BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Women Business Collaborative - ECPv6.14.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Women Business Collaborative X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.wbcollaborative.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Women Business Collaborative REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20200101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250521 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250523 DTSTAMP:20260404T095809 CREATED:20250111T231623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T151719Z UID:45702-1747785600-1747958399@www.wbcollaborative.org SUMMARY:Women's Capital Summit 2025 DESCRIPTION:2025 WBC Women’s Capital Summit\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIIe_SSE-R8 \nInvesting for Impact: Connecting Leading Women Entrepreneurs and the Investors Who Fund Them\n \nThe third annual Women’s Capital Summit was held in New York\, NY\, on May 21-22\, 2025. The two-day event convened nearly 240 entrepreneurs\, investors\, partners\, and stakeholders for a dynamic two-day event focused on unlocking capital for women-led businesses. The Summit provided a strategic platform to educate attendees on the evolving capital landscape in 2025 and explore how capital influences growth at every stage of a company’s journey. \nSummit Highlights and Outcomes\n\nA Capital Community\, Connected: The 2025 Women’s Capital Summit had a total of 237 participants\, representing 235 unique organizations. Among the attendees were 102 entrepreneurs\, 83 capital providers\, and 50 speakers\, while WBC also welcomed industry experts\, WBC Partner Organizations\, Sponsors\, and Champions to the program.\n\n \n\nEntrepreneurs Across Industries: The Summit attracted a broad and diverse range of entrepreneurs from various industries. Technology led as the top industry focus (24.49%)\, followed by Healthcare (14.29%) and Finance (12.24%). “Other” represents sectors such as Education\, Retail\, Manufacturing\, and Real Estate\, highlighting a broad but tech-forward entrepreneur base.\nCapital Matchmaking & Deal Flow: The Summit facilitated nearly 40 curated investor-founder meetings\, fostering real-time feedback\, connections\, and capital conversations\, with ongoing follow-up to track funding outcomes.\nExpert-Led Business Workshops: Eight interactive breakout sessions delivered actionable insights on funding\, scaling\, and strategic exits—equipping attendees with practical tools from top legal\, finance\, and private equity experts.\nMarketplace & Reception: The WCS Marketplace featured 17 women-led businesses\, offering visibility and networking during a high-energy reception that connected founders\, funders\, and partners in a celebratory close to the day\nEvery Kind of Capital: Participating capital providers spanned the spectrum of capital with debt\, venture\, private equity firms. These investors show a strong interest across a diverse range of industries\, including leading sectors like Technology & Software\, Financial Services & Banking\, and Healthcare\, as well as emerging areas such as Renewable Energy and CleanTech.\n\n \n\nOpportunity for All-Sized Ventures: The typical investment range of providers is under $500\,000\, with investors seeking to fund in mid-sized investments\, primarily in the $1–10 million range\, indicating a focus on early to growth-stage funding rounds.\n\nSummit Gallery\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nSpeakers Include:\n\nStephen Amdur\nPartner – Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity Lead\, Pillsbury\n\nKelly Arena\nFounder\, Golden Hour Ventures\n\nKaren A. Artasanchez\nShareholder\, WilkinGuttenplan\n\nErika Baez-Grimes\nCertified M&A Professional & Founder of THE BPH Group\n\nAngie Bastian\nCo-Founder\, Angie’s BOOMCHICKAPOP\n\nChristina Bresani\nManaging Director and Head of Mid-Cap Mergers & Acquisitions\, Wells Fargo & Company\n\nAlexandra (Allie) Cavallaro\nBusiness Development Officer\, Wells Fargo Capital Finance\n\nKrista Covey\nCEO & President\, First Flight Venture Center\n\nNadia Damouni\nPartner\, Prosek Partners\n\nAngela Dingle\nPresident and CEO of Women Impacting Public Policy\n\nLucy Dobrin\nManaging Director\, Providence Equity Partners\n\nJesse Draper\nFounding Partner\, Halogen Ventures\n\nNorah Drummey\nPartner\, EY\n\nDamien Dwin\nFounder and CEO\, Lafayette Square\n\nCatherine Frazier\nNational Senior Loan Officer\, Momentous Capital\n\nLisa Friedlander\nChief Revenue Officer\, NEXT powered by Shulman Rogers\n\nMichelle Gasaway\nPartner – Capital Markets\, Skadden\n\nCorinne Goble\nCEO\, Association of Women's Business Centers\n\nAnouck Gotlib\nCEO\, Belgian Boys\n\nLaurie Hartman\nVice President and Senior Small Business Administration Sales Officer\, SBA Lending Group\, Wells Fargo & Company\n\nEda Henries\nFounder and Managing Principal\, Henries & Co.\n\nRuth Jacks\nExecutive Vice President\, Head of Diverse Segments\, Commercial Banking\, Wells Fargo & Company\n\nRuth Jacks\nExecutive Vice President | Head of Wells Diverse Segments Commercial Banking\, Wells Fargo\n\nArsha Jones\nCo-Founder and CEO\, Capital City\n\nAlex Jung\nBoard Director\, Investor and Strategic Advisor (former Partner and Head of Europe at Oak Hill Advisors)\n\nAli Kaminetsky\nFounder\, Modern Picnic\n\nTerry Keating\nManaging Partner\, Donald J. Keating & Sons\n\nPhala Kimbrough Mire\nPresident and CEO\, WBENC\, Metro NY and Greater DMV\n\nNorma Kuntz\nCEO\, Gordon Brothers\n\nLa Keisha Landrum-Pierre\nGeneral Partner and Co-Founder\, Emmeline Ventures\n\nAllison London Brown\nCEO/Co-Founder\, LUMINELLE\n\nCate Luzio\nFounder and CEO\, Luminary\n\nStephanie Marshall\nBoard President and Co-Founder\, Citrine Angels\n\nLoretta McCarthy\nCo-CEO and Managing Partner\, Golden Seeds\n\nLoretta McCarthy\nCo-CEO and Managing Partner\, Golden Seeds\n\nJoley Michaelson\nFounder and CEO\, The Sun Company\n\nJocelyn Moore\nCEO\, Jocelyn Moore Consulting LLC; Board Member: DraftKings\, OppFi\, FirstNet\n\nBetsy Morgan\nCo-Founder & Board Member\, TOGETHXR\, Magnet Companies\n\nKelly O’Connell\nManaging Partner\, 360 Venture Collective\n\nRamona Ortega\nCo-Founder and CEO\, WealthBuild\n\nEmily Reeves\nVice President – Capital Solutions\, Bridge Capital Management\n\nKathleen Reynolds\nCFO and Principal\, ProCFO Partners\n\nLori Ross-Avedikian\nHead of Women’s Segment – Commercial Banking\, Wells Fargo & Company\n\nAnne Sempowski Ward\nChairwoman of the Board; Minority Owner\, Curio Brands; WNBA Chicago Sky and Fort Lauderdale United\n\nAllegra Stennett\nCo-Founder and Managing Partner\, New Majority Capital\n\nAndrea Stevenson Conner\nEcosystem Development Director\, First Flight Venture Center\n\nKim Storbeck\nCapital Consultant\n\nLaura Taylor\nSenior Vice President\, Strategic Financial Services & WBE Engagement\n\nBlessy Thomas\nPartner\, Innovate Capital Growth Fund\n\nLe’Jean Thompson\nRegional Development Manager\, Founders First\n\nDr. Shakenna Williams\nExecutive Director of the Frank & Eileen™ Center for Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership (F&E CWEL)\, Babson College\n\nLaFonda Willis\nSecurities Lawyer\, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP\n\nKelly Ann Winget\nFounder and CEO\, Alternative Wealth Partners\n\nGwen K. Young\nCEO\, Women Business Collaborative \n \nSummit Agenda\n\n\n\n May 21\, 2025\n \n\n May 22\, 2025\n \n\n12:30 pm: Arrival and Registration\, Capital Matchmaking Participants \n\n12:45 pm-2:00pm: Capital Matchmaking (exclusively for participating entrepreneurs and investors; spots are limited) \n\n1:30 pm: Arrival and Registration\, General Admission \n\n2:15 pm: Welcome Remarks \n\n2:30 pm: Breakout Sessions: Navigating Capital \nRound 1 (45 mins) – 2:30–3:15 \n\nAre you Angel Curious? Angel Investing 101This session will focus on what angels look for in investments\, and what entrepreneurs need to consider when raising funding from angels. The discussion will also provide an overview of what angel investing is and why it’s so important to get more women involved. This session will be relevant for both entrepreneurs and investors who may be considering becoming angel investors. Hosted by Lisa Friedlander and Stephanie Marshall\, co-founder of Citrine Angels\, an angel group of women investing in women.\n\n\n\nLisa Friedlander\, Chief Revenue Officer\, NEXT powered by Shulman Rogers\nStephanie Marshall\, Board President and Co-Founder\, Citrine Angels\n\n\n\n\nBank Lending – Alternatives to a Cash Flow LoanWhen traditional cash flow lending is not the right fit or not sufficient\, there are other bank financing options available to support business growth and working capital needs. This session will highlight three alternatives – Asset Based Lending (ABL)\, SBA Lending\, and Equipment Finance – each offering unique benefits depending on a company’s financial profile and capital requirements. Attendees will gain insights into: how asset-based lending leverages receivables\, inventory\, and other collateral; the advantages and eligibility requirements of SBA-backed loan programs; and how equipment financing can help preserve cash / provide liquidity.\n\n\n\nAlexandra (Allie) Cavallaro\, Director\, Loan Originations\, Wells Fargo\nLaurie Hartman\, Vice President\, SBA Lending\, Wells Fargo\nJames E. Frantz\, Executive Director\, Lead Credit Product Sales Specialist\, Wells Fargo & Company\n\n\n\n\nStrategic Decision-Making for Women Entrepreneurs: Navigating Ownership\, Corporate Governance\, and Legal Complexities\nThis breakout panel session is your chance to gain invaluable insights into making informed decisions that align with your business goals. We’ll dive into critical considerations for women-owned businesses\, including the implications of different business structures (LLC\, partnership) on scaling\, capital raising\, and ownership. We’ll also explore the importance of WBENC certification and how it can impact your business’s growth and control. Plus\, you’ll walk away with essential legal insights on protecting your interests during negotiations and shaping the future of your business from now through to exit. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to optimize your business strategies and achieve your goals. \n\n\n\nPhala Kimbrough Mire\, President & CEO\, WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV\nLaFonda Willis\, Securities Lawyer\, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nThe Role of Accelerators: Catalyzing Business GrowthIn this breakout session\, leaders from top accelerator programs will share how they support and grow high-potential entrepreneurs. Participants will gain a behind-the-scenes look at how accelerators provide founders with critical resources — including mentorship\, funding access\, and strategic guidance — to accelerate growth and scale with confidence. Through real-world insights and examples\, attendees will learn what makes a successful accelerator experience\, how to identify the right program\, and how to fully leverage the opportunities these platforms offer. Whether you’re exploring accelerators for the first time or looking to deepen your engagement\, this session offers practical guidance from the experts who run them.\n\n\n\nKrista Covey\, CEO & President\, First Flight Venture Center\nDr. Shakenna Williams\, Executive Director of the Frank & Eileen™ Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership (F&E CWEL)\, Babson College\n\n\n\n\n\nRound 2 (45 mins) – 3:30–4:15 \n\nBeyond the Bank: Unlocking GrowthWhether you’re just getting started or preparing for your next stage of growth\, securing the right kind of capital can make all the difference. In this interactive session\, our panel of seasoned funding experts will introduce you to practical financing pathways beyond traditional bank loans\, including asset-based lending\, equipment leasing\, and revenue-based financing. You’ll learn when each option is most appropriate\, how to assess the risks and benefits\, and what it takes to position your business to qualify. Together\, we’ll break down key financial considerations in plain language\, giving you the clarity and confidence to pursue capital that aligns with your growth goals. Join us to discover how you can unlock new opportunities and fund your future—beyond the bank.\n\n\n\nKim Storbeck\, Director\, CSC Leasing\nTerry Keating\, Managing Partner\, Donald J. Keating & Sons\nLe’Jean Thompson\, Regional Business Manager – Northeast\, Founders First\n\n\n\n\nCapital Ready: Building Financial InfrastructureAt this session\, attendees will learn what’s important in building the kind of financial infrastructure that makes their business attractive to investors and buyers. We’ll cover the financial systems\, forecasting tools\, and internal controls that signal readiness and scalability. Attendees will gain insight into how to shape a compelling financial narrative that highlights the company’s strengths\, growth potential\, and value drivers—key elements that influence valuation. The session will also highlight the legal and governance framework that underpins investor confidence—ensuring that ownership\, financials\, and decision-making authority are all properly aligned. Ultimately\, this session will equip women business owners with the tools to be capital ready and investment-worthy.\n\n\n\nStephen Amdur\, Partner – Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity Lead\, Pillsbury\nKaren A. Artasanchez\, Shareholder\, WilkinGuttenplan\nKathleen Reynolds\, CFO and Principal\, ProCFO Partners\n\n\n\n\nThe Current Landscape of Public Funding for BusinessesGain insights into the current landscape of public funding for businesses from a panel of national leaders in grassroots advocacy\, program development\, and community support for women-owned enterprises. Hear from leadership at Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP)\, Association of Women’s Business Centers (AWBC) in discussion with Women Business Collaborative (WBC). This session will offer practical perspectives on current discussions within nonprofit organizations that support women entrepreneurs\, key developments in the social\, economic\, and political climate\, and strategies for navigating public funding opportunities in 2025. It is essential for entrepreneurs seeking to access and effectively leverage public resources to grow and sustain their businesses.\n\n\n\nAngela Dingle\, President and CEO\, Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP)\nCorinne Goble\, CEO\, Association of Women’s Business Centers\nGwen K. Young\, CEO\, WBC\n\n\n\n\nPower Moves & Smart Exits: Mergers\, Acquisitions\, and Ownership TransitionsThis breakout session is designed for founders\, owners and aspiring entrepreneurs thinking about what’s next. This dynamic session will unpack real-world strategies for positioning you to enter Entrepreneurship through Acquisition or prepare your enterprise for a strong exit—whether through a sale\, merger\, or internal succession. Erika & Allegra will share insights from the front lines of the M&A world\, including how to avoid common pitfalls and create value buyers can’t ignore. If you’re planning or ready to move now\, this session will equip you with actionable steps to navigate your transition with clarity and confidence.\n\n\n\nErika Baez-Grimes\, CM&AP Certified Mergers & Acquisitions Professional | Senior Business Broker – Transworld Business Advisors\nAllegra Stennett\, Co-Founder and Managing Partner\, New Majority Capital\n\n\n\n\n\n\n4:15 pm: Break \n\n4:30 pm: In the Arena Fireside Chat – Women Investors in SportsFramed by WBC’s In the Arena: Women in Sports Business initiative\, this fireside chat will explore the rapidly growing leadership of women investors in the sports industry\, highlighting the vital role they play in shaping the landscape for major organizations such as the WNBA\, USL Super League\, and the NWLS. With a focus on the intersection of sports and capital\, the panel will provide insights into how to navigate this emerging and dynamic industry and spotlight the expanding opportunities for women entrepreneurs and leaders in the business of sports. \n\nModerator: Jocelyn Moore\, Independent Board Director\, DraftKings; Minority Owner\, USL Super League Fort Lauderdale United FC\nPanelists:\n\nLucy Dobrin\, Managing Partner\, Providence Equity Partners\nBetsy Morgan\, Co-Founder\, Magnet Companies\, and Board Member\, TOGETHXR\nAnne Sempowski Ward\, Chairwoman of the Board\, SPS Commerce\, Vanda Pharmaceuticals\, Curio Brands\, and The Lip Bar; Minority Owner\, WNBA Chicago Sky and USL Super League Fort Lauderdale United FC\n\n\n\n\n5:30 pm: Opening Reception and Women’s Business Marketplace \n\n7:00 pm: Reception Concludes \n8:00 am: Arrival\, Breakfast and Networking \n\n9:00 am: Building an Ecosystem: Connections and CapitalWelcome remarks from Women Business Collaborative CEO\, Gwen K. Young \n\n9:05 am: From Kernel to Empire: Building a Successful BrandA Fireside Chat with Angie Bastian\, Founder of BoomChickaPop led by WBC CEO Gwen K. YoungIn this candid keynote conversation moderated by WBC CEO Gwen K. Young\, BoomChickaPop Founder Angie Bastian will tell the story behind the creation and growth of her snack empire—from the early days of popping corn in her garage to a major acquisition by Amplify Snacks. Attendees will gain insight into the unique challenges women face in scaling consumer brands\, the realities of navigating acquisition\, and the mentorship that exist for women entrepreneurs in today’s competitive market. \n\n9:40 am: Navigating the Landscape of CapitalAccessing capital is critical for growth\, but navigating the array of available options can be challenging. This session will provide clarity on selecting the right capital provider for your business\, understanding investor goals\, and making decisions based on your company’s strategy. Join our panel as they explore the diverse funding paths and discuss strategies for scaling your business with the right investments. \n\nModerator: Andrea Stevenson Conner\, Ecosystem Development Director\, First Flight Venture Center\nPanelists:\n\nDebt Segment\n\nCatherine Frazier\, National Senior Loan Officer\, Momentous Capital\nEmily Reeves\, Vice President\, Capital Solutions\, Bridge\nLori Avedikian\, Head of Women’s Segment\, Commercial Banking\, Wells Fargo\n\n\nCapital Segment\n\nKelley Arena\, Founder\, Golden Hour Ventures\nLoretta McCarthy\, Co-CEO and Managing Partner\, Golden Seeds\nBlessy Thomas\, Partner\, Innovate Capital Growth Fund\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:45 am: Coffee Break \n\n11:00 am: Setting the Table: Understanding Early-Stage CapitalEarly-stage capital is key to setting the right foundation for your business’s long-term growth. This session will delve into how to structure your business for investment from the beginning\, with a focus on building traction for accelerating growth. \n\nMico-Panel 1:\n\nAli Kaminetsky\, Founder\, Modern Picnic\nKelly O’Connell\, Managing Partner\, 360 Venture Collective\nRamona Ortega\, Co-Founder and CEO\, WealthBuild\n\n\n\n\nMico-Panel 2:\n\nJoley Michaelson\, President & CEO\, The Sun Company\nKelly Ann Winget\, Founder and CEO\, Alternative Wealth Partners\n\n\n\n\n11:50 am: The Power of Women-Owned BusinessesPresenting Sponsor Remarks from Wells Fargo \n\nRuth Jacks\, Executive Vice President\, Head of Diverse Segments\, Commercial Banking\, Wells Fargo\n\n\n12:00 pm: Networking LunchJoin us for a facilitated Networking Lunch where you will have the chance to engage in thematic conversations around the Summit’s key topics. Connect with fellow entrepreneurs\, exchange insights\, and forge meaningful relationships. \n\n1:15 pm: Midday Fireside Chat – Building the Future Business Landscape \n\nDamien Dwin\, Founder and CEO\, Lafayette Square Capital\nArsha Jones\, Co-Founder and CEO\, Capital City Mambo Sauce\n\n\n2:00 pm: Growth Capital Unlocked: Funding Your Next StageScaling a business requires strategic use of