Women Rise to Lead | Brunch and Panel
Come for the insights, stay for the vibes—and leave with a new perspective and a next-level network.
This isn’t your typical professional event - this is the kind of Saturday you dream of - delicious food, game-changing insights, and conversations that make you want to grab another mug of coffee/tea.
Get in the room:
💦 Soak up inspiration from trailblazing leaders in AI, Medicine, Tech, and Law. Hear how they’ve broken barriers, created opportunities, and mastered meta-skills to lead with bold confidence.
💛 Skip the small talk and dive into meaningful connections with growth-focused women who get it. This isn’t your average networking event—it’s real, energizing, and built for authentic conversation.
📈 Stay ahead of the curve with insider insights on leadership trends and game-changing strategies shaping the future of business.
✨ Recharge your vision with a unique reflection and meditation exercise to set the stage for your boldest year yet in 2025.
🙌 Level up your network with our curated Professional Power Matchmaking, pairing you with a like-minded ally for lasting collaboration and support.
Great food, better company, and the best conversations—this isn’t just brunch, it’s your next big leadership move.
This is for you if:
🔥You're a seasoned or emerging women leader.
🎤You want to grow your career by identifying authority amplifiers and getting your voice heard.
👯You want to be in a community with other driven professional women who have a strong vision for the future of business and how we can support the people as much as the bottom line without burning out.
The most productive brunch you’ll ever attend.
What’s included:
Coffee/Tea welcome reception
A panel and Q&A with women in leadership in AI, Medicine, Tech, and Law.
Learn from innovative minds taking on challenges and shifting dynamics in male-dominated industries.
A seated brunch in a beautiful location with a view of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Food is a focus, not an afterthought. Enjoy a brunch experience that you would be delighted to attend even without the business benefits.
A curated Professional Power Match based on your interests, personality, and goals
The ultimate networking experience. Get matched with a growth-oriented woman leader who is a perfect match for you.
Life's too short for boring events.
Beyond networking
This whole experience is designed to be connective and interactive so you can walk away with contacts that you’re excited to keep in touch with (without boring surface-level awkward networking).
Speakers
LiLing Poh | Partner, Dentons
LiLing is a distinguished partner at Dentons, specializing in venture technology and emerging growth companies. She brings deep expertise in equity financing, M&A, and strategic business counseling, working with entrepreneurs, angel investors, and venture capital firms across industries such as healthcare, technology, life sciences, and cosmetics. With experience advising on deals spanning the U.S., Asia, Europe, and Australia, she provides strategic insight on complex, high-stakes transactions. Recognized by The Legal 500 USA as a Next Generation Partner, LiLing is praised for her ability to simplify challenges and deliver practical, impactful solutions for her clients. In
Lynn Olson | Healthtech Cofounder and ML Expert
Lynn Olson is a cofounder of CanopyAI, with over 20 years' experience in machine learning, specializing in natural language processing for search and healthcare applications. She has held significant roles at IBM, Intel, and various startups, and holds a BS in EECS and an MS in Data Science. Outside of work, she enjoys diving and traveling.
Leah Grabanauer | Healthtech Cofounder & Physician
Leah Grabanauer is a cofounder of CanopyAI, where she leverages over 15 years of experience as a hospital physician and a PhD from MIT to enhance the healthcare revenue cycle. She is passionate about maintaining financial viability in healthcare. She also enjoys traveling and gardening in her spare time.
Amanda Clarissa, Product Manager, Adobe
Amanda relocated from Indonesia to the Bay Area six years ago, where she has passionately built her career as a Product Manager at Adobe. With a foundational background in finance, Amanda seamlessly transitioned into the technology sector, embodying her belief that every challenge presents an opportunity for growth. She is driven by the conviction that every experience, whether positive or negative, contributes to one's strength and purpose. Amanda's diverse journey reflects her dedication to continuous learning and her commitment to leveraging each experience to foster innovation and resilience in her professional endeavors.
Robyn White | UX Director, Balsam Brands
Robyn White is a brilliant UX and Content Design Director with over a decade of experience in design and content leadership. She specializes in crafting engaging digital journeys and driving substantial growth through seamless user interactions. Robyn has successfully built and led global teams across the US, Europe, Ukraine, and India, unifying over 35 creative professionals to create user-centric web, mobile, and app experiences.
Schedule
10:30 am Doors open - coffee and tea available
11:00 am Have a seat at your carefully selected seat near your Professional Power Match
11:00 am-12:00 pm Panel and Q&A
12:00 pm -1:00 pm Youll have lots to discuss as you dive into brunch!
A note from Sara Anderson of Well Connected Women
I'm an executive coach for women leaders and trailblazing teams.
Through personal growth and strong relationships, I’ve grown a successful career in tech and now a thriving coaching and consulting business.
As a coach to top female executives and entrepreneurs, I know what it takes to overcome internal resistance and be seen as the leader you are. I also know how lonely it can be to be a woman at the top.
I love to bring women leaders and visionaries together to connect, recharge, grow, and create change.
I can’t wait to introduce you to the amazing community of women growing together at Well Connected Women.
Important:
Due to the venue size, limited spaces are available for this experience. When it's full, it's full!
Start 2025 strong and secure your seat now.