Elevate with Ellevoy: Female Founders & Funders HH #LATechWeek
Get ready to engage for an exciting and impactful conversation at LA Tech Week, where female founders and funders dive into two of the event's most prominent themes: AI and Women in Tech, as well as the importance of expanding access for underestimated founders.
Our expert panel will explore the ways AI is transforming industries, how female founders are breaking barriers, and why supporting emerging talent is essential for the future of innovation. Don't miss this chance to learn, connect, and gain valuable insights from these inspiring leaders.
Moderated by Candice Edwards and Jennie Blumenthal, Co-founders, Ellevoy
Panelists:
Naseem Sayani, Seasoned VC Investor
Naseem Sayani is a founding partner at Emmeline Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on investing in women-led businesses at the intersection of technology and consumer markets. With a strong background in scaling tech startups, Naseem is dedicated to supporting diverse founders and believes in the power of AI to level the playing field for underrepresented groups in tech. She has been named among the "Top 50 Women Investors to Watch" by Forbes in 2024.
Tessa Adams, Everle
Tessa Adams is the co-founder and CEO of Everle, an AI-driven platform that helps women entrepreneurs scale their businesses by providing personalized tools for growth. A passionate advocate for gender equity in tech, Tessa has successfully led Everle from a startup to a leader in the AI-powered business management space. Her work has been recognized by Fast Company, which named her one of the "Most Creative People in Business" in 2024.
Melinda Wittstock, Podopolo
Melinda Wittstock is the CEO and Founder of Podopolo, the AI and Blockchain-powered podcast platform revolutionizing the podcast ecosystem, so fans easily discover podcasts, podcasters easily grow and monetize their shows, and businesses get a bigger return from podcast advertising. Melinda is a 5-time serial entrepreneur and visionary innovator in media and tech, honored as 2024’s “AI Pioneer of the Year” by the California Investment Forum.
Prepare for a powerful discussion coupled with intentional connections that will showcase how AI and tech are creating new opportunities for female founders and what lies ahead for the future of innovation!
Many thanks to our supporters at PwC, Baron Philippe de Rothschild, Une Femme, and The Venice Place Project for making this event possible!
This event is a part of #TechWeek - a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem.