Innovate & Invest 2025
1533 26th Street, Santa Monica, CA
Empowering Women Tech Founders!
This event is where women tech founders and investors connect! We're all about empowering women in tech to thrive and succeed. Network with like-minded individuals, discover groundbreaking startups, and explore funding opportunities. This is your chance to be part of a vibrant community driving change in the tech industry. Secure your spot while we still have tickets!
https://www.innovateandinvest.com/
Event Description
Connect: Meet industry-leading VCs actively seeking to invest in innovative women-led startups, and connect with female founders who are solving big problems
Learn: Gain insights from a panel of accomplished founders and VCs on scaling businesses, securing funding, and thriving in tech.
PITCH!
Founders: Get a chance to showcase your startup during our live pitch competition for instant feedback and potential funding opportunities!
Investors: Don't miss out on this opportunity to see some of the brightest tech entrepreneurs pitch their startups!
AGENDA
1:00 PM – Check-In, Grab Your Giftbag, & Enter Our Raffle!
Be sure to arrive and check in before 1:30 to get into the raffle! You won’t want to miss it.
1:30 PM – Welcome & Networking
Kick off with light refreshments and a chance to mingle with fellow founders, investors, and industry leaders.
2:00 - 2:30 PM – Keynote Address
JOHN MAJESKI, our Investor Keynote: the first EVER male in Silicon Valley history to help start a VC fund specifically for investing in women-led companies (80% of the focus is on tech!)
OLIVIA RUTMAN, our Founder Keynote: a trailblazing woman tech founder who secured VC funding against the odds
2:45 - 3:30 PM – Fireside Chat: The Founder-Funder Relationship
A candid conversation between leading investors and successful founders on what makes a great partnership and business.
3:45 - 4:15 PM – Live PITCH COMPETITION!
The most compelling tech founders will pitch their startups to a panel of VC judges, followed by Q&A and feedback.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM – Closing Address, Raffle, & Open Networking
Wrap up with key takeaways and opportunities for one-on-one conversations.
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