Women in Tech Pitch Event: Elevate and Connect
Join us for a compelling Women in Tech Pitch Event, where a select group of female founders will present their groundbreaking projects. This unique gathering is your opportunity to be part of a vibrant community witnessing innovation as these founders share their visions.
Spotlight on Founders Pitching:
Ally Boyes-Varley, Founder of Roots & Wings Tutoring: A Progressive Education Company helping 5-11-year-olds uncover self-esteem and build academic skills through their HolisticME method. They're on a mission to reimagine education for a brighter future.
Davida Elizabeth Arnold, Founder of AuntieNext: 78% of women in business over the age of 40 are redefining everything from menopause to money. What's next? Strategic joy plans, lifelong adventures, and global opportunities. Join them! #fgatekeeping, it’s corny.
Eshita Upadhyay, Founder of Baby Clinic: A paediatric clinic focused on mental health and paediatric health.
Patricia Barilla, Founder of The Vision Realm: Empowering independent eyecare professionals to thrive in the digital age. With a virtual dispensary, AI-driven frame fitting, and personalized service, The Vision Realm blends online convenience with in-person care, revolutionizing eyecare while championing community-focused service.
Ednah Sibanda, Founder of AfriCanPlay: AfriCanPlay provides access to sex toys for curious individuals aged 18+ who want to explore their bodies and incorporate play. Unlike other online sex toy stores, they provide accessibility to all and empower their audience through educating them on the benefits and safety of their products.
Website: Pending
The audience will play a crucial role in choosing the winner, adding an interactive dimension to the event.
Why Attend?
Engagement: Exchange ideas and insights in an environment dedicated to fostering growth and innovation within the tech industry.
Inspiration: Draw inspiration from visionary projects and the stories of perseverance and ingenuity behind them.
Networking: Build connections with a community passionate about advancing women in technology, offering potential collaborations and partnerships.
Prize for the Pitch Winner:
The highlight of the event is a pitch competition, where the winner will be decided by audience vote, receiving two exclusive tickets to the Web Summit Lisbon, held from November 11-14, 2024. This prize not only includes entry to the biggest tech conference in the world but also grants access to the Women in Tech Lounge, along with participation in specialized masterclasses and roundtable discussions, providing a significant platform for the winner to amplify their project and career.
Meet Our Host and Judges:
Host: Helen Murphy, CEO and co-founder of Opply and Oneday mentor, awarded female tech founder of the year and startup of the year at the National startup awards.
Judge: Jyoti Patel, honored as one of JP Morgan's Top 200 Female Powered Businesses in the UK, is an acclaimed entrepreneur and venture scale-up expert. She successfully merges technology with the World Foods grocery sector, notably developing the UK's first sustainability-focused online grocery that serves over 100K customers.
Judge: Stephanie Melodia, co-founder of BOMBA and Oneday mentor, and ranked as one of the UK's Top 20 Most Influential Female Founders.
Judge: Fatima Dicko, founder & CEO of Sugar and Oneday mentor. Fatima has been featured in major publications, including TechCrunch, Business Insider, Crunchbase, and CNBC, and was named as '18 Inspiring Women to Watch' by Inc Magazine and listed on the 2021 Forbes 'Next 1000' list.
Everyone is Welcome: This event is open to all who support and are interested in the growth and success of women in technology. Prepare to be inspired and to inspire at this enriching gathering, celebrating and supporting women's innovative contributions to technology.