Funding Female Founders: An International Women’s Week Breakfast Conversation
Raising capital isn’t just about a pitch deck — it’s about preparation, positioning, and confidence.
Join ETC, Movement51, and CRIN for a curated International Women’s Week breakfast designed for women founders and leaders navigating growth, fundraising, and deal-making - all powered by Pathways Alliance. This engaging morning conversation brings together founders, advisors, and capital partners to unpack the real-world challenges women face when building and financing companies — and how to navigate them strategically.
What We’ll Explore
This conversation goes beyond theory and into lived experience, covering:
the hidden “gotchas” female founders often encounter in fundraising and negotiations
how to build and communicate a strong go-to-market strategy investors care about
deal negotiation insights every founder should understand before signing a term sheet
how to approach fundraising with clarity, confidence, and long-term financial readiness
Expect candid discussion, practical takeaways, and meaningful connections with people who understand the founder journey.
Who This Is For
This session is ideal for women founders and leaders who are:
building or scaling a venture-backed or growth-oriented company
preparing to raise capital in the next 6–18 months
refining their go-to-market strategy and revenue story
looking to strengthen negotiation confidence and investor readiness
interested in long-term financial planning alongside business growth
Event Details
🕘 7:30–9:30 a.m. MST (programming begins at 8:00)
🥐 Light breakfast & coffee provided
👥 Limited to 100 attendees
We are pleased to announce our speakers:
Nannette Ho-Covernton of ETC https://etcentre.ca
Arielle Land of Movement51 https://www.movement51.org
Jenn Lussier of Platform Calgary https://www.platformcalgary.com
Karen Keck of Legal Sneakers https://legalsneakers.com
Andrea Crook of OptiSeis https://optiseis.com
Anamika Mukherjee of BDC https://www.bdc.ca/
Thank you to CRIN (https://www.crincanada.com) for your partnership and Pathways Alliance for powering the event (https://pathwaysalliance.ca/).