capital\, smart decision-making\, and the right financial partnerships. In this session\, our panel of experts will explore how to leverage growth capital effectively\, maximize investment impact\, and navigate the challenges of scaling. Learn how entrepreneurs and investors can align strategies to drive sustainable expansion and long-term success. \n\nModerator: La Keisha Landrum-Pierre\, Co-Founder & General Partner\, Emmeline Ventures\nAnouck Gotlib\, CEO\, Belgian Boys\nAlex Jung\, Managing Partner and Co-Founder\, Amateras Capital\n\n\n2:25 pm: “Stretch” Break \n\n2:35 pm: Mergers & Acquisitions as a Growth StrategyMergers and acquisitions (M&A) can be powerful tools for scaling women-owned businesses. This session will explore how M&A strategies can unlock transformational growth and create new opportunities for expansion and market penetration. \n\nModerator: Christina Bresani\, Managing Director and Head of Mid-Cap Mergers & Acquisitions\, Wells Fargo\nPanelists:\n\nNadia Damouni\, Partner\, Prosek Partners\nNorah Drummey\, Partner\, EY\nMichelle Gasaway\, Partner – Capital Markets\, Skadden\nCate Luzio\, Founder and CEO Luminary\n\n\n\n\n3:15 pm: Engineering Your Exit: Envisioning the Future of Your Company While Building ItAs your business grows\, it’s essential to think about its future. This session will discuss the importance of planning your exit strategy early and how to integrate it into your company’s broader growth plan. \n\nModerator: Eda Henries\, Founder and Managing Principal\, Henries & Co.\nPanelists:\n\nNorma Kuntz\, CEO\, Gordon Brothers\nAllison London Brown\, Co-Founder\, LUMINELLE\n\n\n\n\n3:55 pm: Closing Fireside Chat: Building the Future Business Landscape \n\nJesse Draper\, Founder and CEO\, Halogen Ventures\n\n\n4:20 pm: Closing RemarksGwen K. Young\, CEO\, Women Business Collaborative \n\n5:15 pm: Closing Reception Concludes \nThank You!\nThank you to our 2025 WCS Steering Committee\, speakers\, attendees\, WBC Partner Organizations\, Sponsors and Champions for making this event possible and impactful. \nWCS 2025 generated an overwhelming wave of gratitude\, energy\, and purpose from its attendees. Each session\, every meeting\, and every panel was crafted to elevate the funding readiness of women entrepreneurs and expose capital providers to investable\, scalable\, high-performing ventures. URL:https://www.wbcollaborative.org/wbc-events/womens-capital-summit-2025/ LOCATION:Wells Fargo Connections\, 150 East 42nd Street\, New York\, New York CATEGORIES:Investment,Summit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wbcollaborative.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/WCS-2025-Slider-Register.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240925 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240926 DTSTAMP:20260404T095809 CREATED:20240205T210824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T134454Z UID:26072-1727222400-1727308799@www.wbcollaborative.org SUMMARY:WBC Action for Impact Summit DESCRIPTION:September 25\, 2024 • 10:00 AM • Virtual Event\n \n\n\n \n Awards\n \n \n\n \n Agenda\n \n \n\n \n Speakers\n \n \n\n \n Sponsor\n \n \n\n \n Register Now\n \n \n\nWBC’s 2024 Annual Action for Impact Summit united thousands of attendees on a fully interactive platform\, enabling participants to network\, connect\, and exchange ideas\, innovations\, and impact in real-time. We presented the 2024 CEO Excellence in Gender Equity and Diversity Awards and the WBC Trailblazer in Gender Equity and Diversity Awards below. \n \n Download the Program\n \nFor more information on the separate VIP Event In the Arena: Women Leading Sports\, click here. \n2024 CEO Excellence in Gender Equity and Diversity Awards Recipients\n\nPriscilla Sims Brown\nPresident & CEOAmalgamated Bank \n\nPriscilla Almodovar\nPresident & CEO Fannie Mae \n\nJudy Marks\nChair\, CEO & PresidentOtis Worldwide Corporation \n2024 WBC Trailblazer in Gender Equity and Diversity Award Recipients\n\nVernā Myers\nFounder & PresidentThe Vernā Myers Company \n\nDr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala\nDirector-GeneralWorld Trade Organization \n\nLucy Sanders\nFounder & Executive in ResidenceNational Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) \n\nCharles E. Johnson\nPresident\, SodexoMagic \n2024 CEO Excellence in Gender Equity and Diversity Awards Recipients\n\nPriscilla Sims Brown\nPresident & CEOAmalgamated Bank \n\nPriscilla Almodovar\nPresident & CEO Fannie Mae \n\nJudy Marks\nChair\, CEO & PresidentOtis Worldwide Corporation \n2024 WBC Trailblazer in Gender Equity and Diversity Award Recipients\n\nVernā Myers\nFounder & PresidentThe Vernā Myers Company \n\nDr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala\nDirector-GeneralWorld Trade Organization \n\nLucy Sanders\nFounder & Executive in ResidenceNational Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) \nAgenda & Panel Programming\n \n 10:00-10:10 AM EST\n \nACTION FOR IMPACT SUMMIT WELCOME\n For the past four years\, WBC has convened our community to highlight the ACTION being taken to advance diversity\, equity\, inclusion\, and purpose and the direct IMPACT it is having in making a difference. Join Gwen K. Young as she kicks off WBC’s annual summit and our impact as we work to advance all women in business. \n\nGwen K. Young\, Chief Executive Officer\, Women Business Collaborative (WBC)\n\n \n 10:10 – 10:30 AM ET\n \nAI AT WORK: NAVIGATING ETHICAL FRONTIERS IN THE MODERN WORKFORCE\n As the modern workforce evolves\, it’s critical that businesses acknowledge the growing presence of artificial intelligence. The evolving AI landscape is poised to alter the course of business operations\, change the conversation on the future or work and have significant ethical implications. Leaders on this panel discuss how companies can adapt to the presence of AI while ensuring that they remain committed to their values\, purpose and employees. \n\nModerator: Emily Wilkins\, DC Correspondent\, CNBC\nMiriam Vogel\, President and CEO\, EqualAI\nGabriela Ramos\, Assistant Director-General for the Social and Human Sciences\, UNESCO\n\n \n 10:30 – 10:32 AM ET\n \nCEO EXCELLENCE IN GENDER EQUITY AND DIVERSITY AWARDS 2024 – INTRODUCTION\nThe WBC CEO Excellence in Gender Equity and Diversity Award recognizes corporate leaders whose efforts have made significant contributions to the advancement of diversity within their companies and increased opportunities for women in business roles. \n\nGwen K. Young\, Chief Executive Officer\, Women Business Collaborative (WBC)\n\n \n 10:32 – 11:05 AM ET\n \n2024 CEO EXCELLENCE IN GENDER EQUITY AND DIVERSITY AWARD RECIPIENTS\n The WBC CEO Excellence in Gender Equity and Diversity Award recognizes corporate leaders whose efforts have made significant contributions to the advancement of diversity within their companies and increased opportunities for women in business roles.\nJoin us for part one of our conversation with this year’s CEO Excellence in Gender Equity and Diversity award winners with opening remarks by WBC leadership.  \n\nPriscilla Almodovar\, Chief Executive Officer\, Fannie Mae\nPriscilla Sims Brown\, President and Chief Executive Officer\, Amalgamated Bank\nJudy Marks\, Chair\, Chief Executive Officer and President\, Otis Worldwide Corporation\n\n \n 11:05 – 11:35 AM ET\n \nEMPOWERING GROWTH: HOW WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES ARE SHAPING THE BUSINESS LANDSCAPE\n Women owned businesses continue to grow in both numbers and in terms of revenue. This diverse group of accomplished entrepreneurs will discuss the strategies they and their companies employed to build their businesses from the ground up. This panel will highlight the transformative impact of women in business and their contributions to a more inclusive and innovative economic landscape. \n\nModerator: Edie Fraser\, Chair of Board\, Women Business Collaborative (WBC)\nLaura Fote\, Founder and CEO\, L&B Concepts\nSharon Reynolds\, Founder\, President\, CEO\, DevMar Enterprises\, WBC Board Member\nDeb Ward\, Founder and CEO\, UV BIOCLEAN\nDiedre Windsor\, Founder & CEO\, Windsor Group LLC\n\n \n 11:35 – 11:55 AM ET\n \nTRAILBLAZER IN GENDER EQUITY AND DIVERSITY AWARD: DR. NGOZI OKONJO-IWEALA\n WBC is pleased to award Her Excellency\, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala\, Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO)\, our Trailblazer in Gender Equity and Diversity Award in recognition of her remarkable contributions to gender equity and diversity. \n\nHer Excellency\, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala\, Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO)\nInterviewed by Gwen K. Young\, Chief Executive Officer\, WBC\n\n \n 11:55 – 12:15 PM ET\n \n2024 WBC WOMEN CEOS IN AMERICA REPORT\n Women Business Collaborative and our partners are committed to not just reporting\, but also galvanizing\, energizing and motivating organizations to usher in more women to the C-Suite and then to CEO roles. There is reason for optimism as we see an increasing commitment to populate the C-Suite and the Board with more women – and it is happening. WBC\, C200\, Catalyst and Ascend discuss the data\, strategies and realities of women CEOs across the business landscape. \n\nModerator: Kevin Cirilli\, Founder\, Meet the Future NOW\nJennifer McCollum\, President and CEO\, Catalyst\nAnna Mok\, President\, Ascend Leadership\nGwen K. Young\, CEO\, Women Business Collaborative (WBC)\n\n \n 12:15 – 12:45 PM ET\n \nCLOSING THE GAP: BOOSTING INVESTMENT IN WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES\n Women-owned and led businesses have a deep impact on today’s economy yet they receive only 2% of venture capital. At the same time\, women represent only 12% of decision-makers across the capital landscape. This panel will discuss strategies for fostering investment in women-owned enterprises and growing the number of women leaders in capital. \n\nModerator: Angela Dingle\, CEO\, WIPP\nNicole Cober\, Founder\, The BOW Collective\nDenielle Finkelstein\, Co-CEO & Co-Founder\, Unicorn\nJosephine Moran\, President & CEO\, Ledyard National Bank\nLisa Roberts\, Senior Executive Vice President\, Head of US Markets\, Wilmington Trust\nKelly Skalicky\, President & CEO\, Stearns Bank National Association\n\n \n 12:45 – 1:15 PM ET\n \n2024 CEO EXCELLENCE IN GENDER EQUITY AND DIVERSITY AWARD RECIPIENTS\n The WBC CEO Excellence in Gender Equity and Diversity Award recognizes corporate leaders whose efforts have made significant contributions to the advancement of diversity within their companies and increased opportunities for women in business roles. Join us for part two of our conversation with this year’s CEO Excellence in Gender Equity and Diversity award winners. \n\nPriscilla Almodovar\, Chief Executive Officer\, Fannie Mae\nPriscilla Sims Brown\, President and Chief Executive Officer\, Amalgamated Bank\nJudy Marks\, Chair\, Chief Executive Officer and President\, Otis Worldwide Corporation\n\n \n 1:15 – 1:45 PM ET\n \nBREAKOUT PANELS\nELEVATING VOICES: WOMEN OF COLOR IN LEADERSHIP\n Women of color are often underrepresented in leadership and yet make up a significant portion of today’s workforce. Companies must ensure that they are meeting the needs and expectations of women of color in their workforce by recognizing the unique lived experiences and challenges faced by the varied identities that make up this group. Join our speakers to hear about the experiences of women of color in the workforce and highlights of WBC’s Women of Color in Leadership report. \n\nModerator: Kimberly Lee Minor\, CEO WOC Retail Alliance (WOCRA)\nPurba Majumder\, CEO\, Cybervation\nVictoria Holland\, Congressional Delegate\, United Keetoowah Band\nSandra Quince\, Co-Chair and Board Member\, Paradigm for Parity\n\nBEYOND PLACEMENT: ADVANCING DEI IN STAFFING AND EMPLOYMENT\n The staffing industry is a multi-billion dollar industry that provides temporary\, contract\, and permanent placement employees to businesses in a variety of industries with a workforce that encompasses diversity in race\, gender\, age\, religion\, ethnicity and identity. Join us for a conversation with industry leaders on how they are working to strengthen DEI in their organizations and the industries they support. \n\nModerator: Kip Wright\, Chairman\, INSPYR Solutions and WBC Board Member\nMegan McCann\, CEO\, McCann Partners and Board Member\, Techserve Alliance Board\nJoanie Bily\, Division President\, Employbridge & Chair of the Board of Directors\, American Staffing Association (ASA)\nFrancesca Profeta\, Research Analyst\, Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA)\n\nBOARDROOM DIVERSITY: TRANSFORMATION IN CORPORATE GOVERNANCE\n Diverse board leadership can have a transformative impact on the decisions made by the senior leadership of a company and the evolution of organizational culture. Inclusive boards drive innovation\, foster creativity\, and enhance decision-making processes by bringing a range of perspectives and experiences to the table. Key leaders on this panel share insights\, strategies\, and success stories highlighting the profound impact of diversity in shaping the future of corporate governance. \n\nModerator: Belen Gomez\, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and Communications\, Equilar\nSingleton McAllister\, Of Counsel\, Husch Blackwell LLP\nMercedes Romero\, Chief Procurement Officer\, Primo Water & Independent Director at JB Sanfilippo and Marinemax\nAngela Sun\, Public Company Director\, The Western Union Company\, Cushman & Wakefield\, Apollo Portfolio Company\, Maxim Crane\nKamilah Thomas\, Chief People Officer\, Avaya & Public Company Director at Mastercraft\n\nPATHWAYS TO LEADERSHIP: ADVANCING WOMEN INTO THE C-SUITE\n As the overall number of women elevated to the C-Suite continues to be slow\, especially for women of color\, it is critical that businesses outline actionable strategies to move women into the c-suite and inevitably into CEO roles. Join our panel to hear actionable strategies and organizational initiatives aimed at breaking barriers and cultivating women for executive roles. Explore how fostering diversity\, equity\, and inclusion throughout the leadership journey not only benefits individuals but also drives organizational success and innovation. \n\nModerator: Gracie Lozano\, Vice President\, Senior HR Business Partner\, USAA\nRashmi Chaturvedi\, President\, Kaygen\n\nSimone Jentsch\, VP Operations\, Programs & Enablement\, Akamai Technologies\nTai Koottatep\, Director and General Manager\, Worldwide B2B Payments & Lending\, Amazon\nGeorgina Mayback\, Managing Director & New York Tri-State Division Executive\, Bank of America\n\n \n 1:45 – 2:05 PM ET\n \nTRAILBLAZER IN GENDER EQUITY AND DIVERSITY AWARD\n WBC is pleased to award Vernā Myers\, Founder and President of the Vernā Myers Company our Trailblazer in Gender Equity and Diversity Award in recognition their remarkable contributions to gender equity and diversity. \n\nAward Recipient: Vernā Myers\, President\, The Vernā Myers Company\nFireside Chat Moderator and Award Presenter: Gwen K. Young\, CEO\, Women Business Collaborative (WBC)\n\n \n 2:05 – 2:25 PM ET\n \nTRAILBLAZER IN GENDER EQUITY AND DIVERSITY AWARD\n WBC is pleased to award Charles Johnson\, President of SodexoMagic our Trailblazer in Gender Equity and Diversity Award in recognition their remarkable contributions to gender equity and diversity. \n\nAward Recipient: Charles Johnson\, President\, SodexoMagic\nFireside Chat Moderator and Award Presenter: Gwen K. Young\, CEO\, Women Business Collaborative (WBC)\n\n \n 2:25 – 2:45 PM ET\n \nALLYSHIP IN ACTION: TRANSFORMING WORKPLACE CULTURE\n Allyship plays a critical role in building inclusive workplaces and cultures that foster belonging. Being an effective ally requires an intentional commitment to creating and nurturing relationships across the organization. Join our panel for a conversation on what effective allyship looks like in companies and how leaders can create positive change in their organizations and with their colleagues. \n\nModerator: Fabrice Houdart\, Executive Director Association of LGBTQ+ Corporate Directors\nHelen Dietz\, Managing Director – Total Wealth Management\, Partner\, Aspiriant\nMaureen Howard\, Vice President Equality & Inclusion\, P&G\nGavriella Schuster\, CEO\, Gavriella Schuster\, LLC\n\n \n 2:45 – 3:15 PM ET\n \nCORPORATE LEADERSHIP: HARNESSING THE POWER OF TECHNOLOGY\n Tech leadership is critical to the success of business. Top women technology leaders including CIOS\, CTOs and CISOs as well as leaders in cyber\, AI\, data analytics are more important than ever as companies transform their technological capabilities to meet the needs of the future. Join us for a dynamic conversation about how corporate tech leaders are harnessing the power of technology and data to drive successful outcomes in their organizations. \n\nModerator: Johanna Jones\, President and CEO\, ITSMF\nJo-Anna Rubin-Berman\, Vice President of US HR Shared Services\, Munich RE\nJennifer Bryant\, Senior Director\, Chief of Staff\, Associate Experience and Engagement\, Capital One\nJennifer Jones\, USLI Chief Operating Officer\, Genworth Financial\n\n \n 3:15 – 3:35 PM ET\n \nTRAILBLAZER IN GENDER EQUITY AND DIVERSITY AWARD: LUCY SANDERS\n WBC is pleased to award Lucy Sanders\, Founder and Executive in Residence at The National Center for Women in Technology (NCWIT)\, our Trailblazer in Gender Equity and Diversity Award in recognition of her remarkable contributions to gender equity and diversity. \n\nLucy Sanders\, Founder and Executive in Residence at The National Center for Women in Technology (NCWIT)\nInterviewed by Gwen K. Young\, Chief Executive Officer\, Women Business Collaborative (WBC)\n\n \n 3:35 – 4:05 PM ET\n \nTRUST AND TRANSFORMATION: BUILDING A CULTURE OF BELONGING IN THE WORKPLACE\n More than ever\, building a workplace grounded in trust is critical to the success of a business. This is even more important as employees look to their companies to provide stability for them in an increasingly turbulent landscape. Building a culture of trust in belonging in the workplace is critical as organizations move into the next evolution of the workplace. \n\nModerator: Dr. Rachel-Yvonne Talton\, Founder and CEO\, Synergy\nDr. Joy Dettorre\, Global D&I Leader\, IBM\nChloe Lemelle\, Assistant Vice President of Workforce Diversity\, AT&T\nNathan C. Pierce\, Culture & Diversity Engagement Specialist\, Tata Consultancy Services – TCS\n\n \n 4:05 – 4:35 PM ET\n \nLEVERAGING INCLUSIVE GROWTH THROUGH SUSTAINABILITY\n As sustainability strategies shape the future of our world\, it is essential to prioritize inclusive growth in this agenda. As the world changes quickly\, ensuring that economic progress benefits everyone — especially those most vulnerable — is key to fostering a more resilient and equitable world. Hear from trailblazing leaders who are driving transformation in their industries\, as they share experience\, insights\, and practical strategies to create meaningful change from within.   \n\nModerator: Balaji Ganapathy\, Chief Social Responsibility Officer and Global Head of Corporate Social Responsibility\, Tata Consultancy Service and WBC Board Member\nTequila Smith\, Executive Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer\, Reworld Waste\nMarika McCauley Sine\, Chief Sustainability Officer\, Mars Petcare and Board Member\, WBC\n\n \n 4:35  – 4:45 PM ET\n \nIMPACT TALK: THE SCIENCE OF TURNING IMAGINATION INTO REALITY\n \n\nTiffany Norwood\, Founder & CEO\, Tribetan\n\n \n 4:45  – 5:10 PM ET\n \nINCLUSION: TRANSFORMING OPERATIONS TO MEET THE REALITIES OF TODAY’S BUSINESS LANDSCAPE\n The current landscape of the workplace requires companies to be intentional in all aspects of building company culture and their operations. Without a strong commitment to equitable and inclusive employee engagement strategies and practices\, organizations cannot retain strong talent\, lose competitive advantage and are less likely to increase their customer base. Join our speakers to hear how companies are transforming their operations and their organizational narrative to meet the expectations of the next generation of talent and consumers. \n\nModerator: Amy LaBella Rossi\, Vice President\, Lead Business Execution Consultant Commercial Banking Diverse Segments\, Wells Fargo\nTracy Gee\, Chief People Officer\, NACD \nAshley Marchand Orme\, Director of Equity and Stakeholder Leadership\, Just Capital\nRyan Mitchell\, Global Director – Diversity\, Equity & Inclusion\, CBRE\n\n \n 5:10  – 5:20 PM ET\n \nCLOSING REMARKS – HARNESSING OUR COLLECTIVE MOMENTUM FOR THE PATH FORWARD\n \n\nGwen K. Young\, CEO\, Women Business Collaborative (WBC)\n\nSpeakers\n\nPriscilla Almodovar\nCEO and Member of the Board of Directors\, Fannie Mae\n\nJoanie Bily\nDivision President\, Employbridge & Chair of the Board of Directors\, American Staffing Association (ASA)\n\nJennifer Bryant\nSenior Director\, Chief of Staff\, Associate Experience and Engagement\, Capital One\n\nRashmi Chaturvedi\nCo-founder and President\, Kaygen\n\nNic Cober\nFounder\, The BOW Collective\n\nDr. Joy Dettorre\nGlobal D&I Leader\, IBM\n\nHelen Dietz\nManaging Director – Total Wealth Management\, Partner\, Aspiriant\n\nAngela Dingle\nCEO\, WIPP\n\nDenielle Finkelstein\nCo-CEO & Co-Founder\, Unicorn\n\nLaura Fote\nFounder and CEO\, L&B Concepts\n\nEdie Fraser\nChair of Board\, WBC\n\nBalaji Ganapathy\nChief Social Responsibility Officer and Global Head of Corporate Social Responsibility\, Tata Consultancy Service and WBC Board Member\n\nTracy Gee\nChief People Officer\, NACD\n\nBelen Gomez\nVice President of Strategic Initiatives and Communications\, Equilar\n\nVictoria Holland\nCongressional Delegate\, United Keetoowah Band\n\nFabrice Houdart\nExecutive Director Association of LGBTQ+ Corporate Directors\n\nSimone Jentsch\nVP Operations\, Programs & Enablement\, Akamai Technologies\n\nCharles E. Johnson\nPresident\, SodexoMagic\n\nJennifer Jones\nChief Operating Officer\, US Life\, Genworth Financial\n\nJohanna Jones\nPresident and CEO\, Information Technology Senior Management Forum\n\nTai Koottatep\nDirector and General Manager\, Amazon Worldwide B2B Payments & Lending\n\nDr. Chloe Lemelle\nAssistant Vice President of Workforce Diversity\, AT&T\n\nGracie Lozano\nVice President\, Senior HR Business Partner\, USAA\n\nPurba Majumder\nCEO\, Cybervation \n\nJudy Marks\nChair\, Chief Executive Officer and President\, Otis\, Worldwide Corporation\n\nGeorgina Mayback\nManaging Director & New York Tri-State Division Executive\, Bank of America\n\nSingleton McAllister\nOf Counsel\, Husch Blackwell LLP\n\nMegan McCann\nCEO\, McCann Partners and Board Member\, Techserve Alliance Board\n\nMarika McCauley Sine\nChief Sustainability Officer\, Mars Petcare and Board Member\, WBC\n\nJennifer McCollum\nPresident and CEO\, Catalyst\n\nKimberly Lee Minor\nCEO\, WOC Retail Alliance\n\nRyan Mitchell\nGlobal Director - Diversity\, Equity & Inclusion\, CBRE\n\nAnna Mok\nPresident\, Ascend Leadership\n\nJosephine Moran\nPresident & CEO\, Ledyard National Bank\n\nVernā Myers\nFounder & President\, Vernā Myers Company\n\nDr. Ngozi Nkonjo-Iweala\nDirector\, General\, WTO\n\nTiffany Norwood\nFounder & CEO\, Tribetan\n\nAshley Marchand Orme\nDirector of Equity & Stakeholder Leadership\, JUST Capital\n\nNathan C. Pierce\nCulture & Diversity Engagement Specialist\, Tata Consultancy Services - TCS\n\nFrancesca Profeta\nResearch Analyst\, Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA)\n\nSandra Quince\nCo-Chair and Board Member\, Paradigm for Parity\n\nGabriela Ramos\nAssistant Director-General for the Social and Human Sciences\, UNESCO\n\nMercedes Romero\nChief Procurement Officer\, Primo Water & Independent Director at JB Sanfilippo and Marinemax\n\nAmy LaBella Rossi\nVice President\, Lead Business Execution Consultant Commercial Banking Diverse Segments\, Wells Fargo\n\nJo-Anna Rubin-Berman\nVice President of US HR Shared Services\, Munich RE\n\nLucy Sanders\nFounder and Executive in Residence\, National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT)\n\nGavriella Schuster\nCEO\, Gavriella Schuster\, LLC\n\nPriscilla Sims Brown\nPresident and Chief Executive Officer\, Amalgamated Bank\n\nKelly Skalicky\nPresident & CEO\, Stearns Bank National Association\n\nTequila Smith\nExecutive Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer\n\nAngela Sun\nPublic Company Director\, The Western Union Company\, Cushman & Wakefield\, Apollo Portfolio Company\, Maxim Crane\n\nDr. Rachel-Yvonne Talton\nFounder and CEO\, Synergy\n\nKamilah Thomas\nChief People Officer\, Avaya & Public Company Director at Mastercraft\n\nMiriam Vogel\nPresident and CEO\, Equal AI\n\nDeb Ward\nFounder and CEO\, UV BIOCLEAN\n\nEmily Wilkins\nDC Correspondent\, CNBC\n\nKip Wright\nChairman\, INSPYR Solutions and WBC Board Member\n\nGwen K. Young\nCEO\, WBC \n \nThank you to our Sponsors!\nFor more information on becoming a Sponsor\, click here. \nplatinum sponsors\nDiamond sponsors\n \n \nGold sponsors\n \nSilver sponsors\n \nGeneral sponsors URL:https://www.wbcollaborative.org/wbc-events/wbc-action-for-impact-summit/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Summit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wbcollaborative.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/WBC-Summit-Header-1920-x-800-px-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240904 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240906 DTSTAMP:20260404T095809 CREATED:20240731T195807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T055127Z UID:36576-1725408000-1725580799@www.wbcollaborative.org SUMMARY:Women's Capital Summit 2024 DESCRIPTION:Elevate and Empower:Connecting Leading Women Entrepreneurs and the Investors Who Fund Them\nSEPTEMBER 4-5\, 2024 | CONVENE MADISON\, 360 MADISON AVENUE\, NEW YORK\, NY 10017\n \nThe Women’s Capital Summit is the premier opportunity for founders and funders to network and gain actionable insights from each other while exploring the funding paths needed to grow business. This annual event is where women are supported and create a future fueled with equal opportunity. \nThe 2024 Women’s Capital Summit was held in New York\, NY on September 4-5. The two-day event allowed women entrepreneurs to meet investors who believe in their vision\, hear stories from trailblazing women\, and receive the tools to help advance their business. \n\n\n “Once you sit down and hear everyone’s story\, you realize you’re in the right place. You realize that not only do you belong here\, but you’re going to meet someone who’s going to take you to the next level.” \n – Awilda Grant Founder & Owner\, AMG Online Strategies\n \n \nSummit Agenda\n\n\n September 4\, 2024\n \n\n September 5\, 2024\n \n\n1:30pm: Arrival\, Registration\, and Networking \n\n2:30pm: Opening Remarks \nGwen K. Young CEO\, Women Business Collaborative \n\n2:45pm: Concurrent Panel Sessions \nStrategic Decision-Making for Women Entrepreneurs: Navigating Ownership\, Capital Terms\, and Legal Complexities \nThis breakout panel session is your chance to gain invaluable insights into making informed decisions that align with your business goals. We’ll dive into critical considerations for women-owned businesses\, including the implications of different business structures (LLC\, partnership) on scaling\, capital raising\, and ownership. We’ll also explore the importance of WBENC certification and how it can impact your business’s growth and control. Plus\, you’ll walk away with essential legal insights on protecting your interests during negotiations and shaping the future of your business from now through to exit. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to optimize your business strategies and achieve your goals. Eda Henries\, Founder and Managing Principal\, Henries & Co.Kirsty McGuire\, Partner\, H PartnersMerri Moken\, Partner\, Brown Rudnick LaKesha White\, Senior Vice President\, Certification\, WBENC \nEnter the World of Angel InvestingThere are over 400\,000 angel investors in the US.  This session will provide an inside look at angel investors\, why they do this work\, what they consider in making investments\, and what entrepreneurs need to consider when raising funding from angels. This session will be relevant for both entrepreneurs and investors who may be considering becoming angel investors. Hosted by Loretta McCarthy\, Co-CEO of Golden Seeds\, an angel network that has been investing in women-led companies for 20 years.Loretta McCarthy\, Co-CEO and Managing Partner\, Golden Seeds\, LLC \nUnlocking Grant Funding: Strategies to Fuel Business GrowthIn this breakout session\, participants will explore how to leverage grant opportunities to accelerate their business ventures. The session will cover practical strategies for identifying\, applying for\, and securing grants tailored to women entrepreneurs. Attendees will gain insights from successful grant recipients and experts in the field\, learning how to craft compelling proposals and maximize funding to drive innovation and scale their businesses. Whether you’re new to grant applications or looking to refine your approach\, this session will provide the tools and knowledge needed to unlock critical funding sources.Marissa Beatty\, Founder & CEO\, Turnover LabsShreya Dave\, Co-founder and CEO\, Via SeparationsAngela Dingle\, CEO\, Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP)Kalee Whitehouse\, Co-founder and Advisor\, Noon EnergyIris Wu\, Investment Associate\, Aramco Ventures \n\n4:15pm: Opening Fireside Chat with Donna LevinJoin us for our opening fireside chat with Donna Levin\, the CEO of the Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership at Babson College and Co-Founder of Care.comCarolyn D’Angelo\, Senior Managing Director\, Brand Operations\, Gordon Brothers; President\, Laura AshleyDonna Levin\, CEO\, Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership; Co-Founder\, Care.com \n\n5:00pm: Opening Reception and Women’s Business Marketplace Featuring DAMA Wines and Misha’s Cupcakes \n\n7:00pm: Reception Concludes \n8:00am: Arrival\, Breakfast and Networking \n\n9:00am: Welcome \nGwen K. Young\, CEO\, Women Business Collaborative \n\n9:05am: Fireside Chat \nBailey G. DeVries\, Associate Administrator\, Office of Investment & Innovation\, United States Small Business AdministrationGwen K. Young\, CEO\, Women Business Collaborative \n\n9:40am: Navigating the Landscape of CapitalThe options for accessing capital make up a robust ecosystem that can often be challenging to navigate. This process requires a clear understanding of the types of capital that are right for your business as well as an awareness of the goals of investors and lenders.  