​🔹 About the Event

​The future isn’t just being built, it’s being led. As artificial intelligence reshapes every industry, women founders are not only launching startups but also redefining leadership, innovation, and influence. Whether you’re scaling a product, raising capital, building with AI, or preparing for board service, this space is designed for you.

​This event is part of a monthly series created to foster continuous connection, learning, and collaboration — a place to build trusted relationships and grow together as a community of women leaders.

​PS: Coffee and pastry included.

​🔹 Who This Event Is For

​Are you a woman turning bold ideas into ventures, ready to explore what’s next in strategy, capital, AI, or leadership? Whether you’re building your first product or eyeing your first board seat, this is your space to learn, connect, and dream bigger with a community that gets it. Bring your ambition, and leave with new ideas, real connections, and maybe even your next big move. This is where innovation meets intention and your path to the boardroom begins.

​🌟 Your Move to the Boardroom

​✨ Gist

​Today’s session is an overview conversation that sets the stage for Your Move to the Boardroom. It will lead into a 3-part series, continuing monthly, offering a 360° journey through the Founder’s Path, the Investor’s View, and the Board Leader’s Playbook.

​📅 Program Highlights & Agenda

​🤝 4:00 – 4:15 pm | Social Networking

​ Kick off with light networking and warm introductions.

​🎤 4:15 – 4:30 pm | Intro – Why Your Seat at the Table Matters

​Mala Ramakrishnan, Founder & Managing Partner of Progressive Ventures and Founders Creative, will share the vision of Founders Creative and why advancing women’s presence in the boardroom is central to our mission.

​💡 4:30 – 5:00 pm | Panel Discussion

• ​Hear from:

  • ​ TBD – Founder who built her board

  • ​Dr. Yvonne Lutsch – Venture Capitalist

  • ​Shilpa Parker – Advisor to executives on board leadership

• ​Discover the pathways women take to earn a board seat.

• ​Uncover the barriers and opportunities unique to women leaders.

• ​Take away practical strategies to prepare for your board journey.

​🔄 5:00 – 5:30 pm | Power Circles – Scaling, Investing & Board Readiness

• ​Small-group, high-impact conversations

• ​Connect directly with peers, mentors, and investors

• ​Translate panel insights into your next steps

​🍷 5:30 – 6:00 pm | Open Networking Hour

​Close the evening by connecting with like-minded founders, investors, and leaders in an intentional, relationship-driven setting.

​🌍 Closing Note

​This is just the beginning. Today’s overview leads into a 3-part series, continuing monthly, with deep dives into the Founder’s Path, the Investor’s View, and the Board Leader’s Playbook.

​✊Join the Movement:

​​As we celebrate the progress made towards gender equality, we also acknowledge the work still to be done. This event is a chance to unite, inspire, and empower each other to continue pushing boundaries.