Go Beyond 2% - Glimpse Into Our Future
Where Bold Women Lead. Their Visions Scale New Heights.
Join us for a glimpse into the future—one shaped by what happens when we fund women.
Beyond 2 Summit is Silicon Valley’s boldest emerging women’s leadership showcase, a dynamic platform designed to elevate women with the resources, networks, and visibility they need to thrive. This exclusive event brings together visionary leaders, groundbreaking technology, and strategic capital to spark real momentum.
Connect with change makers, discover powerful solutions, and access the tools to amplify your impact. This is more than an event—it’s a launchpad and glimpse of the future women create.
Who Should Attend
If you're an investor and want to see top talent
You're a founder and you want to network
You're in tech (ex: engineer, designer, product) and you want to network with innovation leaders
You want to support female founders
🔥 Why This Summit Matters:
Hear from leading venture capitalists and founders of pioneering women-led startups—visionaries driving investment and innovation in female entrepreneurship.
Connect with leading VCs and trailblazing women‑led startups.
Celebrate wins and deepen connections at our exclusive afterparty.
🎬 Founder Showcase
Venture Capitalist Confirmed:
Daniel Idzkowski - LVLUP Ventures
Allison Paz - Reign VC
Jeni Chang - Founder's Institute
Jenny Kyzy - Blue Sky Capital
Ignition App Sponsorship
Ignition App is your smarter, faster revenue engine—automating sales, client onboarding, billing, and payments so every proposal closes quicker and every payment arrives on time. See how Ignition can fuel your growth.
Agenda
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Reception & Check-In
Kick off the event with coffee and tea while networking with fellow attendees. Take this time to explore our Female Founder Showroom.
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM: Allison Paz Keynote Speaker
Allison Paz will share insights from her work as an investor and operator, focusing on how strategic capital, innovative thinking, and collaborative execution can drive lasting value. With experience spanning startups, venture capital, and global partnerships, she’ll explore what it takes to invest in the future—and win.
10:45 AM - 11:00 PM: Female Founder Showcase (Session 1)
Discover groundbreaking ideas as female entrepreneurs present their innovative projects that are reshaping industries.
11:00 PM - 11:45 PM: Panel Intellectual Take on the Funding Gap
Hear from Berkeley and Stanford Professors as we discuss barriers to change
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Lunch
Enjoy a delicious lunch while networking with fellow attendees. Don't forget to explore our Female Founder Showroom.
1:00 PM - 1:15 PM: Female Founder Showcase (Session 2)
Hear the inspiring stories of female founders bringing fresh ideas to life across various industries.
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM: Panel Discussion – Breaking Barriers in Funding
Join an engaging panel featuring successful female founders and investors as they discuss challenges, strategies, and solutions for increasing access to funding in the startup world.
2:15 PM - 2:30 PM: Female Founder Showcase (Session 3)
Another round of innovative project presentations from dynamic female entrepreneurs.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM: Live Screening – Show Her the Money
Experience a compelling documentary highlighting the funding challenges women face in venture capital, followed by a 30-minute keynote from Catherine Gray, the film's producer and executive producer.
4:45 PM - 5:00 PM: Female Founder Showcase (Session 4)
Explore more trailblazing ideas as female founders share their journeys and innovations.
5:00PM - 9:00 PM: Appetizers, Networking & Music
Wrap up the event with appetizers and meaningful networking opportunities, fostering valuable connections and future collaborations.
Goals
With a dynamic agenda that includes networking receptions, thought-provoking presentations, and opportunities to connect with industry leaders, the conference aims to inspire actionable change and create a more equitable future for women in the venture capital landscape.
Founder Showroom
Apply for a spot here
Founder Showcase
If you're a female founder and want to present your startup on stage please book time here to apply. 12 companies across industries will be selected to represent the talent present. You must have traction to apply.
Agriculture, Katie Bradford
Rotate8 is designing farmer-first robotics for a healthier world. Our low cost, modular, repairable solutions empower farmers, reduce labor costs, and promote sustainability in the fields.
Education, Antoinette Banks
Expert IEP provides AI-powered tools and personalized support to help families navigate and optimize the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process, ensuring every child with learning differences gets the education they deserve.
Consumer Health, Shagun Maheshwari
Papaya creates fully compostable, plastic-free menstrual pads tested with real blood and powered by a natural bio-coagulant that locks in flow and breaks down in any environment—even backyard soil or landfill.
Consumer Data, Claudia Natasia
Riley is your intelligent product insights assistant, helping you build products your customers truly love. By connecting the dots between all of your data, Riley uncovers hidden patterns and priorities, so you can focus on what drives impact—fast.
Sleep, Conner (Wyatt) Herman, BCBA, MBA
Percy is bringing science-backed behavior change, innovative technology & deep category experience to the world of sleep.
Enterprise Data, Yichen Jin
Fleak is transforming the future of data infrastructure with adaptive intelligence designed to standardize, enrich, and optimize data in real time. It reduces engineering effort by up to 90% and eliminates maintenance overhead, enabling businesses to accelerate innovation and unlock new opportunities within days.
Capital Markets, Carol Nguyen
Efficiency is a capital markets technology company that streamlines the outdated, manual process of selling shares through transfer agents. Efficiency enables shareholders holding private or restricted stock—to get the best possible price for their shares.
Panelists
Jenny (Ensi Tszie) Jenish kyzy, venture partner of Big Sky Capital VC. Is recognized as a “𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧” by the World Economic Forum’s Global Shapers Community and a “𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧” by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). At UNDP Kyrgyzstan, she spearheaded innovation as the 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 at this UN global innovative “Accelerator Lab”.
Breen Sullivan founder of The Fourth Effect. A community-powered networking and matchmaking site where high-impact startups and visionary executives connect to drive growth, innovation, and boardroom success.
Allison Paz of Reign VC, is a entrepreneur, investor and advisor focused on product and company growth at the earliest stages.
Women's Organization / Non Profit Showcase
If your organization supports women and you would like to be showcased apply here
Sponsors
If you are interested in sponsoring the event please reach out to Dwayne Campbell at guerrilla.venture@gmail.com
Hosts
The Funding Breakthrough Lab The Funding Breakthrough Lab is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit pre-accelerator connected to the Not Too Crazy WhatsApp community. We empower founders with education, networks, and resources to unlock their potential while championing diversity, inclusion, and authenticity. Founded by Natalie Pan, an engineer, community builder and coach. Join our community here. Book a subconscious coaching consult here