In addition\, clarity of business strategy\, exit planning\, industry dynamics\, and business goals are critical to choosing the right capital provider. In this session\, our panel of experts will discuss the landscape of capital and how entrepreneurs can scale their businesses with the investment options that are best aligned with their company’s strategy and growth plan. \nJulie Hyman\, Anchor\, Yahoo Finance (Moderator)Elisabeth Chasia\, Investments Director\, Momentus CapitalJoy Fairbanks\, Portola Valley PartnersNicole Martello\, Relationship Manager\, BridgeAshley McLeod\, Director\, National Lending Programs\, Momentus CapitalVijay Mehta\, Arkview Capital \n\n10:30am: Coffee Break \n\n11:00am: Setting the Table: Understanding Early-Stage CapitalAs business owners work to scale their companies\, creating the right capital structure from the beginning is important to long term growth. This allows entrepreneurs to be ready to access and receive capital and create the traction necessary to accelerate their growth. In this session\, speakers will set the stage for exploring early-stage capital and how to prepare your organization for investment in the earliest stages of growth.Chisom A’Marie\, Vice President/Partner New Voices FundKelly O’Connell\, Managing Partner\, 360 Venture Collective \n\n11:45am: Presenting Sponsor Remarks\, Ruth Jacks\, Executive Vice President | Head of Diverse Segments Commercial Banking \nFollowed by Networking Lunch \nJoin us for a Networking Lunch where we will offer facilitated conversations to deep dive into the thematic topics explored over the two days. Connect with fellow entrepreneurs\, exchange insights\, and build meaningful relationships while revisiting key discussions and actionable takeaways from the Summit. \n\n1:15pm: The Building Blocks of Capital: Growing with PurposeScaling a business is a process and not a lump sum event. This work requires a strong commitment to the company’s values\, strategy\, and objectives as well as purposeful commitment from both business owners and investors of capital. Entrepreneurs must be constantly evaluating whether their desired growth is in alignment with the goals they’ve set for their organization and the value they are creating for their customers. Join our panel of experts to discuss how to grow your business intentionally as well as how entrepreneurs and investors can build mutually beneficial relationships to achieve both business owner and investor goals.La Keisha Landrum Pierre\, General Partner\, Co-Founder\, Emmeline Ventures (Moderator)Richard Gan\, Division Manager and Managing Director\, Wells FargoLexi Ginsburg\, Senior Analyst\,  Altura Capital \n\n2:00pm: Mergers & Acquisitions as a Growth StrategyUnlocking the potential for transformational growth\, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is a powerful strategy for scaling women-owned businesses. This dynamic panel will delve into the intricacies of M&A\, offering insights into how this strategy can serve as a catalyst for expansion\, market penetration\, and increased competitiveness. \nJoin us for this insightful session to discover how mergers and acquisitions can serve as a strategic tool for growth and transformation. Whether you are looking to acquire\, merge\, or attract investment\, this panel will provide the knowledge and inspiration needed to navigate the complex M&A landscape confidently.Kirsty McGuire\, Partner\, H Partners (Moderator)Marilyn Adler Founder and Managing Partner\, Mizzen CapitalDana Getschow\, Vice President\, Mid-Cap Investment Banking\, Wells FargoAnjali “Ann” Ramakumaran\, Founder and CEO\, Ampcus\, Inc.Mark Sirower\, Principal | M&A Consultative Services\, Deloitte \n\n2:45pm Coffee Break \n\n3:00pm Engineering Your Exit: Envisioning the Future of your Company While Building It \nAs entrepreneurs grow their businesses\, it is critical to consider the future of the company. When the time comes\, how will they separate from the business?  What are the ultimate goals included in an exit strategy?  Does the organization have a succession plan to prepare for change as the business transitions?  Answering these questions is key to achieving positive outcomes for both founders and investors. Planning an exit strategy early in the development of the company can help maximize the return on investment and sweat equity. In this session\, the panel will discuss how to incorporate an exit into the company’s overall business strategy and the value that a well thought out exit strategy can bring to both founders and capital allocators. \nEda Henries\, Founder and Managing Principal\, Henries & Co. (Moderator)Dao Jensen\, President\, Compass UOL North AmericaJohn Majeski\, CEO & Partner\, Portola Valley PartnersSuzanne Morrison\, Executive Vice President Head of Commercial Banking & Wealth Partnership\, Wells Fargo \n\n3:40pm: Closing Fireside ChatBabba Rivera\, Founder & CEO\, CeremoniaPocket Sun\, Co-Founder & Managing Partner\, SoGal Ventures \n\n4:15pm: Closing RemarksGwen K. Young\, CEO\, Women Business Collaborative \nFollowed by Closing Reception\, sponsored by Stearns Bank \n\n5:15pm: Closing Reception Concludes \n\n\n Opening Reception Sponsor\n\n Closing Reception Sponsor URL:https://www.wbcollaborative.org/wbc-events/womens-capital-summit/ LOCATION:Convene Madison\, 360 Madison Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States CATEGORIES:Summit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wbcollaborative.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/WCS-Webpage-Banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230921T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230921T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T095809 CREATED:20230420T205657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T041147Z UID:22934-1695286800-1695312000@www.wbcollaborative.org SUMMARY:Action for Impact - WBC Annual Summit DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.wbcollaborative.org/wbc-events/action-for-impact-wbc-annual-summit-2/ CATEGORIES:Summit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wbcollaborative.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/WBC_LoginBanner-1280x1080v3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230912T081500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230913T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T095809 CREATED:20230420T205606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T043645Z UID:22901-1694506500-1694617200@www.wbcollaborative.org SUMMARY:Women Entrepreneurs - Capital and Finance Summit DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.wbcollaborative.org/wbc-events/women-entrepreneurs-capital-and-finance-summit/ CATEGORIES:Summit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wbcollaborative.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Copy-of-Save-the-Date-Cap-Finance-900-×-900-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220921T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220922T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T095809 CREATED:20230420T205657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T042219Z UID:22933-1663761600-1663866000@www.wbcollaborative.org SUMMARY:Action for Impact - WBC Annual Summit DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.wbcollaborative.org/wbc-events/action-for-impact-wbc-annual-summit/ CATEGORIES:Summit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wbcollaborative.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/September-21-22-2022.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210921 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210923 DTSTAMP:20260404T095809 CREATED:20210311T203951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T051449Z UID:444-1632182400-1632355199@www.wbcollaborative.org SUMMARY:2021 Virtual Annual Summit DESCRIPTION:Click here to View the Program | Watch Video Recaps\nWomen Business Collaborative (WBC) proudly hosted our third Annual Summit: “Empowering Through Gender Equity and Diversity\,” virtually on September 21st and 22nd\, 2021. Over this day and a half period\, we convened over 3000 registrants and heard from our 8 CEO Awardees\, 6 Trailblazers\, and over 70 speakers through engaging panels and breakout sessions\, all discussing how best to create equal position\, pay and power for all business women. Experts and thought leaders highlighted key areas and actors advancing diversity\, equity and inclusion across industries. The Summit recognized two key groups: those CEOs leading the charge to advance diversity and Trailblazers whose leadership and innovation have created new pathways to change for their communities and beyond. \nWBC’s 2021 Excellence in Gender and Diversity CEO Award recognizes CEOs of major companies for their efforts to diversify their workforce and increase opportunities for women in business roles. This year’s awardees were: \n\nDavid Taylor\, Chair\, President & CEO\, P&G\nMary T. Barra\, Chair and CEO\, General Motors\nRonald P. O’Hanley\, Chairman and CEO\, State Street\nDoug McMillon\, President and CEO\, Walmart Inc.