Success Strategies for Women in the Startup World: Panel Discussion and Networking Event

Success Strategies for Women in the Startup World: Panel Discussion and Networking Event

Convened by Princeton Alumni Angels in partnership with Stanford Angels & Entrepreneurs

More and more women are building multimillion-dollar startups and raising capital through angel investors and venture firms that focus on female founders. Women are also making strides in the VC world, which has seen a slow but steady rise in the number of women in lead partner positions, VC deals led by women, and alternative funding sources for women entrepreneurs. Please join the Princeton Alumni Angels (PAA) and Stanford Angels & Entrepreneurs (SA&E) for an evening of conversation and networking with women entrepreneurs, investors and tech industry experts who will share their insights, experience and advice for women blazing new paths in entrepreneurship.

Must be an alumnus of Stanford or Princeton to attend.

Date: Tuesday, February 27

Time: 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Location: Google SF offices at 345 Spear Street, San Francisco. "ElastiGirl” meeting room.

The speaker panel includes:

• Laura Gomez, Founder & CEO, Aptica; Founding Member, Project Include

• Cindy Hess, Partner, Fenwick & West: Venture Capital and Startup Group

• Lisa Jones, Impact Investor, Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund

• Cack Wilhelm, Venture Capitalist and Partner, Accomplice

• Moderator, Samantha Walravens, Co-author, Geek Girl Rising: Inside the Sisterhood Shaking Up Tech

• Welcome & Introduction, Michelle Moon, CoFounder & Director, Princeton Alumni Angels; Global IP Operations Lead, FB

Agenda:

6:00pm-6:30pm: Check-in, wine and light refreshments

6:30pm-7:30pm: Welcome remarks and panel discussion

7:30-8:30: Casual networking