Afternoon Breakout Sessions
Track One: “Getting Funded On YOUR Terms” | Heidi Jannenga, WebPT; Aly Saxe, IRIS Software; Ruminder DhillonModerated by: Kathy Sacks, Fearless Ventures
Track Two: “Understanding Your Digital Analytics In Driving Sales”Moderated by: Julia Thompson, Republic Media Panel: Katie Lockhart, Melt Media; Kate Darling, The Business Journals
Track Three: “Managing Your Media/ Branding Your Brilliance/ PR Strategies From The Professionals”
Moderated By: Ilana Lowery, Phoenix Business Journal Panel: Angela Menninger & Kristy Jozwiak, Duality PR; Teri Bockting, Blind Society; Kathy Bass, Ladies Who Brand
3:15PM-3:45PM: “Pink Carpet Reception & Networking”
Get Image Ready with The Girls Rule Foundation | First Amendment Forum & Press GalleryEvent Photographer: Stella Crowl, Get Image Ready – Voted Best of the Valley, AZ FoothillsBenefactor: Dena Patton, Girls Rule Foundation
3:45PM-4:45PM: Official “Success in Beauty” Arizona Book Launch & Closing Panel
Moderated by: Deborah Bateman, Vice Chairwoman, National Bank of Arizona. Co-Author Panel: Bonnie Bonadeo, BonnieBonadeo.com; Cindy Christi, CXI Media; Diane Aiello, Glam Lounge Artists; Dr. Christina Kovalik; Dr. Karen Jacobson, DrKarenJacobson.com; Fawn Cheng, FawnCheng.com
4:45PM-5:30 PM: Book Signing, “Coffee, Connections & Confections”
Pre Registration Required For Choice of Small Group Sessions**Spaces are limited for small group sessions
9:30am-10AM: Morning Registration
10:00AM – 11:00AM: “Investing in Yourself” – Morning Breakout Sessions
Track One: “Scaling & Growing Your Start-Ups” |
Moderated by: Tamar Donikyan, Ellenoff, Grossman, & Schol Fireside Chat: Candace Klein, DEALSTRUCK; Anila Arthanari, InfusionSoft
11:00-12:00PM: “Investing For IMPACT in Women & Girls”
Moderated by: Anu Bhardwaj; Women INVESTING in Women DIGITAL
Panel: Sara Pressler, Arizona Foundation for Women; Maica Gil, Heroikka; Debra Esparza, Girls Scouts- Arizona Cactus-Pine Council
12:00PM- 1:30PM: Seed Spot Women Entrepreneurs Pitch Session | Lunch on Your Own
Courtney Klein with Nicole Cotrell, “Love & Startups;” Katie Huss, “Lotus Wei;” and Meghan Martinez, “Keasy”
1:30PM- 2:00PM: Moving the Needle for Women Entreprenuers”- Poonam Ahluwalia, YouthTrade
2:00-2:30PM: “The State of LGBT-Q in Arizona & The Opportunities For Growing Your Business” | Angela Hughey, ONE Community
When:
Friday, February 20, 2015 at 9:30 AM – Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 6:00 PM
Where:
Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
555 N Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85004