\nJim Fitterling\, Chair and CEO\, Dow\nLaurence D. Fink\, Founder\, Chair & CEO\, BlackRock\nBarbara Humpton\, President and CEO\, Siemens Corporation\nTricia Griffith\, President & CEO\, Progressive Insurance\n\nWBC’s 2021 Trailblazer Gender & Diversity Award recognizes business leaders who have implemented innovative changes that further gender equality and diversity\, uplift those around them and cultivate inclusive environments. This year’s awardees were: \n\nIndra Nooyi\, Former Chairman and CEO\, PepsiCo\nJoey Reiman\, Co-Founder and Chair\, Brand New World Studios\nGina Raimondo\, U.S. Secretary of Commerce\nEarvin “Magic” Johnson\, Chairman and CEO of Magic Johnson Enterprises\nThasunda Brown Duckett\, President and CEO\, TIAA\nLilly Ledbetter\, Author\, Equal Pay Activist\, Inspiration of the “Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act”\n\n \nVideo Archives Now Available\nThis year’s virtual Annual Summit reached thousands across the globe thanks to Hopin\, a dynamic and user-friendly platform. All recordings of the Summit can be viewed below: \nDay 1 (full)  recording of the 2021 Summit including Trailblazer Thasunda Brown Duckett\, CEO Roundtable with 2021 Awardees for Gender and Diversity Excellence featuring Siemens\, Progressive\, and Dow; Trailblazer Earvin “Magic” Johnson\, The Changing Face of Leadership: Women CEOs and the C-Suite\, Trailblazer Secretary Gina Raimondo \n \n  \nDay 2 (full) recording of the WBC Summit including Collaboration to Impact: Progress Against Targets\, Corporations Leading the Charge in 2021\, Trailblazer Joey Reiman\, Why Is Mona Lisa Smiling? Collaboration For Purpose of Business\, Trailblazer Indra Nooyi\, CEO Roundtable with 2021 Awardees for Gender and Diversity Excellence featuring Blackrock\, Walmart\, General Motors\, State Street\, and Procter & Gamble; Diversity Across the Pipeline – Women of Color Leading the Charge\, Trailblazer Lilly Ledbetter\, Ally of Her – Building the Movement\, Breakout Sessions\, Women Leading the Way in Media. \n \n  \nIndividual Panels / Sessions\nDay 1 Welcome with Edie Fraser and Balaji Ganapathy – Edie Fraser\, CEO\, WBC; and Balaji Ganapathy\, Chief Social Responsibility Officer & Global Head\, CSR\, TCS\, WBC Board Member welcomed attendees to the first day of the 2021 WBC Summit. \n \n  \n2021 Trailblazer Award: Thasunda Brown Duckett interviewed by Richelle Parham – Women Business Collaborative was honored to award Thasunda Brown Duckett\, CEO of TIAA\, a 2021 Trailblazer in Gender and Diversity Award. For her award\, she was interviewed by Richelle Parham\, President of Global E-Commerce & Business Development\, Universal Music Group. \n \n  \nCEO Panel Day 1: featuring Siemens\, Dow\, and Progressive – Women Business Collaborative was proud to honor the following speakers a 2021 CEO in Excellence in Gender and Diversity Award on Day 1 of the Summit: Jim Fitterling\, Chairman and CEO\, Dow; Tricia Griffith\, President & CEO\, Progressive Insurance; Barbara Humpton\, President and CEO\, Siemens Corporation; Moderators: WBC Board Members Robert Reiss\, CEO\, The CEO Forum Group; Becky Shambaugh\, President & CEO\, Shambaugh Leadership \n \n  \n2021 Trailblazer Award: Magic Johnson interviewed by Michael Norris – Women Business Collaborative was honored to award Earvin “Magic” Johnson\, a 2021 Trailblazer in Gender and Diversity Award. For his award\, he was interviewed by Michael Norris\, CEO of Urban Legacies and WBC Board Member. \n \n  \nDay 1 Sponsor Thank You Loop – Thank you to all of our Sponsors and Partner Organizations for making this event and our work possible! \n \n  \nDay 1: The Changing Face of Leadership – Women CEOs and the C-Suite – Women appear to be on the rise\, comprising 8.4% of all CEOs in the United States\, up from 6.9% in 2019. At the same time\, the C-Suite is still dominated by males. This panel analyzed the growth of the number of women in top leadership roles and the best tools and practices that create pathways for women to the C-Suite and CEO levels. Speakers: Lorraine Hariton\, President & CEO Catalyst; Kimber Maderazzo\, Chairman of the Board\, Committee of 200; Dara Klein\, Managing Director\, Kaplan Partners; Subha Barry\, CEO\, Seramount; Moderator: Jane Hanson\, Contributor Forbes\, CEO/Founder HHH Productions LLC \n \n  \n2021 Trailblazer Award: Sec. Gina Raimondo interviewed by Karen Lynch – Women Business Collaborative was honored to award Gina Raimondo\, U.S. Secretary of Commerce\, a 2021 Trailblazer in Gender and Diversity Award. For her award\, she was interviewed by Karen Lynch\, CEO of CVS Health. \n \n  \nDay 1 Closing: Changing the Face of Leadership and Empowering Diversity with Andi Simon and Sharon Reynolds – Sharon Reynolds\, Founder and President DevMar\, WBC Board Member and Dr. Andi Simon\, Anthropologist and CEO Simon Associates Management Consultants closed out the first day of the WBC Summit with these inspiring words. \n \n  \nDay 2 Welcome with Edie Fraser and Lynne Born – Edie Fraser\, CEO of WBC\, and Lynne Born\, Chief Practice Officer of Aspiriant\, welcomed guests on Day 2 of the third annual WBC Summit: Empowering Through Gender Equity and Diversity. \n \n  \nDay 2: Accelerating Progress and Impact Against Targets- How do we build off the current momentum to accelerate progress towards gender equity in business? The WBC has set 2025 and 2030 targets and works as a collaborative through its partners and champions to drive equity through transparency and accountability. This panel explored where we are against the 9 Action Initiatives and what we need to do to achieve these targets. Speakers: Gwen Young\, COO\, WBC; Jose Zeilstra\, CEO Gender Fair\, WBC Board Member; Camille Burns\, CEO\, Women President’s Organization; Anna Mok\, President & CEO\, Ascend; Candace Waterman\, President & CEO\, WIPP \n \n  \nDay 2: Corporations Leading the Charge in 2021 – Corporations have accelerated their commitment to gender equity and diversity. In addition\, they have moved from managing employee engagement to managing the life experience of their employees. Find out how leading companies are doing this\, hear about the latest innovative policies and practices they are adopting and where we are in terms of gender equity and diversity across industries. Speakers: Toni Bush\, Executive Vice President and Global Head of Government Affairs\, News Corp; Kristen Verderame\, VP Government Relations\, NetApp; Amy Lenander: Executive Vice President & Head of Consumer Auto\, Capital One; Nan DasGupta\, Managing Director and Senior Partner\, BCG; Larry Quinlan\, Principal\, Deloitte\, Member of Board of Directors\, ServiceNow; Moderator: Felicity Hassan\, President Audeliss\, WBC Board Member \n \n  \n2021 Trailblazer Award: Joey Reiman interviewed by Edie Fraser – Women Business Collaborative was honored to award Joey Reiman\, Co-Founder and CEO of Brand New World Studios\, a 2021 Trailblazer in Gender and Diversity Award. For his award\, he was interviewed by Edie Fraser\, CEO of WBC. \n \n  \nDay 2: Why is Mona Lisa Smiling? Collaboration for Purpose of Business – Conversation with the filmmakers Alan Murray\, CEO\, Fortune: Joey Reiman\, Co-Founder and Chair\, Brand New World Studios; Joanna Durr\, Executive Director\, Business Film Division\, Brand New World Studios\, and Film Director of ‘Why is Mona Lisa Smiling? The Reimagination of the Corporation’; Brad Siegel\, Co-Founder and CEO\, Brand New World Studios \n \n  \nDay 2: Why is Mona Lisa Smiling? Collaboration for Purpose of Business – Extended Teaser – The teaser for the upcoming 2022 film “Why is Mona Lisa Smiling?Collaboration For Purpose of Business” premiered at the 2021 WBC Annual Summit. \n \n  \n2021 Trailblazer Award: Indra Nooyi interviewed by Alan Murray – Women Business Collaborative was honored to award Indra Nooyi\, former CEO of Pepsico a 2021 Trailblazer in Gender and Diversity Award. For her award\, she was interviewed by Alan Murray\, CEO of Fortune \n \n  \nDay 2: Live Salute to Sponsors with Michael Norris – Michael Norris\, WBC Board Member\, thanks the 2021 WBC Sponsors that made this Summit possible. \n \n  \nCEO Panel Day 2: featuring GM\, Walmart\, Blackrock\, P&G and State Street – Women Business Collaborative was proud to honor the following speakers a 2021 CEO in Excellence in Gender and Diversity Award on Day 2 of the Summit: Mary T. Barra\, CEO\, General Motors; David Taylor\, Chair\, President & CEO\, Procter & Gamble; Ronald P. O’Hanley\, CEO\, State Street Corporation; Doug McMillon\, President & CEO\, Walmart\, Inc.; Larry Fink\, Founder\, Chair & CEO\, BlackRock; Moderators WBC Board Members: Robert Reiss\, President\, Founder and President\, The CEO Forum Group; Becky Shambaugh\, President & CEO\, Shambaugh Leadership \n \n  \nDay 2: Diversity Across the Pipeline – Women of Color Leading the Charge – Corporations\, communities and individuals have stepped up calls for diversity in 2020 and 2021. This includes understanding the intersectionality of diversity in the workplace\, the need for transparency and diversity in senior leadership. This panel explored how companies are focusing on the inclusion in DE&I and how to create truly inclusive workplaces. Speakers: Michelle Gadsden-Williams\, Managing Director & Global Head of Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion\, Blackrock; Carla Grant Pickens\, Global Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer\, IBM; Calandra W. Jarrell\, SVP Diversity and Inclusion Executive\, Bank of America; Shari Slate\, Chief Inclusion and Collaboration Officer\, VP Inclusive Future and Strategy\, Cisco; Moderator: Ben-Saba Hasan\, SVP Chief Culture DE&I Officer\, Walmart \n \n  \n2021 Trailblazer Award: Lilly Ledbetter interviewed by Rachel Feldman – Women Business Collaborative was honored to award Lilly Ledbetter\, Author and Equal Pay Activist\, a 2021 Trailblazer in Gender and Diversity Award. For her award\, she was interviewed by Rachel Feldman\, Writer/Director of the upcoming film “LILLY” \n \n  \nDay 2: Ally of Her – The WBC recognizes that men’s leadership\, advocacy\, and sponsorship are fundamental to women achieving gender parity in the workplace. Men are 10% of the WBC champions and are working across the WBC to accelerate progress towards gender equity by working on our 9 Action Initiatives. This panel showcased our male allies and the practices they are applying to champion for women and equality in the workplace. Speakers: Matt Carter\, CEO\, Aryaka; David Fischette\, President & CEO\, GoWest Creative; Damon Hininger\, President/CEO\, CoreCivic; Mehmood Khan\, CEO\, Hevolution Foundation; Jonas Prising\, Chairman and CEO ManpowerGroup\, Moderator: Patricia Glaser Shea\, Partner\, Shea Advisory Services LLC\, WBC Board Member \n \n  \nDay 2: Women Leading the Way in Media with Lisa Matthews\, Judy Woodruff\, and Nina Totenberg – Women’s leadership is important across all industries and sectors. In media\, women in leadership are instrumental in both telling the story and being a part of the change. Join the leaders in the media to talk about how leadership and diversity within their own industry is working to stay apace with the industries that they are covering and corporate America-at-large. Speakers: Judy Woodruff\, Co-Anchor and Managing Editor\, The PBS NewsHour; Nina Totenberg\, Correspondent\, Legal Affairs\, NPR; Moderator: Lisa Matthews\, 2021 President National Press Club / Associated Press Assignment Manager \n \n  \nDay 2 Closing with Edie Fraser – Edie Fraser closes out the day and a half 2021 WBC Summit: Empowering Through Gender Equity and Diversity \n \n  \nBreakout Sessions\nAccelerating Gender Parity – According to the World Bank women make up almost 50% of the global population and account for 47% of the total U.S. labor force\, as reported by the United States Department of Labor. At the same time\, male leaders outnumber women by a factor of 4 to 1. This panel shines a light on the harsh and rampant reality of gender inequality across corporate America and explores the steps necessary to closing the parity gap. \nSpeakers: Gerri Mason Hall\, VP Global Diversity\, Inclusion and Belonging\, NetApp; Sandra Quince\, CEO Paradigm for Parity (P4P); Anja Skvortsova\, Managing Director\, Europe\, Audeliss Moderated by Heidi Kleinbach-Sauter\, Member Board of Directors at Chr. Hansen Holding A/S Denmark\, Member Board of Directors at Royal Unibrew A/S Denmark \n \n  \nRetaining and Accelerating Women in Technology to Higher Levels – Diversity is critical to innovative product development in the technology industry\, but even more so\, diverse companies have been proven to perform better\, hire better talent\, have more engaged employees and retain workers better than companies that do not focus on diversity and inclusion. So why are women so widely underrepresented in the technology sector\, especially in leadership roles? This panel will provide guidance for both individual career success and for employers building environments to circumvent the feeling of “stalled” many women are experiencing as they pursue careers in technology. \nSpeakers: Magna Hadley\, Vice President and Global Head of Healthcare Domain Practice TCS; Melanie Frank: Managing Vice President\, Technology – Cyber Architecture & Engineering\, Capital One Moderator: Melissa Peak\, Global Lead Workforce Strategy\, AWS\, Board Member \n \n  \nStaffing the Workforce of Today and Tomorrow – The Staffing Workstream within the WBC is comprised of a group of executives\, leaders and associations in the staffing industry with a specific purpose: driving awareness and progress around gender equity and parity within the industry. Hear from this integral group on how the staffing industry is addressing equity. \nSpeakers: Threase Baker\, Member of the Staffing as a Career Task Force\, American Staffing Association; Diana Mertz\, Senior Director Councils and Member Engagement\, American Staffing Association; Moderator: Kip Wright\, President Genuent\, WBC Board Member \n \n  \nThe Multiplier Effect – Diversity in Capital and Finance Driving Impact – A staggering 96%of institutional assets under management are controlled by men. However\, evidence indicates female investors are stronger advocates for gender diversity in portfolio companies\, and as such\, more women in portfolio management could mean more women in leadership positions across the economy — creating a “diversity multiplier effect.” This panel analyzes where we are\, where we want to go and how to help both increase investment into women owned businesses and increase women’s leadership as controllers and allocators of capital. \nSpeakers: Anilu Vazquez-Ubarri\, Partner\, CHRO\, TPG; Lori Heinel\, Executive Vice President and Global Chief Investment Officer\, State Street Global Advisors; Moderated by Alex Jung\, Founder\, Amateras Capital\, Board Director\, Investor\, & Strategic Advisor (former Partner and Head of Europe at Oak Hill Advisors)\, WBC Board Member \n \n  \nThe Call for Female Entrepreneurs and Access to Capital – 2021 has proven to be a great year for entrepreneurs with consumers open to change and new ways of doing things. In addition\, research shows that the number of women entrepreneurs rose post the Great Recession and many predict this will rise with She-cession of 2020-2021. This panel of female entrepreneurs will provide insight into what the landscape looks like for female entrepreneurship in the near term and beyond. \nSpeakers: Renee Pepys Lowe\, President\, RPL & Associates; DeLisa Guerrier\, Managing Partner\, Guerrier Development; Dee Quinn\, Co-Founder & CEO Lafayette 148; Asma Ishaq\, CEO\, Modere; Moderator: Judith Goldkrand\, National Women’s Segment Leader and National Asian Segment Leader\, Wells Fargo \n \n  \nThe Rising Tide of Women in the Boardroom – Since October 2020 the percentage of women joining the boards of public companies on a monthly basis is 40% . Women of color joining boards are on the rise as well. This panel analyzes the trends and strategies to increase the number of women on boards and achieve the WBC target of 30% of the Fortune and S&P 500 and Russell 3000 board seats held by women by 2025 with 10% of those being women of color. \nSpeakers: Belen Gomez\, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and Communications\, Equilar; Susan Keating\, Women Corporate Directors; Esther Aguilera\, Latina Corporate Directors Association (LCDA); Moderator: Ana Dutra\, CEO\, Mandala Global\, WBC Board Member \n \n  \nPeople\, Pay and Power: Why Measuring Pay Equity Matters – In 2020\, women earned $0.81 for every dollar earned by men when the median salary for all men and women is considered regardless of job type or worker seniority\, representing a 2% improvement from 2019 and a 7% improvement from 2015. In 2021 this gap is expected to be larger due to the impact of COVID. Join us to talk about the solutions to this problem and steps towards closing the gap. \nSpeakers: Noreen Farrell\, President\, Equal Rights Advocates; Marie Konstance\, Project Lead\, GDKA; Stephanie Gore\, Transformation Director\, KPMG \n \n  \nWomen’s Leadership in Healthcare – Women comprise 80% of the healthcare workforce but only about 20% of the leadership positions across healthcare industries. Hear about this reality firsthand from leaders in healthcare\, including the steps necessary to increase women’s leadership across the multi-trillion dollar industry. \nSpeakers: Veronica Mallet\, President and CEO MMC Ventures/ Executive Director Center for Women’s Health Research\, Meharry Medical College; Rachel Prosser\, Principal Medical Scientist\, Medical Affairs\, Corrections\, Military and Indian Health Services\, Gilead Sciences; Joyce Salzberg\, CEO\, Sunny Days; Susan Stith\, VP Diversity\, Equity\, & Inclusion\, Civic Affairs & Cigna Foundation; Moderator: Connie McGee\, Healthcare Leader\, Board of Directors\, Reliant Bank \n \nWant to view past Summit content? Find information and recordings of the 2020 Summit here! URL:https://www.wbcollaborative.org/wbc-events/2021-virtual-annual-summit/ CATEGORIES:Summit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wbcollaborative.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/2021-WBC-Summit-Thank-you.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201003 DTSTAMP:20260404T095809 CREATED:20250602T052533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T052904Z UID:52672-1601510400-1601683199@www.wbcollaborative.org SUMMARY:2020 WBC Digital Summit: Weaving a Movement for Women in Business DESCRIPTION:WBC hosted our first annual summit on October 1st and 2nd\, 2020. The 2020 WBC Digital Summit: Weaving a Movement for Women in Business had over 900 registrants and more than 45 speakers and was filled with key insights into the position of women in business with an emphasis on our nine action initiatives. \nView the program book here. \nWe presented three trailblazer awards to Senator Amy Klobuchar\, Bonnie St. John\, and Judee von Seldeneck for their leadership and ongoing support for women in business. We had the opportunity to hear from executive leadership at five Fortune 500 companies including Joaquin Duato\, Vice Chair\, Johnson & Johnson and award Bruce Broussard\, President and CEO\, Humana; Ann Cairns\, Executive Vice Chair\, Mastercard; Dave Ricks\, Chair and CEO\, Eli Lilly and Company; and Arne Sorenson\, President and CEO\, Marriott International with the CEO Award for Excellence in Gender and Diversity. \nMissed Day 1? Watch the full event here! \nMissed Day 2? Watch the full event here! \n  \nWatch individual panels below! \nWBC Yesterday\, Today\, and Tomorrow \n2020 WBC Digital Summit: Tech Leaders as Champions of Change \n2020 WBC Digital Summit: Corporate Drivers of Change \n2020 WBC Digital Summit: CEO Awardee Panel: Excellence in Gender and Diversity \n2020 WBC Digital Summit: Executive Commitment to Gender & Diversity \n2020 WBC Digital Summit: WBC Leaders: A Movement for Change \n2020 WBC Digital Summit: WBC Advisors: A Movement for Change URL:https://www.wbcollaborative.org/wbc-events/2020-wbc-digital-summit-weaving-a-movement-for-women-in-business/ CATEGORIES:Summit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wbcollaborative.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/imageupload1617206163698_WBC-Summit-Image-1-2.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR